I have this class starting in a couple weeks.... Altered Art With Corinna Hanson
Thursdays, 6:30pm–8:30pm
5 classes, Oct 17–Nov 14
Coal Harbour Community Centre (480 Broughton Street)
To register - Phone: 604-718-8222
Age 16 and up
$160.00

Altered Art is simply the result of taking a found object and changing it in some intriguing or surprising way to make a statement of your own. This course will offer ideas, techniques and inspiration on how to turn found objects, old books, tins, boxes, clothing, scrap, etc into unique works of art. This is your invitation to discover the artistic possibilities that arise when we look upon familiar objects with fresh eyes. Students need to contact instructor (moonbeamstudio@gmail.com) before 1st class for a list of supplies. Some supplies will be provided. 42010.401CH

Portobello Sneak Preview

Here are a few pics of some of the new wallets I've been making.  All are original mini paintings in acrylic on recycled denim.  Great as Christmas gifts!

Portobello Holiday Market Nov.24 & 25

I will be at the Portobello Holiday Market on November 24 & 25 at Creekside Community Centre at 1 Athlete's Way in Vancouver (that's at the bottom of Ontario street near Science World).  It's a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done or treat yourself to a lovely handpainted purse or wallet! 

I hope to see you there!!

Studio Address

Here is the studio address if you are coming to the sale this weekend...
At the lane behind 96 east 19th ave., Vancouver, BC
between 19th and 20th on Quebec street
1 block east of Main Street

Open Studio Art Sale this weekend!

This weekend only September 29 & 30!  Saturday 10 - 3 pm and Sunday 1:30 - 5 pm.

Come and enjoy a day of art viewing and shopping! There will be paintings large and small, resin mixed media pieces, mosaic kits (I will be giving a demo on Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm), and my newest hand painted bags and wallets.  There's something for everyone!

If you can't make it to the Sale, feel free to arrange a private viewing.

See you soon.

mosaic table top

I was recently commissioned to do a mosaic table top.  Here are before and after photos.  The original table was from Pottery Barn that after a couple of years in our Vancouver climate started to chip away.  Clearly the wrong materials were used.  The top I did is in glass tile on a sealed surface.  This will last a lot longer than the ceramic PB table. 

steel sculpture

I realized I hadn't posted photos of any of my steel sculptures on the blog except one with the bags hanging off them.  They are a lot of fun to do.  The "Octopus Tree" is made from our old iron porch railings.  I spent countless hours forging them into their current shape.  I guess I have a thing for bendy steel.  The second sculpture is called "Chloris, Goddess of Flowers".