The season's greetings, and a happy, peaceful new year..........We have had a very eventful and productive year..... last spring I was invited to join with the membership & past members of the Tivoli (NY)
Artists coop to celebrate their 20th anniversary with an exhibition of work. They have a lovely Gallery
and the show was of very high quality, indeed!
Next, a fellow sculptor invited me to exhibit my work with a group of very fine sculptors at SUNY
Orange (a part of the State University of NY). It was a lovely show, and as a part of it , I was asked to give a Master Class on Found Object Sculpture, which was attended by about 25 lively and interested people.
Also, a group of Artists (me included) were invited to show our work at the Atlantic Gallery in
Chelsea in Manhattan; there were a number of events scheduled during the show and it was well attended.
And to round off the year of exhibitions, I was invited to show some experiments I have been making with fiber and found objects with a group of fiber artists in Albany, NY . At the same time , I've been offering workshops in several mediums, and holding open studios for the public.
All in all, things have been busy..........but recently they have gotten busier. In September ,we
bought a 1903 Edwardian period style house in the village of Saugerties, NY, where we have lived for 20
years in a church. My new studio is almost completed, and we have put the church up for sale. It has been a remarkable place to live and work and we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and imagination to
see the possibilities they will have in both the property and the surrounding area of the Hudson Valley.
If you are interested, please call Thomasine Helsmoortel, at Helsmoortel Realty,845-246-9555.
In the new studio, I plan to write more often.........good intentions.........
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Classes Now Forming
Clove Church Studio is now offering workshops for adults on FOUND OBJECT ASSEMBLAGE. The groups will meet at the studio in Saugerties ,NY. They will be limited to three people
per session to assure personal attention by sculptor FAY WOOD, who will lead the workshop.
While at the studio, you will be introduced to the sculpture that Wood has gained an international reputation by creating, and you will be shown the inspired ways she has used to produce a large body of work. Creating with your own found artifacts and learning the thinking behind the composing of a piece of sculpture will be the basis of the workshop.
Beginning at 9am and continuing to 4pm ( with lunch included, ) the workshop will also offer an
individual one-hour consultation on the completed work. Gift certificates are available ; the cost of the workshop is 200.00 (U.S.)
Saugerties is a lovely vacation area on the Hudson River in New York State; we have ample
accomodations ranging from B&B's , motels, camping, and a new five star hotel in town.....we are the
home of HITS Horse Shows in the Sun, Opus 40 , many hiking trails , skiing nearby, and last but not least, many Artist's Studios open to the public year round .Ask us to help you to organize a holiday.
ABOVE ARE TWO EXAMPLES -FOUND OBJECT, FOUND NEEDLEWORK WORKSHOP
per session to assure personal attention by sculptor FAY WOOD, who will lead the workshop.
While at the studio, you will be introduced to the sculpture that Wood has gained an international reputation by creating, and you will be shown the inspired ways she has used to produce a large body of work. Creating with your own found artifacts and learning the thinking behind the composing of a piece of sculpture will be the basis of the workshop.
Beginning at 9am and continuing to 4pm ( with lunch included, ) the workshop will also offer an
individual one-hour consultation on the completed work. Gift certificates are available ; the cost of the workshop is 200.00 (U.S.)
Saugerties is a lovely vacation area on the Hudson River in New York State; we have ample
accomodations ranging from B&B's , motels, camping, and a new five star hotel in town.....we are the
home of HITS Horse Shows in the Sun, Opus 40 , many hiking trails , skiing nearby, and last but not least, many Artist's Studios open to the public year round .Ask us to help you to organize a holiday.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
January Workshops
January Workshops
"Arrange whatever pieces come your way" Virginia Woolf
Fay Wood will be holding several Workshops for adults in her studio/gallery in
the coming year. The Found Object Assemblage session will be a basic workshop showing methods used
in her work and the design possibilities found in hands-on application using materials found by the student.
Seeing, talking, and thinking about the application and inspiration gained from looking at the many examples
of Wood's work in the studio is a major part of the workshop.We will be developing a lively sense of
movement, color, texture, and a sense of space in a small piece of work.
Also included will be a one hour consultation on your finished work at a mutually agreed time.
..........................................................
The workshop will be held January 12, 2013- from 9am to 4pm . We will have
an hour for lunch ,(included in the cost ) during which we will look at the work and have a general discussion
about what has been accomplished.
A second workshop will be held on January 19, if places on the 12th have been filled.
The sessions are limited to three (3) people. Workshops may be arranged for weekdays,also. The cost
for the day is $200.oo per person, patable in advance . To reserve your space, send a query to:
info@ faywoodstudio.com An information and materials package will be sent to you
on receipt of payment. Checks are payable to Fay Wood.
Also, ask about other workshops to be held in the future.... Drawing,
Found Paper,Found Armature; Needlework with Found Objects; Wood Carving .... are
in the planning stage.
Let me hear from you if you are interested.
"Arrange whatever pieces come your way" Virginia Woolf
Fay Wood will be holding several Workshops for adults in her studio/gallery in
the coming year. The Found Object Assemblage session will be a basic workshop showing methods used
in her work and the design possibilities found in hands-on application using materials found by the student.
Seeing, talking, and thinking about the application and inspiration gained from looking at the many examples
of Wood's work in the studio is a major part of the workshop.We will be developing a lively sense of
movement, color, texture, and a sense of space in a small piece of work.
Also included will be a one hour consultation on your finished work at a mutually agreed time.
..........................................................
The workshop will be held January 12, 2013- from 9am to 4pm . We will have
an hour for lunch ,(included in the cost ) during which we will look at the work and have a general discussion
about what has been accomplished.
A second workshop will be held on January 19, if places on the 12th have been filled.
The sessions are limited to three (3) people. Workshops may be arranged for weekdays,also. The cost
for the day is $200.oo per person, patable in advance . To reserve your space, send a query to:
info@ faywoodstudio.com An information and materials package will be sent to you
on receipt of payment. Checks are payable to Fay Wood.
Also, ask about other workshops to be held in the future.... Drawing,
Found Paper,Found Armature; Needlework with Found Objects; Wood Carving .... are
in the planning stage.
Let me hear from you if you are interested.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
UPDATE ON THE NOVEMBER FOUND OBJECT ASSEMBLAGE
WORKSHOP
The workshop began promptly at 9a.m. with a good deal of enthusiasm.
We all had a very productive day and the attendees created two pieces of very
competent ,attractive work using the materials they had collected. There were
discussions,questions , and philosophy going on all day. Here are the comments
sent to me after the class;
" My friend and I took the 7 hour Found Object Assemblage Workshop
on Sunday, 11/18/12. As a novice sculptor, I was a bit intimidated, but, soon became
comfortable and relaxed as Fay walked around and respectfully offered up suggestions
and solutions. I found this class to provide just the right balance of teacher instruction
and, the unearthing of my own sensibilities when designing and constructing my
piece. During this class, I developed a sense of style, of trust and confidence, that was
not there prior to the class. I loved the processes of collecting my found objects...
of discovery and tapping into my creative self....and then seeing my product.
Simply stated,being inside the Clove Church Studio space was awe-inspiring;
and then ...seeing my hands , working alongside Fay's hands...an honor."
I sincerely hope that I can produce this result in all the workshops
that are held in my studio. Here is the second response:
" I'm going to use Beth's word, honor. It was an honor to take your workshop, feel
so welcome in your special space and to have you so generously share your
knowledge and experience with us. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, the day, and
working along side you. You are a special lady and anyone who takes your workshop
is very fortunate. I finished my sculpture and am very happy with the outcome. It's now
perched in my livingroom, and anyone coming in the door will see it.
Thank you again, Fay, it was a great workshop."
WORKSHOP
The workshop began promptly at 9a.m. with a good deal of enthusiasm.
We all had a very productive day and the attendees created two pieces of very
competent ,attractive work using the materials they had collected. There were
discussions,questions , and philosophy going on all day. Here are the comments
sent to me after the class;
" My friend and I took the 7 hour Found Object Assemblage Workshop
on Sunday, 11/18/12. As a novice sculptor, I was a bit intimidated, but, soon became
comfortable and relaxed as Fay walked around and respectfully offered up suggestions
and solutions. I found this class to provide just the right balance of teacher instruction
and, the unearthing of my own sensibilities when designing and constructing my
piece. During this class, I developed a sense of style, of trust and confidence, that was
not there prior to the class. I loved the processes of collecting my found objects...
of discovery and tapping into my creative self....and then seeing my product.
Simply stated,being inside the Clove Church Studio space was awe-inspiring;
and then ...seeing my hands , working alongside Fay's hands...an honor."
I sincerely hope that I can produce this result in all the workshops
that are held in my studio. Here is the second response:
" I'm going to use Beth's word, honor. It was an honor to take your workshop, feel
so welcome in your special space and to have you so generously share your
knowledge and experience with us. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, the day, and
working along side you. You are a special lady and anyone who takes your workshop
is very fortunate. I finished my sculpture and am very happy with the outcome. It's now
perched in my livingroom, and anyone coming in the door will see it.
Thank you again, Fay, it was a great workshop."
Monday, November 19, 2012
Workshops
WORKSHOPS
"Arrange whatever pieces come your way"
Virginia Woolf
Clove Church in Saugerties, N.Y. is the home of Clove Church Studio, opened in 1999
by Fay Wood ,an internationally recognized Sculptor and Painter.
Wood is holding several workshops for adults during the year. Offered will be Found
Object Assemblage; Found Paper/Found Armature; Drawing; and Needlework and Found Objects.
Showing the methods used in her work,and seeing, thinking, and talking about the
application and inspiration gained from looking at Wood's work ; as well as hands-on work will
be the major part of the workshop.
A one hour consultation after the work is completed ,at a mutually agreed time is included,
as is lunch.
The next workshop will be held on January 12, 2013. Please ask for details at
info@faywoodstudio.com
The workshop is limited to 3 people to insure individual attention.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Small works show
On November 17,2012,from 3 -5 pm. there will be a reception for a small works exhibition
of my wall-hung sculpture and paintings at Cafe Mezzaluna (www.cafemezzaluna.com ) in
Saugerties, N.Y. The show will run until January 31,2013. Hope you come to see it.
Also, the workshop for Found Object Sculpture on November 18th has been filling up....there are two places still available. If you are interested, inquire at info@faywoodstudio.com. I will be planning new workshops for the new year, also so please inquire about those, also.
Have a good new year.
of my wall-hung sculpture and paintings at Cafe Mezzaluna (www.cafemezzaluna.com ) in
Saugerties, N.Y. The show will run until January 31,2013. Hope you come to see it.
Also, the workshop for Found Object Sculpture on November 18th has been filling up....there are two places still available. If you are interested, inquire at info@faywoodstudio.com. I will be planning new workshops for the new year, also so please inquire about those, also.
Have a good new year.
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