TWO LEGS, 4 LEGS

TWO LEGS, 4 LEGS

Ohhh! I just loved to watch the 1930's vintage social dancers last weekend at the History of Spanish Village kickoff....celebrating 80 years of artistic existence for San Diego County residents!

Dancers dressed in vintage costumes boogied to songs and music of that glorious era when 'Gone With The Wind' and 'Wizard of Oz' were created.  I watched the dancers interact with dance steps specific to different forms of dance! 

Oh! How it would feel to be a 2-legged and dance!













Brandon, my poodle buddy, and I, wag our tails, spin around, and tap our paws for doggy dancing.


We sat next to the cookies and tea, closely watching and hoping for dropped pieces of cookies to eat!

Laurie, Sue and Janet, volunteer artists at the village, spent most of last year researching the beginnings of our village.
Come enjoy what they have to share!

In the photo, Elizabeth, to the far right, is wearing her grandmother's sister's vintage hat!  OOO-LA-LA!



Roots and History are important.

Lai, in studio 26, said there was a Chinese Exclusion Act, during the birth of Spanish Village.
Sylvia, in studio 13, a Native American, said her people were still on reservations.
Jihmye, an African-American, said at that time, Blacks were separated from Whites.

And now, on our 80th birthday, Spanish Village has spread its roots and branches of history to be inclusive to all....providing you are a San Diego County Resident.

It is a colorful and diversified tree.

Trees are good.  They give us shade and something to dig under.

And remember, my dears......

THE SMALL IMAGE SHOW!
Reception: January 31, 2015
From: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Lots of finger foods, live music, fun, and awards!
Come see juried art that is equal to or less than 10''x10''.
Talk to the regional artists and see their art shine!
The History of Spanish Village room is adjoining to the show
and will be open for your enjoyment, too!

And, just a small, itty bitty request.....Franklin, the arachnophobic rat, Brandon and I, would greatly appreciate dropped pieces of yummy this and thats for us to eat.


I love you, my dears!

Bella the Blogging Dog....woof! woof!

BLOWN GLASS and IGUANA SKIN

The Glory Hole at Studio 19 Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park

Andy, in studio 19, has a working art studio at the back of the village in an alcove. In her studio, you can see the results of her glass blowing, purchase them, if you like, or stand outside and watch her demonstrate the art of blowing glass or teaching a student the steps to blowing glass. Because of the nature of her equipment, the high temperature from the glory hole, and molten glass, safety is equally important as the actual learning of glass blowing....and having the skin of an iguana, because of the need for high tolerances of heat....

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

 

It is amazing how small grains of sand-like material melts with high heat, and allows itself to be blown, with human breath, into different shapes and sizes.

Andy brings to life, an old, respected, craft, and shares the skill to her students.

 

                                                     Andy and Kevin - Studio 19

 

On weekends, and some weekdays, you can drop by and watch her demonstrate.

As for me, heats makes my fur frizzy, so I prefer to keep a distance, preferably near someone eating....who likes to share.

Until Later My Loves,

Bella

ART GLASS GUILD SPRING SHOW & PATIO SALE

ANN L MITCHELL, ARTIST BLOWN GLASS Erika, the rag doll cat, and I were laying in a cool, freshly dug up hole, listening to Ramon strum on his guitar.....the patio was covered with tables laden with all kinds of glassware....vases, jewelry, dishes, suncatchers, sushi dishes, tea pots, odd coffee cups, and whimsical animals.....alll made of glass! Mother's Day weekend was the twice yearly patio glass sale. Erika climbed a tree and was adoring the school of glass fish....she wanted you to see it, too.

CYNDY McQUADE, ARTIST BLOWN GLASS Did you know we have school for glass blowing here in the village??? Well, that's a different kind of school....