Art Studio Redesign

  Im excited to begin the redesign of my art studio: here are some before images

 my collections are organized and ready for the new inspired staging

My Etsy shop Gypsybeet

 has my new Fall collection updated and I am adding pieces weekly

Open Heart::

 Love working with etched metal, solder and vintage treasures:: these little pretties are from my open heart collection , inspiring us to be open in giving and receiving love and connection

soldering re purposed vintage jewelry takes special care but the end result can be magical

both of these pieces are available at Fairen Del in Del Mar or you can contact me at :

arttakesavillage@aol.com

How fabulous is this chief goddess? I designed this entire pieceinspired by the  goddess residing within women of strength and character

Bohemian Honey::::

                       I am excited to share this recent creation- she is strong and soulful

 Tantric priestress can be bought on Facebook here all profits of the sale of my jewelry goes directly into an existing art outreach program that is providing art for at risk youth

                This piece was inspired by the forest::: one of my favorite places to experience both strength in nature and comfort. She is appropriately named ::Forest Bather:: 

and is available upon request

arttakesavillage@aol.com

 Willful heart stamped metal spoon cuff adorned with repurposed bellychain and vintage sari silk
available here

Love is in the air:::

  Creating these heart collage pendants is not only fun but therapeutic::

I wanted to design a simple bezel so I could play with Ice Resin . Once I finished my first heart I realized I couldnt stop with just one! I will be offering this fun workshop at my new Art Studio in 

San Miguel Ranch 

Email Jane @ arttakesavillage@aol.com or give me a hollar 

619 204 6882

Bohemian Honey:::::

I am so loving the summers trends this year, such a beautiful free bohemian influence

                 below are some pieces I have been selling in the wine country

Hand dipped feathers with red marble quartz

  Mixed metal and hand made arrowhead combines eclectic metal found on repurposed belly chain

             feathered goddess headbands have been a huge hit- I cant make them fat enough!

 Mini metal journal hand forged  suspended on opalescent and copper rosary chain

 from my Vikings line::: deer antler hand soldered with repurposed snake eye gem

                         forest catcher necklace made with found object and custom wrapped wire

 Hand forged and soldered authentic arrowhead cuff also from the viking line

lagatha warrior tribe necklace::: red turquoise found feather and leather

Loving me some solder

I have been a busy bee creating new pieces for my space in the wine country. 

All pieces are available for purchase and the profit goes directly into the program:: 

Please contact me directly with questions or comments:)

arttakesavillage@aol.com

             Mindful Metal Bracelet Workshop

                                                Art takes a Village and Inspiration Campaign 

We will create a stamped metal bracelet with words or quotes that inspire our mindfulness with positivity

In this two hour workshop learn the techniques to creating with metal, leather & repurposed beads.

All materials provided, space is limited  early registration is recommended

$85

April 26th

2-4 pm

LOCALS2CREATIVE

21025 Geyserville Ave

Geyserville, Ca 95441

Questions?

Call Jane 619 204 6882 

Vintage Vixen Bottlecap Necklace Class

What a wonderful year 2013 was::

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching and Artistically Directing with my good friend Carolyn, an art fueled social club in 

:Geyserville:

Locals Pop Shop will become Locals 2...

offering Art classes, commissioned art of local artists  and Vintage repurposed Decor and Jewelry

Our first class that we are offering is the Vintage Vixen Bottlecap Necklace 

We will create this beautifully embellished necklace with bottle caps and vintage ephemera

Discover the art of collage and the magic of diamond glaze as a sealant

All materials will be provided, no prior jewelry making experience is needed

                            Date: January 24^th 2014

                            Time: 6:00 pm- 8:00

                             Location:

                                          Locals2

                               21025 Geyserville Ave

                                     Geyserville 95441

                                   fee is $60

            Register by emailing Carolyn or myself @
                              locals2@gmail.com
                     or calling Jane @ 619 204 6882
              limited to 10 class is filling up quickly

Happy Thankfulness:::

  In preparation for my upcoming tunk show at Tallulah:: 

this little lovely is appropriately named

Tantric Priesttress, she has evolved through my growing collaboration with my extremely talented Sister; Debby Anderson

Debby created the pendant on this piece - the back has the lords prayer etched beautifully across it

   I added her to my draped bohemian chandelier necklace

the top chain is showcasing a Catholic Lourdes medallion

"Athena" 

beautiful carved Mother with Baby with silver solder pendant

also created by Debby Anderson

all of these pieces are available for purchase, they are part of the collaborative collective named Kindred Spirits

When you purchase from Art Takes a Village you are providing the beauty of art to those in need

Locals Pop Shop::::

Blessed and protected St Michaels cascade necklace 

Just a taste of all the wonderfulness::: 

Art Takes a Village is now being showcased at Locals Pop Shop the months of November and December

  Along with my Repurposed Gems I have selected many of the treasures from my recent shipment from FRANCE OH LA LA

some of these items can be viewed on the locals Pop Shop Facebook page in the photo album Shop tour Nov 18

ret.ro.fit

One of my Favorite vintage inspired shops is located on Center street in Healdsburg

::::ret.ro.fit ::::

Owned by the lovely Michelle Shultz who shares the love of vintage and re purposed art

Its such a joy to peruse her shop :: eye candy galore::

filled with local artists amazing creations

these owls are made by 

Diana L Duggan

 upon closer inspection we enjoyed the many re purposed items she used to construct these whimsical owls- i  l o v e how she mixed in the organic
 tree limb

These pieces are just two of my favorites, the artist collages finely sculpted paper and seals with 

en caustic wax- it creates a dreamy effect, absolutely stunning

ret.ro. fit is located at 336 center street downtown Healdsburg