Happy Birthday Frida Kahlo: Frida Art Doll Class Details

Wow, where is the time going? My goodness, it has been almost two weeks since I last blogged. I swear, I felt like I just blogged a couple of days ago.

No worries, it has been all good around here at Casa Manzo. My day job (Real Estate) has been off the hook these past couple of weeks. Dominating all my time. In between work, I celebrated my regulator's birthday in San Francisco. If you get a chance do check out "The Slanted Door" at the Ferry building. Awesome food, drink and scenery. Awwww Good times.

I also attended Gay Pride a two weeks ago with a group of friends. It was my first time in attendance, and let me tell you, the people watching was off the hook! I also got to snap some pics of Cloris Leachman and Ongina!

Last weekend, was my niece's graduation party. Not only was she top 10 in her high school, but she got accepted at Harvard! WOW! I am so happy and proud of her. She is a beautiful soul.

Ok, enough about my daily activities.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRIDA KAHLO!

Oh how your spirit moves me. I remember back in the 70's when I went to my first Frida Kahlo exhibit. I didn't know you, but was a big fan of your husband. Wow, did that change up in an instant. Your determination, humor and passion and pride has captured all of us. I so wish I could have hung out with you to shoot the chit about your homies.

In your honor, I am hosting a class at the Santa Clarita Craft Lab with Cyndi Garcia.
We will be painting fabric dolls of your likeness. We will also be embellishing and making your signature dresses.



All supplies will be included. Artistas are welcomed to bring their favorite fabrics and embellishments. Cyndi will also have specialty embellshiments available for sale.

Not only are we making dolls, but we will also be having a birthday party in your honor. We will have cake, goodies and all the artistas are asked to dress or wear their makeup and or hair in your honor.

There will be a drawing for a prize for all the Frida's who show up.

Here is a pic of me and my brother in law a couple of years ago.
Frida Kahlo con her homie, Nach Libre. Y-Que!



The class is this Saturday, July 11th. cost is 35.00 per person. Seating is limited and I believe she already has the class half full!

Contact Cyndi at the Santa Clarita Craft Lab for more details! (click on link for contact number and class time)

The next day I will be teaching a mixed media class at CJ's Angels. I'll post the details in a separate blog.

You can also see more class info. on the right of my blogspot.

Oh, I so can't wait. I am going to get to meet a lot of my online homecheezes!

Orale and Viva Frida Por Vida!

Hello World!

Yes, I have my computer back and everything is A-Ok! I have actually had it back now for little over a week, but for some strange reason, I just couldn't get my mojo back on the Blogging tip! I have been reading all my favorites. That is, the favorites that I remembered to add. Since I had to do a full system restore, I lost all my favorite tabs. :(. But I am determined to restore my favorite blogging list.

So, what does one do when she has extremely limited internet access? Hmmm, let's see. I read, I pumped up my walking regime, and am walking up to 3 miles at least 3 times a week. The other days, I am doing close to two miles.

I also completed a bunch of small internet swaps and then I even busted out some canvases that I have been hording for years and got busy painting! OMG, it was so much fun, that I even got a "non-crafty" girlfriend hooked! Haha. One victim at a time, and I have done my job!

Here are some of my creations.
This piece is ready to be cut up and made into a purse!

This is a work in process. I still need to add a few more layers and some gold leafing. (did I mention my love for gold leafing? It is becoming a serious contender to my love of glitter)

This one is ready for a final layer of gold leafing.
Little Frida needs some touch up, and then this will become a clutch. (that is why she is upside down)

These are already made into handbags and will soon be on my etsy store.

I lined her up too.

I love read, orange and greens!

I am also making coin purses and ipod/phone holders.

I currently working on about 5 other canvases and some of them will have a Day of The Dead theme, as well as some iconic imagery.

Stay tuned because my next couple of blogs will feature more information regarding my two classes coming up in a few weeks. (reservation info on the right of my blog)

I will also be hosting a giveaway featuring a huge swag bag from the Crafty Chica Cruise 09 Cruise, as well as the details on next year's cruise!

Viva La Arte Chicas!

June 13th's 2nd Saturday Highlights!

It's that time of the month again! 2nd Saturday events brought to you by the Downtown Grid's newsletter. Hope to see you roaming the calles! It's another Second Saturday Art Walk this Sat. June 13th starting at 6pm. There are incredible shows lined up, which we've highlighted here. The Grid Team will be in front the MARRS Building (20th & J) with our Grid Wheel. Stop by for the chance to spin and win! We'll also be giving out our Grid Maps to guide you through the Central City! - The Grid Team Artifacts 907 K St There’s some incredible talent from SF, LA to New York City in this show including creative minds like Micah Lindberg, Annie Madison, Dan Osterhoff, Mario Hugo and Ryan Pappas. 5-10pm Verge Gallery 1900 V St Museum of Love by Daniel Johnston, in a 3 decade survey of the work of one of pop culture's most controversial artists. 6-10pm Bitchin' Space 2114 19th St Featuring more than 30 California artists who painted skate decks for this three-day summer show. There also will be the Scion art car, a retro board collection, a visit from Blood Wizard Skateboard Company, skaters and more. Noon-10pm Buy Out Sell Out (Bows & Arrows) 1712 L St (18th & L) A HUGE ART AND FASHION BAZAAR that takes place 4 times a year. 20+ local artist and designers. 3-10pm Viewpoint Photographic Art Center 2015 J St (21st & J) Annual Member Exhibit. The images in this show highlight the diversity of photographic art created by Viewpoint members. 5-10pm Vox Sacramento, 1931 H Grand Midtown opening celebration with “She” featuring music from Reggie Ginn and Ricky Berger. 5-10pm Solomon Dubnick Gallery 2050 20th St (20th & J) Natural Conditions featuring works by Annie Murphy Robinson (above image). Also Coming and Going a retrospective of wood sculpture by Barbara Spring. noon-9pm Axis Gallery 1517 19th St (19th & O) Anywhere but Here by Patricia Wood. New mixed-media paintings. 6-9pm You are receiving this message because you have requested this email. We do not send SPAM. This list is 100% opt-in with confirmation. To unsubscribe, e-mail: registered-unsubscribe@midtowngrid.com You will be sent a confirmation message which you must reply to. You will then be immediately removed from our list. This confirmation prevents others from unsubscribing your email.

Art Walk Maps are new and improved on the back-side of our latest Shop the Grid Maps. FREE TICKETS Sacramento French Film Festival: June 19th - 28th We have 19 pairs of tickets to give away. See blog for details. Meet us at the Art Walk 1050 20th (J & 20th) The Grid Team will be in front of Asha Yoga (MARRS Building) giving out Grid Maps and info on all your favorite local businesses! Stop by and spin the Grid Wheel for a chance to win! See video. Rail Bridge Cellars 400 N 16th Discover Urban Wine Making at it's finest. Tour Rail Bridge Cellars this Saturday. There will be local artists showing their work and you can taste the fabulous wines made on location! 6-9pm Luxe Salon & Spa 2115 J St ( 21st & J) Featuring the art of Dylan Wells (image above) and Micah Crandall-Bear. Ash will be doing Hennah tattoos as well as complimentary chair massages and refreshments.. 6-10pm Asha Yoga 1050 20th St (20th & J) Come listen to music by Joel Gildersleeve, sip chai and hang out. Plus, there will be a 20% off sale rack in the boutique! 6-9:30pm Deep Art and Yoga 2030 H St (21th & I) The Big Photographs on Broadway show celebrates the iconic diversity of Sacramento’s Broadway with large prints by several members of The Focus Group. Music by Kent Lacin and Charles DeWitt. 6-9:30pm It's All Yoga 2405 21st St (21st & X) 4th birthday Celebration! Art and music from the Aim Higher Adult Development Center. 6-9pm Old Soul Co. 1716 L St. (18th & L Rear Alley) Featuring abstract paintings by James Cameron. 6-10pm Old Soul at Weatherstone 812 21st (21st & I) Works by Grady Fike entitled "Points of Interest". 6-10pm Java Lounge 2416 16th St (Midtown, 19th and Broadway) New works by Jessica Murietta with music by Rob Murietta. 6-8pm

Sunday Tidbits and Glimpses of Current Art Projects and Classes

Well by now, I was hoping to be back online 100%.  No such luck.  Friday I drove down to the Bay and had my computer guru trouble shoot my puter.  He confirmed it is not the hard drive, and after a few more trouble shots and lots of processes of eliminations, we are hoping that it is just a bad recovery disk.  I have to wait 5-7 days for the new one to come in.  If that doesn't work, then it is  most likely a problem with my mother board.  If that is the case, than I will have to send in my lappy, pay the fee and wait another 10 days.  Ughhh.  

So for now, I will just be hopping on here and there between my son's computer and my office computer.  However, my office computer is only limited to viewing property, writing contracts and emails.  Not much privacy would allow me to catch up on my beloved blog reading. :-(

In the mean time, I am getting caught up on my creative side. :D

I am making the final touches of the two classes I will be teaching in Southern California on July 11th and July 12th.  Once all the details are spelled out, I will surely pimp them out in the hopes to seeing some of you fine people in the class room!

Here are some pics of what I have been I have been doing: 

These are two examples of the doll class I will be teaching on July 11th at the Santa Clarita Craft Lab.  Oh, and not only is it going to be a class, but it is going to be a full on fiesta!  After all, we will be celebrating her birthday!  Ayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Here are the examples of the classes I will be teaching at CJ's Angels, in Pamona, California on July 12th.  I am calling the class "Mixed Media Collage Faux Fresco Tile"  Wow, what a mouthful! haha

They are so much fun to make!  I was inspired by a "Fresco" tile I purchased in Multipiciano,  Italy.  

I also participated in a couple of ATC Swaps.  I love ATC's especially hand painted or drawn ATC's.

This was a Tree ATC Swap I made for my partner.

These other two were hand drawn ATC's.  I used the opportunity to brush up on my drawing skills.  (or lack of)

I am currently working on a fabric postcard and hand stuffed birdy.  Not to mention making a huge batch of Frida stuffed doll forms!  Orale, have a great week!

My beloved Lappy is in a coma!

At least I hope it is only a coma! :-(
I was on my puter the other day, typing away without a worry in the world when she shut off on me. Then, she wouldn't let me back on the internet and before I knew it, she kept freezing and shutting down.

After lots of calls to HP and backing up all my files, I went to the "Point of no return" I grabbed my recovery disk, did a little prayer and restarted my computer. Yeah, 1 day later, and several attempts, she still could not be revived. I called back HP, and after a few more trouble shoots, I am told I have to send her back along with 300.00! Guat? Don't they know that is half my cruise fare? Money for art classes and supplies? "I DON'T think so........."

As luck would have it, I gave one of my "hook ups" a call, and he agreed, "Pshhhhhhhhh" I am better off just getting a new hard drive or a whole new lap top, then to send in 300.00. Thankfully, he isn't to far from me, and I am going to take a little driveto the bay on Friday, so that he can help a sister out.

Till then, I am going to be pretty quiet. I have so much to share too. I tooka lot of pix of Makers Faire and I met so many wonderful people that I wanted to "introduce" to you. I also came up with an exciting class concept that I will be teaching in Southern California on July 12th. Not to mention my Frida Mixed Media Doll class I'll be teaching at the Santa Clarita Craft Lab on July 11th.

Please, for the love of Arte, do stay tuned.

For my Northern Cali friends, my alter ego is hosting a blog giveaway at www.yoliandsharon.blogspot.com. We are giving away tickets to the Monarch's opening game. Tell a friend, and looking forward to catching up with all of you real soon!

Besos,
Yoli

Makers Faire Tomorrow and Yesterday's Handmade Parade

I am so excited, I can't stand it! I probably have mentioned it 1000 times already, but tomorrow I am headed to Makers Faire! My mother, my girlfriend and I are out the door at 8:00 am. to make the 2 hour trek to San Mateo. I had the good fortune of going last year, and I just knew that this would be a repeat performance for me. I even managed to talk a few other friends into going, and I am equally as excited to see them tomorrow as I am am the show. These chicas are flocking in from San Diego and San Jose. I so have to make sure my camera is nice and charged up!

One of my favorite exhibits will be at the Expo Hall. There, at this magical building, will be about 400 exhibitors and the majority of them will be doing MAKE and TAKES! This is just one of many buildings, not to mention all the outside shows and roaming freak shows!

Here is a video of highlights of last years show!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkz1KSpiAZ4

(sorry, for some reason, I couldn't get the video to play here, but the link will take you to youtube)

Definitely worth watching! Speaking of other fabulous shows, here is a slide show of Handmade Parade. I attended the show last Saturday. Claire is planning another show in November, here is her link for more information.



Hands down, my favorite vender of the day was the California Caramel Company The chocolate caramel covered pretzels were to die for! Oh and get this, they ship all over!

I also bought some cool supplies from Stencil1, who will also be at Makers Faire!

Claire had an awesome mix of vendors. I am so looking forward to her next show!

Here is my favorite picture of her enjoying her fruits of hard labor.

You go girl!

Ok kids, have a fabulous weekend!

Yoli

Feeling Nostalgic Today

How are all my good friends doing today? I have been catching up on my blogs today and many of you have posted and shared great stories today.

I too have been feeling a bit nostalgic today. Lots of stories and history to reflect, and for some reason, I have been reflecting hard today. Maybe it is the beautiful day I am experiencing, and or the fact that there are a lot of friends and family that I miss dearly, who I knew would have appreciated the beautiful day and cool breezes that are drifting through the house.

I am extremely thankful for all of them and I just wanted to put it "out there" that I am missing all of you. Although your spirits are with me, I just want to laugh and share a story with you one more time.

I thought I would share one of my favorite interpretations of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by the late and great Israel Kamawiwo. also known as simply, IZ. He had the voice of an Angel and the spirit of a Warrior. I am sure his family is missing him deeply too.

Big ups to my grandparents and my father. I love you.



Saludos to you and yours...