what's in store: a weekly post of shop items

here are some of the goodies we have in stock right now in the shop. Our hours are 2-7pm on Fridays and 1-6pm on Saturdays. Before you head out, here's a sneak peek!...

'Quail' screen print by Elizabeth Greaber $12

original drawing by Elizabeth Graeber $45

vintage plaid/ruffle shirt size M/L $7

Elizabeth Greaber's Coloring book of people $10

plaid dress by 'free people' size 6 $10

object d'art, 'vintage corn flakes box' by Kristina Bilonick $75

hand printed woodblock 'black cat' notecards by Anthony Dihle $4

'rarr!' panther print by Elizabeth Graeber $12

assorted screen printed vintage ties by Kristina Bilonick $15

super-glam vintage feather lined nylon coverlett (looks hot with a tank top and jeans!) $15 SOLD!

recycled materials bag by 'conserve' $15 SOLD!

Don't live in DC? we can take online orders and ship anywhere in the US. Email: pleasantplainsworkshop@gmail.com to place an order!

Upcoming Event: The Studio Visit art critique 4/27

THE STUDIO VISIT hosts an art critique and open forum at PPW on Wednesday, April 27th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Moderated by Karyn Miller, Director of Visual Arts at Cultural Development Corporation (CuDC)

The Studio Visit is a blog that takes readers inside the studios of artists in DC, nationally, and abroad. They also host a monthly art critique and forum featuring local artists in a wide range of mediums and in different stages of their career. The monthly sessions are held in different spaces around the city, and Pleasant Plains Workshop is excited to co-host in April.

There are two slots left for artists to present their work to the group and partake in a discussion led by Karyn Miller.

Artists interested in presenting work should email pleasantplainsworkshop@gmail.com with images and/or a link to their web site by April 13th. Selected artists can bring in physical works (or works in progress) or they can bring images or video clips on a disk. Presenting artists will receive a gift card to Utrecht.

Space is limited, so those interested in attending should also email pleasantplainsworkshop@gmail.com to reserve a spot (there is no fee to present or attend)

Opening April 2nd...

A New Window Installation by: Elizabeth Greaber
On view: April 2 - April 30, 2011
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 2, 3-6pm

Artist, Elizabeth Greaber, will be creating a new window installation for the month of April. Elizabeth is an artist and illustrator who graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2007. You can find her works in area shops and galleries such as Art Spring in Silver Spring, Atomic Books in Baltimore, and Ginger Roots on U street. For more information on Elizabeth's art, check out her web site.

Join us for a window unveiling celebration and trunk show on Saturday, April 2nd from 3-6pm. There will be refreshments, and Elizabeth will be selling her original artworks, note cards and books inside the gallery.

Introducing...MESH SESH'!

a monthly screen-printing show-and-tell held the last Sunday of every Month -
launching this Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 4-6pm

Mesh Sesh' is a chance for screen-printers to get together and share knowledge. Each month a few presenters will share new techniques, tricks, software, tools/gadgets and the like. Presenters can also pose a question to the group if they are having a particular challenge they need help with. It's also a chance to network with other screen printers and 'talk shop'. To launch the first discussion , PPW resident artists Kristina Bilonick and Anthony Dihle will explore some non-computer based methods of creating screen imagery such as painting with screen filler and making photo-grams using every-day objects.

Novices welcome. Space is limited, so if you're interested in presenting or to just attend, email: pleasantplainsworkshop@gmail.com(there is no fee to attend or present).

Saturdays at the Plains

Most days of the week, Anthony and I are tinkering away in the studio- working on new projects, doing custom jobs, and experimenting with new materials.. On Saturdays, we open our doors to the public so you can see what we've been up to and so you can scope out our wares! Posters, tee shirts, original artworks, vintage clothing, and more..

Also on Saturdays we sometimes have guest artists perform, host trunk shows or have drawing sessions.. each week is different. Stay tuned for our upcoming event calendar. To receive emails about our events, sign up by emailing: pleasantplainsworkshop@gmail.com

here are some snapshots from Saturdays of yore:

Anthony and his friend Kate print posters for local band, Riverbreaks

visitors check out the show, 'Flurry' by Project Dispatch

Karyn shops the racks!

Mystery Snax are served!

Diane finds a new top!

Jon Lee and Chajana den Harder perform 'Feed Me'

Adam comes over to draw :)

Stefanie and Marianne plan their 'put an egg on it' tee shirt

Pictures from 'Flurry'

here are some snapshots from the opening of our current show, 'FLURRY'. The exhibition features works by member artists of Project Dispatch and resident artists, Kristina Bilonick and Fire Studio. 'Flurry' closes this Saturday so come by for one last look! (Sat hours: 1-6pm)

Faith Flanagan, Jon Lee and others warm it up

Artist, Bridget Sue Lambert and I sipping cider :)

crowd shot!

Fire Studio's Anthony Dihle, Matt Smith & my buddy and WPA colleague, Eleanor Smitherman

fun times! stay tuned for info for upcoming events at 'the plains'
xoxo

Announcing... December Hours, and a Holiday Art Event!

We are excited to announce that we will be open on Saturdays starting this weekend! Our December hours will be Saturdays, December 4, 11, and 18 from 1-6pm.

Also, join us for an exciting collaboration with the local art group, Project Dispatch, on Saturday, December 18th from 7-10pm. Make your way to 'the plains' for an art sale and holiday soiree featuring works by Project Dispatch Members and PPW resident artists, Anthony Dihle (Fire Studio) and Kristina Bilonick.

There will be a lot of small, original works available for that budding art-collector on your shopping list. Project Dispatch also offers nifty artist subscriptions so that you or your loved ones can receive works of art by mail!

Hope to see you there!