Author Archives: annesailer

Ready to Twist, Bend and Bang Some Metal?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by annesailer

I’ll be teaching wire-working basics at Rock Paper Scissors tonight. Oh, we have so much fun in this class! Learn the basics of wirework by creating your own earwires, simple loops, and wrapped loops out of 20-gauge copper and sterling silver … Continue reading →

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Rock the Basics! Tonight!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by annesailer

I’m teaching tonight at Rock Paper Scissors — YOU ROCK THE BASICS! It’s a fun intro class to making jewelry (you’ll come away with a necklace and pair of earrings that you’ve designed and made yourself, from start to finish). … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Some New Growth

Posted on March 11, 2011 by annesailer
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My Art/Craft Fair Booth Shot

Posted on February 18, 2011 by annesailer

A few people have asked me to share my 2011 Booth Shot (the photo artists submit with art/craft fair applications, so the show organizers can see what the artists’ overall displays look like). So, here ’tis. My booth set-up has … Continue reading →

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Teaching Tonight!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by annesailer

I’ll be teaching my basic wire-working class tonight at Rock Paper Scissors. We’ll explore making simple and wrapped loops (on wire, above beads), making eyepins and headpins, making our very own earwires, and more. There’s still a little room in the … Continue reading →

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I took a break to sew an elephant

Posted on February 3, 2011 by annesailer

Sometimes creative people stop creating. They’re just done. I woke up done this past Monday. So, after teaching my Music Together class on Tuesday morning, I treated myself to a little Rock Paper Scissors. $13.50 later, I left with a … Continue reading →

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Ice, Ice, Everywhere

Posted on February 2, 2011 by annesailer
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Dear Randy Jackson: Please don’t say that anymore

Posted on January 31, 2011 by annesailer

This is a re-post from my blog dedicated to my music teaching: spinandstop.wordpress.com. Dear Randy Jackson, My children have convinced me that our family should watch this season of “American Idol,” since it’s such a hot topic of conversation with … Continue reading →

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Art Connections 7

Posted on January 26, 2011 by annesailer

Art Connections 7, an exhibit at the George Segal Gallery (Montclair State University), runs through February 19, 2011, and it’s fantastic! I went to the opening this past weekend, and the pieces in the show continue to pop into my … Continue reading →

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Finding My “Watercooler Moments”

Posted on January 24, 2011 by annesailer

I’ve been reading, albeit belatedly, a New York Times Magazine article (“A Physicist Turns the City Into an Equation,” Dec. 17, 2010) that explores one scientist’s take on cities: how they work, why they work, what are the hidden laws … Continue reading →

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