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Makers' Supply Exchange
Register to trade at SWAP!
SWAP! 2.0 is happening Thursday, August 27th from 11am–2pm at Abrams Claghorn Gallery, 1251 Solano Ave at Masonic, Albany CA.
This is about community as much as it is about exchanging supplies - from each according to your ability, to each according to your needs. Come and share your old stuff, pick up some new-to-you supplies, meet other makers, and enjoy our crafty community!
We require that all makers who choose to donate supplies register here so we know what to expect - we prefer that you stay and distribute your items for the entirety of the event, but its ok if would just like to drop off a few treasures.
See you soon <3
This event is brought to you by Oakland Craft Company
Artisan&Art Fairs
Our next craft & art markets is Saturday August 22,
20 Vendors
Live Music by the Bassments at 1pm
Local-Made, Handmade Craft & Art!
And, of course, Every Day is a Craft Fair at the Abrams Claghorn Shop!
Sunday Figure Salon
SUNDAYS | 5-8PM
Every Sunday
Join us Sundays for a figure drawing class, open to all skill levels.
We will have charcoals and paper available, as well as drawing boards.
You can bring your preferred drawing/painting materials if you like.
Please register in advance.
Lucy Ames | Trailside Splendor
In the Gallery Thru August 30
Artist Statenent: Creating a painting is a bit like a walk in the woods for me. I approach my art with a sense of adventure, using experimental techniques along with tried-and-true methods. My curiosity drives me, and I’m always hoping for a surprising and delightful discovery. A key component of my art is the use of monoprints created using a gel plate. I create prints on translucent papers with plants that I encounter on my walks and other adventures. Using these prints and multiple layers of both clear and pigmented paint, my mixed media works celebrate both the wonder of art making and the beauty of nature. I hope this exhibit encourages you to take a closer look at both art and nature – and perhaps inspires you to notice something new growing by the side of your next trail (or sidewalk).
Figure Drawing Fridays
Fridays 6-9pm
A Weekly Open Figure Drawing Session
The gallery will provide chairs and tables. Easels on request. Bring your own paper, pencils, pens, etc.
Snacks and water will be served.
Please register in advance.
Abrams Claghorn Gallery believes that everyone has a unique story to tell through creative expression. In the Shop, we present items made by a diverse group of over 70 SF Bay Area local makers.
The Gallery features local artists in museum style exhibitions that change monthly. The themed shows give the artists platforms to present artwork as close to their vision as possible, unfettered by the contraints of marketabliity.
Abrams Claghorn Gallery & Shop does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, and immigration status.