Last week was an exciting week at Mirrix Looms. We started registering people for our one-day tapestry cuff workshop in Edmonds, WA. We are very excited to have another workshop at the beautiful Semantics Gallery. The owner, Larry, is a fantastic guy with an amazing collection of artwork. Every time I go in their I'm shocked at the range of prices. There is a hand-made wooden jewelry box in their right now for $90 that I'm coveting.
If you haven't heard, on August 30th Mirrix owner Claudia Chase turns... a year older. To celebrate we are stuffing this month to the brim with contests and deals. More on that at the bottom of this email.
Tapestry cuffs, tapestry cuffs, tapestry cuffs. These will be in galleries soon but we will also be making a kit. Very exciting! If I may say so myself, these are traffic-stopping pieces and a great beginner (or any level, really) tapestry piece.
Claudia has been spinning again. Purchase some of her handspun yarn in our store. http://www.mirrixlooms.
Claudia's Birthday Month Contests and Deals!
My Mirrix’s Day Out. A Contest. Ends August 30th, 2010. One of the great things about the Mirrix family of looms is their portability. Even our biggest looms can be picked up and thrown in the back of the station wagon. The smaller looms were designed to be so portable that no one would think twice about taking their Mirrix to the beach or a soccer game or that workshop across the country.
We want to know where you’ve taken YOUR Mirrix. Take a picture of your Mirrix somewhere fun and exciting (on top of a mountain, on a sailboat, at the top of a famous landmark, at work… you get the picture) and email us that picture with a short description of the location.
We will choose one winner (based on the creativity of both the picture and description) and put all our contestants pictures in an online gallery. The winner will receive:
-Everything to make a beautiful bead cuff bracelet
-Ten small but beautiful skeins of Claudia’s own and-washed, hand-dyed, hand-spun tapestry yarn.
-Two inspiring books: “The Sea” and “Myths and Folktales” (Check out our store for more information on these fantastic books.)
-15% off your next order of $100 or more (you will receive a special code)
Hide-a-Deal. Ends August 31st, 2010.
Like riddles? Like free stuff? In celebration of Ms. Chase's birthday... all this month we will be hiding deals all over the site. Answer the riddle on the front page, find the corresponding picture, click it and get a discount code! Our first riddle:
In a tapestry is where I belong
I started on a sheep
My journey was long
Find a picture of me and click the link for a $10 discount code!
*note this picture will not be in the store
Workshops & Classes
More information can be found here: http://www.mirrixlooms.
Claudia Chase Teaches "Tapestry Cuffs" on The Mirrix Loom
ONE DAY ONLY 9 am to 5 pm September 18th, 2010 at Semantics Gallery in Edmonds, WA
Learn how to: *Warp the Mirrix Loom using the shedding device *Weave using yarns and beads to make a beautiful mini fiber/bead tapestry *Attach the tapestry to a brass cuff *Apply finishing techniques using beads to turn your tapestry cuff into a true masterpiece
Cost: $155 including all necessary materials except the Mirrix Loom with Shedding Device FANTASTIC DEAL!
Email elena@mirrixlooms.com for more information.
Workshop at The N.H. Institute of Art
Claudia will be teaching a class at the N.H. Institute of Art in October.
Bead Weaving on a Mirrix
Mon. 9:30 – 12:20 pm (Oct. 18 – Nov. 15)
This foundation class will introduce students to the
art of weaving on a high-end bead/tapestry loom.
Three projects will teach a variety of weaving and
finishing techniques. Students will finish the course
equipped with the skills necessary to design and
create woven bead and bead/fiber pieces independently.
Projects will include a beaded cuff bracelet, a
bead/fiber pouch, and a beaded split-loom necklace.
A loom will be provided for use in class. If students
want to take their looms home, a $250 deposit will
be required. Additional materials will be available
for sale from the instructor. Prerequisite: None.
More information here: http://www.nhia.edu/
ONE DAY ONLY 9 am to 5 pm September 18th, 2010 at Semantics Gallery in Edmonds, WA
Learn how to: *Warp the Mirrix Loom using the shedding device *Weave using yarns and beads to make a beautiful mini fiber/bead tapestry *Attach the tapestry to a brass cuff *Apply finishing techniques using beads to turn your tapestry cuff into a true masterpiece
Cost: $155 including all necessary materials except the Mirrix Loom with Shedding Device FANTASTIC DEAL!
Email elena@mirrixlooms.com for more information.
Workshop at The N.H. Institute of Art
Claudia will be teaching a class at the N.H. Institute of Art in October.
Bead Weaving on a Mirrix
Mon. 9:30 – 12:20 pm (Oct. 18 – Nov. 15)
This foundation class will introduce students to the
art of weaving on a high-end bead/tapestry loom.
Three projects will teach a variety of weaving and
finishing techniques. Students will finish the course
equipped with the skills necessary to design and
create woven bead and bead/fiber pieces independently.
Projects will include a beaded cuff bracelet, a
bead/fiber pouch, and a beaded split-loom necklace.
A loom will be provided for use in class. If students
want to take their looms home, a $250 deposit will
be required. Additional materials will be available
for sale from the instructor. Prerequisite: None.
More information here: http://www.nhia.edu/
Have a great week!
Elena Zuyok
Marketing Director
Mirrix Tapestry and Bead Looms
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