Fireworks Clay Studio & Sprinkler Factory Artists
Annual Holiday Open Studios & Sale

Don’t miss this opportunity to finish out your holiday gift shopping for finely crafted pottery, art, jewelry, glass Lampwork, and so much more!

Gallery Exhibit - "The Unknown Works" - Artist Cory Heisson

Cory Heisson: "The Green Man"

Artist Statement

I have spent such a long time focused on finding my voice and stylistic impression that along the way I forgot how important it is that art is a vehicle for expression. Art is a way for people to disclose the personal experiences we all have and to present them in a way that has emotional impact.

As I sat in my studio about two years ago, wondering what it is that I am personally trying to say, I realized that the ACT of painting is itself an expression. As I create, I trance out to the rhythm of the brush, the soft drops of water as I wash, the gentle grating of the brush on canvas. While the content of the work I do is always an iconic image that has affected me in some way, the act of spending hours on a piece creates itself.

You will find that for me, my work in creation is catharsis. That is all. I want to finish a piece and find peace within. Even the dark work has a protective quality to my soul, as if a demon that I painted will somehow stave off evil to protect me. You may notice a common color theory approach to most of my pieces and that of course lends itself to the way I feel at the time I am at my easel. I hope you find the work as interesting as it was rewarding to accomplish.

Biography

Cory "Zoid" Heisson is a local painter and a licensed custom tattoo artist. After having his first one man show at the CC Lowell Gallery in Worcester five years ago, he has gone on to show his work at Main Street Art School Gallery, multiple tattoo shops, restaurants, and has pieces in many private collections.

Mr. Heisson has a few album covers under his belt, as well as t-shirt designs for local bands like Domacile, Before the Fall, and The Siren Project. He has designed many logos, mostly for rock bands and other artists, but has even designed for Environmental Technologies Group, Inc., a company that regulates the output of harmful toxins by large manufacturing plants.

Sign making has always been a special interest to Mr. Heisson and there are a lot of examples of his craft in Worcester County. He has done work for Friendly’s Ice Cream, Subway, Inner Renewal Massage Therapy, Main Street Tattoo Parlor, and Club Oz.

Mr. Heisson is now working as a custom tattoo artist in Gardner, Massachusetts and is an instructor teaching seminars on drawing, painting, wood burning, and tattooing.

If you are interested in contacting Mr. Heisson you can call his cell 774-239-4343, email him at zoidgrafx__AT__hotmail.com, check out his portfolio at Myspace.com/Zoidgrafx.

Gallery Exhibit - "A Retrospective" - Artist Susan Larrow

Artist Statement

"When painting, I have always felt a sense of fullfillment, that my life was enriched and complete. Subjects that show life and expression, like people, flowers, and landscapes have been my focus."

Biography

Susan has taught art for the past 35 years at Killingly High School and Woodstock Academy in CT. Her work has been exhibited in the CT Women Artists Show and the CT Artist Show at the Slater Memorial Art Museum in 2008 and 2009.

Gallery Exhibit - "Change It As You See Fit"
An Interactive Installation & Pottery by Kate Lewis

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Artist Statement

Creating art and working with clay provides me with a peace of mind, which I find important to share with others through my art. I create pottery and installation spaces where people may interact by touching and moving pieces, engaging in an active, meditative process. I have always cared deeply about other people and I strive to affect others in a positive manner.

I bring this attention to my artwork when I am creating and collaborating on installations, or when I am forming, firing, and glazing my pottery. I try to create atmospheres and scenarios that may universally inspire moments of meditation and are offerings for my audience to ease the stress of everyday existence.

When someone connects with my functional work, and incorporates my pottery into their lives, the destiny of the pottery is brought to fruition. With interaction, my installations materialize as subtly multiplying moments of community collaboration.

Biography

Kate Lewis was born in Concord, Massachusetts and grew up in southeast Michigan. She has spent time living in Germany, Rome and Denmark. In May 2007, Kate earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus on ceramics and sculpture, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Michigan State University. Kate's dedication to expanding her knowledge of ceramics and the craft community has led her to spend time at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, the International Ceramic Research Center in Denmark, and more recently as an Artist-in-Residence at the Worcester Center for Crafts in Massachusetts. She has many solo and juried exhibits to her credit.

Spring 2009 Sprinkler Factory Craft Fair

Shop with New England's finest juried artisans and crafters. Resident Sprinkler Factory Artists will hold Open Studios throughout the complex during the show as well. You also have the opportunity to peruse original pottery and ceramic art during the FireWorks Clay Studio Semi-Annual Sale.

Why drive to the Malls to find that special endulgence or gift? Stop here for unique, quality handcrafted craft items! You're bound to find something for yourself or everyone on your shopping list! Don't miss it!

Craft Fair Times:

• Friday, May 15, 2009, 5:00pm to 9:00pm
• Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10:00am to 5:00pm
• Sunday, May 17, 2009, 10:00am to 5:00pm

Attention Fine Art Crafters!

Applications are now being accepted!

The Sprinkler Factory is seeking crafters with unique, distinctive, high quality hand made crafts. In order to ensure the variety and quality our patrons expect, this show will be juried.

Application Documents:

• Application, page 1 [PDF]
• Application, page 2 [PDF]
• Application, page 3 [PDF]

The application deadline is April 17, 2009. Applications are processed and juried as they are received. Hence it is suggested that you apply as early as possible. Thank you.

For questions, please send email to:

Gallery Exhibit - Sculptor Jon Williams
"Familiar Objects From The Hidden Landscape"

Stay tuned for more information which will be added here soon!

Artist Statement

"My work manipulates the familiar through deconstruction, reconstruction, and change of use, in order to convey a broad universal theme. In this process, recognizable forms and concepts are transformed into echoes of former use and combined with the new, to create a hybrid. These quiet objects speak their own language, a language that can be sarcastic, humorous, somber, or elusive. The objects and themes are pulled from cultural New England heritage, spiritual belief, supernatural woodlust, and Yankee ingenuity. Themes also include love, loss, hope, and desire.

For me, my work acts as an identifier and a communicator, something that can transcend the physical into the emotional, and act as a familiar."

Biography

Jon Williams is currently a resident of Rutland Massachusetts. He graduated with Distinction and Honors, with a B.F.A. in Sculpture from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, MA in 2004. He was awarded an Angel Fellowship at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in W. Rutland, Vermont where he did stone carving study under B. Amore in July 2003. He has several collaborative and solo exhibits to his credit.

Jon is a member of the Four Point Artist Community in Boston, MA and the Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation in Framingham MA

Argentine Tango: Milonga

Saturday, May 2, 2009
8:00pm to 9:00pm: Lesson (especially for beginners, but all dancers are welcome)
9:00pm until midnight: dancing with DJ Pao
$15 with lesson, $10 dance only

Join us for this fantastic social dance in the main Gallery. Open to dancers and non-dancers alike.

For more information, please visit Tango at the Factory or feel free to call call Dawn at 774.364.1099.

Note: The Think Tank Student Craft Show originally scheduled for May 5, 2009 has been cancelled.

Benefit for Central Ma Rape Crisis Center
Exhibit of T-Shirts from the Clothesline Project

Donations will be graciosuly accepted to benefit the Rape Crisis Center.

This benefit will feature an Exhibit of T-shirts from the Clothesline Project,
as well as free Yoga and Massage from the YOGA&more Studio.

This event is facilitated by YOGA&more.

Tango Dances

Milongas, typically on the last Saturday of the month, from 9pm to 12am.
Dates for the early 2009 dances:
Saturday, January 31, 2009,
Saturday, February 28, 2009,
Saturday, March 28, 2009,
Saturday, April 25, 2009, (cancelled)
Saturday, May 30, 2009, (cancelled)
Saturday, June 27, 2009 (cancelled).

Join us for these fantastic social dances in the main Gallery. Open to dancers and non-dancers alike.

For more information, please visit Tango at the Factory or feel free to call call Dawn at 774.364.1099.

National Yoga Day Celebration at YOGA&more

Come and celebrate National Yoga Day on Saturday, January 24th from Noon to 4pm at YOGA&more at the Sprinkler Factory.

Pamper yourself with free Yoga and Massages. Donations are graciously accepted to benefit the YWCA Daybreak Resources for Battered Women.

Schedule:

• 45 minute Svaroopa Yoga Class offered on the hour
• 10 minute massages offered throughout the day
• Display of Clothesline Project T-shirts in 2nd Floor Gallery
• Airing of video of the "Making of a Shirt" for the Clothesline Project also in the Gallery

Reservations would be appreciated.

For more information, please visit www.YogaAtTheSprinklerFactory.com or call Linda at 508-579-6986.

Exhibit: "Golden Remains",
Fine Art Photography by Lindsay Monroe,
with contributions by Josh Johnson.

Come and see the photography of Lindsay Monroe, with additional contributions by Josh Johnson in the main Sprinkler Factory Gallery.

Opening Receptions,
Thursday October 16 and Friday October 17, 2008, starting at 6:30pm
The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

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Artist Biography

Lindsay learned her way around a camera and a darkroom at a very young age. Her passion and profession was first guided by her father who was a photography hobbyist and professional himself. At 16 years old, Lindsay had enough knowledge to begin working as a photo assistant with Vaugh Photography in Holden, MA. She continued on with Hilton Photography until 2004 when she stopped to attend the New England School of Photography in Boston, MA. At NESOP Lindsay focused her technique on documentaries, portraiture and advertising photography. She studied under amazing photographers, including Arthur Rainville, Bruno Debas, Bob Jenks and Laura Paneida. After NESOP Lindsay was offered a position at Cashman Photography in Las Vegas, NV as a wedding photographer. She did this for two years before returning to the area recently to start her own photography company. Lindsay has documented travels to Europe and all over the U.S. in her free time as well. Her current projects can be seen at lindsayannmonroe.com.

2008 Sprinkler Factory Craft Fairs

Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Shows at the Sprinkler Factory

Shop with New England's finest juried artisans and crafters. Resident Sprinkler Factory Artists will hold Open Studios throughout the complex during the show as well. In December, you also have the opportunity to peruse original pottery and ceramic art during the FireWorks Clay Studio Semi-Annual Sale.

Why drive to the Malls to find that special gift? Stop here for unique, quality handcrafted gifts to kick off and conclude your Holiday shopping! You're bound to find something for everyone on your shopping list! Don't miss it!

Holiday Craft Fair Dates:

• October 25 and 26, 2008
  10:00am to 5:00pm
• November 15, 16, 2008, 10:00am to 5:00pm
• December 6, 7, 2008, 10:00am to 5:00pm

For questions, please send email to:

Tango Dance

Milonga, Saturday, November 22, 2008, from 9pm-12am, in the main Gallery. Open to dancers and non-dancers alike.

For more information, please visit Tango at the Factory or feel free to call call Dawn at 774.364.1099.

Tango Dance

Milonga, October 25, 2008, from 8pm-12am, in the main Gallery. Open to dancers and non-dancers alike.

 

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