Monday, August 04, 2008

Our Week at Anderson Ranch...

Anderson Ranch is a magical place where art is created, appreciated and taught everyday of the year. During the week, the classrooms are open 24/7 and the creative energy is amazing.
There are a ton of different workshops ranging in everything from furniture making to ceramics and printmaking. This is my third year at the ranch. The other two workshops I took were in printmaking.
The camp is comprised of several interesting buildings all with their own personality. This year, our class was in the loft above the wood barn.


Here are some examples's of Dan's work that just took our breath away...







Here are the different stages our books took during the week...


















The books that were created in this class were so inspiring. Many people cut windows in their books and made tiny shadowboxes on the covers.







We cannot wait to go back next year!

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13 comments:

  1. Punchbugpug6:08 AM

    What a cool camp! I want to go to camp!!!!

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  2. Leslie Moore7:00 AM

    Wow! It looks like SO much fun! Love your Emmitt t-shirt. He was certainly there in spirit with you. Your muse!

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  3. Unknown7:44 AM

    Howie wants to know if there were any dogs on the camp property, and if so, what they had to eat. ;) That looks like a wonderful place to visit, Melissa! The books are so unique and beautiful. You should open a place just like this and invite puggies!
    xxoo
    Nancy and the fatties

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  4. Nevis8:13 AM

    Amazing books, amazing week, amazing art...wow! I'm so imprsesed!!! I bet you missed Emmitt, though.

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  5. Anonymous8:23 AM

    ooooh - I'm with Nancy - you should open a pug-art camp where everyone can bring their puggies!! Oh boy, that would be crazy, huh?! Anyways, looks fabulous - I love art that requires tools!

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  6. Ritobear8:44 AM

    Thanks for sharing those wonderful pics!!! Just the barn itself would give inspiration. What a beautiful place. I'll bet Emmitt missed you! They should have a puggie daycare while you do your classes so puggies aren't left out!!

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  7. Tara's Art Camp10:02 AM

    Lovely photos, lovely place. The books look wonderful!

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  8. Duke10:25 AM

    ooooooooooooooo, that looks like so much fun! We wish we could attend something like that!
    We love your mom's Puggy t-shirt, Emmitt!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  9. Moira10:56 AM

    Your books are spectacular! What an amazing week!!

    BTW, did Emmitt get one of these for his birthday?

    http://dreamdogsart.typepad.com/art/2008/08/mini-pug-mini-eames-lounge-chair.html

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  10. Ruth Welter3:08 PM

    Wow Melissa, thanks for showing photos of Anderson Ranch. I've had quite a bit to catch up on with the last 3 posts. Your work and your sisters as well, is just beautiful..I loved seeing where your class was held, in addition , I loved seeing all the gorgeous books you've shown.

    What a great place to go each year. Most of all though, I think you are lucky to be able to go with your sister and share the fun together. That is so rare in a lot of families (including mine) so you should treasure that. Beautiful work!!!

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  11. The Devil Dog3:22 PM

    Wow, what a great time you must have had. What great photos, what a great HOUSE!
    We are all so glad you had fun. What neat books! Everyone did something different and unique, didn't they.

    Roxy

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  12. Manon5:33 PM

    What a beautiful place! The books are incredible! Thanks for sharing all the pics!

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  13. Anonymous10:16 AM

    Oh wow those books are anazing!!
    It looks like you too had lots of fun at camp!!

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