New Shabby Chic at Springfield Artworks

Ck these great denim cuff bracelets out

What do you carry?

Fused glass by Glenn, hand painted silk scarves, fused dicroic jewelry, work by a fantastic metalsmith, woodblock print, portraits just for you, felted sheep, nuno felted shawls and scarves, batik on paper, mixed media, handcrafted leather, Christmas ornaments, judaica art, wearables, couture hats plus a whole lot more. 

Platte River Christmas

Don't forget to stop in all this month  and next to help us celebrate a Platte River Christmas. Ring in the holiday season with us. Cookies and hot chocolate are ready just for you. Great affordable gift ideas abound. Local and area artists. 

We will be closed Thanksgiving week except for the Saturday after Thanksgiving... We will be open just for YOU!

Springfield Business Association and Springfield Community Foundation tonight

This evening was chalked full of meetings... great ones. Officers elected. Yours truly is the new Vp for the Business Association... Exciting time to be involved.

Great hat class

Just finished a great hat class with instructor Lady Linda Crawford. So much to learn so little time!

OFW is next week

Busy, busy, busy making final preparations for the big event. My felted fascinator hats will be modeled by eight lovely young women on Aug 22at 6pm. On Tues Aug 20th I'll be in the Omaha Morning Blend show with Andee Hoig of Metro Magazine and Spirit of Omaha Magazine. The recording of that segment should be available on past shows on their site after Tuesday. Ck it out.

A big thanks goes out to Rick and David and Lanie and Nikki plus all those who are helping me that day with set up of my booth, model assistance, etc... Thanks much! Also a big thanks to Brook, Alyssa, Nick, Meghann, Ali and Kylie. Luv u!

Continuing on my hat venture

I am continuing my hat completion process. I thought I was almost done but the last three accessories are slowing me down a bit. I should hear if I get the models I requested today...fingers crossed.

We decided to be open yesterday at Springfield Artworks for part of the day. Someone immediately walked over to Helen Gloeb's acrylic bird paintings and just had to have it for her son's room. Lucky girl. Helen's birds are fantastic. We still have four so if you know anyone interested we can send them right out... We do ship! Just call at 402-301-9162 and we will take care of all the details.

Darcy Berg has reduced her wonderful mini art quilt entitled "Black Birds I". If you want, we might also be able to get Blackbirds II for your collection as well.

If you want to have some good quality family fun, Glenn is teaching his glass fusing classes all summer. Don't miss this opportunity.

Margie Trembley

Springfield Artworks

Day off from CWS?

College World Series Fans Take a short drive to Exit 440 and go south 6 miles, and visit Springfield Artworks and other Main St businesses. Lots of fun.

The College World Series is happening as we speak in Omaha, my town.  It's always a great event.  We have an ad in the Omaha Magazine so that when folks have some free time, they can take a little ride to Exit 440 off of I-80 and go 6 miles to our studio and gallery at 183 Main St, Springfield,NE. Should be a fun week.

I have been busy creating fascinator hats for Omaha Fashion Week.....fun, fun.....Last night was the final Model call for potential models for the event in August.  My pieces will be modeled by 8 models during the VIP reception and at the reception area on Thursday, August 22.  It's exciting!  I am learning a lot about preparing for this large event.  Tomorrow evening I meet with the interviewers to discuss my progress with the hats....The designers are divided into teams and we will all be in the discussion together..It will be a great learning experience I am sure.  This is my first time to particpate in such an event....Wish me luck!

Christmastime at Springfield Artworks

It's that time of the year again, holiday lights, family time, decorating (which I love) and Holiday demos at Springfield Artworks.  This year Omaha artists Glenn and Margie Trembley are showing how to make elegant Christmas bows and ornaments.  Glenn is also  making Hanukah ornaments for those who celebrate Hanukah.

 Love to shop, hate the crowds and long walks in the parking lot, take the short drive to Springfield and park at the door!

Preparing for November events

It's been busy around the studio.  Glenn and I have both been working frantically preparing for the upcoming holiday season.  His new ornament tree is full and his Wild Animal pieces have kept him busy.  He has done a couple of commissions for companies using their logos.  He loves doing that.

I have been experimenting with a new dyeing process...working with silk only...results are fantastic....will surprise you some day with the luscious colors.  I can use them on my fascinator hats as well as shawls and scarves.  I think I could enjoy dyeing all day long.....love it.

A magazine contacted us about some info on our classes....That's exciting! Guests coming to shop tomorrow from Topeka Shriners. We look forward to having them.  Great weather for shopping!

Springfield Days

Springfield Days was a hugh success!  We both serve on the committee and this years theme was going Gaga in Springfield.  Springfield's claim to fame last year was the filming of the popular stars recent video. There was the parade which we participated in with Springfield Artworks

"float" being an authentic sheep wagon. Many events kept the town hopping. Of course Warrior Games were also being held down the road near Louisville.

Catching Up

Just returned from Arkansas to see my grandson perform in his Master's Degree recital.  Never knew so many sounds could come out of a tuba.  As always, I was very proud of Michael. His great-grandmother got him started in music when she sat down with him at her organ. Love how it all turned out....now to the gallery.  Should have two packages waiting for me today.  One, some Kakishibu for my new classes as well as stencil paper...can hardly wait to open the pkg...also awaiting pkg from Europe with felting tools....they should be here too.  Stop by to see the latest....and sign up for classes! Have special running on Laura's scarves today only. Get free small felted item if you buy one of Laura's scarves today....orange, blue, etc...lovely.

Springfield,NE is all a buzz...Lady Gaga is in town shooting a video

Everyone is excited. Lady Gaga is in town shooting her next video. From all reports her favorite recording studio is in Omaha.

Main Street Springfield opening tonight

Great news, the construction on Main Street has progressed enough for them to open it up again after being closed to auto traffic. Come see us tomorrow. We'll celebrate!

Look for our flower pots on either side of our door.

Surface Design Classes the last 3 days

Had a great time at my classes at the Fine Line, taught by Jane Dunnewold....just the beginning of new surface design work.

Lots of fantastic art from my fellow students. Maggie Weiss and I had a great time exploring with my tree design.

Kay Kaduce and Rona Horn classes at Springfield ArtWorks Nov 4,5,6

I have posted some pics of the vessel, scarf and potential jewelry pieces that we will be making in our Nov 4,5 classes at the gallery. You can start signing up later next week when full pricing info will be out. Better make a quick trip to the gallery for this. Spaces should fill up fast as these instructors classes are always delightful.. You may already have their books in your stash. We will also be having a trunk show of their work the last week in October. There are a couple of purses that they made in the gallery now....so come on out.

Classes on Nov 4,5 and 6th`

Save the dates! We are having some great classes on those dates. Watch for more details later.

Creativity, fashion, how we create fashion from varius cultures

Tonight we learned how our fashions are derived from various cultures. Wonderful program. More on this later. Sat next to woman who has lived in Brazil and China....great conversation. Everyone asks me why I am at a conf for spinners and weavers and I don't do either one....more on that later too. Stay tuned. Two more felted bags are coming back with me to the gallery. You will love them. Hopefully they will find a home in Omaha/Springfield, Lincoln area. Visited my favorite gallery in Albuquerque today, the Pallette....wonderful glass.