Category Archives: art convention

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Posted on February 16, 2023 by mariasaracino

It’s believed the origins of Carnevale date back to the 1,200’s in early Roman times. Of course, the Carnival of Venice is probably one of the most famous celebrations. Not just in Venice, all of Italy dresses up this month … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Designs, Art, Art Awards, art classes, art conference, Art Connection Summit, art convention, Art Dolls, art exhibits, art instructors, Art shows, art shows in ottawa, Artists, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Mother Christmas, Mother's Day Gifts, NAK Gallery, Perth, ON, polyform products, polymer clay, portrait commissions, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Studio 87, Vingettes, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Heirloom Santa Art Retreat

Posted on July 26, 2022 by mariasaracino

Organizing a 4 day vacation art retreat took a lot of planning, especially trying to anticipated everything we would need, not only to work together, but to live together while creating. Other than forgetting blue paint for Santa’s eyes, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, art classes, art conference, Art Connection Summit, art convention, Art Dolls, art exhibits, art instructors, Art shows, art shows in ottawa, Artists, Christmas, Figurative Art, NAK Gallery, ottawa, ottawa art scene, polyform products, polymer clay, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Studio 87, Workshops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

It’s the Little Things

Posted on November 26, 2020 by mariasaracino

Sometimes all it takes is an unexpected act of romance to show someone how much you care. A simple surprise that shows you were listening is not only an expression of love but a validation of how your partner feels … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, art classes, art conference, art convention, Art Dolls, art exhibits, art instructors, Art shows, art shows in ottawa, Artists, Christmas, Christmas Elf, Elf, Elves, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Mrs. Claus, polyform products, polymer clay, Santa's Elf, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Studio 87, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Meet Julenisse, The Norwegian Santa

Posted on November 19, 2020 by mariasaracino

Typically, people believe that Santa lives in one of the Northern Scandinavian countries, as a matter of fact, you’ve probably heard he lives in Lapland. But despite his home being so close, Santa Claus is not a common Christmas icon … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, art classes, art conference, Art Connection Summit, art convention, Art Dolls, art exhibits, art instructors, Art shows, art shows in ottawa, Artists, Christmas, Christmas Elf, Elf, Elves, Figurative Art, Maria Saracino, Mother Christmas, Mother's Day Gifts, Mrs. Claus, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, ottawa art scene, Perth, ON, polyform products, polymer clay, portrait commissions, Santa's Elf, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Studio 87, Vingettes, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Little Elf . . .

Posted on November 6, 2020 by mariasaracino

Many years ago, and for a period of about 10 years, I created a gift line of wire-bodied resin elves. They were very popular during the Christmas season and my customers looked forward to adding new characters to their collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, art classes, art conference, Art Connection Summit, art convention, Art Dolls, art exhibits, art instructors, Art shows, art shows in ottawa, Artists, Christmas, Christmas Elf, Elf, Elves, Figurative Art, Mother Christmas, Mrs. Claus, Perth, ON, polyform products, polymer clay, portrait commissions, Santa's Elf, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Studio 87, Uncategorized, Vingettes, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Art Connection Summit

Posted on September 15, 2020 by mariasaracino

Under normal circumstances, September would be the start of a new series of workshops offered in my studio. However, Covid19 has disrupted everything. But from hardship comes innovative new ideas and a different way to gather and learn from each … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Art Awards, art classes, art conference, Art Connection Summit, art convention, Art Dolls, art exhibits, art instructors, Art shows, art shows in ottawa, Artists, Christmas, Christmas Elf, Elf, Elves, Figurative Art, Halloween, Maria Saracino, Orange Art Gallery, ottawa, Ottawa 150, ottawa art scene, polyform products, polymer clay, portrait commissions, Santa's Elf, sculpey, Sculpting Workshops, sculpture, Vingettes, Workshops, Workshops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment