creativityUNLEASHED by traci bautista

winter studio workshops

Get you NEW year started off in a creative fashion! Join me for mixed media workshops or art journaling weekend retreat at my studio in Danville, CA. There are only a few spaces left in each workshop...come play!

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art journal PLAY date

Sunday, JANUARY 20, 2013

11:00am - 4:30pm {includes 30 min. break}

Join me for a day of art journaling & mixed media PLAY at my studio! This is a 5-hour workshop that explores various background techniques including working with gesso, handmade stamps, stencils and doodling. We'll create painted collage papers, build juicy layers on the page, work with images, draw stylized faces and play with creative lettering. This workshop focuses on art journaling techniques on fabric. You'll receive an art journaling workbook, mixed media paper kit and mark-making tool kit as part of the workshop.

art journal PLAY date details & regsiter here

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color +  journal LOVE art retreat

at Traci Bautista's {studio 327*7} in Danville, CA

February 8-10, 2013

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workshop overview |unfold...be FREE...PLAY...this is the core message of all my workshops. you'll cultivate your creative soul while experimenting with mark-making, color explorations and book-binding.  During this 3-day workshop, you'll build a one-of-a-kind art journal with painted fabrics and papers wrapped with an embellished fiber spine. Explore printmaking, color studies, doodling, collage and book making. The art journal is a space to spill your dreams, hopes, fears and ideas. You'll spend time creating personal graffiti, embark on a photo excursion journey and shopping tour in downtown Danville. Each day is full of guided instruction and two optional evening OPEN studio sessions. Join me for an artful weekend of mixed media PLAY at my studio!

color + journal LOVE schedule & register here

happy creating...xoxo~Traci

HANDMADE holiday workshop registration open!

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HANDMADE holiday

mixed media workshops with Traci Bautista

at {studio 323*7} Danville, CA

December 1, 2012~ 11:00am - 3:00pm {paper projects + printmaking}

December 9, 2012 ~ 11:00am - 3:00pm {holiday cones}

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Add a little handmade flair to holiday gifts and spend an afternoon with me painting at my studio. In these workshops we'll explore printmaking with plexiglass, collage and creating HOLIDAY paper projects. Each session we will make handmade stamps & stencils with a holiday theme. In the December 1st session we'll focus on making hand painted papers & fabrics and turn them into colorful holiday stationary, gift tags and garland. In the December 9th session you'll have an option to create holiday cones or a mini book and gift wrap. ALL supplies included. Make it a HANDMADE holiday!

space is LIMITED...register today!! details here

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color + journal LOVE retreat open for registration

 

color +  journal LOVE art retreat

at Traci Bautista's {studio 327*7} in Danville, CA

February 8-10, 2013

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unfold...be FREE...PLAY...this is the core message of all my workshops. you'll cultivate your creative soul while experimenting with mark-making, color explorations and book-binding.  During this 3-day workshop, you'll build a one-of-a-kind art journal with painted fabrics and papers wrapped with an embellished fiber spine. Explore printmaking, color studies, doodling, collage and book making. The art journal is a space to spill your dreams, hopes, fears and ideas. You'll spend time creating personal graffiti and embark on a photo excursion journey through the historial downtown district of Danville. Each day is full of guided instruction and two optional evening OPEN studio sessions. Join me for an artful weekend of mixed media PLAY at my studio!

for retreat details and to register visit here

september in the studio

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• september has been full of art making, teaching, painting, stitching & creating
• I've been making new art journals which I will be selling in my digital shoppe starting in October
• lots of new collage & art journaling kits, stitched journal cards and new products coming soon!
• my first Art journal PLAY date workshop at my studio was fabulous, I had a full class and we had a great day of mixed media PLAY! I'll be posting my FALL/WINTER studio workshop schedule next week.
• designed new FALL window displays in the studio
• posting #artjournalingdaily prompts on Instagram..lots of creative ideas!
• planning for my new AUTUMN creative business camp blog series. I'll be sharing business & marketing posts to get you ready for the holidays & 2013...more details soon!
• getting ready for my new TYPE + letters online workhop, sign up by 9/21 to save $20!
• DIGITAL shop update--->working..working..designing my new digital boutique. I've had so many other projects & deadlines, I had to put the launch on hold. I'm hoping to get it launched in October in time for the holidays.
• working on a AMAZING DIY program with iLoveTo Create, which will launch on my blog in October!!
• and I can't forget to mention...taking care of our little puppy Indie, who is now 12 weeks. so precious!

ps...All my socal creative lovelies...join me for a LIVE painting and book signing at Aaron Brothers Marketplace in Long Beach, CA this Saturday 9/22! details here

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I want to express my gratitude to you for following my blog & creative journey. I truly appreciate your support and sweet message/comments! thank you for letting me share a little piece of my creative life with you...xoxo~Traci

 

art journal PLAY date at {studio 323*7}

are you ready for an ART JOURNALING play date? Join me for a day of art journaling & mixed media PLAY at my new studio! This is a 5-hour workshop that explores various background techniques including working with gesso, handmade stamps, stencils and doodling. We'll create painted collage papers, build juicy layers on the page, work with images, draw stylized faces and play with creative lettering. Most supplies included and students receive an art journaling workbook, mixed media paper kit and mark-making tool kit as part of the workshop...come play!

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art journal PLAY date

mixed media workshop with Traci Bautista

Saturday, September 8, 2012

11:00am - 4:30pm

{studio 323*7} Danville, CA

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for details & to register visit here

{studio 323*7} celebration

I've just returned home, after being out of the studio most of last week teaching at IQF Long Beach. Finally getting a chance to share a few snapshots from my {studio 323-7} grand opening. My niece took a bunch of photos but I still have to get them from her, so I'm posting these for now.  The celebration was fabulous, I enjoyed a great day with my lovely family, friends and artists. Thank you to everyone who came, I truly appreciate your support! Also, a HUGE thanks to my sister, Jasmine and Tyler for all your help setting up!  If you missed the party and would like to come by for a visit, I am open by appointment send me an email. xoxo~Traci

p.s. my new online workshop Girlie Glam FACES starts on Monday, August 6! You can SAVE $10 until 8/3! more details here

snippets from the studio...

you are in my heart...

I spent an afternoon painting and writing on my studio walls...

embacing whatever is to come with open arms...

my mornings start with fresh ginger tea & honey...

july in the studio... where did this month go?

After being on the road for a couple weeks in June and my parents visiting from Hawaii, there is a lot to do! I've been busy getting {studio 323*7} ready for the grand opening this saturday in Danville, CA! don't forget...come by July 21 from 12-3pm for some artful inspiration and creative conversation. If you can't make it for the grand opening and would like to visit, I am open by appointment...just contact me via email.

I'm working hard to set up everything in the boutique and studio. I spent some time doodling on the chalkboard wall, making new mixed media kits, fiber & embellishment kits and I managed to squeeze in a couple of days of painting.
Tyler has been a trooper helping me move around the around the furniture multiple times. I'm planning on changing the decor every three months. :)  This will provide lots of creative inspiration for projects and my blog. As if my plate wasn't full enough, this weekend, I decided to give my blog a little facelift in preparation for the launch of my new digital boutique. I'm in the process of updating all my online sites with my new logo and branding. If you are reading this via RSS feed, you might want to pop on over and take a look at my new blog design. I have been using Typepad since 2003, with each redesign I have created a custom template. This time I chose the CLEAN theme, added custom css and hand lettered blog buttons on the right sidebar. I'm still working on the mobile version, for some reason the right side bar is not appearing when viewed on my iPhone. I have a few more updates to the new design but I am excited to launch the first phase. In the coming months, I will be working on all new blog content and providing you with more inspirations, stories and ideas.

Thank you for visiting and hope you like the new format..would love to hear your thoughts! xo~Traci

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p.s. the SALE on my new online workshop Girlie Glam Faces ends July 20..leave a comment on the giveaway post to win a seat!

{studio 323*7} red + white + blue

there's a whole lot of red, white and blue in my boutique this month!

Here's a virtual peek through the artsy windows of {studio 323*7}, my new studio & boutique. I've been having fun creating displays and decorating for the holiday and the upcoming Olympics. I rummaged through my studio and gathered anything that was RED, WHITE and BLUE and designed a colorful patriotic window. I found a stash of Americana bandanna fabric remnants that I used to make altered jeans back in 2000 and created handmade stitched fabric garlands. The table display includes *flair trays, fabrics, art supplies, mixed media kits filled with embellishments and vintage goodies. All the kits are for sale in my shop and will be available online soon.

p.s. Don't forget...my studio grand opening is Saturday, July 21!

enjoy the inspiration! xoxo~treiC

{studio 323*7} grand opening

you're invited...

to the official GRAND OPENING reception of my new art studio & boutique

Saturday, July 21, 2012 ~ 12:00 - 3:00pm

come by for creative conversation...

check out my latest artwork, art journal collection, vintage craft goodies & mixed media kits

RSVP via email to events{at}treicdesigns{dot}com

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{studio 323*7} by traci bautista

411 Hartz Avenue, Suite Y

Danville, CA 94526

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I'm planning a few 2012 events/workshops at my studio

ART JOURNALING ~ art studio play date ~ August 25, 2012

weekend retreat ~ October 12 - 14, 2012

colour LOVE. color CRUSH {one day workshop} ~ November 3, 2012

more details soon...come PLAY with me!

 

{studio 323*7} + danville fine arts faire

{studio 323*7} is officially open! It's taken almost two months to get things renovated and set up. I'm excited to share my charming NEW studio boutique with you in person. This is my working studio & workshop space and usually it's open by appointment only, but I've decided to have a "soft" opening this weekend because the Danville Fine Arts Faire is in town.

I'll be at my studio on Saturday, June 16 from 1pm -5pm and Sunday, June 17 from 11am - 4pm. It's located in the historic Old Danville Hotel across the courtyard from Sideboard Cafe. The front door faces West Prospect Ave and is next to GoSimpleSolar. If you are in the area come by and say hi!

{studio 323*7} by traci bautista
411 Hartz Ave. Suite Y
Danville, CA 94526

Don't worry if you can't make it this weekend...SAVE THE DATE...my official grand opening art reception will be on Saturday, July 21, 2012. I'll also be announcing summer Studio Play Dates, one-day workshops and a weekend retreat in October...more details soon!

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about the Danville Fine Arts Faire|The 21st Annual Danville Fine Arts Faire (June 16-17, 10AM-5PM, Downtown Danville), co-sponsored by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Danville, attracts over 50,000 people every year to beautiful Hartz Avenue in downtown Danville-a city 40 miles east of San Francisco that's a mix of beautiful residences from the Gold Rush days along with magnificent homes of the future. Quaint Hartz Avenue is a natural for unique specialty shops and gourmet dining. During June, the weather is usually very warm, but the tree-lined street offers plenty of shady rest areas.

This festival has approximately 60% fine art and 40% contemporary and traditional crafts. More than 200 talented artists gather to display and sometimes even produce one-of-a-kind sculpture, glass, painting, jewelry, ceramics, photography and more! In addition to the fine art on display, artists will be in action at the Italian Street Painting experience on East Prospect Avenue, presented by Diablo Magazine. Artists will create masterpieces in 12ft. X 12ft. squares with chalk on pavement - this year's theme focus is food. Fair-goers can watch the foodscapes come alive throughout the weekend. Watch this year's artists-in-action beginning early Saturday morning, then come back to see the end result late Sunday afternoon. See festival map for locations & be sure to bring a camera.

A variety of entertainment will be provided including folk-rock guitarist Brian Bergeron, and Vic Moraga and Jeffrey Michael will return for Latin-infused and contemporary melodies. Children will enjoy train rides provided by the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and fun games and activities provided by Backyard Carnivals. Prospect Avenue will host local merchants taking their business outside to the streets and on Sunday 6/17, East Prospect Avenue will be the site of The First Annual Father's Day Classic Car Show. Bring Dad out to see the best of local 'Vettes, Rods and Classics! Admission and parking are free.