tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53650954318072354932024-03-12T19:11:39.663-07:00Doreen KasselDoreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-62441737695465095032016-08-22T19:40:00.002-07:002016-08-22T19:40:48.872-07:00Holiday Workshops in New Jersey!Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-27652390779175948102016-08-22T19:39:00.001-07:002016-08-22T19:39:12.168-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpU5GUHx8tI/V7u2zrGu3jI/AAAAAAAACdc/qkeutIxZ0-MKLYUAznhMrXv16sApI3EHQCLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-22%2Bat%2B4.47.06%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpU5GUHx8tI/V7u2zrGu3jI/AAAAAAAACdc/qkeutIxZ0-MKLYUAznhMrXv16sApI3EHQCLcB/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-22%2Bat%2B4.47.06%2BPM.png" width="205" /></a></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I'll be teaching Pods, Plants and Color on December 3rd and Jiggly, Jointed Dolls on December 4th, from 10:00-4:00. Using polymer clay and a special oil painting technique we'll create beautiful, unique works of art and whimsy! Each class is $90. All supplies included. All experience levels are welcome.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The venue, Hopewell Creative Arts Studio, is a bright, large and airy space.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Hopewell is a walkable, Victorian village, there are loads of farm to table restaurants, coffee houses, fun and funky shops, walking trails and parks.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">"It's in New Jersey, but it Screams Vermont', said the New York Times, about Hopewell.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Charming Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA are minutes away. Lot's of reasonable Airbnb's and Inns in the area. To register or for more info, questions, lodging links, PM me or email.</span>Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-53805316415554235902016-03-02T09:10:00.003-08:002016-03-02T10:43:14.081-08:00Dan kassel's Third Solo Cello Album<br />
My son Dan is a talented cellist! Please give what you can to his Kickstarter campaign to help him make his third solo cello album a reality ❤️<br />
<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/413571848/dan-kassels-third-solo-cello-album">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/413571848/dan-kassels-third-solo-cello-album</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/413571848/dan-kassels-third-solo-cello-album" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EgpYkHz6oiE/Vtczk5BQ__I/AAAAAAAACSY/M9inpwPuyL8/s320/51eea3d1-97f7-415b-91a1-99a7e3520ecb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-87157316255260679252015-11-30T08:58:00.002-08:002015-12-05T15:05:24.062-08:00My Pods Class is now available to purchase!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMTYPxwkyd4/VlyAFmZWxmI/AAAAAAAACOY/xA2NdxCKFbA/s1600/unnamed-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gMTYPxwkyd4/VlyAFmZWxmI/AAAAAAAACOY/xA2NdxCKFbA/s320/unnamed-8.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.craftcast.com/recordings/creating-organic-pods-using-polymer-clay-doreen-gay-kassel" target="_blank">https://www.craftcast.com/recordings/creating-organic-pods-using-polymer-clay-doreen-gay-kassel</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-47686968987667858792015-11-12T10:26:00.000-08:002015-11-12T10:26:32.742-08:00Craft Cast Online Workshop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jqupo1bRDyI/VkTZM_LM-5I/AAAAAAAACNg/QCaMSfTg5vA/s1600/12227095_10153712848839814_7576041317950155638_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jqupo1bRDyI/VkTZM_LM-5I/AAAAAAAACNg/QCaMSfTg5vA/s320/12227095_10153712848839814_7576041317950155638_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<a href="https://www.craftcast.com/classes/creating-organic-pods-using-polymer-clay-doreen-gay-kassel" target="_blank">December 2, 8:00 PM LIVE! click for more info:)</a><br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-72714262622624590742015-10-18T11:14:00.005-07:002015-10-18T11:14:46.456-07:00My New Dictionary and Little Sculpture Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XDEL1bmV7ZQ/ViPgp8MsjbI/AAAAAAAACL8/ImKYc0Y-PSA/s1600/unnamed-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XDEL1bmV7ZQ/ViPgp8MsjbI/AAAAAAAACL8/ImKYc0Y-PSA/s320/unnamed-15.jpg" width="310" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MwcOltw_krw/ViPgp2lJoEI/AAAAAAAACMA/ZCJWIcFVIEI/s1600/unnamed-39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MwcOltw_krw/ViPgp2lJoEI/AAAAAAAACMA/ZCJWIcFVIEI/s320/unnamed-39.jpg" width="317" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMiUrcHy8s4/ViPgqCy0kOI/AAAAAAAACME/Jbf1Q9D4WIo/s1600/unnamed-53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMiUrcHy8s4/ViPgqCy0kOI/AAAAAAAACME/Jbf1Q9D4WIo/s320/unnamed-53.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuAkHX1oiq0/ViPgpymNi9I/AAAAAAAACL4/r9rLDJd8mgc/s1600/unnamed-35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuAkHX1oiq0/ViPgpymNi9I/AAAAAAAACL4/r9rLDJd8mgc/s400/unnamed-35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-37285886092018244682015-10-18T11:09:00.000-07:002015-10-18T11:09:13.979-07:00New Owl Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MrSM9vsul_E/ViPgPriQplI/AAAAAAAACK4/RuT_2bLnynM/s1600/Doreen%2BKassel%2B%253A%2BWhat%2Ba%2BHoot%2521%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MrSM9vsul_E/ViPgPriQplI/AAAAAAAACK4/RuT_2bLnynM/s320/Doreen%2BKassel%2B%253A%2BWhat%2Ba%2BHoot%2521%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%2B3.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VgqBaOiziU/ViPgPszloZI/AAAAAAAACK0/V4QNR51Eu3g/s1600/Doreen%2BKassel%2B%253A%2BWhat%2Ba%2BHoot%252C%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VgqBaOiziU/ViPgPszloZI/AAAAAAAACK0/V4QNR51Eu3g/s320/Doreen%2BKassel%2B%253A%2BWhat%2Ba%2BHoot%252C%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%252C%2BOwls%2B2.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ayp0Am3Sp0/ViPgPZId-OI/AAAAAAAACKw/P0e4R9-ZhJo/s1600/unnamed-26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3ayp0Am3Sp0/ViPgPZId-OI/AAAAAAAACKw/P0e4R9-ZhJo/s320/unnamed-26.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5C6Vcf3Smmc/ViPgP1K0sNI/AAAAAAAACK8/0Hz7z8rHy4g/s1600/unnamed-27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5C6Vcf3Smmc/ViPgP1K0sNI/AAAAAAAACK8/0Hz7z8rHy4g/s320/unnamed-27.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lLfyH_FIV7U/ViPgP6N3d7I/AAAAAAAACLA/dUC2oAVY958/s1600/unnamed-28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lLfyH_FIV7U/ViPgP6N3d7I/AAAAAAAACLA/dUC2oAVY958/s320/unnamed-28.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c6r2KNp1bBQ/ViPgQNeY8oI/AAAAAAAACLE/FBRTHFBg3c0/s1600/unnamed-33%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c6r2KNp1bBQ/ViPgQNeY8oI/AAAAAAAACLE/FBRTHFBg3c0/s320/unnamed-33%2Bcopy.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQZ40rWW8Ko/ViPgQRBnqII/AAAAAAAACLI/AWc-tjGM2n4/s1600/unnamed-35%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VQZ40rWW8Ko/ViPgQRBnqII/AAAAAAAACLI/AWc-tjGM2n4/s320/unnamed-35%2Bcopy.jpg" width="251" /></a></div>
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-86158747508436315412015-09-14T18:18:00.003-07:002015-09-14T18:21:12.777-07:00Art is You, Stamford 2015, October. This is student work from my NYC class, you can take this class in October :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XZomENYNFLs/VfdxxYsLGnI/AAAAAAAACH4/i5gMkBAkj6c/s1600/Art-Is-You-Artist-Educator-495x462_f_improf_383x357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XZomENYNFLs/VfdxxYsLGnI/AAAAAAAACH4/i5gMkBAkj6c/s320/Art-Is-You-Artist-Educator-495x462_f_improf_383x357.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mu7PUlQF1_I/Vfdxx9CSEmI/AAAAAAAACII/1bWKHaF8MjY/s1600/unnamed-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mu7PUlQF1_I/Vfdxx9CSEmI/AAAAAAAACII/1bWKHaF8MjY/s320/unnamed-5.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-03urdPa-Otk/VfdxxUktfqI/AAAAAAAACH8/5dWr1WoUclg/s1600/unnamed-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-03urdPa-Otk/VfdxxUktfqI/AAAAAAAACH8/5dWr1WoUclg/s320/unnamed-18.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-62955847102105709062015-08-19T11:46:00.000-07:002015-08-19T11:46:00.913-07:00<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">There is a feeling of inclusiveness and kindness at the Art-is-You Retreats. It makes it easy for the introvert in me to accept their welcoming community.<span id="more-4870" style="outline: none;"></span></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Being an artist from my earliest memory, my comfort zone is pretty solitary. Naturally content to work by myself for days on end, I’ve found that teaching art has tapped into a generosity I didn’t know I had. Everyone I’ve taught has had something to offer and I invariably come away with unexpected gifts from my students. Gifts of friendship, vision, laughter, even technique, all surprises received because I left the comfort of the studio.</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This year I’m teaching at Art is You in Stamford, in October and in 2016, Santa Rosa, next April. This year my mom died, on July 7th. She was 95 and had been in bad health for many years. She couldn’t see and she couldn’t walk. She couldn’t see us and she couldn’t read, or even turn on the books on tape that she loved. In the last few years her mind was muddled. We had a complicated relationship and she was not an easy person. But I loved her like no other. She was my mother and she is gone. She really was gone years before but I think I’m mourning that period now. There was too much misery and work to do as she was failing.</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My mother’s death has made me uneven in my creating and in my head. One moment I’m fine and another I think thoughts that make me feel guilt, regret or just sadness. We all die but she was my mom. We were young together. As an only child no one knows my mother like I do and no one knew me the way that she did. Who but your mother wants to hear you unabashedly brag about your children’s accomplishments and your own? Who else wants to know everything about you?</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I knew her many moments of depression and anger and I knew her sense of humor, her wit and her capacity for fun, adventure and the love she had for us.</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It’s easier, now that she’s gone, to see her often childlike behavior as playful and generous. I can remember the silly way my family of three sang songs in the car, celebrating our little tribe. I can remember the flip side of her impulsivity, which allowed her to take me to lunch and let me have my dessert first. I remember the way she cut her slip off at the bottom to fit it to my best friend, as we were heading to our first dance and her incessant need for the soup and the salad, when the menu only offered one, the need to always have dessert, with whipped cream if possible. I remember her lack of prejudice and her fair and inclusive world view.</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">She was a child of divorce in a world where that was not usual. She had a deep, angry need for more, more, more attention and love that I could never supply enough of. There was no more that I could patch her up with and still survive. I think I did my best for her. Along with the tough times together we also had many good times and I was able to share my two precious sons with her.</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I’m glad that I’m teaching, and sharing, and leaving my comfort zone, the studio. I’ve heard some of the personal stories of people at Art Is You and I was touched by the honesty and support. I’ll be teaching this year and next, and I’m glad I’ll be in such an embracing community I know my mother (and my father, an artist, who is also gone) would be so proud that I’m teaching, doing art, taking care of myself and continuing to grow. A lot of what I am, good and bad, comes from learning from them and surviving them.</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Her death was not a tragedy, she was 95, I loved her, she was my mom and now hopefully, we’re both released.</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Doreen is joining us in Stamford in 2015. Come spend the day with this lovely lady and talented artist:</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="outline: none;">Thursday October 8:</strong> <a href="http://www.eatcakecreate.com/stamford/stamford-workshop-schedule/doreen-gay-kassel-jiggly-jointed-dolls/" style="color: #7d7d7d; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Jiggly Jointed Dolls – Full Day Workshop</a></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="outline: none;">Thursday October 8:</strong> <a href="http://www.eatcakecreate.com/stamford/stamford-workshop-schedule/doreen-gay-kassel-beasty-charms-wearing-clothes/" style="color: #7d7d7d; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="Doreen Gay-Kassel – Beasty Charms Wearing Clothes">Beasty Charms Wearing Clothes</a></span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 19px; margin-top: 16px; outline: none;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="outline: none;">Friday October 9:</strong> <a href="http://www.eatcakecreate.com/stamford/stamford-workshop-schedule/doreen-gay-kassel-pods-plants-and-color/" style="color: #7d7d7d; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pods, Plants and Color</a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ivow5MsAZAw/VdTOwhwuMNI/AAAAAAAACFQ/TOucAs3YUGk/s1600/Art-Is-You-Artist-Educator-495x462_f_improf_383x357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ivow5MsAZAw/VdTOwhwuMNI/AAAAAAAACFQ/TOucAs3YUGk/s320/Art-Is-You-Artist-Educator-495x462_f_improf_383x357.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-40224186549003809702014-08-26T09:21:00.002-07:002014-08-26T09:21:43.465-07:00New Pods, Plants & Color Group<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kqtQts0oIHQ/U_y0EGB5KLI/AAAAAAAAByk/5llyKPocdSA/s1600/unnamed-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kqtQts0oIHQ/U_y0EGB5KLI/AAAAAAAAByk/5llyKPocdSA/s1600/unnamed-9.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-63919879104772894672014-05-14T23:03:00.004-07:002014-08-26T09:20:53.194-07:00Half the Sky #bringbackourgirls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQX-rE_vhq0/U3RX6keFCrI/AAAAAAAABo4/B4KiCajdOpA/s1600/Small+Flyer+for+Auction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQX-rE_vhq0/U3RX6keFCrI/AAAAAAAABo4/B4KiCajdOpA/s1600/Small+Flyer+for+Auction.jpg" height="118" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RbvuBAA7FLM/U3RYAHX5FsI/AAAAAAAABpA/146qNdgWSCw/s1600/unnamed-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RbvuBAA7FLM/U3RYAHX5FsI/AAAAAAAABpA/146qNdgWSCw/s1600/unnamed-12.jpg" height="253" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<a href="http://girlrising.com/nigeria-action/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://girlrising.com/nigeria-action/</a><br />
<br />
<div class="auction-description" data-edit-link="edit-auction" style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;">
Artists around the world have donated work AND shipping to raise awareness of the importance of global education for girls and to highlight the dangers many girls face, as illustrated by the recent kidnapping of nearly 300 students in Nigeria. All proceeds will be donated to<a href="http://girlrising.com/" style="color: #3084ca; margin: 0px; outline: none medium; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://girlrising.com</a>, using the power of storytelling, leveraged through partnerships, to share the simple truth that educating girls can transform societies.</div>
</div>
<div class="org-description" data-edit-link="edit-org" style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<h4 style="color: #787878; display: inline-block; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; text-shadow: rgb(221, 221, 221) 1px 1px 1px;">
Artists for #bringbackourgirls</h4>
<br />
<div class="content" style="margin: 0px; max-height: 190px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;">
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of girls.</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="clearfix" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.359999656677246px; zoom: 1;">
<h2 class="_5clb" style="font-size: 24px; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<br /></h2>
</div>
<div class="_5k3v _5k3w clearfix" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin-top: 16px; word-wrap: break-word; zoom: 1;">
</div>
Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-57812337707669902152014-01-01T03:55:00.004-08:002014-08-26T09:20:06.999-07:00Art is You Stamford! October 9-13th<h3>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><a class="userlink" href="http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/artis...stamfordgeneralinformation.htm" style="color: #816250; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: 32px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">registration is open!</a></span></h3>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
<span class="text-class-5" style="font-size: large;">Join me for a most magical art & community experience.</span></div>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
<span class="text-class-5" style="font-size: large;">I'll be teaching two classes,</span></div>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="text-class-6">Colossal Cuffs</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="text-class-6"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fTVrzgjRCG0/Uzn0ifpvnKI/AAAAAAAABnA/Wk8yECgMJZg/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fTVrzgjRCG0/Uzn0ifpvnKI/AAAAAAAABnA/Wk8yECgMJZg/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" height="320" width="244" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="text-class-6"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
<a class="userlink" href="http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/artis...stamfordgeneralinformation.htm" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.doreenkassel.com/0_0_0_0_300_259_csupload_62771804.jpg?u=491042600" height="259" href="http://www.doreenkassel.com/0_0_0_0_300_259_csupload_62771804_large.jpg?u=491042600" id="ctrl-56439328" rel="sw_lightbox" style="clear: both; display: block; height: 259px; margin: 0px auto 10px auto; text-align: center; width: 300px;" title="" width="300" /></a><span class="text-class-6"><br /></span></div>
<div align="center">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xS48h8zCbos/U_yxSnB9n0I/AAAAAAAABxg/Q__jAFDobZ0/s1600/unnamed-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xS48h8zCbos/U_yxSnB9n0I/AAAAAAAABxg/Q__jAFDobZ0/s1600/unnamed-6.jpg" height="245" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4cQI_udQGik/U_yxdtNHPDI/AAAAAAAABxo/wjnh0OAQnhI/s1600/unnamed-41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4cQI_udQGik/U_yxdtNHPDI/AAAAAAAABxo/wjnh0OAQnhI/s1600/unnamed-41.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hJSsGdABAIE/U_yyEQG5WII/AAAAAAAABx4/QnbKhYZygcQ/s1600/-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hJSsGdABAIE/U_yyEQG5WII/AAAAAAAABx4/QnbKhYZygcQ/s1600/-20.jpg" height="259" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">&</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Blended Beasts!</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iYxyG8mhblE/U_yyXz_h4NI/AAAAAAAAByA/VqyBf1JGvOc/s1600/unnamed-39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iYxyG8mhblE/U_yyXz_h4NI/AAAAAAAAByA/VqyBf1JGvOc/s1600/unnamed-39.jpg" height="285" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YrOnH4YBvig/U_yyqJts0nI/AAAAAAAAByI/H4leeOackVU/s1600/unnamed-37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YrOnH4YBvig/U_yyqJts0nI/AAAAAAAAByI/H4leeOackVU/s1600/unnamed-37.jpg" height="320" width="316" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CLAclDsF_R8/U_yy_ZhMyyI/AAAAAAAAByQ/AuilRGHSizI/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CLAclDsF_R8/U_yy_ZhMyyI/AAAAAAAAByQ/AuilRGHSizI/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" height="317" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lR_fJ_NvCyY/U_yzJaTsmyI/AAAAAAAAByY/4VV3T1fQQ2M/s1600/unnamed-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lR_fJ_NvCyY/U_yzJaTsmyI/AAAAAAAAByY/4VV3T1fQQ2M/s1600/unnamed-2.jpg" height="320" width="246" /></a></div>
</div>
<div align="center">
<div align="center">
<br /></div>
<div align="center">
</div>
<div align="center">
</div>
</div>
Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-84422623723446735522013-12-22T05:47:00.002-08:002013-12-22T05:51:32.139-08:00Paint, Sculpt, Design!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aI_F1FdAvRk/UrbtaC7gMvI/AAAAAAAABiA/oLUfw4z2dAA/s1600/-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aI_F1FdAvRk/UrbtaC7gMvI/AAAAAAAABiA/oLUfw4z2dAA/s320/-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span class="userContent">Learn how to paint with oils on polymer,
sculpt creatures in relief & create a lovely bangle! I'll be
teaching this class at CFCF on February 15th, join us!<br /> <a href="http://polymerclayfests.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/cfcf-2014-registration-form-and-workshop-descriptions-rev4.pdf" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://polymerclayfests.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/cfcf-2014-registration-form-and-workshop-descriptions-rev4.pdf</a></span>Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-30926832937171150272013-10-22T04:34:00.001-07:002013-10-22T04:34:11.386-07:00Double Niche Award Finalist!<div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Yay! I was selected as a double finalist for the
2014 NICHE Award in the Polymer Clay Category and the Holiday Home Furnishings Category!</span></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFYnfbjfT2c/UmZicvlZ4lI/AAAAAAAABd4/bKIv3vkw9cs/s1600/-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFYnfbjfT2c/UmZicvlZ4lI/AAAAAAAABd4/bKIv3vkw9cs/s320/-17.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Vw4ifyzNBk/UmZicyXl2lI/AAAAAAAABd8/M3F9lRhTg-c/s1600/morristown2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Vw4ifyzNBk/UmZicyXl2lI/AAAAAAAABd8/M3F9lRhTg-c/s320/morristown2013.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vJoUEWvvGKY/UmZibY7JwvI/AAAAAAAABdw/CZn7G8Zrp9s/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-21+at+3.41.13+PM+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vJoUEWvvGKY/UmZibY7JwvI/AAAAAAAABdw/CZn7G8Zrp9s/s320/Screen+Shot+2013-10-21+at+3.41.13+PM+2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
The NICHE Awards are
sponsored by the Rosen Group creators of NICHE and American Style
Magazines. The NICHE Awards competition is open to professional craft
artists who reside in America or Canada and are actively involved in the
design and production of craft work.</span></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><div>
</div>
<span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><div>
<span style="font-size: medium;">Winners of the 25th Annual NICHE Awards will be announced at a
ceremony held during the Buyers Market of American Craft, Philadelphia,
PA January 19, 2014.</span></div>
</span></span>Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-44545325265355076002013-10-17T05:51:00.001-07:002013-10-17T05:52:20.582-07:00CFCF 2014!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jN2wkMXpP2s/Ul_b-mLC0qI/AAAAAAAABc4/8SvXJGCWq7E/s1600/-28+7.39.08+PM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jN2wkMXpP2s/Ul_b-mLC0qI/AAAAAAAABc4/8SvXJGCWq7E/s320/-28+7.39.08+PM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Join me in February at CFCF in Laurel, Maryland! I'll be teaching two workshops, one full day, pre-conference: Beastly Bangles and another, Beastly Pendants, four hour during the conference.<br />
For more info & registration...http://polymerclayfests.wordpress.com/cabin-fever-clay-fest-2014-class-and-registration-information/<br />
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-54657023172619585332013-08-07T07:13:00.000-07:002013-08-07T07:13:09.781-07:00My La Cascade Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilrpm-vjn9c/UgJUshzzFRI/AAAAAAAABUM/Pw4ylcy-eBU/s1600/-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ilrpm-vjn9c/UgJUshzzFRI/AAAAAAAABUM/Pw4ylcy-eBU/s320/-16.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
My workshop in Durfort, in the Mid Pyrenees was divine! I taught a group of 8 wonderful artists and toured the surrounding countryside, ate the yummy food of our delightful chef, Nese Pelt, and had an all around unforgettable time.<br /><br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-54385458911117538852013-06-06T05:35:00.002-07:002013-06-06T05:35:22.671-07:00Licensed Ornies!My Ornament Creatures have been licensed! After a grueling, wonderful & inspiring winter & spring I've created a line of Uncommon Creatures for Kurt S. Adler, Inc., due to be out in the stores in 2014! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M7AlOd7jWYc/UbCBzreDl-I/AAAAAAAABLc/xFeCj_RvbjA/s1600/-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M7AlOd7jWYc/UbCBzreDl-I/AAAAAAAABLc/xFeCj_RvbjA/s320/-8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-13785747565161496012013-01-31T14:43:00.002-08:002013-01-31T14:43:52.956-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E1OcE8ZWuS0/UQrva5ebxhI/AAAAAAAABEc/Q5DY1Oq8XkA/s1600/602732_590625650964009_846301537_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E1OcE8ZWuS0/UQrva5ebxhI/AAAAAAAABEc/Q5DY1Oq8XkA/s1600/602732_590625650964009_846301537_n.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Doreen Kassel's Magical Ornament Girl & Skinny Legs Workshop</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday, April 6th, 2013</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">10:00AM - 5:00 PM</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="headline" itemprop="name" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #cc0000;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=308+West+89th+Street%2C+New+York%2C+NY" target="_blank" title="">The Studio</a></span></span>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">308 West 89th Street, <span>New York</span>, <span>NY</span><span class="event-map-link">(<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=308+West+89th+Street%2C+New+York%2C+NY" target="_blank">map</a>)</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vOapw0vbaKw/UQrtIPMcPxI/AAAAAAAABEE/OL7ZH0FrucE/s1600/DSC_7710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vOapw0vbaKw/UQrtIPMcPxI/AAAAAAAABEE/OL7ZH0FrucE/s320/DSC_7710.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YjKHzL5Y258/UQrtIAUI3PI/AAAAAAAABEI/F8pJD2DUxK8/s1600/DSC_4490+2_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YjKHzL5Y258/UQrtIAUI3PI/AAAAAAAABEI/F8pJD2DUxK8/s320/DSC_4490+2_2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7x26p6AVF8/UQrxpWzUf2I/AAAAAAAABEk/PXliMt2qApY/s1600/165009_10151345936479814_589324737_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7x26p6AVF8/UQrxpWzUf2I/AAAAAAAABEk/PXliMt2qApY/s320/165009_10151345936479814_589324737_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">$110.00 Plus Kit Fee ($20) </span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>In the Magical Ornament Girl &
Skinny Legs workshop, choose to construct a fanciful doll, suspended
from a gold cord or a standing Sculptural doll. Both are made from
polymer built over a paper mache or glass ornament. We'll sculpt the
doll using the ornament and wire armature or lollipop sticks and then
we'll paint her/him using a special technique of multiple coats of oil
paints. Ribbons and glitter add to the magic.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Supplies to bring to class:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span><span><span>One lb (pound) of Prem<span>o Polymer Clay.<br />
<span>Some decent pointed brushes.<br />
<span>a work surface<br />
<span>some clay tools<br />
<span>a pasta machine, if you have it (Doreen will bring one, too)<br />
<span><br />
<span>Suggested: An excellent sculpting tool that Doreen highly recommends:<br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/double-end-clay-shapers/" target="_blank">http://www.dickblick.com/products/double-end-clay-shapers/</a><br />
#10 or # 6<br />
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>A $20 Kit fee will include<span>:<br />
<span>Oil Pain<span>ts<br />
<span>Ornaments, paper mache and glass<br />
<span>turpenoid<br />
<span>Popsicle sticks</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>wire<br />
<span>ribbon<br />
<span>glitter</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Doreen's bio:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>I
spent many years as a professional children’s book illustrator, but
eventually I wanted my work to exist off the page, on its own & have
no editor but me. I tell stories or convey a feeling with my work;
whether in a tile, where there is often a narrative, or in a sculpture
or ornament. My pieces are in collections all over the world and in
galleries in the United States. I was honored to win a Niche award in
2011 and to be a double finalist this year, the award recognizes
excellence in craftsmanship. I'm thrilled to share my excitement &
enthusiasm for these creations in workshops across the country and
Europe.</span></span></span> <span><span><span><a href="http://www.doreenkassel.com/" target="_blank">www.doreenkassel.com</a></span></span></span> <span><span><span><a href="http://doreengay-kassel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">doreenkassel@gmail.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">
</span>Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-14578818944050219312013-01-31T14:07:00.001-08:002013-01-31T14:11:01.169-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hh8WhqHWWkg/UQrp3ce9b4I/AAAAAAAABDY/0iD-tVYl9U4/s1600/DSC_6429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hh8WhqHWWkg/UQrp3ce9b4I/AAAAAAAABDY/0iD-tVYl9U4/s200/DSC_6429.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=590625650964009&set=a.104977559528823.11078.100000497396600&type=1&theater" target="_blank"><b> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Doreen Kassel's Sweet Beasts and Creatur<span></span>es Workshop</span></b></a></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sunday, April 7th, 2013</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hKSDJ-iXc3k/UQrp3YiU3eI/AAAAAAAABDg/RZYMK_-moCA/s1600/DSC_5901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hKSDJ-iXc3k/UQrp3YiU3eI/AAAAAAAABDg/RZYMK_-moCA/s200/DSC_5901.JPG" width="163" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aR24fHa2Jo4/UQrp3FioqPI/AAAAAAAABDU/uTpjWhdORn8/s1600/DSC_5521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aR24fHa2Jo4/UQrp3FioqPI/AAAAAAAABDU/uTpjWhdORn8/s200/DSC_5521.jpg" width="174" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLc5BRt1j-8/UQrp3vrOZYI/AAAAAAAABDk/LVZu3T5PXUY/s1600/DSC_9980_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLc5BRt1j-8/UQrp3vrOZYI/AAAAAAAABDk/LVZu3T5PXUY/s200/DSC_9980_2.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hafWAZOGd9s/UQrp4C-2sjI/AAAAAAAABDw/PFquoKw4Clo/s1600/KP0015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hafWAZOGd9s/UQrp4C-2sjI/AAAAAAAABDw/PFquoKw4Clo/s200/KP0015.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">10:00AM - 5:00 PM</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">$110.00 Plus Kit Fee ($20) </span><br />
<br />
<div class="headline" itemprop="name">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=308+West+89th+Street%2C+New+York%2C+NY" target="_blank" title="">The Studio</a>
</span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">
308 West 89th Street, <span>New York</span>, <span>NY</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">In the Sweet Beasts and Creatures
Workshopwe'll craft a menagerie of your chosing. Sculpt the features and
character of the animals with polymer and create a small sculpture or a
hanging piece.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br />
Learn to give just the right turn of the head or position of the eyes
to create charm and feeling. After the clay is cured multiple coats of
oil paints are applied and rubbed off to achieve a gentle, subtle feel.</span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Supplies to bring to class:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> One lb (pound) of Premo Polymer Clay.</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Some decent pointed brushes.</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">a work surface</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">some clay tools</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">a pasta machine, if you have it (Doreen will bring one, too)</span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Suggested: An excellent sculpting tool that Doreen highly recommends:</span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/double-end-clay-shapers/" target="_blank">http://www.dickblick.com/products/double-end-clay-shapers/</a><br />
#10 or # 6</span>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">A $20 Kit fee will include:</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Oil Paints</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Ornaments, paper mache and glass</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">turpenoid</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Popsicle sticks</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">ribbon</span>
<span style="font-size: large;">glitter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">Doreen's bio:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I
spent many years as a professional children’s book illustrator, but
eventually I wanted my work to exist off the page, on its own & have
no editor but me. I tell stories or convey a feeling with my work;
whether in a tile, where there is often a narrative, or in a sculpture
or ornament. My pieces are in collections all over the world and in
galleries in the United States. I was honored to win a Niche award in
2011 and to be a double finalist this year, the award recognizes
excellence in craftsmanship. I'm thrilled to share my excitement &
enthusiasm for these creations in workshops across the country and
Europe. <a href="http://www.doreenkassel.com/" target="_blank">www.doreenkassel.com</a> <a href="http://doreengay-kassel.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">doreenkassel@gmail.com</a></span> Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-65772837401888730902013-01-13T17:22:00.002-08:002013-01-13T17:22:47.873-08:00Spindle Safari<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BtBOloZxJ_Y/UPNduhoHpgI/AAAAAAAABBE/PyR4uREtIC4/s1600/KP0016+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BtBOloZxJ_Y/UPNduhoHpgI/AAAAAAAABBE/PyR4uREtIC4/s320/KP0016+(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
I've neglected my blog for a long time, so I thought I'd come back with a new group, and one of my favorites so far. There will be more to come!Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-73809397718463276552012-10-22T13:25:00.002-07:002012-10-22T14:02:02.749-07:00Yay! I'm a NICHE finalist : ) !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z9FKXbwfFc4/UIW0OjfaLRI/AAAAAAAAA-g/h0ZShxhM_Yc/s1600/-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z9FKXbwfFc4/UIW0OjfaLRI/AAAAAAAAA-g/h0ZShxhM_Yc/s320/-4.jpg" width="199" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gShJXBwRWls/UIWrqz-7tjI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/SRZuWEHilwE/s1600/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gShJXBwRWls/UIWrqz-7tjI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/SRZuWEHilwE/s1600/download.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-47967745119400052522012-09-19T08:04:00.001-07:002012-09-19T08:08:40.912-07:00NYC Workshop! Artful Ornaments & Skinny Legs A the NYPC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tpy9B0tUuVg/TuYF-P_oN0I/AAAAAAAAA4Q/Xeoz73WLQcI/s1600/-13_2_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tpy9B0tUuVg/TuYF-P_oN0I/AAAAAAAAA4Q/Xeoz73WLQcI/s320/-13_2_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Join in the fun in New York, for my 2 day Workshop at the NYPCG, December 8-9th<br />
for more info...<a href="http://nypcg.org/workshops.shtml" target="_blank">http://nypcg.org/workshops.shtml</a>Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-61415126665460858052012-06-29T06:31:00.001-07:002012-09-08T10:56:10.414-07:00Sculpture and Whimsy in France: Masquerade Parade <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;"> 2013 <a href="http://gwengibson.com/france.htm" target="_blank">France</a> Workshop</span></div>
<span style="color: #202020; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy;"> </span></span><br />
<img src="http://sitebuilder.vpweb.com/vp/util/image_preview.aspx?image_id=47008840&type=CustomerSiteUpload&trypng=1&width=507&croptop=0&cropleft=0&cropbottom=0&cropright=0" style="clear: both; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto 10px; min-height: 352px; text-align: center; width: 507px;" /><br />
<span style="color: #89191c; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">July 15 to 22, 2013</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #89191c; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<img src="http://sitebuilder.vpweb.com/vp/util/image_preview.aspx?image_id=47008957&type=CustomerSiteUpload&trypng=1&width=207&croptop=0&cropleft=0&cropbottom=0&cropright=0" style="clear: none; display: block; float: right; margin: 0px 0px 7px 7px; min-height: 300px; width: 207px;" /><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">Create and explore in this magical, week-long retreat </span><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">in the charming village of Durfort, in the south of France</span>.
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">Sculpting whimsical figures and animals -- inspired by the stories of
Commedia dell'arte, </span><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">Masquerade balls, </span><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">characters, beasts, and masks -- we'll
create narratives of our own. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<img src="http://sitebuilder.vpweb.com/vp/util/image_preview.aspx?image_id=47008986&type=CustomerSiteUpload&trypng=1&width=224&croptop=0&cropleft=0&cropbottom=0&cropright=0" style="clear: none; display: block; float: left; margin: 0px 1.5em 7px 0px; min-height: 330px; width: 224px;" /><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">Our
troupe will be sculpted in
polymer,
fashioned over an armature of glass and wire. They will be cured and
painted with multiple coats of oil paint to achieve a warm,
vintage feeling. Learn how to stand your unique creation, on two spindly
legs, with a special wire and balancing technique. We'll create the
illusion of movement with these spindly legs. No special sculpting
skills are needed for this workshop; my students are consistently
surprised and delighted with their creations! With my techniques there
are no mistakes, just happy accidents. Much laughter and fun sets
the tone for all of my workshops. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<img src="http://sitebuilder.vpweb.com/vp/util/image_preview.aspx?image_id=47009014&type=CustomerSiteUpload&trypng=1&width=175&croptop=0&cropleft=0&cropbottom=0&cropright=0" style="clear: none; display: block; float: left; margin: 0px 1.5em 7px 0px; min-height: 372px; width: 175px;" /><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">We'll visit the newly renovated Toulouse Lautrec Museum in Albi, where
we'll draw inspiration from the offbeat characters of Lautrec's world, the patterned French gardens and
grand palace. When we're not consumed with our creations, there will be
leisurely excursions exploring the glorious mid-summer sunflower fields,
area flea markets, the En Calcat monastery (and its wonderful art bookstore),
and the famous Saturday market of Revel, where locals like to shop.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">All excursions are optional; this is a week to satisfy yourself. Relax
in the village with a book, sit on the terrace with a glass of wine, or, if you wish,
take a nap in the afternoon. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">Enjoy fine, fresh, local food
prepared by our own personal chef, Nese. We'll meet for a delicious and
sustaining breakfast. Lunch,
which is served on the terrace, will ready us for the afternoon's adventures.
Candlelight, wine, and chef Nese's dinner, accompanied by laughter and shared experiences will complete our delightful
days.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE- email me!</b></span><span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #613b24; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: medium;"><b>Cost: </b>$1,900 </span><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #613b24; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: medium;">Charming double occupancy room (seven nights)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #613b24; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: medium;">7 breakfasts / 6 lunches / 6 dinners ... (Lunch and dinner prepared by chef Nese, with fresh, local ingredients)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #613b24; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: medium;">
Workshop Instruction, 24 hour open studio plus local excursions.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #613b24; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: medium;">Price does not include airfare or shared rental car (approx. $150 per person)
</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #613b24; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: medium;">Contact Doreen at <a href="mailto:doreenkassel@gmail.com" target="_blank">doreenkassel@gmail.com</a>
with any questions or to reserve a space.</span></li>
</ul>
<br />
<span style="font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #202020; font-family: papyrus,fantasy; font-size: large;">Visit <a href="http://gwengibson.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Gwen Gibson's website</a> for more information about La Cascade </span>Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-12159560577151152112012-06-12T08:11:00.002-07:002012-06-12T08:12:40.921-07:00La Cascade Workshop / 2013!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5GUFXW1tdS8/T9dajt2GEZI/AAAAAAAAA88/TXf9Iml-oLU/s1600/-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5GUFXW1tdS8/T9dajt2GEZI/AAAAAAAAA88/TXf9Iml-oLU/s400/-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm thrilled to announce my workshop in La Cascade, France, 2013, July 15-22! This is an idyllic village where we'll make art, visit glorious sunflower fields, take field trips to ancient & fascinating places, shop at flea markets & food markets, hear local music, get fed by a wonderful local chef & generally have an experience of a lifetime! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'll post more links & info soon. Here is a link to </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">La Cascade...<a href="http://gwengibson.com/lacascade.htm">http://gwengibson.com/lacascade.htm</a></span>Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5365095431807235493.post-17763210446818351242012-05-09T15:26:00.003-07:002012-05-09T15:27:39.593-07:00Art Is...You! October 7th & 8th!! 2 Workshops!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCKqM6r8O2E/T6rtmpKQ2RI/AAAAAAAAA8A/20KUX8cmSL4/s1600/DSC_5485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FCKqM6r8O2E/T6rtmpKQ2RI/AAAAAAAAA8A/20KUX8cmSL4/s1600/DSC_5485.jpg" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/doreenkassel-sculpturalbird_beastornaments.htm">http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/doreenkassel-sculpturalbird_beastornaments.htm</a><br />
<br />
I'll be teaching Sculptural Bird & Beast Ornaments @ Art Is...You, October 8th!<br />
We'll create your favorite avian & or four legged creatures in this
workshop. Using simple sculpting techniques you'll make your own flock
of birds, pack of dogs, warren of rabbits, any beast of your choice!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W4GZ-0GL6sk/T6rugZY0YCI/AAAAAAAAA8I/yTUEu6PqlpY/s1600/DSC_0004_2_2_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W4GZ-0GL6sk/T6rugZY0YCI/AAAAAAAAA8I/yTUEu6PqlpY/s320/DSC_0004_2_2_2.JPG" width="275" /></a></div>
<a href="http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/doreenkassel-charmingmusicboxsculptures.htm">http://www.art-is-you.com/mysitecaddy/site3/doreenkassel-charmingmusicboxsculptures.htm</a><br />
<br />
In this workshop we'll learn the techniques to design & sculpt our own personal music box.<br />
<br />
Pick your favorite tune from a long list of available songs (see the
link for Kikkerland music boxes) & illustrate it in three
dimensions.<br />
<br />
We'll use polymer clay over a glass ornament, wire, lollipop sticks for
leg support, wire & oil paints for the figure & a round
cardboard box as a base. Using a technique of applying, rubbing &
reapplying oil paints a vintage feeling is achieved.<br />
<br />Doreen Gay-Kasselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15316579703954847434noreply@blogger.com1