2009 DoNight Group Show!

By Andrew | Published: December 12, 2009

Before the year is out we want to show off all the interesting and inspiring work people created at DoNight classes this year. So, come see the Sculpture, Jewelry, Crafts, and Electronics projects made by DoNight artists & makers in 2009.

“We’re Just Getting Started”

The 2009 DoNight Group Show

Opening reception:

Friday, December 18  6:00pm-8:00pm

Anderwood Gallery

On the Anderson Farm:
1575 Underwood Ave
Muscatine, IA

Call for directions: Andrew 563 260 5556

Drinks & hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Root beer floats will be served! (Yes we know it’s cold outside but its warm in here!)

Plus:  After party at Aaron Auberg’s apartment in Muscatine.  Feel free to come even if you can’t make it to the show opening.  Just ask if you need directions.

Come and see select pieces people made at DoNight workshops and classes and private work they did in 2009. There will be Sculpture, Jewelry, Craft work, and Electronic devices on display.

This will be a one night show so the gallery opening is your only chance to see many of these pieces in person.

This is a great chance to meet the fellow Makers, Artists, and Generally Interesting People who make DoNight what it is.

Hope to see you there!

Andrew

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Learn How to Knot Pearls!

By Andrew | Published: November 23, 2009

Note: This Class is Rescheduled for Tuesday, December 15!

Make a Pearl Necklace & Earring Set

Tuesday, Dec 8    6:00-9:00pm

Make a special hand-made Christmas gift…or just keep it for yourself – no one will blame you!

In this class, you get to choose freshwater pearls from a variety of colors, including Natural White, Pink, Lavender, and Black.  Learn how to knot your pearls together with silk thread in the style of the finest pearl jewelry.  You will get to finish your pieces with sterling silver clasps.  As a bonus, you will also make a matching earring set with sterling silver hooks and pearls of your choice.

Note: This class offers an excellent discount on the retail price of the pearls and silver clasps you use!

Instructor Kari Anderson has traveled from coast to coast and around the world finding and brokering sales of fine pearls.  She attends exclusive auctions and exhibitions and is known by the most powerful people in the pearl industry.  As a pearl expert, her website – KariPearls.com – is one of the highest visited pearl information sites on the web.   Kari is a graduate of the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).

More than just making a necklace & earring set, in this class you get to visit with a Pearl Expert!  Kari is a treasure trove of information and is willing to answer your pearl questions and to tell stories of her travels.

What you Need to Know

  • Tuesday, December 8   6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Some light snacks provided
  • Class & materials fee:  $30 

(Includes Pearls, Silver Clasps, Earring Hoops & use of tools and equipment – An outstanding value!)

  • 8 Seats available.    Registration is required.
  • Class is in Muscatine, IA

Register by emailing or calling:

Andrew

Ph: 563 260 5556 • adifference(a)hotmail.com

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New Photos: Pearl Knotting!

By Andrew | Published: October 22, 2009

See new photos from our October 17 Jewelry Workshop on our Flickr group.  Its REALLY easy to get to!  Just click on the photos at the top of the DoNight.org website…see, EASY!

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