Venetian Plaster Paintings at Studio Gallery

Rab Terry will be showing his Venetian Plaster Paintings from September 12-23 at Studio Gallery at 1718A Polk Street (between Clay and Washington).

Venetian plaster surfaces look so smooth and cool, I always want to rest my cheek on them. Seeing as one of the two series exhibited is based on plums from the farmers' market, I might just bite one. (Forgive me/ they were delicious/ so sweet/ and so cold)

There will be an artists demonstration on Saturday, Sept 15 4-5pm with a reception to follow with yummy snacks.

An extra bonus - On Saturday, September 22, Rab will conduct an Intro to Venetian Plaster class - contact Studio for more info and to sign up.

Studio Gallery - 415-931-3130; http://www.studiogallery.com/.

A Crafty Workout

The Craft Gym, 1452 Bush Street between Polk and Van Ness, provides a haven for the space- constrained city crafter. Craft Gym offers worktables, tools and equipment for loads of crafts - jewelry, sewing, pottery, quilting, weaving, soap and candle making, metal and wood working, and fabric coloring.

Lessons, parties and gym memberships are all available. A gym membership gives you access to the tools and equipment; and what is a gym without your very own locker? If you have a project you just want to drop in and work on, you can get a day pass.

I love classes for craft projects. You show up, all the materials are ready to go, and there's someone to step in and help you resolve the inevitable mistakes and problems. You leave with a finished product and some new friends.

Check out membership options and class schedules at http://www.craftgym.com/ or call 415-441-6223.