It’s a “New Year” – sort of
September 29th, 2009 by Bob
Fall is here! – Take a day trip to Chestertown
Dear Friends,
My hope is that this first day of fall finds each of you and your families well and in good health. After all these years I still like the academic cycle with its new year in September and I’m more keenly aware of this than ever before. This year my daughter, Sofia began High School here in Kent County and my son, Daniel (10) now travels with my wife, Pam to Annapolis for school. The new schedule allows me to get into the shop by 7:30. This is very exciting for me as I have always thought of the early morning as my most productive and “clearest thinking” time with the fewest distractions. I’ve never been able to be at the shop at that hour in the 14 years that I have lived in Chestertown!
Needless to say the hours when I can be found at the shop have changed…Monday to Friday 7:30 until 3:30 and most Saturdays 9:30 until 2:30. As always, if you are coming to see me, please call or e-mail so that I’m sure to be in and not running an errand or making a delivery. .
Chestertown, in the Fall, on a Saturday, is a lovely day trip. Come and visit, say hello and see what’s new. For additional events check out www.chestertown.com
The photo below is a new piece. This one was made to store cameras and equipment, with a drawer and several battery recharging stations. But it could just as well keep books, media equipment etc. This piece measured 40” tall by 28 Wide by 14 deep. It is made of African mahogany, wenge and curly birch. If you’d like more information or would like to see more photos of this line, including computer sideboard and bookcase, please let me know
Studio notes
- I will be participating in the Academy Art Museum fall Craft Show in Easton on Friday night (preview party), Saturday and Sunday Oct. 9, 10 and 11. I have shown at this event about 6 times. It is always a nice show, wonderful setting and about 50 other first class artists and crafts persons. More details below…
- Maryland Life Magazine is featuring an initiative to expose more people to great locations, towns and things to do on the Eastern Shore…it’s called, Eat, Drink, Buy Art. (www.eatdrinkbuyart.com ). There’s even a contest and much to my surprise - I’m the answer to one of the questions in the contest!!! Who knew?
- On Saturday November 14, Chestertown is hosting it’s first annual writer’s/book fair weekend. This year there will be about 20 different Eastern Shore authors lecturing, reading, signing etc. throughout town. I have been invited to participate as the author of “Creating A Fine Art Entry Table” published by Schiffer Books. More on this as the date approaches.
Academy Art Museum – Craft Show
Saturday and Sunday – October 10 – 11, 2009 – 10 AM to 5 PM
South & Harrison Streets ▼ Easton, Md. ▼ academyartmuseum.com
