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Launch Party

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It’s not everyday that we launch “The Bar”, showcase our impressive local artists in a trunk show, and turn 3! To celebrate this ultimate trifecta-of-sorts we are having a Launch Party!

Come sip on bubbly and munch on snacks while creating your own personalized bracelet at The Bar. Some of our favorite local artists are showing off their fabulous jewelry and accessories at this event to kickoff our 2011 Artist Trunk Show Series. The list of participants include: Caitlin Smith, Tanya Moss, Mr. Moustache Man, Ojas Collection, Jennifer Lippay, Andrea Newman and felting artist Amy Hutchison. This party will be 30’s themed, so be sure to bring out your best fascinator and pin-stripped suites.

We are giving away gift certificates for making one free bracelet at The Bar in-store @ Abeille. These gift certificates are good to use through November 30th. We’re also going to be raffling off some fabulous prizes throughout the night! Come join the festivities and bring your creative spirit to Abeille for a night of swing music and 30’s garb. Dress to impress and save the date: November 4th, 6-9pm.

Open Studios – Jewelry, Demos and Raffles!

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In addition to hosting ten talented artists, Abeille is excited to be home to fun activities for the Brookline Open Studios from Friday, April 29th through Sunday, May 2. On both Saturday and Sunday we will be demonstrating simple earring techniques at 1pm and button ring techniques at 3pm for free. We will be raffling off a free class (up to $40 value) and a pair of our increasingly popular enamel flower earrings!

Enamel Flower Hoop Earrings

Don’t forget our Open Studios kickoff party Friday, April 29 from 6pm until 9pm!

4/29-5/1: Jewelry Hot Spot at Abeille as part of Brookline Open Studios

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Save the date for this years biggest jewelry and accessory show at Abeille kicking off on Friday, April 29 at 6pm and running Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 11am to 6pm. You’ll have the opportunity to meet these talented local artists and perhaps become the proud owner of their treasures:

Abeille will also be hosting free demonstrations and give aways throughout the weekend. The following have been scheduled:

  • 3pm:  Wire Wrapped Button Rings
  • 1pm:  Earring Basics

Abeille, 45 Harvard Street, Brookline Village

- Andrea Newman of riverviewgems.com | andrea@verizon.net | 617.320.9165
Vintage and modern styles to create unique, one of a kind pieces. Key elements are silver, gold, pearls, semi-precious stones, vintage buttons and brooches.

- Caitlin Smith | casm08@gmail.com
An eclectic mix of bold statement and vintage inspired and re-designed jewelry.

- Jennifer Lippay | jenlippay@gmail.com | 617.767.3529
An eclectic mix of styles, these one of a kind pieces reflect an array of influences from vintage to sophisticated bohemian.  Incorporating semi-precious, seed, ethnic (African,Thai), lamp-work glass (early Christian Logan), freshwater pearls and swarovski crystals beads.

- Lisa Canale Trachtman and Michelle Rothman of Ojas Collection | inquiries@ojascollection.com
Jewelry inspired by the many moods of a woman using fine stones and metals.

- Polly Plimpton of AGPlimpton Designs | Polly@pollyplimpton.com | 617.721.8757
Statement jewelry for work or play: fabulous stones in interesting designs.

- Sandra Mazur of Sandra Rae Design
Inspiration jewelry – jewelry for the body & soul. Each hand-made piece is accompanied by an inspirational quote or expression.

- Sasha Walsh | sashawalsh@massart.edu
Sterling jewelry hand carved and inspired by nature.

- Sheila Pickard of www.indigochick.etsy.com | 617.785.4474
Beautiful beaded jewelry in intricate designs.

- Sarah Silvestri
Junior artist with a great sense for design.

- Tanya Moss of Laurels and Moss | tanyalaurel@gmail.com
Tanya Moss is a self taught jewelry designer from Brookline, MA. She works with all different metals and beads but especially loves to work with antique metals, wire wrapped beads, and silk ribbons. She is inspired by nature and creates exciting pieces that are comfortable and fun to wear.

Brookline Junior Open Studios 2010

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Brookline Artists Open Studios is welcoming young Brookline based artists (9th-12th grade) to participate in Brookline Artists Open Studios. Each student will be matched with a mentor and have the opportunity to show and/or sell their work during Open Studios in May.

There is no fee to participate but space is limited. The application deadline for Juniors is Tuesday, January 19th. More details can be found at: http://www.brooklineartists.com/junior_os.cfm

Celebrating Thea’s Birthday

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Thea's Birthday PartyThis week, Thea had a surprise birthday party here at Abeille.  Sixteen kids from the Pierce School roared into the shop with big smiles and friendly “Hellos!” just minutes after the school bell rang.  The anticipation of the surprise had them all quite excited and ready to celebrate!  They tucked themselves into the back studio to wait and were very quiet once Sarah spotted Miss Thea.  As the guest of honor entered, they yelled surprise, and she was certainly surprised!

Once Thea caught her breath, the group settled in and created funky- yet functional!- locker gadgets using paper, ribbon, cork board, stickles and embellishments.  Each guest put their personal touch on their pieces and the results were fantastic. Everyone had lots of fun showing off the finished results.

While they waited for their pieces to set, they indulged in the sweetest cupcakes baked by Sarah, a talented Junior Artist.sarah's cupcakes Sarah and Thea have become fast friends through their shared experience in Brookline Artist Open Studios in May.  Both were mentored by Lisa Trachtman, the Abeille staff and jewelry designer Michelle Rothman from Ojas Jewelry Design. Thea created a line of resin jewelry while Sarah showed pieces using stringing and wire working techniques. Sarah also incorporated some of her drawings into pendants.

Sarah and Thea

You can see some of the pieces by these talented young artists on display at Abeille.

Brookline Open Studios @ Abeille

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May ’09
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Abeille is hosting the 1st Jewelry Hot Spot as part of Brookline Open Studios Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. We are very excited and will be showing the work of 10 artists: 

Michelle Rothman | www.ojasjewelrydesign.com | Jewelry created with precious metals, semi-precious stones in soothing balance

Sarah Silvestri | Junior Artist mentored by the Abeille team | Jewelry created with beads and shrink art drawings.

Thea Charles Moon | Junior Artist | Jewelry created with decorative papers and resin.

Lisa Trachtman | four.abeille.us | Jewelry created with precious metals, semiprecious stones, mixed media and antiqued brass.

Brookline Open Studios

Hanne Dina Bernstein | www.danishjewelrydesign.com | Jewelry inspired by contemporary Scandinavian design.

Sara Harding | www.saradanielledesigns.com | Jewelry created with precious and semi-precious stones, 14K gold-filled and sterling silver.

Madeline Fine | finecreations@comcast.net | Jewelry & photography, priced to be affordable – made to be wearable.

Terry Kwan | tkbeads@hotmail.com | Glass bead and Gemstone jewelry, photo note cards.

Jenn Mason | www.jennmason.com | Mixed media.

Diane Chester-Demicco | dcdglass@gmail.com | Kilncast and cold-worked glass sculpture, jewelry and vessels.

Karen Stern | www.KarensternOriginal.com | Custom handbags.

Open Studio Artists Hard at Work

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Michelle Rothman came by today to prepare the displays for Brookline Open Studios. Michelle and I along with junior artist Sarah Silvestri will be showing our work on May 2 and 3 from 11 am – 6 pm.  We have also joined forces with seven other artists as part of a Jewelry Hot Spot at Abeille.  It’s been so much fun getting to know everyone and preparing for the event.

Sarah and Thea, Michelle’s daughter, had a half-day at school so they helped Michelle.  Sarah and Thea cut all the leaves and passed them along to Michelle to hot glue on the branches.  They look amazing! Greer was in so she captured some great pictures of all the elves at work.

Artists at Work

Artists at Work

I’m so pleased with how things are coming together and thankful for everyone’s help. Although we worked hard, we had a blast. Of course, we all found a few minutes to make some jewelry. We are trying to convince Thea to join us for Open Studios.