fish + braids = fishwithbraids

fish + braids = fishwithbraids
the experience of art thrives at the top of the bell curve in a place of speculation (and not consensus), hypotheses (and not conclusions) and belief (not knowledge).
To stay at the top of the bell curve, as Buergel and Noack might say,
the best art must make us not understand,
which corresponds to a state of sustained curiosity that provokes us to change something about ourselves in an effort to understand.
anthony huberman

Friday, June 18, 2010

summer skills, urban art, make workshops

June 24 - July 13 2010,
skillz, urban art programs, make make make

sign up party june 22, 6 -9 pm


Graffiti tees(uta brauser)
develop your name in graffiti letters, draw / paint your artwork
to be transferred onto a t-shirt by heat transfer(iron-on)
2 1h sessions $35 bring your own white t-shirt, ages 10 and up
stencil making(uta brauser)
make stencils, small, large and
spray it

1 3h session $40 materials included, ages 14 and up
airbrushing basics(uta brauser)
working with air compressor,various airbrushes, spray different
types of paint. Get used to the tools
2 2h sessions $75, ages 12 and up
sculpt a portrait(uta brauser)
(doll face) from photograph (can be your choice) in ceramic clay
tolls, material included
4 2h sessions $185, ages 14 and up
sculpt a designer toy(uta brauser)
like an evil skater, gloomy bear, dunny or slander snake
learn how to shape with clay, carve and sand to perfection
with air drying clay
4 2h sessions $160 materials included, ages 14 and up

sew industrial(uta brauser)
develop sewing skills with basic projects: cutting, sewing a basic messenger
bag and fedora hat with lining.
use of industrial machine, steaming, pressing. somewhat advanced..
3 sessions 1.5h each $145 materials included, ages 14 and up

sound traxx(deejaying basics)(marc tucci)
build your movie score, sound design and deejaying basics with an analog
digital system
2 sessions 1.5h each $75, ages 14 and up
sonic comics (marc tucci)
create your super hero: conceptualize a super hero comic book character
leaning on existing characters, develop his/her image, voice sampling,
sound design
2 sessions 1.5h each $75, ages 8 and up
sew it up! sew easy! (karina feliz oropeza)
Sew basic, handy sewing techniques for the beginner, solid sewing
habits as a foundation. Hand and machine sewing. Make a zip pouch, button holes
snaps
1 2h session $65, ages 14 and up
up-cycle, glam up your tee
(karina feliz oropeza)
embellish with appliques, slashing, embroidery, rosettes and sew much more
bring a fitting tee
1 1.5h session $35 materials included, ages 12 and up


draping is sculpting in fabric
(karina feliz oropeza)
basic draping to create a fabulous piece of wearable art!
1 2.5h session $75 fabric included, ages 16 and up
sew pretty (karina feliz oropeza)
make a dress for a toddler girl
1 2h session $55 fabric included, for moms
summer crochet refresher
(teva durham)
make a ruffled scarf with flower "button" which incorporates all
the basic crochet stitches
1 2h session gets you hooked $40 yarn and hook included, ages 14 and up
lace knitting (teva durham)
make an eyecatching frilly scarf. Learn yarn-overs and decks, learn how to read a stitch
pattern. Knitters must have already basic skills
1 2h session $40 yarn supplied, bring your own needles, ages 14 and up
sew a baby elf hat (uta brauser)
cut after uta brauser's pattern, sew it
1 2h session $50 materials included, ages 14 and up

face painting basics (laura dejean)
express yourself, impress your friends at birthday parties or audition to join
our team at Umpa Lumpa Fun
1 1.5h session $40, ages 12 an
nyx of the night (laura dejean)
learn how to apply full body make up and special effects for a night out
or for special events
1 1.5h session $50, 21 and up
sprechen Sie Deutsch for kids
(laura dejean)
popular german children songs and games with favorite characters
2 1h sessions $20, ages 2 and up
Kaffeklatsch (laura dejean)
German conversation, current events, german culture, get ready for the beer hall,
vacation, soccer games BYOB
1 1h session $20, grown ups

instructors: Karina Feliz Oropeza, Marc Tucci, Teva Durham, Laura Dejean, Uta Brauser

to sign up:
via email, with downpayment paypal (for arts in action: creativegrove@gmail.com)
in person at gallery or markets,
sign up event tuesday june 22, 6 - 9 pm at Fish with Braids

Monday, June 7, 2010

Ken Bastard's Blasted Lands


the bastard himself








new drawings and collages of 2010, Ken Bastard.




Thursday, May 27, 2010

mad skateboards unexpected







this was an unexpected brief exhibit from april 29 - may 11.
Pablo Naranjo is a designer, artist, skateboarder and visionaire.
His images are very narrative, expressive, not concerned about offending values in esthetics. Graf art, graphics and skateboards.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

the secret life of a .. Jersey City backyard







John Dunstan, May 13 - June 1
photography, world premiere of his film "the secret life of a Jersey City backyard", peep show of insect sex.
opening reception may 13, 6-9pm .
Uta Brauser adopted an insect personality herself.
various sizes prints available on metallic photo paper, framed in simple glass frame.
for the flickr account go to
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13105441@N04/sets/72157602355697798/

Sunday, April 25, 2010

art for all

at Fish with Braids we don't really pretend to be in the millionaire groupie set,
we aim to bring art to a broader public, we want art to be part of a communicative community, art to be collectible by anybody, art to be tool for urban development.

An extended outdoor experiment in this regard is the CREATIVE GROVE artist & designer market, weekly on fridays in Jersey City.
Grove Street PATH station, where the community is invited to express, participate, create, communicate and sell.
the link to this outdoor art scene is


Besides building visibility for the artists, local makers, indie creatives, this event aims to build a financial outlet for them.
It is also an important aspect of Jersey City's cultural scene, the only weekly outdoor
forum for artistic expression, performing arts and participatory exchange.

Fish with Braids is together with Arts in Action the organizer,promoter and manager of CREATIVE GROVE

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Lau's La la land




thursday april 8th, meet Lau Gallico Klohe and her wonderful work,
maybe she will paint on you, too.
Opening reception 6 - 9 pm,
exhibit april 8 - 27 2010



Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ford, behind bluer boroughs 3/5 - 3/23 2010





Ryan Ford, behind bluer boroughs
paintings on oil and giant sculpture will be unveiled on march 5th





"Ford" (ryan ford) has completed his studies with a BFA at
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, G.A.
Sandhills Community College, Southern Pines, N.C.,
earned several honors and awards,
worked in sculpture, prop design, painting mainly around shops and with galleries in
Asheville NC. I found him in Williamsburg, Brkln (NYC)