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Happy October! I've got so much to share with y'all this month, including an adorable print release of a Tufted Titmouse. We've also got a full list of upcoming shows, including a fundraiser for Helene recovery, and our annual OCAG Open Studio Tour. Read on for all the details! -Katie Katie Hayes Printmaker New South Pattern House |
What's New: Titmouse and Beautyberry This month, I've been focused on stocking up on giftables, and I wanted to carve some new mini-prints for y'all to give to loved ones this holiday season. I'm really happy with how this Tufted Titmouse and American Beautyberry piece came out! Above: Tufted Titmouse block prints drying in the studio I'm making these mini-prints avaliable to my newsletter subcribers before I bring them to shows or post them on my website. If you'd like to pre-order one, email me. I'll be reserving prints in the order that folks email me. "Titmouse and Beautyberry"-Limited edition of 90 prints. Cost: $36, Size, 8x10* inches. *Size includes a custom, acid-free
matboard. Mark your calendars to come to Hillsborough and see my studio! Better yet, call up your bestie and make a plan to come to this event together. Above: A photo from a previous Open Studio. I'll set up my porch as a print shop, staffed by an assistant, and I'll generally be upstairs, showing visitors around my space. Click here to see some footage from last year's tour. Saturday, November 1st: 10:00
am-5:00 pm- Open for visitors! 1:00- Wine/Beer/Seltzer Opens 2:00- Live Printmaking Demo Sunday, November 2nd: Noon-5:00 pm- Open for visitors 1:00- Wine/Beer/Seltzer Opens 2:00- Live Printmaking Demo Saturday, November 8th: 10:00 am-5:00 pm- Open for visitors 1:00- Wine/Beer/Seltzer Opens 2:00- Live Printmaking Demo Sunday, November 9th: Noon-5:00 pm- Open for visitors 1:00- Wine/Beer/Seltzer Opens 2:00- Live Printmaking Demo Above: I'll do a live printmaking demonstration each day of the tour at 2:00. I'll share about my colorwork techniques, my equipment, inks, and papers. You May Be Asking: What is this event? I'm opening up my studio, along with about 100 other artists in Orange County, as part of the Orange County Artist Guild's Annual Studio tour. To see a complete list of all the participating artists, click here. They also have a really good interactive map you can use to plan your trip. I'm at spot #2 on the map. When is this event? Dates: November
1st-2nd, and 8th-9th. 2025 Hours: 10-5 on Saturdays and Noon to 5 on Sundays. Address: 2405 Mandy Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Parking/Directions My house is located at 2405 Mandy Lane, Hillsborough, NC. It's a white house on the corner of Mandy Lane and Ericka Drive, with a gravel driveway. You can pull off to the side of my driveway to park, or-- if those spots are all full, you can park along the side of the road in front of the house. Once you park, you can walk around the left side of the main house (your left if you're walking in from the street) and use my studio entrance, which will take you across a flagstone path and up a short flight of steps onto the back deck. Above: This is the side entrance to my studio MORE FAQ Are children allowed? Yes! Absolutely. I'll have some toys/craft supplies out to help keep them occupied, but please be responsible for watching them because I do have sharp tools in my workspace. Are there any parts of your house that will be
closed? Yes! I have two kids and want to respect their privacy. Except for use as a bathroom, I'd like for us to avoid the main house and stick to the studio (It's a detached building) and the adjacent deck. Is your studio wheelchair accessible? Unfortunately, no. My main
workspace is on the second story, and most of the shopping will take place in a 1st floor covered area on my porch. Both locations have small sets of stairs. What can I expect to do at your studio? You'll be able to see my workspace, shop for artwork, and ask me questions about my process. I'll do a
printmaking demonstration each day at 2:00. In addition to my block print offerings, I'll also have beautiful stationery-- small fliptop notebooks, giftwrap, and pattern notecards based on some of my wallpaper designs. What if I'm not local? If you don't live locally or can't make it to the tour, don't worry-- I still love y'all. I'll keep on sharing my process with you on instagram and you tube, and I've also got some new print releases planned for the next few months. If you have any questions about the studio tour, please feel free to contact me! This is my large format printmaking press-- Shirley. I'll be putting Shirley to work these next two weekends, showing visitors exactly how cool she is! October 25th- Durham Craft Market, Durham, NC. 8-12. "Market for the Mountains" Helene recovery fundraiser. Click here for more information. (This is the second time we've had to reschedule this event due to weather. The forecast is looking great though, so make plans to come and see us!) November 1-2, and 8-9 Orange County Artist's Guild Studio Tour. Click here for more
information. November 15th- Hillsborough Holiday Bazaar . 10-4pm. Click here for more information. November 29th- Shop Small Saturday, Durham, NC. 9am-2pm. Click here for more information December 6th- Durham Craft Market, Durham, NC. 8-12.Click here for more information. December 6th- German Holiday Market, Durham, NC . Click here for more information. December 7th- Boylan Heights Artwalk,
Raleigh, NC.12-5pm. Click here for more information December 14th- DCM Holiday Market, Durham, NC. 10-am-4pm. Click here for more information |
Above: I was honored to receive 3rd place at this year's "Art in the Arboretum" event in Greensboro, NC! I'm moving into my busiest time of year-- I should feel a little nervous-- but right now I'm honestly just feeling energized to connect with y'all. I know I can look forward to a holiday filled with conversations about wildlife encounters, shared love of the artistic process, and brainstorming the perfect gift for your loved ones. Thanks for all the creative fuel you give me! -Katie |
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