so i promised an update as to why i stopped blogging about a month ago, here it is:  i was going through an intense healing from a very intense interaction with a very intense individual.  yea, i know, how vague can i be?  the scorpio in me won’t let me disclose all details in this post, but long story short i was getting my heal on; reading, creating, reflecting, cleansing , writing, praying, allowing myself to release through bouts of yelling and tears, and talking to good friends. all of that was great, nothing is more healing for me than allowing myself to release, but there is also nothing like lockin’ in on my projects and fleshing my ideas out and getting everything on point. art is healing.  art heals.

with all of that said, i have recently revisited a film project that i have been trying to get funded since 2007.  i believe that i will one day be able to birth this film and have decided to go forth and shoot, with or without foundation funding, but that doesnt mean that i am going to stop looking for folks to fund my wonderful idea!  so with all of that said , if there are any other filmmakers in need of some money to fund a project, ive come across the grant for you….well…us. oh yea, about the image above, i googled the term healing and this beautiful lotus was one of the photographs that came up.

About the Funding:

The Jesse Thompkins III foundation for the arts was launched in 2008 in by Jesse and Judith Thompkins in the memory of Jesse Thompkins III who was a young emerging filmmaker. The foundation provides grants to young filmmakers residing in Brooklyn. Check the link: Jesse Thompkins III

Peace and <3 <3 <3

Info on the next session soon come…

Want to leaRn how to sew, while in the company of some cool folks and good food? Always seem to have a pair of pants to hem?   Experienced in clothing construction, but  a little shaky when it comes to zippers and such? Wanna hang out in a beautiful design studio in Bed – Stuy run by two awesome and extremely knowledgeable designers?

Check out the Sue Rock Originals OPen Sewing Classes! Learn how to use Brother Applique sewing machines and more.  I tell ya its going to be amazing!  Ive been playing in textiles for a little while now, I love crocheting, and screenprinting is so much fun.   I also  love the idea of transforming the work of textiles into something sculptural or experimental.  Whether you want to hone your already existing sewing skills or pick up some new skills these workshops would be great to check out and they are available at the low price of about $20 per workshop! Thats what im talking about!  Making art work and learning accessible to everyone!  Beautiful! Im soooo there!

P.S. Proceeds from all sewing workshops will go toward the Sue Rock for Everyone Inc. textile charity. The only textile charity committed to supporting the lives of survivors of domestic violence. Please check out their blog for more information!  Sue Rock Originals is also on myspace.

The info for the workshops is below:

SUE ROCK ORIGINALS EVERYONE, INC.
OPEN HOUSE FOR SUMMER SEWING CLASSES
SATURDAY JUNE 13 2009
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
1069 BERGEN STREET between Nostrand & Rogers Avenues, Brooklyn

APPLIQUE DEMONSTRATIONS USING THE BROTHER APPLIQUE MACHINE BY SEWING INSTRUCTOR WENDY HAYES

FOOD, CRAFTS, FUN

Sue Rock Originals Everyone is pleased to announce its upcoming summer sewing schedule with an OPEN HOUSE at our new design studios. Located at 1069 Bergen Street in the Crown Heights North section of Brooklyn, the studio houses everything textile based. All classes will be held in our fully equipped studio filled to the brim with notions, fabrics, trim, sewing machines and knit crochet supplies of every type imaginable.

Class Schedule

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7 – 9
Easy Zippers – Working with zippers and invisible zippers

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7 – 9
How to Hem Your Jeans – the RIGHT way!

Wednesday July 1, 2009 7 – 9
Really… I’m a size 8! – Proper Measuring – How to make sure you get the right fit EVERY time!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 7- 0
Pockets Pockets Who’s got the Pocket – Decorative Pockets to renovate your wardrobe

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7 – 9
Trims for Every Occasion – Lace Trim Finishes

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7 – 9
Collar Attachments – Renovate your wardrobe with easy beautiful collars!

Wednesday, July 29 7-9
Take the mystery out of Hemming – Beautiful finishes for your garments

BABY & ME WORKSHOPS
Four Week Sessions focusing on seasonal apparel and accessories for the little ones in your life.. Course work includes thorough knowledge of the sewing machine and attachments, pattern layout, fabric selection and finishing techniqes. Dates: TBD
$100 – four week cycle $25 materials fee.

One time registration fee for classes – $15
Class cost – $20
Materials Fee – $10

We will be accepting registration fees for all classes at the open house

Peace & love you guys <3 <3 <3

Stay tuned for info on the next HoT ChoColaTe SesSioN!

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check it out!  submit!  get your art out there! i know its been way too long since my last post and i will catch yall up on when the next hotchocolate/ popsicle/ lemonade/ mango infused rum session will take place and other things concerning arts, summer, and getting our work out there, but for now i leave you with this…

<3 <3 <3

astonished, i spent
days wondering who fooled her
into loving me

— part 2

time passed as time does
and what was special blurred bad
her blues, went off key

— part 3

i begged a god please
bring me back, bring her back — now
this is making tears

— part 4

we talk a lot now
with words that miss their marks — they
fall on ego not heart

— part 5

tonight i am here
penning all my thoughts and wants
but saying no words

— the end

i will kiss the love
hoping she hears what i mean
feels what i do feel

check out the work of tai allen and other vicelounge artist at : vicelounge,

It is officially 92 degrees in NYC right now!  Yes!!! ive been praying for this weather to return for months!!! everbody is out on their bikes, making plans to go to the park and checking out free concerts today!!!  im truly excited about the temprature.  as a southerner i need this weather to survive, lol! so , in celebration of the warm and beautiful weather we will be having popsicles instead of hot chocolate at the session today.  Today is officially a “PopSicLe SeSsion,” featuring: mango, lime, carribbean , and strawberry flavored popsicles!

update on the session and new artwork soon come!

get outside today and enjoy the sun!  come to the session!

<3 <3 <3

I came across this website with tons of grants.  I hope some of yall will find it useful for your works – in progress or new projects!

keep me posted as to whether you apply for any of the grants or have success in getting funded

check it out:     http://www.artheals.org/artist_support/grants.php

Peace &  <3 <3 <3