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Yet More New Work

minna701 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:44:46 +0000

Beautiful Gold dangles with delicate pearls.

New Jewelry Pieces

minna701 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:38:05 +0000

New web site in the works

minna701 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:23:39 +0000

Minna is working on a new web site which will combine both the bookbinding as well as the jewelry, in the form of a store, tentatively called Urban Artefact. It seems www.minnasjewelry.com is temporarily not a functional web site..please bear with us until it is fixed.

The book web site www.viennastreetbooks is definitely up and running, please go and visit it, and tell Minna what you think.

2nd Annual Shad Fest

minna701 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:12:48 +0000

Join in the 2nd annual Shad Fest in Fishtown!

It will be April 24, 2010, at Penn Treaty Park, from 11am to 6pm.

You may become a vendor by contacting Minna at AaparytiStudios@yahoo.com or going to www.fishtownshadfest.org for more information.

PURPOSE: To celebrate the historical and environmental significance of Fishtown, one of Philadelphia’s oldest riverfront neighborhoods, and energize the next generation to become involved in the future of the riverfront. Last year over 3000 people came to the ShadFest and enjoyed numerous activities including:

· The Shad Run – a 5K race benefiting the Park organized by the Fishtown Beer Runners
· Live Local Music
· Educational Kiosks – sponsored by area environmental groups
· Maritime displays and Kayaking open to the public
· Local Arts & Crafts vendors
· Food Booths – featuring shad fish, festival-themed foods and local specialties
· Trolley Tours with Historian Ken Milano
· Valet Bike Parking by Neighborhood Bike Works

Devotion

minna701 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:16:15 +0000

Devotion is a Juried Art Exhibit exploring the concept of devotion, in many different media. Jurors were: Colin Keefe and Andrea Wolf Keefe, co-directors of Mount Airy Contemporary Artists Space.

Minna has submitted two pieces to the show. Come join her and the other artists at the opening reception Friday February 5th, from 5pm to 9pm. The show dates are February 5th-28th, 2010.

Lumo Jewelry- Inspired by Nature

minna701 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:11:05 +0000

Lumo means magic or enchantment in Finnish. Minna looks for the beauty and delicacy of nature for inspiration. She creates earrings and necklaces to wear, for the connection to nature she feels, and to enjoy the timeless yet cyclical qualities that they hold. Join Inliquid and Greensgrow farms as they host a dozen artists f0r a Very Kensington Christmas, a fun-filled market of art, crafts, natural products, food, libations and Cristmas trees. December 20, 1pm to 6pm. 2501 Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Beauty of Nature

minna701 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:07:43 +0000

Minna is able to capture the beauty of nature using PMC clay.

Here is a dainty gingko leaf necklace.

Minna at New Co-op in Philadelphia

minna701 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:03:10 +0000

Minna is joining forces with a new Co-op in Philadelphia. The co-op started as Fishtown Airways in September 2009, and now is shifting to a new name. For November 6, First Friday we should be in full force, set to have a successful Christmas season. Please join us November 6, at 200 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, reception will be from 6pm to 10pm. We will have food and drink, as well as live entertainment.

Fishtown Shad Fest

minna701 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:00:10 +0000

The First Annual Fishtown Shad Fest was a great success! Along with wonderful weather, the variety of vendors were able to satisfy many different interests, including crafts, history, environmental education, kayaking, shad \sandwiches, and many different musical bands.

Pictures of Shad Fest can be seen at:www.FishtownOnline.com

Trenton Avenue Arts Festival Coming Up

minna701 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:47:39 +0000

Celebrate spring at 4th Annual Trenton Avenue Arts Festival May 16th, noon to 5pm. More information at www.trentonaveartsfest.blogspot.com

Minna will be there showing the

Trenton Avenue Arts Festival

latest in her new jewelry line and bookbinding.