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Please note: Google maps, GPS systems etc. will get you to our neighborhood, but not to our building. Please get the Map! | ||||||||||
Meet the Artists! When you visit the Artisan Resource Center during the SPRING OPEN STUDIO TOURS, you will meet many of the professional artisans there. Come see their workshops and talk to them face to face! rom left to right: Front row : Benjie, Marygrace, Stacy, Matthew middle row: Shane, Doug, Rip back row: Anne, Archen, Brent, Terry | ||||||||||
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Friday, April 18th, 6-9pm - opening night Saturday, April 19th, 10-8pm Discovering Something New
Explore the Artisan Resource Center Saturday April 19, and you just don't know what you might find! From paintings to birdhouses, photography to monster special effects, fabric design to jewelry making, the center boasts an impressive list of artists . Located a mile south of the Big Chicken, most people don't know the bustling complex even exists. "We are kind of hidden behind the Easy Rental, next to the Marietta Bowling Alley" says landlord Rip Potter, a fellow artisan.
When you visit this year expect something a little different as the Artisans have devised a unique way for each interested patron to interact with each studio: an interactive scavenger hunt is the newest idea for this spring's event. Some will be sending video e-mails, others offering mini workshops, still others showcasing their portfolios while demonstrating the tools of their craft.
Throughout the day expect free give aways from participating studios along with food and beverages, live performances and more. The center itself is considered one of Marietta's best kept secrets. That an artisan conclave exists off of the congested Cobb Parkway remains an enigma. But once you meet landlord Rip Potter and his wife, Jefflyne, you begin to understand and appreciate their unique vision for attracting artists of various trades. But don't let them fool you! Many of the artisans are well established, regularly carving out work from both private commissions and larger commercial entities. | |||
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