Date Archives September 2010

Get Your Tickets For Debra Rapoport’s Workshop at MAD

The ladies of advanced style not only love to dress up, but they also love to share their style secrets with others. Debra Rapoport will be teaching a workshop as a part of the Museum of Art and Design’s Wednesday Workshop series. One Wednesday each month, MAD opens its studios
for hands-on workshops with the pros. Check below for more information about this opportunity to learn from an amazing artist and teacher!

Wednesday, October 13 2:00pm-4:00pm
CONSTRUCTING AMULETS AS ADORNMENT
$25/$20 for MAD members
Space is limited! To register, call (212) 299-7727 or visit:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/124502

Focus on a feeling, an accomplishment, or a sacred object, and through the meditative process of
wrapping transform this sentiment into a tangible object. The body of the piece can be a small
cloth pillow, layered cardboard/paper or folded metal mesh. Precious objects or written words are then placed within. Embellish the outer surface with more words, beads, ribbon, thread, or bits of cloth. Binding will be incorporated for neck attachment or tassels. These amulets can be worn,carried or put in a special place. All materials, other than personal items to be included in the amulet, will be supplied.Debra Rapoport is an artist, teacher and (LIFE)style artist/healer. She has been featured in Advanced Style, New York Magazine, FiberScene, and has taught at the University of California, New York University, and Banff School of Art. Debra continues to create objects and herself as mixed media sculptural forms. Debra’s hope is to inspire others to be themselves and create from “within” and express it “without.” This is the healing power of style!

Ilona in Provincetown

I’m finally back in New York after a summer of traveling and fun. This weekend I had the chance to visit the fantastic Ilona Royce Smithkin in Provincetown, where she spends the summer. I got some great shots of Ilona on her balcony overlooking the water. At 90 years old, Ilona is an inspiration to all. She is a fearless lover of life and a great artist and performer. I hope to have as much energy and creativity when I am her age! Do you have any older people in your life that inspire you? If so, email me their stories along with some photos to Advancedstyleinfo@gmail.com, and the might just appear on Advanced Style.