sculptureonecoffeeclub

Still posting after all this year

2011-02-10T17:04:00.003-05:00

I've found some great images of pieces by many of the SOCC alumni so I thought I'd just keep posting them even though I'm not presently teaching at Flagler. I hope that's just fine with ya'll. Here's a real gem. Christine's hair piece. I don't recall the actual title.

It was a great Spring 2010

2010-04-22T16:17:00.003-04:00

Thanks to all of you for your hard work and a great semester of the Sculpture One Coffee Club.

Congrats on your lifetime memberships! Holler if I can help you out.

Have great summer and feel free to visit the center out in Hastings(400 East Harris Street, 32145)

later,

mikewindy

904-692-1992

Finally Exam Spring 2010

2010-04-19T21:19:00.002-04:00

Hey all. Final is Wednesday at 5:00pm-6:45pm. Please bring sketchbooks and any work you care to have me photograph for posterity.

Please plan on being there the whole tome to clean up, discuss grades, tae final and photograph work.

Later and good luck this week,

mikewindy

SKETCHY BUSINESS

2010-04-11T21:51:00.002-04:00

That was the title of the last show. What's our title????? Jacob and Lucas are playing a set on weds. I saw them play on Saturday at GENUNG's Fish camp and they sounded great. Remember to bring $5 to pay them. FOOD FOOD FOOD! Can't wait to see everyone's sketchbooks and artist trading cards. Our final is Weds. the 21st from 5-6:45 pm. The final will be ya'll rectifying your day 1 inability to rattle off ten LIVING sculptors of note.

The semester has been great. The first two shows have gone well. Keep pushing for the final show. POSTERS anyone. Facebook. Start talking about it. It's not to late. Push Push Push Push Push!

Remember they shouldn't suck. Emily's is a good guide. You know the piece that won the student show!!!!!!!

later,

mikewindy

The DRIFT link!!!!!!

2010-04-05T23:58:00.000-04:00

http://www.surfthedrift.com/drift-magazine/artist-profile-mike-mitchellflagler-artists/#more-500

SERTOMA Exhibit and DRIFT CENTERFOLD ya'll

2010-04-05T08:07:00.002-04:00

Congrats to all especially Corey for his good fortune of having his piece dead center in the DRIFT this month. Everyone did a swell job presenting themselves while they were around. Make sure and pick copies up and send one home to the family and keep one for your records.

Check out this video of Aslyn and Matt singing a Gillian Welch song.

Anthropologie Visit

2010-03-24T22:18:00.002-04:00

Thanks to all who made it tonight up to the Jacksonville Anthropologie store. Danielle gave us a great tour and we got to be a part of one of the window displays. Danielle said she email me/us pictures when the window is finished. Don't blink during the slideshow or you'll miss it.

mike

HARDWARE SHOW

2010-03-22T13:28:00.002-04:00

Hey all,
I got a call on Friday from KC at the Hardware store. He's waiting for some follow up from us. I told him I'd stop by this week. Please stop in and introduce yourself and see what kinda of space looks good for your work. These pieces should look amazing as you've had tons of time to get them to that "amazing state" Also don't forget about food, band, soda pop etc.
BTW Aslyn and Naysayers have confirmed for SERTOMA exhibit. Please take a poster to SERTOMA this week someone/anyone!!!!
We are heading to J-ville Anthropologie this Wednesday for class. It's gonna be cool. Danielle is very excited and has stuff for us to do while we are there. We have to fill out forms again tonight.
Mike

Date for the Book store show

2010-02-28T21:43:00.002-05:00

Hey all,

The date for the bookstore show is March 31st from 5-8 pm. So now you have your work cut out for you. Bookstore exhibit, Hamblin Hardware Show, Simple Gestures Show(sketch books and 10 artist trading cards). Tom Sachs might be a good interview to read in relationship to the SERTOMA Exhibit. Then again it's just a good interview period. Oh, it's from this cool book where all of these sculptors are interviewed about their work and working process.

Anyway, as of yet there haven't really been any grading in class(except the sound of people not getting credit for commenting on the blog) because you guys decided to push the show back to April 2nd. I can only grade each of your pieces after the exhibits as being there and how you present them and participate in the production of the event is all part of the grade. Please feel free to discuss your finished 2x4 pieces with me if you'd like more feedback than I've already given to you during the making of.

I think we can go to Anthropologie on Wednesday the 24th of March to get a tour and make stuff that will be included in the windows!!!!! I'll confirm with Danielle this week and plan it.

There are some good comments from the last posting. Thanks to all who are contributing to the online dialouge.

See you tomorrow,

mikewindy

SUITE 12 Ponce Mall

2010-02-21T22:13:00.002-05:00

Friendly reminder that we are meeting at the SERTOMA bookstore on Monday at 5:00pm to volunteer. We will also decide the date of the show so SERTOMA folks can start planning on their end.

See you then,

mike

Hardware Store Show!!!

2010-02-10T22:08:00.001-05:00

Good work from the fact finding crew that went to the Hardware Store. How cool will that be to connect to another local business and use your work to support them. The project is still due on February 17th. We need to get on to the next project. We will start talking about it on Monday.
Have a great weekend. Be safe!
Mike
p.s. Chicago is cold

Shiver Me Timbers?

2010-02-09T01:29:00.003-05:00

So Some of you left with 20 minutes left of class and meanwhile 6 of your classmates love "Shiver Me Timbers" as the title to the show. Also, Amelia, Julia, Joe and Denise are heading over to the True Value Hardware Store on King Street tomorrow to ask the owners about the show happening there instead of in S-3. Check the comments from the last post for the time. I'm cool with changing the show date if it serves the work better. Especially if it helps to promote a local business. I don't shop at that hardware store but might if you all put a show up there and lead me in! ART WORKS! Thanks to Joe and others IF THEY FOLLOW THROUGH!!!!?????

Either way the show is gonna rock. Check the video and see how much effort is going in.

So.........Shiver Me Timbers? is that the show title? If so start facebookin it yo. Flyers!!!!! Amelia, Julia, Joe and Denise tell us all the good news as soon as you hear it!!!!! With Dates. Is it still on a Wednesday? Please make use of studio time on Wednesday. If I'm not there it means I'm not talking and taking up your time working which means you are kicking it old school and getting much work done!!!!!

Later,

mikewindy

2x4 by love?

2010-02-01T22:57:00.002-05:00

O.K. starting NOW! comment on the blog weekly. Noone except Joe has commented on the blog yet. He has also suggested the only title for the exhibit. 2x4xlove or 2x4xall. Any suggestions? We need to send this out this week. Also fliers and facebook/myspace activity needs to commence. February 17th(wednesday) Anybody have an idea for a band. We will all pay $5 and hire a band. That's 15x5=$75. I have a few contacts unless anyone else has any suggestions. Remember it's your show. Talk about it, email each other comment on the blog. Make it happen!!!!! Don't forget to invite all of your teachers, family and friends.

I will not be in class on Wednesday. Please use that time wisely. I will see if Laura can have a work study student be in the shop or see if Russell can stay later to let you have access to the shop. Remember Friday's are studio days, use them.

Also, start reading the book and commenting on the blog. I like the Tom Sachs interview alot. I like how he talks about branding and marketing in relationship to the Art Business.

Remember you need to pick ten living sculptors to research and make artist trading cards for. This book should give you some ideas.

Later,

mikewindy

Press release

2010-01-25T17:52:00.002-05:00

Great class tonight. Good to see everyone here and working. Please remember to sign in each day. If your not on that sign in then you weren't here. Next Monday we will spend the first 20 minutes or so of class hammering out a press release to send to Flalger's media folk's. The exhibit will be February 17th which is a Wednesday evening and will be from 5-8pm. Here is a link about writing press releases http://www.ehow.com/how_2127339_write-press-release-exhibit.html Please read and start thinking of show titles. If anyone has images of a piece in progress or an idea for a show poster please bring it in.
Later,
mike
p.s. Please start commenting on the blog for discussion points(and to become a closer knit community of artist making awesome work)

Welcome Spring 2010

2010-01-13T09:22:00.003-05:00

Welcome to the Sculpture One Coffee Club. We are going to dive right in. I have a new system this semester of students signing in and out of class each day. Ah to be an art student and waltz in and out of studio classes(I did it to). SO! there will be a clip board in class each day and if for some(very legitimate reason) i.e. you need to leave class to go get something from your dorm to bring back to better sculpt in my class it will be noted on the sign in/sign out sheet. Please sign in as you will be absent if you do not. With Studio classes only being 2 hours now I want to be very protective of your time in my class as I will make certain most of it will be time for you to experiment with new materials and processes, work in your sketch books and become a better artist.

1st Project-2x4

Everyone needs to bring a 2x4(8feet long) to class next Wednesday the 20th to begin our project. Please do not get the 2x4 cut and ABSOLUTELY NO PRESSURE TREATED 2x4's.

These will cost you between $2.50 and $3.00 depending on the price of gas. You can get them at any local hardware store.

Each person will use one 2x4 to make a sculpture with. I will give a Safety Workshop about the wood shop and you can get started next week using any tool in the joint.

We will agree on a date next Wednesday for an exhibit of these finished pieces and start the process of planning: show title, press releases, social media events, flyers, food and hiring a band.

The text this semester will be Conversations on Sculpture (Perspectives on Contemporary Sculpture) by Glenn Harper and Twylene Moyer (Paperback - Nov 30, 2007). It's available on Amazon for under $20(your welcome). Please have it by Monday the 25th and bring it to every class.

The blog will be the tool I use to Grade class participation/discussion. I expect each of you to comment weekly on the blog about the class, the book, or an art/sculpture related topic that adds to a useful discourse that will push quality art production among you and your peers.

Last semester's SOCC was incredible but I'm sure you guys are up to the challenge to raise the bar for your fellow artist taking the class next semester.

GO TEAM!!!!

mikewindy

Once Upon A Sculpture at SERTOMA's Book Store!!!

2009-11-24T02:01:00.004-05:00

Big thanks to SERTOMA Club of St. Augustine and their support of the Sculpture One Coffee Club over the last three semesters(yup we've had 3 shows already). Thanks as always to Doc and Les for their extra hard work to make this happen and to Christina for staying late during install. Thanks to Asilyn and The Naysayers for climbing a ladder to play the opening. Ya'll are the best! Thanks to all of the artist for working really hard and throwing yourselves into your projects. It's the only way! Congrats!!!

p.s. My battery died during Kayleigh's performance so this is only a 5 second clip. Sorry Kayleigh!

Once Upon A Sculpture

2009-11-24T01:43:00.000-05:00

Once Upon A Sculpture exhibit at SERTOMA Book Store

2009-11-24T01:38:00.002-05:00

The work looked great at the show on Wednesday, November the 18th at Sertoma's Book Store and as many of you pointed out we brought them lots of new customers that bought books during the exhibit.

Anthropologie!!!!!

2009-11-24T01:32:00.002-05:00

Thanks to Anthropologie at the Town Center and to Katie(visual coordinator) for the informative hands on tour including back stage access where we made stuff that is now on display. Please take her up on internship opportunities at her store.

ANYONE READ THE BOOK LATELY

2009-11-22T20:20:00.002-05:00

WOW!,

I can't believe ya'll are gonna hold out on not discussing the book at all or really adding anything else to the discussion. We only have 5 class periods left. The way I had it set up was there were 10 opportunities for class discussion on the blog. I know that everyone thinks the blog is hard and that facebook would be easier but it's IDENTICAL. . You have to put your email and password into both. Why not make the blog your homepage until the end of the semester? If you don't have 10 comments on the blog about the book, art or culture you will not get full credit for the class discussion portion of the class and may comprimise you're grade.

Recap: Your first two shows have been AWESOME (great job). Sketchbook show install is next Monday from 5-6pm at Simple G's. You should have your sketchbooks and your 10 Artist trading cards ready to hang for the show on Weds. December 2nd. Start the FACEBOOK and MYSPACE events now to have a HUGE SHOW AT THE END. WORK WORK WORK on your sketchbooks and art cards. Let me know if I can help in anyway. Ya'll are doing great. Now is the time to push. You can relax over Christmas.

Later,

mikewindy

This Monday and Wednesday at SERTOMA BOOKSTORE

2009-11-14T17:12:00.002-05:00

Hey all,

We will install on Monday from 5-6pm and the Exhibit is Wednesday(the 18th) from 6-8pm.

Asilyn and the Naysayers are the band for the exhibit. FOOD and DRINKS ned to be discussed still. Keep the Facebook/Myspace campaigns going. This weekend is the time to push and let people know. Fliers anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!! It'd be great to have one at the SERTOMA second time around store so all of their regulars will know. I heard Doc telling someone about it today. She's doing her part. Are ya'll doing yours?

Thanks to all for coming to Anthropologie on Wednesday. It was really cool to get to see the store and assist on a window. I'll post the pics next week.

Later,

mikewindy

Wednesday the 4th-Rue the Day

2009-11-04T22:47:00.002-05:00

Hey what a great class. Per the conversation about Tomb Raider I've added a permanent link to the blog with reviews about the movie.

Sketchbooks and Once Upon a Sculpture Projects are looking good. It's downhill from here and Rosalie(88.5fm) pointed out on my drive home there are only 38 days before December 12th is here.

Later,

mike

What's that Smell?

2009-11-01T22:52:00.003-05:00

Oh it's the Pumpkins that Laura and Russell had to remove from S-3 that I guess were left past Wednesday!!!! Tomorrow Amber Weiss from the Florida Public Archeology Network will be at class to give a brief overview of what they do at Flagler and discuss an opportunity for our class to collaborate with them. SKETCHBOOKS!!!!!!! ARTIST TRADING CARDS!!!!!!!!!!

later,

mike

It's Jim White Time

2009-10-26T22:20:00.002-04:00

"Searching for the Wrong Eyed Jesus" this Weds.(October 28th 2009) at 7:00pm in the Gomache theatre at Flagler Student Center.

Check out his mySpace page www.myspace.com/officialjimwhite

later,

mikewindy

GREAT SHOW!!!!

2009-10-25T20:48:00.003-04:00

WOW!

What a cool show. I can't believe how well everything went. Way to go everyone. Kudos to Carly for finding entertainment at the last minute. What a great connection to make. I think we should send a thank you. Carly got all of her info. The work looked great and the room looked great. Patrcik( Art dept. Chair) couldn't believe it was the same roo. Thank you everyone for working so hard. You really represented yourselves, me and Flagler Art/Sculpture very well. I'm proud to know you.

Monday is Pumpkin Carvin'. Yee Haw and them the Film is Wednesday at 7:00pm in Gomache theatre. Jim White is a really good example of how a creative individual lets the South influence their work. Please check him out before the film.

Also let's learn from the 11(2x4)'s successes and shortcomings to make the next show even better. Let's get info out sooner and flyers and posters to Simple Gestures and evrywhere we can think. We had 100+ at the show last week. I think we can push 300 if EVERYONE pulls their weight and gets it together.

Don't forget to be reading that book and commenting. Chapter 3 has begun. Where are you on your trading cards and sketchbook?Have you shopped at the thrift store yet? Don't lose the momentum of having an awesome show right out of the gates and run out of breath.

See ya tomorrow,

mikewindy

Official Check Up

2009-10-18T21:05:00.002-04:00

Hey all,

Here's where you should be in the class. 1.Reading the book and commenting AT LEAST once per week. THIS IS YOUR CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADE AS I HAVE MENTIONED SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS(you can also comment about the class and what goes on or conversations you have during class with me or other sculptors in class). 2. Your Sketchbook should really(like really, really) be underway and you should start having ideas about displaying it for the December 2nd Show at Simple G's(If your sketchbook is weak,you will not do well on your final grade as this is a really MAJOR part of your grade). You should all take me up on talking these over with me and you should be checking each others sketch books out to start conceptualizing the show. 3. You should have some of your 10(Ten) living Sculptors picked out to do artist trading cards on and should be actively working on them. Remember we'll be showing these on December 2nd as well. 4. You should go shopping at Sertoma Second Time Around Store and get stuff for the show(Also should be thinking of names for the exhibit and begin the Press Release Process). This is all on each of you to get all of this done. PLEASE use your class periods wisely and use your Friday studio day. There is no way that you can get what you need to get done for this class from 5-7pm, 2 days a week.

My favorite queston MC asks in chapter 2 is "Was it aesthetic for the dismemberers?"

See you tomorrow,

mikewindy

Weds Substitute Teacher

2009-10-13T22:58:00.002-04:00

Hey all,

I forgot to remind you that Russell is covering class on Weds. I mentioned last week but in the Bookstore Art Show excitement of Monday I forgot. Definitely get those flyers out for the show on Next Weds. Sketchbooks!!!!!!!!!!! 10 Artist trading Cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Later,

mikewindy

THIS IS MODERN ART

2009-10-11T22:18:00.003-04:00

We should all be in Chapter 2 by now. SHOCK AND HORROR. Can't wait to see what the bookstore is like. SKETCHBOOKS SKETCHBOOKS SKETCHBOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

later,

mike

Eleven by Hard Work = Good show

2009-10-02T16:03:00.002-04:00

Good work everyone. I can't wait to see the work finished on Monday. Here is Megan hard at work on her sculpture.
Later,
mikewindy

May the reading begin!!!

2009-09-22T23:44:00.002-04:00

All right,
let's hear it. Start commenting on the book ASAP. This will be your class participation grade. You have to comment on the book whenever I ask on the blog for your points throughout the semester.
Also, start working on your artist cards(they can be 3-d BTW, did I mention that? or video) The book shoud give you some artist to start chasing down an alley.
LAter,
mikewindy

Woodshopaholics

2009-09-14T22:17:00.002-04:00

Hey all,
check out Russell's blog at www.tonabrix.blogspot.com. It's really good and has a ton(ha ha) of information about all sorts of stuff. Class was great tonight. It was good to see many folks making cuts and learning tools. You'll be ruling the world very soon with your skill saw skilz!!!! We'll start reading the book on Manday and that will be a big help in picking your ten Artist Trading Cards.
Later for now,
mikewindy

Welcome Fall 2009

2009-09-07T08:06:00.002-04:00

Hello there. I sent all of you emails about class and the blog but I'll reiterate(I do that alot!!!). I will post all projects and writing prompts on the blog as well as images from your sketchbooks throughout the semester.
1st Project-2x4
Each of you will use one 2x4 to create a sculpture.
Rules:each student gets only 1 2x4
Guidelines: Nails,Screws,glue O.K.
Paint,Stain,Markers O.K.
The project will be due by October 5th

We'll be using the wood shop alot for the 1st project.

Everyone in class needs to buy a pair of Needle Nose Pliers and a Hammer for class.

The text for this semester is "This Is Modern Art" by Mathew Collings You need to get it(I'd try it used or see if anyone whose taken my class in the past has a copy to sell) by next Monday September 14th.

Everyone will also need to go to The Second Time Around Store(1690 U.S.1 South) and buy a book that will become their sketchbook for the semester. Please do this by next class period September 9th. We will be having an exhibit there this semester as well.
I'll see ya tonight.
mikewindy

Jim White Documentary

2009-03-31T14:37:00.002-04:00

No it's not an April Fools Day prank. We are watching "Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus" at 7:00pm in the Gomache Theatre in the Student Center. I hope your sketchbooks are looking good. I emailed everyone the GRANT application. Please consider filling one out. You need to stop by Simple G's before next Monday with measurements or the actual work so that Steve knows what is heading his way. We can deliver the day of only if it's simple install. If it isn't you'll need to make arrangements with Steve. 827-9997. See you on Weds. I'll be in S-3 during the regular time so folks needing the woodshop can work. I'll head over to the theatre at around 6:30 to get set-up for the film.
Later,
mikewindy

O.K. Here goes

2009-03-18T09:57:00.002-04:00

Monday Night the 23rd @ 6:00-Ken Mcmillian metal workshop. Studio time up until then. Bring Cuttle bones(at least 2) Target, Walmart, Pet Co. You will fail the class if you don't have them(I'm barely kidding) since we've talked about it since the early 1970's.
April 1st at 7:00 pm in the Gomache Theatre we'll be watching Searching for the Wrong Eyed Jesus. The studio will be open and available from 4:45-6:45 for making ART.
April 8th is Exhibit(sketchbooks on Spring Break-I'll hav esome Uses Time Wisely Stickers for a lucky few!!!!) at Simple Gestures-Start the Media Circus; PSA press release posters etc. Invite everyone!!!!! FACEBOOK, Mailing list from last show. Sertoma Thrift store would be a great place for flyers. Simple G's should be getting flyers ASAP to put in every customers bag that shop's there btwn now and then. MUSIC? are we gonna have any.
It's not to early to start thinking about your installation for the cubby(tubby) exhibit. Flyers for that exhibit should be handed out at the April 8th show!!!!! That date was pushed to the 15th of April.
Keep reading the book. Post on the Blog for next week about the next 10 pages. I think that'll put us up to 24(there's only like 40) ALso I am keeping track of the fact that almost noone is blogging when they're supposed to about the book.(no big deal only 5 points per entry however it could make the difference between a grade level) Everyone has an A on first project( I said that in class after the first show) so you should feel in the dark about your grade. If you do Please come have a chat.
Malea's visit was cool- I'll help facilitate that project. Extra credit will be given for anyone interested in installing the piece out in Hastings. I'll confirm date and times with Malea. Perhaps we could come up with some preliminary sketches soon to run by her.
That about does it. Obviously ya'll are looking and taking note of Living contemporary artists to remedy poor performance on Pre-Final exam for the final exam.
Elizabeth Murray, Franz West, Dennis Hopper, Ed Ruscha, Gillian Wearing, Pippolitti Rist, Elizabeth Peyton, The Starn Twins, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Greely Myatt, Gregg Schlanger, Kara Walker, Red Feather, SimpARC, Turquios Mountain, Art Chantry, Chip Kidd, Steve Mcqeen(sp?)are a few folks that you might want to check out.
Have a great Spring Break. Have Fun, Be Safe, Make ART!!!
mikewindy

Mandy was right!!!

2009-03-10T17:43:00.002-04:00

I did think I should have seen comments about the book because I did say so in the last post. You can googly it. Seems like the 2x4 project is back on track. Mary is ripping stuff down using a jig cause it's like this and like that and like this and uh. We talked about Cuttle Bones and the in-class metal project. I'm trying to reschedule with Ken for the 23rd or the 25th. I'll keep ya'll posted. Sketchbooks are gonna sneak up on ya if you're not careful. Also you need to keep looking at artist. I'll give you a list. William Pope.L, Tracey Emin, Sarah Sze, Sarah Lucas, David Altmedj(SP?), Wayde Guyton, Kelley Walker etc. etc.
Later,
mike

Movie night and a delightful coup

2009-03-02T20:13:00.003-05:00

So everyone should get two one dollar food items from the dollar store and also roll with your creativity the evening of the event. We will meet at 4:45pm at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum(CEAM).
The 2x4 project has officially changed. On Monday we will take a look at the small(8inch 1in=1ft) pieces that each of you are working on. This should give you some ideas about the larger project.
Also read the next 10 pages of the book and post about it. SKETCHBOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!(friendly reminder)
Good class tonight,
mikewindy

Show Review, Pancake Station and FSS No Glitter!

2009-02-25T07:30:00.002-05:00

Sorry about the late posting but there were technical difficulties after class which is my only window except for times like this at 7:33am. Joey is helping Windy cook eggies.
So SHOW REVIEW- Everyone needs to post about the entire process of the show from volunteering on Jan-26th to the SHow on Feb 18th. Talk about your work(titles) what they mean about others work, what your involvement in the PR blast was, networking at the exhibit(did you meet anyone new & did you take advantage of the situation), and don't forget the food and the band or anything else that was part of your experience. I know I said everyone got an A but that's contingent upon following through on this part of the process(REFLECTION YO).

2X4 Project- Post(mandatory) on Russel's blog- tonofbrix (sorry my computer won't let me add a link) and check out some great wood sculptors. Do this by next Monday. Rules- 1. Stain but no paint 2.Must use the entire 2x4(but only 1) 3. Wood Burning and Carving O.K. 4. Nails, Screws and Soccer Balls(found objects) O.K. and 5. FSS No Glitter!!!!!

CFAR and SOCC Presents-Pancake Station-Let's keep talking about it.

Betty Griffin Project-Malea Guiriba is going to come and speak to the class so ya'll can meet,measure, poke, prod, question etc. so you can design her collapsable, portable, public art piece.

See you Tonight.
mikewindy

Les is MORE!!!!!!!

2009-02-16T19:30:00.002-05:00

Install night went well. Some folks got their stuff where they want it for the show and others just taped off space. BIG THANKS to Les for staying and helping with the install. Also thanks to FOLIO for putting us in the listings. The show will be great. I can't wait.
mikewindy

Alison Rocks

2009-02-11T19:48:00.002-05:00

So Alison gets the best snack brought to class ever superlative. Sushi for everyone one yo! Tonights class was really cool. Everyone just came and got right to it. Next class we are meeting at Sertoma Second Time Around Store for install, trouble shooting and tweaking before the show on Weds. Mandy will let us know for sure but it sounds like Aslyn us our band for the night of. We'll need to bring $5 dollars on or before the night of the show to give to them. No oops I forgot nonsense either. They need to leave with $50(I'm puttin in $5 as well) on Weds. That's ridiculously cheap by the way. Have a great and safe weekend and call or email me if you need to. Oh I've added sketches by Libby and Ashlee and a finished piece by Christine(hair sifter) and the Sushi attack.
mikewindy

Honey We Need Hangers

2009-02-09T18:00:00.002-05:00

Mandy, Sorry your image is sideways. I rotated and saved it but it's still wonky. Christine here's the image I missed last class. Alison said she's gonna make some analog fliers. Steve made a myspace event and Ashlee said 35 people have confirmed. Last Wednesday Becky Greenberg(a SOCC supporter)gave us a big shout out in her neighborhood column. Thanks Becky! I think fliers will be good to get to Sertoma, Simple G's etc to have them put in all customers bags. Ashlee was gonna have Dan Mccook help us out with a PSA. Now is the time to really push since there is some momentum. Do you feel it?
mike

Sketchbooks

2009-02-04T21:15:00.004-05:00

Thanks to everyone who posted. I think they were really thoughtful and I hope set the tone for the rest of us to really start an organic dialogue about the text and the class in general. Here are some pictures of Alison, Christine, Cap'n Gabby, Steve and Mandy's sketchbooks. Have great weekend.
mikewindy
p.s. Sorry Christine your photo wouldn't load. I'll try next class.

Consciousness makes artifacts of us all.

2009-02-02T19:29:00.003-05:00

Hey ya'll,
Everyone should have their book by now. I'm cruising through it and it's really good(I think). Please post on pages 4-8 ish of the book. I think that our experience of having the thrift store(our gallery and our studio) as well as S-3 as a communal studio become really interesting when plugged into O'doherty's ideas about the studio, artist and gallery.
Losers Weepers is another working title along with Touch Not the Cat. We will send out a press release next class. This should have at least one digital image attached to it. I'll bring my camera. The early sketchbooks look good. Remember these will be the focus of an exhibit later on in the semester. They should be rad not sad(sorry).
Later,
mikewindy

Our first three or so classes

2009-01-28T19:08:00.006-05:00

So on our first class I talked alot and then I talked some more. Nice to meet you. Told everyone to order the book, Studio and Cube by Brian O'doherty. We celebrated MLK day all in our own way. Thanks to Flagler for recognizing Dr. King. The next class I brought wire hangers because Louana and me( at the O.U.R. Center Food Bank and Clothes Closet) and everyone we know doesn't know what to do with them. You guys had fun and made some cool stuff. Then we went to Sertoma Second time around where Goldie gave us the run down about Sertoma, Doc and the store. You guys got right to it like pros organizing the books. Everyone scored mad thrift loot. Mandy played the electric organ. I got it on video but from a weird angle. Tonight we were back in class and you guys got to work on your sculptures for the show. We need to start thinking about titles and start reading the book. Touch Not The Cat is my favorite possible title so far.

Students Show Entry Form

2009-01-26T15:24:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone,
You should definately enter the student show. Also I figured out why your not getting the blog emails. Flagler's server is blocking them.
So you'll just have to remember to always check the blog.
mikewindy

Guidelines for Entry, Student Juried Exhibition, Spring 2009
In order to be eligible for entry, you must be a registered Flagler student.

All media is accepted.
Limit three entries per person.

Follow these guidelines:
1.) Keep the first page of this handout for your records.
2.)Fill out the labels on the second page of this handout. Securely attach one label to each artwork that you submit. Artworks that are left at the gallery with no label will be eliminated from the jury process.
When you arrive at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
3.) Sign the contract for the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum.
4.) Fill out the “Artwork List” attached to the contract. The museum will keep your contract on file until the end of the show. For those who are not accepted, we will dispose of your contract.

Drop off original artwork for jurying. Drop off at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum.
Friday, Jan. 30, 3:00 – 6:00
Saturday, Jan. 31, 10:00 – 4:00

The names of those whose work is accepted will be posted outside the Crisp Ellert Art Museum door on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 11:00 am.

If an artwork of yours is NOT accepted, you must retrieve the artwork from the Crisp Ellert Art Museum on Tuesday, Feb. 3 between the hours of 11:00 and 4:00 pm. Work that is left on the premises will be discarded after 4:00 pm Tuesday, Feb. 3

Paintings
Must be ready to hang when submitted for jurying. This means screws and wire installed on back of the frame so painting hangs flush with wall.

Graphic Design
Muse be mounted and include comp if necessary.

Drawings or Prints
Can be framed or presented with proper hanging devices. Tacks are suitable for hanging as long as they do not appear to hinder the overall presentation of the work.

Sculpture
Include all information necessary regarding the installation of a sculpture. For instance, is the work you are submitting a pedestal piece? Or should it be placed on the floor? Or hung on the wall as a relief?

Installation
If you wish to submit an installation piece, you may submit photos of the installation. Submit as many photos necessary of the piece so the jurors can understand spatial references and concepts. If you have a particular site in the gallery that you wish to use for the piece, state that also.

Video
Submit video work on a disc. Work will be viewed on a Mac for jurying purposes. Accepted video work will be looped on a disc and played during the exhibition.

Photography
Can be mounted, framed or presented with proper hanging devices.

After the jurying process is complete, The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Director has the right to dismiss work that may damage the property of the art museum or interfere with the safety of art patrons.
Entry Form for Student Juried Exhibition, Spring 2009
Important!!!! Securely place a label on each artwork that you enter.
Limit three entries per person. Additional labels for entry are available outside Laura Mongiovi’s office, first floor, Molly Wiley Art Building, #118.

PRINT CLEARLY. IF WORK IS ACCEPTED, THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED TO PRINT A LABEL FOR YOUR ARTWORK.
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Name:
Select a category for this artwork. Categories used for jurying purposes.
Graphic Design Video/Film Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, Photography
Title:
Medium:
Date: (year is sufficient)
Flagler e-mail: Phone :
Special hanging or installation instructions:

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name:
Select a category for this artwork. Categories used for jurying purposes.
Graphic Design Video/Film Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, Photography
Title:
Medium:
Date: (year is sufficient)
Flagler e-mail: Phone :
Special hanging or installation instructions:

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name:
Select a category for this artwork. Categories used for jurying purposes.
Graphic Design Video/Film Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, Photography
Title:
Medium:
Date: (year is sufficient)
Flagler e-mail: Phone :
Special hanging or installation instructions:

2nd Test

2009-01-26T15:20:00.002-05:00

O.K.
I'm trying this again. We'll see.
mikewindy

Testing All Emails

2009-01-21T19:08:00.001-05:00

Hey Everyone,
This should email you each time I post. Please comment if you get the blog email.
Later,
mike

Welcome Spring 2009

2009-01-19T11:10:00.005-05:00

Hey ya'll,
Welcome to class and the SOCC blog.This is where we'll be doing alot of class business: homework, text discussion etc. We will NOT be meeting at the Sertoma Second Time around on Weds. Instead it will be next Monday the 26th. Also remeber to buy your book. I got a great deal on it used at Amazon. You can also get it at Chronicle Books website. I am setting the blog up so it emails you all whenever I post. You'll each need to create a blogger id so you can post. It walks you through it once you try to comment on a post. Please post now so I know that you are being alerted. Wednesday I'll have the materials you'll need for class.
Later,
mikewindy
P.S. WE ARE NOT MEETING AT SERTOMA SECOND TIME AROUND STORE ON WEDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! SORRY ABOUT THE CONFUSION.
I hope you had a great MLK day!!!!!

Finally Exam

2008-12-06T21:22:00.000-05:00

Just a friendly reminder. Monday is our final exam. 4:00-5:45pm and we're all done. The show looked great and I've gotten a ton of complements on how good it looked(all thanks to your efforts).
Later,
mikewindy

Silicone Mold Info

2008-11-23T17:59:00.000-05:00

Hey all here is a link to a slideshow about the Silcone Mold Making Process.
http://flickr.com/photos/rakka/433706355/in/set-72157600026217579/
Enjoy,
mikewindy

The Hot Lava Brigade

2008-11-21T20:04:00.000-05:00

So,
I sent the listing information to Renee at the compass. There didn't seem to be a boat load of energy directed towards a press release. I think someone should do a PSA for Flagler College radio. If I end up doing all of the press for your guys' exhibit I won't show it in class but I'll be really depressed and disappointed(really). I'm not on my knees begging but I am sitting down. Please, Please, Please don't work against yourselves and not put in the SMALL effort(posters/flyers and sending a few emails) to let people know about the show. So far the work I've seen and talked with a few of you about is well deserving of a good crowd to come out and see it. The press release info is as follows: The Hot Lava Brigade presents the Collaborative Cubby Hole Conference, Wednesday, December 3rd from 5-8pm in room S-8 of the Molly Wiley Art Building on Flagler College Campus. Installations by 12 local Sculptors. Send pictures( to the media) if you have any(take some).
Later and have a safe weekend.
mikewindy

For all of you who hate Architects

2008-11-16T22:58:00.000-05:00

Hey here are some websites that might help you find some living architects that you might like.
mikewindy

http://www.theslowhome.com/profiles/m-j-neal-architects/prodmjnealarchitects.html

http://www.simparch.org/

http://www.bfi.org/node

http://www.projectrowhouses.org/

http://www.iftf.org/

http://transom.org/

http://www.wallhouse.nl/

http://www.buildingstudio.net/index.php

http://www.cadc.auburn.edu/soa/rural-studio/mockbee.htm

www.acconci.com

Hey remember that time when you guys played the molten lava game?

2008-11-12T20:17:00.000-05:00

Hey,
Remember that time we played around with 2x4s before we started cutting them up? That was awesome.

Searching for the Wrong Eyed Jesus and most of the class!

2008-11-06T18:43:00.000-05:00

So, those of you who showed up saw what I think is a really important film; Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus. For those of you who were UNABLE to attend if you have a decent excuse I might let you borrow the DVD. If you have a poor excuse then not so much borrowing will occur. Monday you will need 4(four) Cuttle Bones(look it up) to participate in the in-class assignment. If you do not have 4(FOUR not THREE not TWO not ONE but 4(FOUR)) then you will be absent. In case you passed out during that last sentence you'll need 4(FOUR)Cuttle Bones. The sqaure root of 16=4. Hey that's how many Cuttle Bones you'll need for class on Monday for our in-class assignment with Ken Mcmillian. Wednesday I will do a rubber mold making demo and we will pour plaster into some of the ready-made molds that ya'll have been collecting since the first of MANY times I've mentioned it in class. I hope you have great weekend. The AVANT GARBAGE ART EXHIBIT that everyone has work for is Tommorrow(FRIDAY) on the west lawn. If you enter it that will make three(including our upcoming one) shows for your resume just this semester. Speaking of our upcoming show we need to nail down a date and do the whole Press Release/media blitz probably by next week Wednesday so mull it over a bit over the weekend. Have a great one and be safe. Call me or email me if you have any questions.
mikewindy

Cuttle Bones!!!!!!!!!

2008-11-05T18:37:00.001-05:00

Hey for class on Monday everyone needs to pick up 4(four) cuttle bones from Petco or Walmart(93 cents each)or some place that sells cuttle bones. I wouldn't wait until the last minute on this. Ken Mcmillian is coming to our class to do a table top metal casting demonstration. It's gonna be cool.
Mike

PUMPKIN SOUP ANYONE?

2008-11-04T13:24:00.000-05:00

So, remember when I said if you have time before Monday to pull the pumpkin off the concrete? Yeah, pumpkins can get pretty gross. Anyway sorry about missing class on Monday. Joey and Windy have been under the weather and I felt like I was coming down with it as well and thought it might be best to avoid passing it along to ya'll. Monday we will either begin plaster casting or do a table top metal workshop facilitated by Ken Mcmillian. Remember to bring in plastic packaging to use as moulds(i.e. toys,tools,mp3s, bottles). Don't forget tommorrow night the movie begins at 7:00pm.
mike

I meant Francis Bacon not Francis Bacon!

2008-10-26T21:33:00.000-04:00

Several of you connected Jim White to the the Francis Bacon that wrote The New Atlantis in 1627. I meant Francis Bacon the British painter, though thanks to Wikipedia I now know that he is a collateral descendant of Francis Bacon the Elizabethian philosopher. I also know that either way is fine and Jim White would enjoy being connected to either of these dead men but several of you just lost your place on my all conference listening in class team.
mike

Six Degrees of Francis Bacon

2008-10-26T20:54:00.000-04:00

The six degrees are looking good. I thought I would post and remind anyone who hasn't yet that JIM WHITE is who we're connecting to Francis Bacon, not JIM SHAW. Though he's cool too. Remember to bring a Pumpkin to class on Monday for the first part of our Rachel Whiteread Pumpkin Project. The 2x4 pieces were really nice. Let's make sure and get pictures of all of them. See ya tomorrow.
mike

Success

2008-10-12T19:42:00.000-04:00

I think the show was a success. There were at least 80 people over the course of the evening and the band was GREAT. Congrats on all of the hard work, organizing, bringing food and showing up. All of the Sertoma folks couldn't say enough good stuff about the class and the art.
Remember to bring a 2x4(1.5 x 3.5 inches) to class on Monday for our project for this week.
mikewindy

Day of the Show

2008-10-08T12:53:00.001-04:00

Install went really well on Monday. I think it's interesting looking at all the work in the store compared to seeing it at our critique last week. The store really absorbs the work. I'm curious to see the response of people that won't know exactly where the work is. Will they be able to tell what's art and what's not in the store. Is the whole store art now? One big collaborative installation? Doc said she was gonna try to clear some isles and make a little room for opening night. Also we are gonna leave the show up for at least one week. Someone wanted to buy Adam's piece on Tuesday. Doc invited him to the show to see if Adam's willing to part with it. Don't forget to bring food. Sertoma is providing paper plates.
Later,
mikewindy

Install on Monday

2008-10-02T11:54:00.000-04:00

Hey all,
Great work last night at the critique. I'm excited about seeing it all at the store. Remember bring all hardware you need to hang your work. I'm bringing some tools but if you have your own bring em' as well. I am helping Rebecca move her piece from S-3 to the store on Monday so we may be there a little after 4:00pm but don't wait on us. Go ahead and get started. Also don't forget fliers, posters, postcards. It's never too late, though to do them after the opening would be lame.
Later,
mikwindy

Pictures Anyone?

2008-09-26T09:24:00.001-04:00

Renee Unsworth(compass editor) has asked if we have any digital pictures of work. I sent her a few photos: one of some of you guys volunteering and one of Adam making art. If you have a good(clear) picture of your work send it to her at the following address. It may make it into the Compass! renee.unsworth@staugustine.com

PRESS RELEASE, RELEASE!

2008-09-25T19:04:00.000-04:00

Whoa. I hope alot of you just didn't follow direction and forgot to copy me on your emails when you sent the press release. I have only gotten a few emails. I'm sure I'm just being a paranoid professor. I know you guys took this seriously and sent out the press release to lots of people. Yeah, I'm just being paranoid. Right?

Press Release Rough Draft

2008-09-17T12:43:00.001-04:00

When your working on your press release check out this site www.ehow.com and search writing a press release for an art exhibit. It has some great tips.
mikewindy

Title for Thrift Store Show

2008-09-11T21:52:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone. Start thinking of titles for our thrift store show. Also look up info about writing press releases and Public Service Announcements(PSA) so we can send them out to various media outlets. Also Tommy talked to a band that needs $ to play the opening so we should discuss that as well on Monday. Don't forget to bring your sketch books to class and your TIMA as well.
Later, mikewindy

2nd Time Around Thrift Store Project

2008-09-08T19:30:00.000-04:00

Project 1 Fall 2008

Monday September 8th class met from 4:45-6:45 at Sertoma's(service to mankind) 2nd Time Around Thrift Store. Doc came in and kept the store open so we could help out(she's rad). It seems like we got alot done in the back and that we all got some cool stuff to make a sculpture out of. We decided on having the show on October the 8th(one month from today). We will start making art on Wednesday and over the weekend we will all work on a press release and PSA for Flagler radio. October the 1st is the critique for this project and Monday the 6th we will meet at the store again to install. Start thinking of titles for the exhibit.

Welcome to Sculpture One Coffee Club

2008-09-08T11:36:00.000-04:00

Welcome to mikewindy's Sculpture One class blog. Each class we'll be brewing up a hot pot of coffee and all of my former students are welcome to stop by and have free coffee as long as I'm teaching here at Flagler hence the name of the blog. I'll be posting assignments, due dates, suggestions, etc on the blog.

p.s. Bring your own cup and leave it if you like.