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He teaches classes — both for groups and private lessons — and has expertise in book restoration, aesthetic rebindings, and custom journals and sketchbooks. Drawing on a rich background of art history, business, and as a magician, Blake combines traditional techniques with modern, small-batch sensibilities to create truly unique, utilitarian pieces of art. 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The 18 designs in this collection were created to offer you the tools to find your very own magic,” shares Seth. Don’t miss this fascinating evening — seats are limited! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: cc0000;\"\u003eYour $35 ticket includes the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial shopping hours after 5:00 pm, with \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eappetizers, drinks and extra discounts!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttendance at \u003cstrong\u003eAn Evening with Seth Apter\u003c\/strong\u003e, 7:00 pm in our first level classroom as he shares more on the process of translating his artwork into beautiful fabric. “You will find marks in the form of symbols, letters, drips, splats, lines, color swatches, and the like,” shares Seth. “My hope is that these designs enable you to create something that is all your own and make your mark in your own creative world.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ \u0026amp; A — Have a question for Seth? \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@artisticartifacts.com?subject=Seth%20Apter%20Question%20Suggestion\"\u003eEmail your suggestion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — if we use your question, you might win a door prize!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA percentage of the proceeds will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foodforothers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFood for Others\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we ask of those that are able to bring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foodforothers.org\/give-food\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efood donations\u003c\/a\u003e to our shop for donating to this worthy cause. Feel free to bring show \u0026amp; tell projects that you’ve created in any of the many of the past classes we’ve hosted with Seth (or from his online classes and tutorials) to share with Seth and our staff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Seth Apter:\u003c\/strong\u003e This mixed media artist, instructor, designer, shopkeep, and author from New York City transitioned from a full-time career as a psychologist to being a full-time artist and maker. His work has been exhibited in multiple exhibitions and can be found in numerous books and national magazines and as a designer he has created product collections with many companies over the years, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/collections\/apter\"\u003erubber stamps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/collections\/enc\"\u003eembossing powders\u003c\/a\u003e, colors of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/fresco-finish-paint-by-paper-artsy\"\u003eFresco Finish paints\u003c\/a\u003e and much more, including his fabric collections with \u003cem\u003eFreeSpirit Fabrics\u003c\/em\u003e. “My artistic practice is based on the concepts of community and collaboration, and I believe in the power of art to bring people together,” Seth says. “Art for me is everything and sharing the process in all these different forms makes it even better.” \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sethapter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Seth’s website now »\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artistic Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49991415824661,"sku":"8809182026","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5054\/7221\/files\/Seth-Apter-2026-Lecture.png?v=1784132431"},{"product_id":"join-us-in-store-for-christmas-in-july-activities","title":"Join Us In-Store for Christmas in July Activities","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Make \u0026amp; Takes and Demos at Our Shop!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistic Artifacts is celebrating Christmas in July and we invite you to join us and get an early start on holiday projects and inspiration! 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And if you have previously taken Amy’s class, this new class is \u003cstrong\u003ean ideal opportunity to bring your in-progress beaded book and add a bezeled cabochon to the cover (examples shown here! \u003c\/strong\u003eIf there is a certain type of cabochon you want to bezel in the future, bring it along and Amy can help you plan the best method to do so. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents should bring the following supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/first-time-beading-on-fabric-by-liz-kettle\"\u003eFirst-Time Beading on Fabric\u003c\/a\u003e by Liz Kettle\u003c\/strong\u003e. (A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/bead-mats-by-beadsmith-3-pk-large\" title=\"Bead mats by Beadsmith\"\u003ebead mat\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Aluminum Sort\/Triangle Tray, Pack of 12\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/aluminum-sort-tray-pack-of-12\"\u003etriangle sorting trays\u003c\/a\u003e are highly recommended.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artistic Artifacts staffer Amy Castine has been a bead artist and painter for over 20 years. Through her exploration of these seemingly disconnected art forms, she has found a creative language that is uniquely her own. Amy has shown her beadwork at the Woodlawn Annual Needlework show in Alexandria, VA and received award ribbons at every outing, including several 1st place awards. 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Join Dudley to gain your confidence in handling and using a sewing machine while learning her favorite “go to” pattern for quick quilt gifts — she has made dozens over the years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eStudent Supply List:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e while the pattern and fabric requirements are required from each student, if you don’t yet own a sewing machine, rotary cutter, ruler or mat, \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@artisticartifacts.com?subject=PreBeginner%20Quilting%20Class%20%20Question\"\u003eemail us\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/products\/yellow-brick-road-quilt-pattern\"\u003eYellow Brick Road Pattern by Atkinson Designs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efabric fat quarters — 6 different for a baby size quilt, 12 for lap size.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have a few extra FQs, bring them along for the color and print discussion portion of class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erotary cutter and mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esewing machine in good working order, with necessary attachments and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic sewing supplies (thread, pins, scissors, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dudley Shugart, a member of the Burke chapter of Quilter’s Unlimited, has been quilting for decades as well as having years of experience working at quilt shops, including Artistic Artifacts! 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Nia and Agus founded heir batik studio Brahma Tirta Sari in 1985, built on the principle of collaboration — an ethos they continue to embody in their creation of contemporary fine art batik. (Note that the included photographs are examples from 2025’s Market and of their previous work, and may not be available.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/folkartmarket.org\/ifamartiststories\/babaran-segaragunung\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternational Folk Art Market\u003c\/a\u003e, “The artisans at Babaran Segaragunung draw on techniques passed down through generations while introducing new approaches that reflect cultural traditions and contemporary contexts. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheir work ranges from textiles to jewelry incorporating batik motifs, creating a cohesive collection tied to Indonesia’s artistic heritage legacy... Some textiles undergo as many as 70 layers of this labor-intensive process\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e producing designs reflecting life's interconnectedness and the environment. These patterns often take inspiration from ancient cosmological principles and mythological stories, ensuring that each piece carries meaning beyond its visual appeal. Agus’ jewelry extends these narratives into wearable designs, providing another dimension to his exploration of batik as a medium for storytelling.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artistic Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50022533202197,"sku":"8607232026","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5054\/7221\/files\/BrahmaTirtaSari_work1.jpg?v=1784130876"},{"product_id":"october-31-fifth-saturday-specials","title":"October 31: Fifth Saturday Specials!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 31 is a 5th Saturday!\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit Artistic Artifacts on Saturday, (or earlier, see below!) for our in-store 5th Saturday Special — if you \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efinish a bolt, you save 40% on that fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whether finishing is 1 yard or the whole bolt. Fifth Saturdays specials also mean \u003cstrong\u003eyou enjoy stacked savings if the fabric is on sale!\u003c\/strong\u003e In addition, in-store customers will \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(189, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esave 25% off  our ½ yard and 1-yard fabric ‘convenience cuts’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epreviously cut from our bolts and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/collections\/aaprecuts\" title=\"Artistic Artifacts Curated Fabric Bundles\"\u003eour own curated precut bundles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 169, 14);\"\u003eWe start our in-store sale early for our customers — we will \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebegin our sale on Thursday, October 29 and extend through Sunday, November 1\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlan to join us in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/pages\/store-info\" title=\"Store Info \u0026amp; Hours\"\u003eour Alexandria, VA store.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Precut products packaged by fabric companies and fabrics cut to order that day are NOT included in this special event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring our Fifth Saturday specials, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eonline\u003c\/em\u003e customers enjoy 25% off our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticartifacts.com\/collections\/aaprecuts\" title=\"Artistic Artifacts Curated Fabric Bundles\"\u003eArtistic Artifacts Curated Precut Bundles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — we have a wide variety of sizes, designers and color themes available. While precuts manufactured by fabric companies aren’t included in this deal, you’re sure to find bundles to inspire you or fill gaps in your fabric stash. Stay tuned to our weekly newsletter for details on each Fifth Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artistic Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50023989412117,"sku":"5thSAT-8910292026","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5054\/7221\/files\/5thSaturday-AAlogo2.png?v=1784130767"},{"product_id":"crazy-christmas-tree-runner-with-dudley-shugart","title":"December 5: Crazy Christmas Tree Runner with Dudley Shugart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrazy Christmas Tree Runner with Dudley Shugart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturday, December 5, 2026\u003cbr\u003e10:30 am - 4:30 pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Upstairs classroom (access via stairs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eonly\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a fresh table runner for Christmas or an extra holiday gift? Come learn to make this cute wonky pine tree runner using the \u003ca href=\"..\/products\/crazy-christmas-trees-table-runner-by-cut-loose-press\"\u003eCrazy Christmas Trees by Cut Loose Press\u003c\/a\u003e (purchase required for class) designed by Karla Alexander! 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