Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Yerba Mate cups by Shumpei Yamaki


Long time Guild member Shumpei Yamaki has out done himself once again with his newly refined Yerba Mate cup design...
Forget about that moldy gourd you have been using all these years, Shumpei's cups are hardcore. Sized and shaped for functional perfection, and beautiful... Each handmade. Each one-of-a-kind. Only $15...
Shumpei also has a wide assortment of bowls, cups, plates, and vases for sale at the Alchemists' Guild all at very reasonable prices... Oh yeah, there are dinosaurs too...

Thursday, May 25, 2006

She Owl by Breanne Hunter


Breanne Hunter presents She-Owl at the Alchemists' Guild... She has transformed the Guild into a naughty children's nightmare, a dark forest feeling that keeps you looking over your shoulder...














Breanne will also be performing a puppet show based on the characters in the drawings as part of her closing show later this month...






Make sure you stop in and check this scene out... And whatever you do, don't forget your bread crumbs...

Monday, May 22, 2006

Greening Power of the World

This is my most recent magic wand...



It is a wedding present for a friend of Johnny Strange.. Mr. Strange will be having an art show at the Guild in august...











If you would like a magic wand of your own or for a gift, look under Magic Artifacts For Sale on the right hand side of the page for a ready to go piece.... Send me an email or stop by the shop and I will make you a custom...

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Kali Ray, founder of TriYoga, is coming to Cedar Rapids


Guild members, AppleSeed Nancy and MindMap Sterling, are hosting TriYoga founder Kali Ray in early June... This is a super sweet crazy treat.

Here is the schedule so far:
June 2, Friday 7-10pm All levels $45/$40
June 3, Saturday 12-2.30pm Basics-Level 1 $40/$35
June 3, Saturday 3.30-6.30pm Level 2 $45/$40
June 4, Sunday 12-3pm Level 4 $45/$40
June 4, Sunday 3.30-6pm Prana Vidya $30/$25

There will also be chanting Saturday and Sunday evening... For Free! Everyone is welcome...
You have heard of Jimmy Hendrix? Come see Kali Ray!

All classes are held at Serenity in Cedar Rapids, the coolest yoga studio on the planet - check out their web site... www.serenity-inc.com
(due to limited space- Kali Ray will pack the place - please pre-register for classes and pre-pay at www.triyoga.com)

Kali Ray is one busy chica and she giving us some quality time here in the Midwest... Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity... Be the coolest kid on your block!

Monday, May 15, 2006

Sterling's closing party 19 May 06 7PM-11PM

Don't miss the big finale...
We have been happily hanging out with Sterling's Mind Maps for a month and it is time to let them to go...
Friday 19 May 06, Sterling and the gang invite you to hang out and talk about art.
Now is your chance to ask questions and actually get answers... plus chai tea and a snack.
Bring your friends and fellow travelers...

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Daily Comic #8 by Cody G.


April brings Cody to her cartooning knees as she battles her internal creative disputes... She is finally saved, not by the Quakers' way of life, or townie tornado pride, but by her own body odor... Who can deny her limitless power?
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New Bat Maloy comic by Shane "O'Face" O'Shaughnessy


It just tickles my biscuit to see this lil bugger coming back with another full on Bat Maloy attack... Brace yourselves for this $1 ride with the Marauder of the Mundane! Voyeur of the Absurd! Xerxes of Xanadu? Learn about Robyn Jr.'s strange birthday rituals and see Bat Maloy wear a funny nose... Just when you think you can't take another bit, Cat Linda takes a cat nap... On your face...
This is what Galactic Phil Collins has to say about the new issue, "Zowee!"
Tom Selleck says, "Quick and sloppy, just the way I like it..."
Come by and check it out...

As Is Blank


The Alchemists' Guild has just received new As Is Blank notebooks by our friend and Guild member Josh Doster...
If you are looking for a truly unique, well made notebook for a gift, special project, or personal scribbles- we have your situation pending... He has also been known to do requests.
Josh has also hinted that he may do a show in the Alchemists' Guild Art Space soon... sweaty anticipation...
Come in and check it out...

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