Admission: $3.00

Host:  Jamie Savage

**7pm

 Artist/Performers arrive7:00 pm for sign up- 4 spaces reserved for first time performers until 7:15 pm

Admission: $3.00

Please come and join in the spirit of music and spoken word!

Visit the main Open mic page for photos

Monsterbuck Performs at Bluseed Studios

January 28, 7pm, Saturday $12 admission

http://www.mrsfisk.com/monsterbuck

Willing to stray from their regular base of operations in Upper Jay, Monsterbuck will perform at Bluseed Studios on Saturday, January 28th, at 7pm. Chris Kowanko is Monsterbuck’s songwriter and frontman, accompanying himself on guitar and keyboards, with the Renderer brothers—Scott and Byron—providing the rhythmic foundation. Guitarist Drew Sprague will join the band for the Bluseed show.

The Renderers run the Upper Jay Upholstery Shop during the day, which morphs into the Recovery Lounge at night. Impresario Scott hosts and programs, while Byron runs sound for live music and community theatre. They attract a devoted following due to a word-of-mouth buzz. It just so happens that their band project is a relatively undiscovered gem.

It was at a NYC theatre where Chris met the actor & future drummer for Monsterbuck, Scott. Renderer introduced Kowanko to the then-unknown producer Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Low, Wedding Present). Kowanko and Fisk recorded “Air Mail,” a demo that attracted the attention of legendary Patti Smith guitarist Lenny Kaye, who went on to produce Kowanko’s first solo release on a major label—the now-defunct Morgan Creek. Kowanko’s second release, “Spell,” reignited his former collaboration with producer Steve Fisk. Although independently released, Spell would go on to rank in CMJ’s top 100 for radio airplay in the fall of 2001.

The songs on Monsterbuck’s two releases, “Jockey Down” and “Land of Makebelievers,” range from spare acoustic landscapes to texturally rhythmic garage rock. Though the band is plugged-in, they exude a relaxed, natural-in-their-skin vibe. During the summer of 2011, the band held monthly public rehearsals in their newly-renovated Lower Lounge space in Upper Jay. The Hurricane Irene floods inundated the lounge and washed the improvements away sparing the original performance/work space upstairs to reopen for business.

Opening the evening at Bluseed Studios will be musical bard, Brian Dewan. This fourth appearance at Bluseed will feature original songs performed with his newly-repaired electric zither that he constructed from 88 harpsichord strings, and played in his recent appearance with the Raymond Scott Orchestrette at Lincoln Center.

A Seward’s Folly Production, the concert celebrates the promoter’s 50th birthday.

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799

--Bluseedling working on the pottery wheel with artist Mary Lou Reid

BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Dates: Monday Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12

Instructors: Joanna Merry & Sacha Sanger

Cost: 125.00 includes all material

Age: 6-7 or 1^st - 2^nd grade

BluSeed Studios announces three separate, six-week art programs for young artists in 1st -8^th grades. There will be two BluSeedlings classes the first for ages 6-7 or 1^st-2^nd grade and the other 8- 10 or grades 3-5. The third class will be the BluSeedlings “Sprouts” 12-14 or grades 6-8.

Classes are as follows: BluSeedlings: Age 6-7 or 1^st & 2^nd Grade will be on Mondays- Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5 & 12;
BluSeedlings: Age 8-11 or 3rd – 5^th Grade dates are Tuesday Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 & 13 and
BluSeedlings age 12-14 or 6th – 8^th Grade dates are Thursday Feb 9, 16, 23, March 1, March 8 & 15.

The program is designed and developed to inspire young people to explore and discover art through creative projects in clay, drawing and painting. The program seeks to develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and confidence, develop a sense of individuality, encourage self-expression, and stimulate imagination in children.

Adventures in Clay explores both hand building and wheel throwing through a string of specific projects such as bowl, mug, treasure box, favorite pet and/or wind chime!

Partial scholarships are available!

Instructors:

Sacha Sanger is an alumna of Plattsburgh State’s Fine Art program with a concentration in both ceramics and printmaking. Sacha spent the summer at Penland School of Crafts assisting in their Community Collaborations department while also teaching art classes for students with English as a second language. During the fall she completed an apprenticeship with Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a working history museum creating tiles in the American Arts & Crafts tradition. Sacha joined BluSeed as an artist in Residence in December and is looking forward to becoming part of the artistic community in Saranac Lake.

Joanna Merry graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in May 2011 with her BFA in Ceramics and Printmaking. After graduation, she spent the summer traveling in order to partake in various programs and work exchange opportunities at numerous art schools and centers. Among these were Penland School of Crafts, Alfred University and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts. Joanna has assisted and taught several children’s workshops over the past couple years including the 21^st century program and Monday ceramics classes to children of the Ted Kay Center in Plattsburgh. This past October she joined BluSeed as an artist in residence.

Bluseed Studios is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide space where artists have the opportunity to experiment, diverge, exhibit and perform; to move ideas and aesthetics forward; to share this diversity with the community. For further information please visit: bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799