The Nimble Fingers Series: Felting with Gina Alvarez workshop.

There is still time to register for “The Nimble Fingers Series: Felting with Gina Alvarez” workshop. The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 10th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild. Participants will learn the basics of wet felting. The cost to participate is only $10.00, but spaces are going fast so call by Thursday to register for this GREAT (and
affordable) workshop! Call 314.727.6266 to register.

The Nimble Fingers Series is a grouping of workshops aimed at children and their families. The workshops will introduce participants to a variety of textile materials and techniques.

This series of workshops is presented in conjunction with the Innovations in Textiles 8 symposium. Between the months of August and November, over 20 local galleries and organizations are coming together to present work that explores the contemporary applications of fiber in artmaking. The galleries and organizations are presenting
exhibitions, lectures, workshops and artist talks. For more
information regarding Innovations in Textiles 8, visit the Craft Alliance website or the Innovations In Textiles blog.

The Nimble Fingers Series will run throughout the On the Bias Exhibition Series. The workshops are presented every other Thursday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There is a $10 fee to participate. There is no formal registration process but we ask that you call Hannah Montford at 314.727.6266 to reserve your spot for the workshop.

Upcoming Nimble Fingers Series Workshops:

October 22nd, 2009- Crocheting with Ron Foreman and Corrine Horton
6:30 to 8:30 pm
We will be demonstrating single stitch and chain stitch crochet using a K Hook with Simply Soft Eco Medium Weight (#4) yarn to create asymmetrical scarves and winter hats. The asymmetrical scarves are done without pattern and are easy and simple to create using
approximately 3 skeins of yarn in two complimentary colors. The hats are simple single stitch using two skeins of yarn to create a blended
color look.

November 5th, 2009- Organic Dyeing with Erin Cork
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Explore the potential of the organic dyeing process on silk fabric. The organic dying processes that will be introduced provide a safe, nontoxic and sustainable way to apply color to fabric. Utilizing spices such as turmeric, food stuff such as onions, red cabbage and berries and naturally occurring processes such as rusting, a variety of hues and tones can be achieved. Students will have the opportunity to set the dying process in motion and after the workshop see the
results.

For more information visit the St. Louis Artists’ Guild website or call 314.727.6266

Sincerely,
St. Louis Artists’ Guild
Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday

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Indonesian Batik collection of the late Dr. Ann Dunham, President Barack Obama’s mother

The St. Louis Artists’ Guild has the amazing fortune to be exhibiting the Indonesian Batik collection of the late Dr. Ann Dunham, President Barack Obama’s mother. This collection has been exhibited in major markets only such as, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Washington D.C., New York, and now St. Louis, MO. This is truly a wonderful and historic opportunity for St. Louis and the St. Louis Artists’ Guild.

The Exhibit will be on display at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view this exhibit during Gallery Hours, Friday Noon-4pm, Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday Noon-4pm.

You can visit our website for more information about the exhibit and the St. Louis Artists’ Guild and Galleries at www.stlouisartistsguild.org/new/batik.

FOR SALE: 5632 Statler Ave, Country Club Hills, MO 63136

Listing brought to you by Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty in Clayton, MO
8301 Maryland Avenue
Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63105
314.725.0009

Listing agent: Pamela Williamson
314-600-2246
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$38,000 Well maintained ranch, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath; oak kitchen cabinets, with eat-in breakfast room (open floor plan). Refrigerator to stay. Great for first time home buyers. What I really love about this house is the Jacuzzi bathtub. After a long hard day at work forward to coming home to relax in the tub. Very clean and organized. Large yard, 2 car canopy-carport, large asphalt driveway with additional parking. 1 car garage plus large work space! (Car lovers dream space). Swing set to stay.

Bad broker behavior

I just had a broker (who pretended to be someone just looking to buy) ask me to show him properties and then when I met him there he then disclosed he was a broker…..why would a broker need another agent to show him a listing?? Because this broker is too cheap to pay the MLS dues that agents and brokers pay to view properties listed in the MLS. He also didn’t appear to know his duties or the ins and out of Missouri law. Do people really hire someone like that to represent them?? If you have a broker that doesn’t have access to MLS and can’t show you properties & appears clueless as to the how and why of things….run in the other direction as fast as you can!!!

Need a title company? Give AnnaMarie Parrish a call.

Annamarie Parrish

Has been in the title industry since 1977.

Her real state experience includes working as a legal Deputy Clerk in St. Louis County Court House for Judge Wiesmann.  Worked as an agent for Century 21 Knox in the early 1980’s.  She has worked for some of the Largest title companies in St. Louis Area. Also have covered the counties of Jefferson, St.Charles and St Louis City.   Working 30 years as a Sales and Marketing agent, now for Lenders Guarantee Title Insurance Agency.  Belongs to several committee’s such as NAPMW,  Women’s Counsel of Realtor’s, and the South Side Realtors Association called RESA.  She has been active in many chambers in the past such as Fenton Chamber, Lemay, Kirkwood and South County Chambers.

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Artists’ Guild Members and Art Lovers

Please join us Sunday, August 30th, for a Membership Party at the Artists’ Guild from 1pm to 4pm.

The day will begin with Bill Vann, President of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s Board of Governors, detailing his vision for the future of the Artists’ Guild.

Following Mr. Vann will be an introduction to the Artists’ Guild Staff: Bryan Walsh, Graphic Designer, Hannah Montford, Education Director and Grant Writer, Gina Alvarez, Gallery Director, Mary Schomaker, Director of Finance and Davide Weaver, Executive Director.

There will also be introductions to the Section Leaders and the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s Board of Governors.

At 2:30, listen to a Gallery talk by artist William Lobdell, whose exhibit Modern Rubbish is currently on display in the first floor Galleries.

From 3pm to 4pm, enjoy the sounds of Barefoot Jones (Resident Artist Greg MacNair’s band).

Food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you on the 30th!

Sincerely,
St. Louis Artists’ Guild
Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday

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Why you need a full service broker.

You’ve heard the commercials or read the ads:  “Get all the service you’re entitled to for a flat-rate.  That’s right, we’ll list your home, assist you in contract negotiations, be there with you when you close, and do all those things a REALTOR® normally does, but for a flat rate.”

Well if they’re cutting their rates, and not cutting their services, then something’s got to give.  And you can bet it’s not their income; I bet it’s the service they provide to you.

For people who want to be in the business of selling their own home, I think that’s fine.  But if you already have a job, and already have a busy schedule, you need a professional working for you.  That is my job.

Please give me a call if you have any questions about contracts, commissions, and the many ways I can market your home like nobody else.

Sincerely,

Pamela Williamson
Pamela Williamson Team,  Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty in Clayton, MO
(314) 600-2246

Consumer questions answered. Why hasn’t my house sold?

This is the consumer questions answered series. We have received over 23 emails from different people asking about this particular question. Let’s briefly describe the most common questions we have received.

1) Why hasn’t my home sold yet it’s been on the market for over 6 months or it’s been on the market for a year or more.

2) I have had people making appointments to come and view the home and when the agent does an open house people come through so why don’t I have more offers?

3) My agent wants me to lower the price, but I don’t want to. What would I need to do that for?

4) Is there anything I can do to help with the sale of my home that my agent isn’t doing?

Ok those have been consistently the most asked over and over.

Let’s start with question #1. Why hasn’t my home sold?

Answer:  The most common reasons that homes don’t sell are because of cosmetic issues, huge repairs needed, and pricing. What sellers HAVE to remember is that, this is a buyer’s market. What does that mean? It means that this is an over saturated market…..buyers have a lot to choose from so your home needs to be move in ready. Having a “take it or leave it” attitude does not sell homes. If you have cosmetic issues in your home such as an outdated kitchen or bathroom or very bright colors in your living room then you are sabotaging the sale of your own home. You are not marketing your home to yourself but rather to the buyers interested in the area where your home is. If your home is priced right and cosmetic issues have been resolved you will receive offers. If you aren’t receiving offers than one of those issues has not been resolved.

QUESTION 2:
The answer is what we discussed in our first answer. Especially if you have showings by other agents and people are coming through the open houses then the home is either priced too high or there are cosmetic issues the home owner has not resolved.

QUESTION 3:
This was just touched on in our first two answers. If your agent is telling you to lower the price it’s because you aren’t receiving enough offers in conjunction with how long your property has been on the market. Every agent knows that if the home is priced right and cosmetic issues are resolved then offers will be coming in on a property. Also the feedback you receive from agents and home owners will also tell you what the issues are that need to be resolved. Homeowner’s should be listening to feedback.

QUESTION 4:

What homeowner’s can do is keep their home in open house condition at all times. De-clutter your home and paint over very bright colors and remove wallpaper and trade them in for neutral colors.

Remember that your agent wants your home to sell as much as you do so work with them and not against them. They have experience and know the market and you can benefit from that knowledge. Home owner’s have a lot of competition right now. Good luck to everyone in the buying and selling of a home!

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The Red Thread Project

Every Saturday at 10 am throughout the month of August, the Artists’ Guild is hosting Stitch N’ Dishes. Join Gina Alvarez and Hannah Montford as they create hats for The Red Thread Project. The Guild will provide a light breakfast fare and enjoyable company. We ask that you bring your own yarn, knitting/ crocheting materials (we have circular looms for you to use if you are interested) and donate the hat to The Red Thread Project upon completion. Please RSVP by phone (314.727.6266) to Hannah Montford the Thursday beforeeach session if you are planning on attending.

Sincerely, St. Louis Artists’ Guild Gallery hours: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday