friday means art murmur!

If you are still craving some arty fun after thursday's events, no sweat just wake up and do it all over again at oakland's art murmur!!  Here are a few exhibitions we thought were worth checking out.  Also bennykelly will be representing in tomorrow's art murmur as a crafty street vendor!  So as long as it's not raining, you can find us and our goodies around 23rd and telegraph!  Hope to see you there!

Tendril

Rock Paper Scissors is stoked to be hosting Tendril, an Oakland textile show, bringing together an eclectic group of textile artists who share a passion for fabrics and thread as their main mediums. The artists-Amber Collison, Amy Cools, Helen Poulshock and Mali Mrozinski-are additionally tied together by their exploration of scavenging and collage. Found materials, ideas, and images are scattered throughout all the pieces from illustrative quilts, to silkscreened prints, to "Thinking Caps."

A perfect fit for RPS, each artist in this show is searching for ways to integrate art with life, exploring everyday adornment, and moving with ease back and forth across the lines of art and craft.  The exhibition will be up through June 27th.

When: (opening reception)  June 5th  6pm - 9pm
Where:  Rock Paper Scissors Collective  2278 telegraph st, oakland

more arty events after the jump...

Chruch of Craft

We are loving this new movement and we just had to let you in on the awesomeness that is the Church of Craft!  The church is a collective of people coming together to create an environment where any and all acts of creation have value and simple satisfaction.  The Church of Craft maintains no dogma or doctrine beyond what every member believes for themselves.

These churches have begun popped up throughout the US, Canada and now the UK!  We are lucky to have one of these great churches locally meeting in the always crafty Rock Paper Scissors Collective!  This month's Sunday School will be teaching embroidery basics on refurbished and recycled fabrics.  Come and spread a little crafty goodwill!



When: Sunday, April 19th, 12-5pm (always the 3rd Sunday)

Sunday School from 12pm - 1pm

Craft On from 1pm - 5pm  (craft whatever you like, open house style)

Where: RPS Collective 2278 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

What to bring for Sunday School: Embroidery Basics
Needles, thread and fabric scraps will be available for use in the class. Bring clothing or household items (such as pillowcases or napkins) to begin or discuss an embroidery embellishment project now! OR use the fabric scraps to master some of the basic stitches. A hoop and a highlighter is helpful but not required.

You can hear the art calling...

There is no better way to start off your month then taking in some awesome local art.  Well for those in Oakland, here are a few spots getting down with the Art Murmur.

RSP Collective: Heroes and Villians



When: TODAY  6pm - 9 pm

RPS is touching on one of our favorite subject matters, the classic struggle of good versus evil!  Hero stereotypes beware, these artists offer a new take on chivalry, life & death, caricature and beauty.  Participating artists:  Arnell Ando, Teppi Ando, Graham Annable, David Ball, Ben Catmull, Mary Cook, Alika Cooper, Matt Hart, Matt Hewitt, Obi Kaufman, An Nguyen, Jonah Olson, Deth P. Sun, Mark Todd and Derek Wood.

21 Grand:  [Print] RUN



When:  TODAY 6pm

21 Grand presents the artist reception for the exhibit [Print] RUN which features prints by Patricia Wakida and paintings by Jason Byers.  Here are a few things 21 grand had to share about the artists...(after the jump)