Past Events

Malawi Slideshow & Presentation

May 4, 2010

Marissa Perry Saints is a local business woman with a mission: to provide steady employment for women in Malawi, a country with a life expectancy of just 43 years. How? Work hand-in-hand with women and textile artisans designing handbags and accessories for customers here in America. Perry Saints just returned from five weeks teaching women in Malawi to sew her handbag designs, and she can’t wait to talk about it. Hear Marissa’s story at a free slideshow and presentation for the public on May 4 at 6:45pm at pARTiculars art studio (401 S. Public Rd, Lafayette, CO).

Studio Tour: Visit Marissa's Studio

May 1, 2010 - May 9, 2010

Marissa opens her studio to the public as part of the East Boulder County Artists' 11th Annual Studio Tour.  Come see the process of creating Dsenyo bags, view Marissa's fine art pieces, and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

#19 on the Map

Location: 205 W. Emma St, Lafayette, CO 80026

May 1- 2, 11am - 5pm
May 8 - 9, 11am - 5pm

EBCA's Studio Tour is held each year on the first weekend in May. Our reputation for excellence is well known, and attendance and interest from the community continues to grow. Media categories include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, fused glass, sculpture, ceramics, cast paper, bookmaking, art quilting, woodcarving, photography, collage and jewelry making.

Our artists open the doors of their working  studios to the public for the weekend.  Come visit us in Lafayette, Louisville, Longmont and Superior to learn about each artists' craft.

WHAT is a Self-Guided Studio Tour?

• An exciting opportunity fro the whole family to visit artists in their studios
• Interact with the artists in person
• See the tools and environments where they create their art
• Buy directly from the artists

OPENING RECEPTION

Lafayette Library, Friday, April 23,  6-8.

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Sew Fresh Studio Trunk Show & FREE Demo

April 24, 2010

Join me at Sew Fresh Studio in Niwot for a sewing lesson plus learn more about Dsenyo.  I will just be getting back from 5 weeks in Malawi working with some of our sewing cooperatives. 

DATE: Saturday, April 24
TIME: 10am - 1pm
LOCATION: Sew Fresh Studio, 361 2nd Ave, Niwot

• View Dsenyo's new Tatu Collection
• Enjoy a FREE sewing lesson on how to sew a wristlet
• Watch a short video about Dsenyo's work in Africa

Mother's Day is just around the corner, give a gift that gives more than once!

Save 10% off your full purchase of Dsenyo bags
 Offer Valid: Saturday, April 24th, 10am - 1pm

World Threads, Preserving Fiber Traditions

April 24, 2010 - May 28, 2010

Hours: 11:00 - 6:00 Tuesday - Saturday

Telephone: 720-524-8886

Email: info@tactilearts.org
Address: Tamarac Square Shopping Center
7777 East Hampden Avenue, Suite 114, Denver CO 80231

With the tremendous success of the first World Threads exhibit last year, TACtile is expanding the size and scope of this year’s event.

The Exhibit’s objective is to bring an awareness and appreciation of world textile traditions to the public and to support those groups and individuals working to preserve these traditions. Participating organizations like Dsenyo will offer a lecture, workshop, demonstration, or video related to the fiber traditions represented in their products. These will occur on Saturdays during the exhibit.

More info

The Red Tent Art Event

April 2, 2010 - April 3, 2010

A Two-day Art Sale Featuring Women Artists 

Friday, April 2:  11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
Saturday, April 3: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel
500 Flatiron Blvd
Broomfield, CO  80021

Stylemax Chicago

March 20, 2010 - March 23, 2010

Dsenyo is represented by Pam DeLuca LTD at Stylemax in Chicago.

Come check us out at Booth #7-4023!

Stylemax is a women’s apparel and accessory trade show running March 20-23, 2010, where you can shop thousands of today’s best sellers and most unique lines—over 4,000 in all!

Saturday, March 20: 9am – 6pm
Sunday, March 21: 9am – 6pm
Monday, March 22: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday, March 23: 9am – 3pm

more info

Spring Fling at Historic Phipps Tennis Pavillion

March 13, 2010 - March 14, 2010

Mark your calendars!  The 5th Annual Spring Fling is an intimate view of 25 quality artisans, unique gifts, edible goodies, and artistic treasures for a jump start to your spring season.

This fabulous show will be at the historic and charming Phipps Tennis Pavillion in central Denver by Cherry Creek. There is plenty of on-site parking and admission is FREE.

Saturday, March 13, 12pm - 5pm
Sunday, March 14, 11am - 4pm

The Phipps Tennis Pavillion
3400 Belcaro Dr, Denver, CO (map)

For more information visit: http://springflingdenver.com/

heART pARTy!

February 5, 2010

6-10 PM

Stop by pARTiculars for a complimentary glass of wine, sample sweets donated by A Grande Finale Patisserie and enjoy new work by local artists.  pARTiculars features Dsenyo handbags, watercolors, oils, pastels, photography, pottery, fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, handmade books, fabric art and much much more.  

While enjoying delectable food and drink, you will also have the opportunity to donate and support an important community service.  pARTiculars will donate 10% of sales from this event and throughout the weekend to Clinica Campesina, a local health clinic that provides vital services for those in our area that need extra help.   

BMOCA Winter Holiday Trunk Show

December 9, 2009

Support the BMOCA by shopping at this event featuring local art, jewelry, high-end crafts, pottery, etc.

Wednesday, Dec. 9th
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
303.443.2122

Treats will be provided and a cash bar available

Marissa's Artist Demo at pARTiculars

December 5, 2009

Come watch how Marissa makes her tapestries by repurposing her African textile remnants.  See the creative process in action!

12:00pm - 1:00pm

pARTiculars, 401 S. Public Rd, Lafayette, CO