Next Workshop Katie Kendrick here in Saluda "Funky Face Fabric Collage" Fri. June 13th "Folk Art Doll" Sat. June 14th
Here's a partial list of "one of a kind art supplies" that you will see at our shop in Saluda, on the road and in our ebay store, too. Random Arts T Shirt (s, m, lg, xl, xxl) Random Arts Aprons (one size fits all!) wholey triptych shrines wholey atc blanks novacan black patina for copper & brass mesh Wholey Formations die cut packs wholey paper french ribbons ceramic faces leaf ribbon mesh ribbon instant iron & rust refinishes ink jet tranfer paper ink jet transparency paper copper mesh art glass grab bags recycled sari ribbon bundles japanese screw punch chinese brushes Artgirlz charms vintage ephemera packs vintage metal tidbits blank board books - assorted sizes/shapes fast to fuse heavy interfacing mica - large sheets & tiny fabricated packs and much, much more.........
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Here's what customers are saying about us. . .
Thank you so much Jane and Jen for hosting this wonderful event! I was lucky enough to attend the Assemblooks class, and had such in inspirational day. Everyone, most specially Michael, was so sharing and supportive. I felt like my art soul grew some wings. I definitely want to come back there again - I loved Random Arts and Saluda. It is a very special corner of the world. Thank you again! Jane Bumar from Ocoee, Florida
Ali Edwards is saying this: There are so many things I want to say about this past weekend at Donna's Inspired event. My absolute favorite part was hanging out with my sister.
I loved watching her in the classes - she is one of those people who
works super fast in class to get her projects done. This was her first
artsy/crafty event - I think I really just loved having her experience
a little bit of my life with me. She and Paolo and Angela and I had so many laughs and shopped way too much at the Random Arts booth. Basically it was beyond cool to be able to experience everything with her.
It's a looooong way from my house to any of the big name art retreats or workshops, so when I saw that Michael deMeng would teach at Random Arts last spring, I decided that it would be worth the six hour drive (each way) to attend.
Michael is the author of the recent release, Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art.
His work focuses on the "transformation" of the common into works of
art. While Michael's art tends to take a turn to the "dark" side, I was
primarily interested in gaining information about the basics of three
dimensional construction.
One
of the classes that I took was assemblage (pronounced as you would
collage.) We began with a plain cigar box and used Liquid Nails to
attach the pieces and parts that would find new purpose in our work.
(Yes, that is a plastic pig on the front of my creation!) The
transformation came in how Michael mixed and applied the Golden
acrylics. (This alone was worth the price of the workshop.)
*************************************** Dear Cloth Paper Scissors, I thoroughly enjoy your magazine, and look forward to each issue (as well as your sister publication Quilting Arts). In your September/October 2007 issue you spotlighted a store by the name of Random Arts in Saluda, NC. THANK YOU! The Friday after Christmas I was traveling back from NC to TN, and thought I would go a bit out of my way to check out this store. The trip that was supposed to be only a couple of extra hours turned into an ALL DAY event - thanks to holiday traffic and terrible rain! I finally reached Random Arts about 10 minutes before closing. At this point, I had to at least walk in the store...I didn't care if someone said "Sorry, closing...come back tomorrow". But, instead I was warmly greeted by Jen (I hope to meet Jane, the owner, in the future) - who, upon hearing about my travels kept the store open for me to browse (for almost an HOUR!). While the space would probably be considered small by today's big box stores, it is filled to the brim with the most interesting items - books, magazines, baubles, trinkets, inks, fabric, papers...and so much more that I'm hoping to make a four hour trip over the mountains to visit again! (This time I'll find a day when traveling won't be such a problem.) I already have friends that want to ride over with me - and, they've never seen the place! Oh, and Random Arts also offers workshops!
So, hi, I'm Jenny and I'm addicted to Random Arts (and, Cloth Paper Scissors is one of my enablers!)!! Again, thank you for letting the secret of this wonderful store out to the rest of us. Jenny Shugart
Jane and Paul in Venice, Italy
This unique workshop/studio,shoppe & creative space was opened in 1996 as a rubber stamp store and has evolved into a special place, now called "random arts", for artists of all kinds to enjoy workshops for creating art books, traditional books, altered books, jewelry, decorative gourds,art dolls, artist trading cards, PMC jewelry, simple cards, exquisite art and more. Our newly remodeled space is even more inviting than before. You will find the lingering essence of aromatherapy, the visual awakenings of color, form, texture & design, as well as an awareness of your creative and spontaneous soul. Youll enjoy seeking out the many types of found objects, vintage adornments, beautiful ribbons, rubber stamps, fibers, books (both new and used), ephemera, paints and hand made papers from the far reaches of the world. Enjoy a "new" shopping experience with something unique in each and every corner of our shop.
Join us for a creative and inspiring workshop or plan a weekend away in this quiet and peaceful, little town, thats not far from anywhere.
Please be sure to click on the "gallery" page to view our latest works of art from our friends and customers from near and far.
Questions? Comments?
Random Arts (formerly known as The Stamp Peddler) is located in Historic Saluda, North Carolina.and is only 1 mile off of I 26, at exit #59, in the "downtown" district at 50 E. Main St. Our little town of Saluda is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains just 30 miles south of Asheville, NC and 30 miles north west of Spartanburg, SC.
HOURS? Our "open to the public" times vary depending on the season......... Please call ahead. 828-749-1165
You can reach us by phone/fax at 828-749-1165 or email: randomarts@charter.net
Mail can be sent to: PO Box 7 Saluda, NC 28773
For your convenience, we accept Visa & Master Card credit and debit cards
Site updated MAY 18th, 2008
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