Business Of The Month/Aug 2010
Opened our local Mountain Monthly newspaper this afternoon,to see that we/Sacramento Mountain Weavers are the "Spotlight" Business of the month.
Very cool!! Thank you Mountain Monthly!!
Very cool!! Thank you Mountain Monthly!!
Our Very Own Weavers Studio & Gallery Opening In Cloudcroft,NM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
Contact: Robin Lee Makowski, Studio 54@70 - 575-585-5470, or
Kelly Stewart, Sacramento Mountain Weavers - 214-392-5260
Sacramento Mountain Weavers Announce Opening of New Cloudcroft Studio!
Kelly Stewart & Kenny Nix, the fiber artists who work as the *Sacramento
Mountain Weavers*, are pleased to announce the opening of their new weaving
and art studio in Cloudcroft. The new studio and gallery, located at 207
James Canyon Highway (Highway 82), between the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
and the Texas Pit BBQ, will hold a soft opening on *Memorial Day, Monday,
May 31st*, 2010, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Hours thereafter will be
Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday & Monday, 11
a.m. until 4 p.m. (Hours are subject to adjustments after opening; it is
recommended that patrons call and check on hours during the breaking-in
period.)
The Grand Opening Reception is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June
19th, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Confirmation of
the time for the festivities will be announced shortly.
Sacramento Mountain Weavers have created their original work in Cloudcroft
for the past two years, selling their hand-made rugs and garments at
prestigious shows such as the Ruidoso Art Festival, Oktoberfest in
Cloudcroft, and the Albuquerque Art Festival. They were the featured
artists for a month last year at Studio 54@70 in Tularosa, and their work
has been sold at the Cloudcroft Art Gallery and at Cricklewood on Burro
Street.
They also sell through their web site: www.sacramentomountainweavers.
"We are thrilled to finally have such a great space to create and show our
original work," explains Kenny Nix. "We will also be showing work by other
artists featuring subjects of local interest. Lots of fun gift ideas! We
couldn't be more excited!"
Partner, Kelly Stewart, has additional motives. "I'm so happy to have a
place to work, a place to be inspired to create." Previously, Stewart, who
does the bulk of the work of weaving, had to climb a flight of stairs and a
ladder to work in the home loft in their house where the large loom has been
situated since the partners relocated to Cloudcroft from Dallas two years
ago. Prior to that, they were part-time mountain residents.
Most of the design and color composition are done by Nix, an international
flight attendant for American Airlines, who also paints in oils and
watercolors. His paintings will hang in the studio
showroom where Stewart will work on his looms. Together, they have created
one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces that sell for thousands, as well as
beautiful, affordable scarves and other keep-warm creations, such as
Nix's*Kozy Kowls
*, a hit this past winter with mountain visitors. They will also accept
original commissions based on clients' individual needs.
Both the soft opening and the Grand Opening Reception are free and open to
the public.
For further information, call Kelly Stewart: 575-682-6302, or Robin Lee
Makowski: 575-585-5470.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
Contact: Robin Lee Makowski, Studio 54@70 - 575-585-5470, or
Kelly Stewart, Sacramento Mountain Weavers - 214-392-5260
Sacramento Mountain Weavers Announce Opening of New Cloudcroft Studio!
Kelly Stewart & Kenny Nix, the fiber artists who work as the *Sacramento
Mountain Weavers*, are pleased to announce the opening of their new weaving
and art studio in Cloudcroft. The new studio and gallery, located at 207
James Canyon Highway (Highway 82), between the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
and the Texas Pit BBQ, will hold a soft opening on *Memorial Day, Monday,
May 31st*, 2010, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Hours thereafter will be
Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday & Monday, 11
a.m. until 4 p.m. (Hours are subject to adjustments after opening; it is
recommended that patrons call and check on hours during the breaking-in
period.)
The Grand Opening Reception is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June
19th, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Confirmation of
the time for the festivities will be announced shortly.
Sacramento Mountain Weavers have created their original work in Cloudcroft
for the past two years, selling their hand-made rugs and garments at
prestigious shows such as the Ruidoso Art Festival, Oktoberfest in
Cloudcroft, and the Albuquerque Art Festival. They were the featured
artists for a month last year at Studio 54@70 in Tularosa, and their work
has been sold at the Cloudcroft Art Gallery and at Cricklewood on Burro
Street.
They also sell through their web site: www.sacramentomountainweavers.
"We are thrilled to finally have such a great space to create and show our
original work," explains Kenny Nix. "We will also be showing work by other
artists featuring subjects of local interest. Lots of fun gift ideas! We
couldn't be more excited!"
Partner, Kelly Stewart, has additional motives. "I'm so happy to have a
place to work, a place to be inspired to create." Previously, Stewart, who
does the bulk of the work of weaving, had to climb a flight of stairs and a
ladder to work in the home loft in their house where the large loom has been
situated since the partners relocated to Cloudcroft from Dallas two years
ago. Prior to that, they were part-time mountain residents.
Most of the design and color composition are done by Nix, an international
flight attendant for American Airlines, who also paints in oils and
watercolors. His paintings will hang in the studio
showroom where Stewart will work on his looms. Together, they have created
one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces that sell for thousands, as well as
beautiful, affordable scarves and other keep-warm creations, such as
Nix's*Kozy Kowls
*, a hit this past winter with mountain visitors. They will also accept
original commissions based on clients' individual needs.
Both the soft opening and the Grand Opening Reception are free and open to
the public.
For further information, call Kelly Stewart: 575-682-6302, or Robin Lee
Makowski: 575-585-5470.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
Check Our Etsy Store
Hi,
Thanks for visiting.Just wanted to let you guys know that we have also opened up an
Etsy store to go along with our website.Check us out at:
www.highaltitudeweavers.etsy.c
Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade.
Kelly & Kenny
Thanks for visiting.Just wanted to let you guys know that we have also opened up an
Etsy store to go along with our website.Check us out at:
www.highaltitudeweavers.etsy.c
Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade.
Kelly & Kenny
About Us
Fiber artists Kenny Nix,and Kelly Stewart created Sacramento Mountain Weavers in 2002,after acquiring two looms from a cousin in Illinois.They were then relocated to our home based studio in Euless,Texas.
Our passion for textiles quickly led us in many directions,including designing fabric that we execute on the looms.Everyday in our studio is a new experience,with a new result.
We draw from a variety of sources,many of which are recycled materials.Every rug is unique to the other,many are one-of-a-kind,which make it both interesting,and exciting when it is time for the rugs to come off of the loom.
Each rug is crafted with as much as ten hours of labor.The process is the same for every rug,yet the results are as numerous as there are snow flakes.
The colors,texture,and the shade of color are what binds us to our craft.As with all artists,we endow a small part of ourselves in every piece that we craft,paying attention to detail and style.
We hope you enjoy the fruits of our journey!
Kenny Nix
Kelly Stewart
Our passion for textiles quickly led us in many directions,including designing fabric that we execute on the looms.Everyday in our studio is a new experience,with a new result.
We draw from a variety of sources,many of which are recycled materials.Every rug is unique to the other,many are one-of-a-kind,which make it both interesting,and exciting when it is time for the rugs to come off of the loom.
Each rug is crafted with as much as ten hours of labor.The process is the same for every rug,yet the results are as numerous as there are snow flakes.
The colors,texture,and the shade of color are what binds us to our craft.As with all artists,we endow a small part of ourselves in every piece that we craft,paying attention to detail and style.
We hope you enjoy the fruits of our journey!
Kenny Nix
Kelly Stewart
A Little Information About Our Rugs
Currently on our looms we are weaving some very colorful rugs,using Pendelton wool selvages(scrap from their industry).Being a New Mexico native(Kelly),our work tends to have more of a Southwestern flavor,and influence on our work.
Our handwovens are perfect for your Southwest home,or business,giving a flare to,and enhancing your Rocky Mountain living,and Southwest life style.
We love to blend in different materials at times like leathers,and denim(recycled from blue jeans).These combinations often yield unexpected surprises.Our Handcrafted rugs are one-of-a-kind because of the materials we use.Often we can not duplicate our work,which make them even more of a unique item.
When you purchase our Handwoven rugs you are helping to keep an ancient craft alive.Because we devote so much time to achieving the perfect blend of these cloths,and fibers,our rugs are very distinctive.
Alot of interest has been generated in our craft,by our attendance of numerous juried art shows,and our reputation has rapidly spread through word of mouth.We currently have two exclusive stores which carry our rugs,and now through our website,we hope to be able to share our work with even more people who appreciate unique,one-of-a-kind handmade items.
Our handwovens are perfect for your Southwest home,or business,giving a flare to,and enhancing your Rocky Mountain living,and Southwest life style.
We love to blend in different materials at times like leathers,and denim(recycled from blue jeans).These combinations often yield unexpected surprises.Our Handcrafted rugs are one-of-a-kind because of the materials we use.Often we can not duplicate our work,which make them even more of a unique item.
When you purchase our Handwoven rugs you are helping to keep an ancient craft alive.Because we devote so much time to achieving the perfect blend of these cloths,and fibers,our rugs are very distinctive.
Alot of interest has been generated in our craft,by our attendance of numerous juried art shows,and our reputation has rapidly spread through word of mouth.We currently have two exclusive stores which carry our rugs,and now through our website,we hope to be able to share our work with even more people who appreciate unique,one-of-a-kind handmade items.
Meet the Cloudcroft Art Society
The Cloudcroft Art society here in New Mexico is excited to announce their new website to promote their members,and their artwork,and also to promote Cloudcroft,New Mexico as an artist community.It is a work in progress,as new artwork is added from its members.Please take a look,and visit often.Please feel free to contact the CAS with any questions,or interest that you might have.
www.cloudcroftartsociety.org
www.cloudcroftartsociety.org
Visit The Hubbard Museum
Hi,
We are pleased to announce that the Hubbard museum store in Ruidoso,New Mexico will now be carrying our Handwoven rugs.So please drop by the wonderful museum for a visit if you are in the area.
Thank you for stopping by.
Kelly & Kenny
We are pleased to announce that the Hubbard museum store in Ruidoso,New Mexico will now be carrying our Handwoven rugs.So please drop by the wonderful museum for a visit if you are in the area.
Thank you for stopping by.
Kelly & Kenny
