Claudia Lobao

This Brazilian gold necklace by Claudia Lobao is great for hot Summer days (and nights) like today. It's perfect to show off that new tan! $210

Pam Reynolds

Thought you might enjoy a shot of one of our favorite friends, Pam Reynolds, in all of her floral glory. She was recently featured as #31 on the list of Style Magazine's "2009 Power List." We love all that Pam does for Richmond and have a suspicion that her felt collar (oh, from Quirk?) has helped add to her superhero status.

photo credit: Christine Lockerby

Cutest Blog shout-out!

We got this awesome mention on our favorite Mommy blog. Thanks Baby Vake and Alison. Better get those thumbs working!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009

How much fun would this be?

Maggie Smith is teaching a crafting class at Quirk Gallery this weekend- how fun would this be???
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This was Vake's reaction when I told him he had to know how to use his thumbs before he could go and take Maggie's class...

Critter Time

It is time for another art adventure at Quirk!

Maggie is teaching a workshop for kids ages 5 to 12. The idea is to create a friend out of clay. We are gonna squish, pinch, pull, and tug on a lump of clay until we have found a creature. At the second session of the workshop (after the critters come out of the kiln) we will use recycled materials to create a habitat for our new friends. This is a two day workshop taking place on Monday August 10th and Monday August 17th from 10 am to 12pm. There is only space for 6 kids so give Maggie a call or email to sign up. $35 each child. All materials and a snack included. Quirk 804-644-5450 maggie@quirkgallery.com

Quirk Represents

Quirk Represents artist Jennaca Davies' pendants are at the top of the list today. They are light (made of paper and guitar wires!) and perfect for the summer heat. They are so beautiful they just might take your mind off this July humidity!

A Skull of Your Own

Now available, skulls from Noah Scalin's After Life: A Skull Exhibition. The featured Skull today is #25 Introducing the Skoon, a non-recyclable plastic spoon cut with Xacto knife. $250 Please contact us for more information.

Hyun Kyung Yoon

This new hand built ceramic collection from Richmond artist Hyun Kyung Yoon is perfect for Summer picnics (inside or out). The cool blue is so fresh and beautiful. (Prices range from $7-$100)

SKULLS Book Signing

This weekend was a blast. Thanks to everyone who came out for Noah's book signing this past Saturday. The fan submitted skulls were an added bonus to the already spectacular day!

We are looking forward to Noah's free children's event: SKULLS FOR KIDS, scheduled to take place on August 8th FROM 10am-12pm. Kids will be able to engage with the project by making skulls of their own from a wide range of materials.

SKULLS Book signing

Noah Scalin will be signing copies of his book SKULLS at the gallery this Saturday, July 25 from 1-3pm.
Copies of the book will be available for sale in the shop throughout the run of the show. Come check out the show and meet Noah in person!

Ingrid Bernhardt

Ingrid Bernhardt just brought some new pieces for her Quirk Represents collection. These hand beaded clutches are the most exquisite examples of bead work. These pieces are both delicate and captivating.

Katie Benson

The gloomy sky is making me hungry for bright colors today - specifically this sassy necklace by Richmond jeweler Katie Benson $195. I just love how bright and bold the colors are!

Twitter love

Thanks for our shout-out in the #52RVA feed!

bookwork29 @midtownrva #52RVA buying tchotchkes at Quirk

#52RVA

never ceases to amaze me. We are working on a project requiring 52 things to do in Richmond. We teamed up with @MidtownRVA on twitter to see what people thought. The response has been overwhelming. Obviously we are passionate about hitting the (Mid)town, and we are glad to see that so many others are as well!

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Check out the feed: #52RVA

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Homegrown

Lunch this afternoon was all from my garden... OK, all but the onion. But still, pretty exciting right?

Our biggest fan

This photo was in my inbox this morning. How can we be anything but flattered? I'll give you three guesses who it was...

Weekend Festivities

This weekend was full of great Midtown buzz. The very first Antiques on Broad was a big success!

Here are a few shots from our Saturday...

Sarah Loertscher

This work by Quirk Represents artist Sarah Loertscher has really been calling me this week. They are so light and beautiful.

Structure Earrings $135

Long Structure Pendant$120

Reminder!

This weekend!A Few of Our Favorite Things

So many great events are happening in July! Please join us for two fabulous local artists on July 18.Gibson Lane will be taking orders for custom silhouettes and Dana Gibson will have fantastic hand made pottery. The event will be from 11am to 4 pm so mark your calendar.

They will be taking pictures on Saturday, so don't forget to bring your babes and your pets for the silhouette poses!

Clean as a Whistle!

The scent of these soaps is driving me crazy today! I will take one of each for all 2,000 body parts. Each yummy triple milled, vegetable based bar is $9.

Cougar - "dreamy Cedar & Amber"

Chick - "Heliotrope & Cooling Mint"

and my favorite...

Morning Sucks - "Cyprus & Bitter Orange Peel"

Kent Perdue

Kent Perdue's wooden rings are so unusual and fun. Kent graduated from VCU with his BFA in Crafts and Material Studies with a focus in woodworking and furniture design. He is currently working at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN.

We're loving these rings and looking forward to seeing all of his new work. Prices range from $40 - $60.

PEIKE-LILANA designs

These charming necklaces just arrived from Elizabeth Loizou-smith at PEIKE-LILANAdesigns. They are just in time for our upcoming event this Saturday... Silhouettes are so elegant and classic - and at only $20-$25 we love them!

design *sponge

How exciting! Richmond (and Quirk!) is featured on the most amazing design blog today... This is super exciting for all of us, because we are religious followers of this beautifully run blog.

Click here to check out our shout-out!

Thanks design *sponge!

Making Headway

We're all a little swept up with Skulls these days... Here are a few that aren't in Noah's show but just happen to be adorable.

Our new Midtown neighbors!

These three cuties stopped by and surprised us with goodies beyond our wildest expectations.

We are not ones to turn down gifts. Especially when they are this delicious.

Thank you ladies at Fête Studio and welcome to the neighborhood. We've been waiting for you!

Tres Belle Day

Here's a sneak peek of Maggie's outfit for her stylish photo shoot! You'll just have to wait to see the real thing! *Apologies to Maggie for taking advantage of her desk falling apart!

Reminder: A Few of Our Favorite Things

This weekend:

So many great events are happening in July! Please join us for two fabulous local artists on July 18. Gibson Lane will be taking orders for custom silhouettes and Dana Gibson will have fantastic hand made pottery. The event will be from 11am to 4 pm so mark your calendar.

They will be taking pictures on Saturday, so don't forget to bring your babes and your pets for the silhouette poses!

Getting Ahead of Ourselves...

OK, so this is a little ways off, but I just can't help saying how excited I am for Nicol Licht aka astulabee's show coming in September.

Here's a couple shots to love on.

Thanks Katie!

Katie Ukrop is amazing. She called in a favor to our friends at Nick's and had Jillian send over a diet coke.

This just made my day. Thanks Katie and thanks Jillian for the DC & Reese's!

Permanent Vacation

We love these collaborative pieces by Nicote on the shop wall right now.

They are perfect for a rainy day get-away.