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Mythical or not the Phoenix has emerged. Susan Klebanoff’s latest fiber work entitled “Phoenix” is a magnificent multi-layer relief weaving created with strong theme and color choice. This impressive hand woven piece is 6′ tall and 4′ wide.

Susan Klebanoff is recognized for her creativity and multi-layered tapestry technique. Her work has been permanently collected and designed exclusively for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. For the past thirty years she has worked extensively with private and corporate clients, architects, and designers for site specific projects which enhance the surroundings in a very unique way.

See her visionary creations only at Occasions! by design now located on Main St. in the heart of Scottsdale’s Arts District.

"Phoenix" by Susan Klebanoff 3-Dimensional Weaving 72" x 48"

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Occasions! by design will be featuring small works of art in the Holiday Small Works Show, including 30 participating galleries within the Scottsdale Arts District. The show will open Thursday, December 2nd, 7-9pm continuing through December 31st.
 
Reflecting Occasions! diverse and unique collection of art work, the Gallery will showcase the small-scale work of three distinctive artists during the Holiday Small Works Show.

Elodie Holmes Sabi Bud Vases & Bird in the Hand, Peet Robisons Sunrise Glass Bud Vase

Elodie Holmes 3-4″ hand blown glass Wasabibud vases come in a variety of translucent colors. Also featured are Elodie’s glass, ornaments and Bird in the Hand (two in the bush) pieces.
 
Glass artist, Peet Robison’s stunning series of small glass vases are hand blown and lampworked with leaf and tree forms set against lustrous sunset and sunrise backdrops.
 
A collection of miniature dresses and outfits by Marcia Sednek will also be on display. These folk style construction pieces are one-of-a-kind assemblages made from found objects and vintage tins.

Marcia Sednek Mini Dresses

Come visit Occasions! during the Holiday Small Works Show during December and especially on the Opening ArtWalk, December 2nd.  Enjoy the work of our talented artists, special refreshments and the festive mood of Main Street.

Occasions! is located at 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 1 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 and you can reach us anytime at (480) 423-0506. You can see our Holiday Small Works collection on our website www.occasionsofscottsdale.com.

"Dancing Feet" Miniature Bronze Sculptures by Karen Wight

"Three Sisters" Miniature Bronze Sculptures by Karen Wight

"Hearts in a Box" by Vicki Bolen

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Glass Leaf Pendant by Donna Nova

Donna Nova’s hand made lampwork glass leaves come in a multitude of colors and shades, which she then links together in a creatively designed piece of jewelry.

Each glass leaf is individually lampworked (working the glass in a hot flame), by adding color, forming and stretching a bead into a plant leaf or flower petal. She artfully puts up to 60 of these individual leaf beads together to  make a powerful and gorgeous statement necklace, earrings or pendants.

Whether you are looking for special accessory to create your look or a lively and unforgettable one-of-a-kind gift, you will find a wonderful selection with Donna Nova’s intriguing jewelry. 

Glass Leaf Necklace by Donna Nova

Come see her collection only at Occasions! by design now located on Main Street in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District.

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Sean Brown Ceramic Jewelry Pin

The threat of Breast Cancer is prevalent in every community across the country. it is unnecessary to ask who has been affected directly or indirectly with Breast Cancer today because most people would raise their hands and acknowledge knowing someone afflicted, someone who has conquered and survived, and someone who has succumbed to this awful disease.

We are particularly anxious to be part of the Breast Cancer Awareness month this October because Occasions! by design, like so many other individuals and businesses has been personally affected. Occasions! will show its support by donating a portion of all proceeds from the sale of this select group of items which will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness and Support.

Show your support in the fight against Breast Cancer through the purchase of one of these items. The enamel pin and hand blown glass flowers pictured here were especially created for this event by Occasions! artists Sean Brown and Jannine Cabossel of Liquid Light Glass. 

Jannine Cabossel of Liquid Light Glass's - Glass Pink Flowers

Riedel's Crescendo Stemless Wine Glasses

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Arthur Secunda's "Meet the Artist" Reception

Arthur Secunda’s “meet the artist” opening reception went off with a bang, Thursday evening! Noted collectors, friends, travelers and the artist community paid homage to his new collection entitled “Another Chapter”.

Champagne, lauphter and overall appreciation for Arthur’s work was enjoyed by all.

Arthur Secunda’s new works are on dispaly only at occasiosn! by deign. Also for your view pleaseure is a well executed DVD showcasing all of his works dating back to 1944.

Weekend Exhibition Opening for Arthur Secunda

Arthur Secunda's "Meet the Artist" Reception

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Arthur Secunda's "Endless Road" - Watercolor

Come and celebrate with us for the weekend exhibition opening for renowned artist Arthur Secunda, from September 23^rd-26^th, entitled “Another Chapter”. The exhibit will feature a series of new paintings of the Colorado landscape where the artist is currently residing. There will be a “meet the artist” reception on Thursday September 23^rd from 6-9pm at occasions! by design.

Arthur Secunda's "Lake Placid" - Watercolor

The exhibition will also include Secunda works spanning five decades of painting and printmaking. From expressionistic paintings, vibrant landscape serigraphs, to a depiction of the 1960’s Los Angeles riot and his recent collection of biblical monotypes, the show is a microcosm of his life.

He is internationally recognized for his talent and creative genius behind the art of printmaking and we are honored to be showcasing Arthur’s iconic and classic works.

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"Songs of the Sirens" by Arthur Secunda

Thursday September 23rd-26th Weekend Exhibition Opening for internationally recognized artist Arthur Secunda will unveil his new Colorado inspired paintings entitled “Another Chapter”, along with a painting and print selection of five decades of work. Don’t miss the “meet the artist” reception Thursday Sept. 23rd  from 6-9pm only at occasions! by design. 

Western ArtWalk

Thursday October 14th from 7-9pm Western ArtWalk – the 21st annual Western ArtWalk is set to return Scottsdale to “West’s Most Western Town”. You will find plenty of live country music and cool guitar picking spread across eight blocks of the Scottsdale Arts District, Free restaurant samplings, fun prize giveaways and other special doings can be found along the ArtWalk route. 

Taste of Art ArtWalk

Thursday October 21st from 7-9pm Taste of Art ArtWalk The Arts District on Main Street and Marshall Way is hosting the Taste of ArtWalk Event where restaurants and chefs bring their menus to life with tantalizing food tidbits and wine. Amazing food and wine samples paired with equally amazing one-of-a-kind art makes for a terrific event every year. Come out and enjoy the Taste of Art ArtWalk. 

Ball Gown Dress by Marcia Sednek

Thursday November 4th from 7-9pm Wearable ArtWalk Participating galleries will feature one of a-kind jewelry and fiber “art to wear”. Occasions! by design’s folk artist Marcia Sednek showcases her “life size” ball gown hand crafted from vintage tins, wire mesh and found objects replicating her miniature dress series also featured at the gallery.

Thursday December 30th from 7-9pm Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk.This ArtWalk is an artistic preface to the big game at the Fiesta Bowl. Football fans and art lovers stroll the Main Street and MarshallWay art galleries combing their passion for the game and art. Join the fans in the party atmosphere with special artist displays, music and refreshments. 

Please don’t hesitate to call if you have questions regarding the schedule. (480) 423-0506. Thank you!

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"Submariner" by Ray Maseman Printmaking

A print can be made in either two ways. One basic process is by adding a design in ink, oil or acrylic paint to a plate, screen or paper and then transferring it with pressure on to your final paper. This can also be called a monotype or silkscreen.  

The other basic way is by extracting the image from a metal plate or stone by etching or engraving the image onto the surface with fine printmaking tools. Once the image is created ink, oil or acrylic paint is added and then transferred onto a damp cloth or paper, creating your print. This type of printmaking is also be referred to as an intaglio, aquatint and dry point just to name a few.

In order to get to the final printing stage there are many important prepping and rigorous steps to follow in order to create a perfect screen, plate or stone to duplicate from. Treating the stone, plate or canvase and screen with insolvable chemicals, oils and emulsions takes much patience, skill and experience.

As with all art—practice, experimentation, imagination and natural skill allows for experts in their field of printmaking. A print maker has to think in the revers. Almost everything is backwards when it comes to printmaking. The negative space, or the background, is as important as the actual image itself.

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For over ten years occasions! by design has been assisting customers with their broken glassware, dishes, lamps, frames and serving pieces. We have fully restored 50-year old wedding champagne flutes, heirloom lamps passed down for many generations, and priceless collectibles.

We are able to repair all types of glass.

Many repairs look much worse than they really are. With some bonding, grinding, sanding and a little repainting we can have your precious items repaired to their original quality.

Our repair service is offered year round. Just bring in your piece along with its broken parts and we will give you a quote, so that you can get on your way to restoring your favorite items.

Please call or come in anytime, to our new location on Main Street in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District.

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Come see Carolyn Van Housens’s flexible jewelry collection including earrings, pendants and rings only at occasions! by design located on Main Street in the heart of the Scotsdale Arts District.

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