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Sassy Sisters Studios Expand Range of Artworks on Display at 2nd Annual Event
Local Women Artists to Feature Their Work on November 5 and 6 in Willow Glen
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, September 30, 2005 — Sassy Sisters Studios, a cooperative of local artists working in various media, will host their 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique & Open Studio on November 5 and 6 at 1678 Fairwood Avenue in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The artwork on display will include fine arts, textile arts, clay arts, jewelry creations, and retro and technical designs.
 The 2nd Annual Holiday Boutique & Open Studio will feature eight of the founding artists of Sassy Sisters Studios: Sonya Paz, Eileen Sandoc Yen, Annette Kelley, Michele Dour, Lynn Kraus, Diana Rich, Carmen Nicholls and Terri Lancaster. In addition, they are hosting three guest artists, Donna Guzman, Ansilla Barrandeguy and Judy Fejeran. Photos and event details are on their website at www.sassystudios.com.
Sonya Paz (www.sonyapaz.com) is creating a new direction in Pop Art. Sonya is a native Californian and lives in San Jose. In 2004, Sonya opened her own fine art gallery in Santa Clara, Calif., and her works are represented across the United States, including South Miami Beach, Napa Valley and Detroit. Her work was exhibited at this year’s International Artexpo in New York. Sonya is a Vice President of the Artists Guild of San Francisco.
Eileen Sandoc Yen (www.3esdesigns.com) of 3E’s Designs makes handcrafted jewelry and accessories using different materials and techniques, including beading, chain mail and wirework. Her jewelry features Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, vintage materials and sterling silver. Many of her pieces are also functional; some can be converted to have different looks. Eileen rarely repeats a design, so her pieces are truly eclectic. Eileen’s jewelry is also available at Far East Living in Palo Alto, Calif.
Annette Kelley of Quilting Obsessions will present textile arts, in the form of quilted items and handcrafted soft sculpture of old world Santas. She also produces quilts, holiday-themed and everyday table runners, placemats and Christmas tree skirts. The old world Santas are individually crafted and each have their own personality and expression. Annette will also accept custom orders.
Michele Dour, also of Quilting Obsessions, explores the fusion of contemporary and traditional fabric in design. Her focus is on usable quilt art for the individual and home. Recently, she has been exploring the world of knitting arts. What began as a creative outlet at the kitchen table in 2002 quickly became an obsession, and her textile studio was born. Michele will present quilts, scarves and other useful creations.
Lynn Kraus has been holding a needle most of her life. Her textile arts span from the traditional to the modern. She makes classic quilts of calicos and vibrant batik quilts. Dynamic wall hangings are startlingly graphic. Two dimensions are not enough for her; she also creates stunning 3D pieces such as mysterious spirit dolls.
Diana Rich (www.a-creative-edge.com), of Creative Edge, brings a variety of design and artistic pieces to Sassy Sisters Studios. A professional graphic designer for many years, Diana is the owner and designer of EichlerStyle (www.cafepress.com/eichlerstyle), an online store which features her “Crazy ’bout Eichlers” designs, with a complete line of retro-inspired motifs and illustrations. Diana will also showcase recycled art clocks as well as modern, colorful abstract paintings and mixed media creations. Diana works with fellow artist, Carmen Nicholls (www.eichlernumbers.com), on designs and merchandise for Eichler home lovers, by offering retro designs and a hip new take on Eichler modern living.
Terri Lancaster, a devoted crafter, uses her creative imagination in several different media. Her love of fabric and confectionary creations stems from her training as a young girl through the 4-H Clubs. Terri will display scarves, beeswax candles and candy confections including chocolate truffles and peppermint bark. Free samples will be available. All items will be packaged and ready for holiday gift giving.
Donna Guzman creates functional pieces, clay sculpture and Ikebana. Her sculptures are inspired by nature, with a respect for clay and the earth. She works with several firing techniques and experiments with different glazes and mixes, enhancing each piece of pottery by the final glaze.
Ansilla Barrandeguy and Judy Fejeran are the only actual sisters displaying work in the Sassy Sisters Studios. Both have been knitting for fun since childhood, a time when all little girls learned to knit, sew, crochet and embroider as a matter of course, rather than as a craft. Their hand knit baby and children’s caps, and children’s and adults’ scarves are cozy and unique, using a variety of colors and designs. These “Cozies” will soon be on sale at Little Things, a Willow Glen children’s store.
Contact Information:
Eileen Sandoc Yen
3E’s Designs
(408) 425-9660
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