Join us for an evening of classic bingo in the basement at the Shrine Social Club! All proceeds will go directly to Surel's Place, so come purchase a board (or multiple boards) for a chance to win some great prizes, including an SP swag bag, tickets to upcoming Artist-in-Residence Rob Scheps's performance at The Sapphire […]
Artist-in-Residence Laurie Shapiro will guide you through the process of screen printing from start to finish. Screen printing is a versatile and accessible technique that can be used to create a wide range of designs. Shapiro will guide us through the process of creating a silk screen. Using premade designs by the artist, you will also have […]
Join Artist-in-Residence Laurie Shapiro for a fun and easy embroidery workshop suitable for kids and adults. In this session, we'll be creating embroidered designs of your choice. While materials are provided, feel free to bring your own, such as a jacket or shirt, and come with an idea of what you'd like to embroider, whether […]
Garden City’s Surel L. Mitchell Live-Work-Create District is bustling with artists, artisans, and creative, artisanal businesses. Come to our neighborhood on the river as much as you can, but especially during our First Friday Art & Studio Stroll. You’ll find many locations open during the event, including artist studios, restaurants, and businesses featuring art events. […]
Open Studio Laurie Shapiro creates all-encompassing, visually stimulating installations using a layering technique that combines painting, screenprinting, sewing, and sculpture. The environments created transport viewers into psychedelic womb-like environments: handcrafted, vibrant, and filled with patterns and colors that invite interaction and meditation. While at Surel's Place, Laurie created various pieces using mixed media textiles and […]
Open Studio Laurie Shapiro creates all-encompassing, visually stimulating installations using a layering technique that combines painting, screenprinting, sewing, and sculpture. The environments created transport viewers into psychedelic womb-like environments: handcrafted, vibrant, and filled with patterns and colors that invite interaction and meditation. While at Surel's Place, Laurie created various pieces using mixed media textiles and […]
FLASH EXHIBITION Utilizing the best in synthetic adhesive technology, Tenacious Collage is a bold collection of two dimensional sculpture. Each piece is painstakingly created from layers of woven material, cut and carved into dynamic, colorful pieces. From the makers of the wildly popular Paint-O-Matic 2000, Tenacious Collage blends an urban vibe with a well crafted modern look. […]
FLASH EXHIBITION Utilizing the best in synthetic adhesive technology, Tenacious Collage is a bold collection of two dimensional sculpture. Each piece is painstakingly created from layers of woven material, cut and carved into dynamic, colorful pieces. From the makers of the wildly popular Paint-O-Matic 2000, Tenacious Collage blends an urban vibe with a well crafted modern look. […]
Come to Surel's Place for mimosas, brunch, and to play (or learn how to play) mahjong! Surel Mitchell loved to play mahjong and had a group of friends who regularly gathered at her home to play. It's only fitting that we play this timeless game at her home to bring those memories into the present […]
FLASH EXHIBITION Utilizing the best in synthetic adhesive technology, Tenacious Collage is a bold collection of two dimensional sculpture. Each piece is painstakingly created from layers of woven material, cut and carved into dynamic, colorful pieces. From the makers of the wildly popular Paint-O-Matic 2000, Tenacious Collage blends an urban vibe with a well crafted modern look. […]
Presented by Surel's Place World class tenor and soprano saxophonist Rob Scheps has a musical practice that is threefold: saxophonist, flutist, and composer. He's had a long award-winning career playing with the great artists such as Ray Charles, Buddy Rich, Aretha Franklin, Gil Evans, John Abercrombie, Eartha Kitt, Lew Soloff and hundreds more. He features […]
Neophytes rejoice! Two iconic saxophonists / composers who are among the giants of recent jazz history revealed to you by world-class saxophonist/composer Rob Scheps. An overview survey of their recordings is an exciting window into their music that can work for attendees on any level of familiarity. Plus, Rob will discuss/demonstrate his work during the […]
