The ARTbar Hands-on Studio

06/27/2022

Sadly, The ARTbar Hands-on Studio location in the Santa
Ana Artist Village (Santora Arts Building) has closed. But Nicole is still sharing art inspiration at https://www.facebook.com/ARTstarters/ and www.artstarters.net. You can read all about the process of moving The ARTbar to her home studio here on her blog:http://www.artstarters.wildapricot.org/ARTstarters-Blog

We'll miss the painted walls that you all helped us create!

04/08/2021

Thank you to everyone who participated in the auction and helped me do my SPRING CLEANING! You made this process so fun for me! I will be taking a break for a little while so this may be the end of the auctions . . . However, you never know what I may find when I start my SUMMER cleaning! LOL! If you were not able to pick up your items during the stated times in the bidding instructions, I will contact you soon or you can email me at [email protected]. Thanks so much!

03/27/2021

Any fabric artists out there? I have tons of swatch books with beautiful pieces of tapestry fabrics. Make a donation for all of them or pick out what you like . . . I’ll have them down in the basement tomorrow Sunday, 1-3pm :)

03/27/2021

PAPER SHEETS AND CANVASES!!
Tons of goodies I’ll be pulling into the basement where there is awesome ventilation and lots of space for shopping!! Only tomorrow Sunday from 1-3pm

Canvases and Canvas Boards: over 80% off!
7 pack of 11x14 canvases: Just $3 for the whole pack!!
6 pack of 9x12 canvas boards: Just $2 for the whole pack!!

PLUS 16x16 GALLERY-WRAP (thick edge) 3 pack for just $12
(that’s just $4 a piece when 1 would be over $25!!)

I had stocked up for classes that canceled and I just have way too many to store so please come and take them out of the way!! I know you will paint something beautiful on them!!

I also will pull out all my remaining hanging papers, reg. Price up to $9 a sheet, now for just $1. Some have torn edges here or there, but they are fabulous for collage!! Also tons of Cavallini papers too!

03/27/2021

ARTfoamies - all 50% off regular price!! I will have a bin downstairs you can look through tomorrow Sunday, 1-3pm. So come on down if you are stopping by to pick up your auction item, or if you just want to look! There are too many to post on here for contactless pick-up — so sorry!

You can use them with gel printing plates or simpy on their own! Here’s a video to show you some great ideas:

I love art foamies, they are so much fun to play with. I unfortunately have only 2, but I was able to get amazing variation in prints from only using them.I...

03/27/2021

Item #88: Black Paper Bags (wine bottle size)
Includes about 75++ bags!
Starting Bid: $10 whole box!

so fun as party favors or plan ahead for New Year gifts with wine or sparkling juice: they look marvelous with BEADS! (see Item #70)

Starting Bid: $10
Bidding Closes: Saturday, 3/27 at 10pm (PST)

Bidding Instructions: Please bid in $2 increments. Winners can pick up their item with cash via drive-by pick-up at curb or at the door of ARTbar on Sunday, March 28th, 1-3pm or Monday, March 29th, between 10am - Noon. Please message or reply to your winning bid with an approximate time so we can watch for you. We can also arrange contactless local porch delivery in Orange County, if desired for extra $5 delivery donation. Happy Bidding! 😀

03/27/2021

BIDDING CLOSED: #87: Tombow Extreme Tape Runner + Refill
Value: $16; Starting Bid: $4

Starting Bid: $4
Bidding Closes: Saturday, 3/27 at 10pm (PST)

Bidding Instructions: Please bid in $2 increments. Winners can pick up their item with cash via drive-by pick-up at curb or at the door of ARTbar on Sunday, March 28th, 1-3pm or Monday, March 29th, between 10am - Noon. Please message or reply to your winning bid with an approximate time so we can watch for you. We can also arrange contactless local porch delivery in Orange County, if desired for extra $5 delivery donation. Happy Bidding! 😀

03/27/2021

BIDDING CLOSED; Item #86: Kraft-Tex kraft paper fabric
Value: $12.99; Starting Bid: $4

This looks like such a cool surface to create with! Makes the perfect journal cover: acts like paper but feels like leather! People wash it, sew it, paint it . . . . There are too many YouTube videos to even find one! But I hope someone takes this home and makes something AMAZING with it!

Starting Bid: $4 each
Bidding Closes: Saturday, 3/27 at 10pm (PST)

Bidding Instructions: Please bid in $2 increments. Winners can pick up their item with cash via drive-by pick-up at curb or at the door of ARTbar on Sunday, March 28th, 1-3pm or Monday, March 29th, between 10am - Noon. Please message or reply to your winning bid with an approximate time so we can watch for you. We can also arrange contactless local porch delivery in Orange County, if desired for extra $5 delivery donation. Happy Bidding! 😀

03/27/2021

Item #85: Alterable Books Trio
Value: Priceless! Starting Bid: $8 for all 3

These are real books that have been sawed into these cool shapes!! Paint the pages, collage, journal . . .there are tons of ideas on YouTube for you to play along with!

Includes 3 books:
Torsos (2)
Hourglass (1)

Starting Bid: $8 for all 3
Bidding Closes: Saturday, 3/27 at 10pm (PST)

Bidding Instructions: Winners can pick up their item with cash via drive-by pick-up at curb or at the door of ARTbar on Sunday, March 28th, 1-3pm or Monday, March 29th, between 10am - Noon. Please message or reply to your winning bid with an approximate time so we can watch for you. We can also arrange contactless local porch delivery in Orange County, if desired for extra $5 delivery donation. Happy Bidding! 😀

03/27/2021

BIDDING CLOSED: Item #84: Bin of Mirrors/Frames
Starting Bid: $8 for ALL!

Host a positive collage party - as soon as it’s safe! What a great way to celebrate! Or start making those Christmas gifts soon . . .

Includes:
(19) IDEA mirrors (which have a large wonderful space to collage, paint, decoupage . . . )
(8) wooden heart frames
(26) 4x6 IKEA frames

STARTING BID: $8 for the whole bin!
Bidding Closes: Saturday, 3/27 at 10pm (PST)

Bidding Instructions: Winners can pick up their item with cash via drive-by pick-up at curb or at the door of ARTbar on Sunday, March 28th, 1-3pm or Monday, March 29th, between 10am - Noon. Please message or reply to your winning bid with an approximate time so we can watch for you. We can also arrange contactless local porch delivery in Orange County, if desired for extra $5 delivery donation. Happy Bidding! 😀

03/27/2021

BIDDING CLOSED: Item #83: Hanging Paper Rack
Starting bid: $15
Includes 10 sheets of paper of your choice!

Hang this up on your wall or simply prop it against the wall and you’ll always be inspired by your beautiful papers (that you usually have stashed away because you don’t want to use them up.). We’ll even start you with 10 sheets of paper of your choice!! Just come on down to the basement and sort through the dozens of choices that we have available.

STARTING BID: $15
Bidding Closes: Saturday, 3/27 at 10pm (PST)

Bidding Instructions: Winners can pick up their item with cash via drive-by pick-up at curb or at the door of ARTbar on Sunday, March 28th, 1-3pm or Monday, March 29th, between 10am - Noon. Please message or reply to your winning bid with an approximate time so we can watch for you. We can also arrange contactless local porch delivery in Orange County, if desired for extra $5 delivery donation. Happy Bidding! 😀BIDDING CLOSED;

03/27/2021

BIDDING CLOSED; Item #82: Poseable Artist Mannequin

Please someone take this wooden person home and give it some love! Great for sketching from poses! Paint it, collage it, and make it your own. :) Cheaper than a pet. Starting bid: $1

Starting Bid: $1
Bidding Closes: Saturday, 3/27 at 10pm (PST)

Bidding Instructions: Winners can pick up their item with cash via drive-by pick-up at curb or at the door of ARTbar on Sunday, March 28th, 1-3pm or Monday, March 29th, between 10am - Noon. Please message or reply to your winning bid with an approximate time so we can watch for you. We can also arrange contactless local porch delivery in Orange County, if desired for extra $5 delivery donation. Happy Bidding! 😀