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June 30th, 2009

Demo Photos

Written by:
geoffh

Here are some images from the past 3 demonstrations we hosted at Utrecht Royal Oak.  We would like to thank everyone for growing the local artist community here at our store.  Click on the thumbnails below to view full size images.

Stephen Pugsley - Dry Point Etching

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Leo Hanifin - Tie Dye

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Don Bullis - Watercolor

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June 26th, 2009

Acrylic Demo w/ Timothy Orikri

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geoffh

Saturday, July 25th @ 1pm

Join us for a FREE In-Store Demonstration of Acrylic paints with well established artist Timothy Orikri.  This will be a great learning experience for artists of all skill levels.  Below are just a few of his many works inspired by music, cities and landscapes.

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Visit www.timothyorikri.com to see more.

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June 22nd, 2009

TIE DYE DEMO THIS SATURDAY

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geoffh

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Join us this Saturday - June 27th @ 11am for a FREE Tie Dye Demonstration.  Learn multiple techniques for tie dye including standard folding and binding as well as dye bath processes.  Shirts will be provided for attendees, but if you want you may bring your own garment to work on.  Don’t miss out on this fun, informative workshop.

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Call or see store for more details.  248-548-7679

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June 20th, 2009

Scribes of Detroit - 6.27.09

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geoffh

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Saturday, June 27th @ Izzy’s Raw Art Gallery

Scribes of Detroit - Stories told in the Streets through Graffiti, Stencils, Posters, Stickers and Mixed-Media. 

Opening reception 4pm-10pm at 2572 Michigan Ave, Detroit.  View pieces from Utrecht employee Kevin McCoy as well as blog linked artist Victor Pytko and others.

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June 8th, 2009

Watercolor Demo w/ Don Bullis

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geoffh

Saturday - June 27th @ 1pm

Join us at Utrecht Royal Oak for a FREE watercolor demonstration with well-established artist Don Bullis.  Below are some paintings of abandoned cars, buildings and lakeside themes that he has become famous for.

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Call or see store for more details. 248-548-7679

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June 3rd, 2009

Montana Gold Demo

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geoffh

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Mark down Saturday, June 13th on your calender for this FREE Demonstration of Montana Gold Spray Paint. The show starts at 1pm and features reknowned artist Fel 3000 (Chase from XS Tattoo in Rochester).

This is not just a graffitti demonstration. Chase will be illustrating the versatility of these cans for wide range of creative projects. The demo will take place directly behind our store and is sure to be a great time.

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May 27th, 2009

Black Bag Sale!

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geoffh

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It’s simple.

Buy a Reusable Utrecht Poly-Bag for $1.99 - fill it with anything you can fit inside it and get 20% OFF. Paint, Drawing Supplies, Books, Clay, Brushes, Pads… you name it. Help the enviornment and your wallet!

Offer not valid with any other discounts. Not valid on sale items, drop ship/ vendor direct items or clearance items. Call or see store for details.

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May 27th, 2009

Black Ink Paper In-Stock Now

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geoffh

We just recieved a large order from Black Ink Paper.  Below are swatches of all the specialty papers we now have In-Stock @ Royal Oak.  So pick your surface and get creative! Click the thumbnails for full size images.

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May 18th, 2009

Dry Point Etching Demo

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geoffh

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Saturday May 30th - Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work hands on with one of our most experienced artists. Steven Pugsley will be showing how to use conventional as well as non-conventional practices for Dry Point Etching. The Demo starts at 1pm and will go till about 3pm. See you there!

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May 18th, 2009

Thanks from Utrecht Royal Oak

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geoffh

We at Utrecht Royal Oak would like to personally thank all those that came to our free Silkscreen Demo last weekend.  The turn out was great, that atmosphere was positive and everyone left with a free t-shirt!  Check back with us regularly to keep up to date on all of our Free In-Store Activities.

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