October 2009
Matthew Werner
Handcrafted Furniture with Marquetry
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Open Studios Encore Weekend

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Greetings!

Just back from a relaxing weekend in Wawona, spent hiking in the mountains with friends in beautiful fall weather.

Now I am refreshed and ready for round two of the Santa Cruz Open Studios Art Tour.
Open Studios Encore Weekend
Santa Cruz, California

The first weekend was a huge success, with close to 500 people visiting the shop. Encore weekend is this Saturday & Sunday (Oct 17 & 18), and I will be open from 11am to 6pm both days.

During the first weekend, some of the smaller items proved to be quite popular, and I've been busy this week making more of the letter holders, which all but sold out.

letter holders
Letter Holders

I originally designed these as napkin holders for the dining table, but Michele and I both ended up keeping one on our desks. They provide a great place to organize mail and other paperwork, with the added benefit of displaying a beautiful piece of marquetry where you can enjoy it regularly.

I am also excited to introduce custom paper towel holders, and T.P. holders. These are both very functional designs that have been thoroughly field tested in my own home, and made from beautiful pieces of precious woods that I have saved as leftovers from other projects. You can see some samples here.

Contact the Cultural Council for more info about Open Studios, including where to purchase Artist Guide/ Calendars for $20 (and get a chance to win $200 worth of Open Studios art!).

Open Studios guide/calendar
I hope you have a chance to visit this weekend. Forecasters say the storm will clear, and we can expect pleasant fall weather.

If you would like to visit at another time, feel free to call or email to set up a private showing.
Matthew Werner 
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