Located in Victorian Brooklyn, Kris Waldherr Art and Words is Kris Waldherr’s working studio during the week and a gallery on the weekend.

When events are not scheduled, we are open to the public:
Friday 5 – 8pm
and
Saturday 1 – 5pm

We are also open by chance and by appointment.

Please note that we are closed January 22 and 23 as we change exhibits.

All events are held at:
KRIS WALDHERR ART AND WORDS
1501 Newkirk Avenue
(entrance on Marlborough Road, around the corner from subway station)
Brooklyn, NY 11226
347-406-5811

subway: Q or B train to Newkirk Avenue
street parking is available

free admission – children welcome

GODDESS ART AND MORE
by Kris Waldherr

featuring art from
The Book of Goddesses, The Goddess Tarot, The Lover’s Path and more.

More information to come soon!

Saturday, February 6, 2010, 1-3 pm
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS WORKSHOP: The Big Picture
$25. Includes materials fee.

Pre-registration required. Teenagers over 16 and adults. No experience necessary. Ever wondered what’s involved in creating a children’s picture book—and getting it published? This workshop demystifies the process, taking you from inspiration to publication. Taught by Kris Waldherr, a publishing professional with over two decades’ experience including seven years as a children’s book designer at a major New York publishing house.

This workshop is filled.
It will be offered again in Fall 2010. Want to be notified?

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Friday, February 12, 7-9:30 pm
TAROT SALON – VALENTINE’S DAY EDITION
Free admission and refreshments.

The gallery’s most popular event! As seen in Time Out New York, the Village Voice, Brooklyn Based, the New York Post and more.

Have a love or relationship question? Or just looking to gain inspiration and insight? Treat yourself to a tarot reading on the question of your choice! Readings available at a variety of prices from urban shaman Mama Donna Henes and Lover’s Path Tarot creator Kris Waldherr. Plus for the first time Body Love Wellness creator and tarot reader extraordinaire Golda Poretsky will be participating! Feeling stressed? Fran Dunston of Fusion Therapy Spa will ofer massages at $1 a minute.

Valentine-themed gifts, cards, prints and books will be available for purchase. Free Valentine’s Day “Amor” print ($8 value) with every gallery purchase over $30, while supplies last.

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Saturday, February 13, 2010, 1-3 pm
VALENTINE ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDS
Suggested admission $5. Refreshments served.

Our second year! Is your child a budding Matisse? Bring them to our children’s valentine workshop, where kids can create valentines with supplies provided by Kris Waldherr Art and Words gallery. Ages 2 and up. While supplies last.

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Friday, February 19, 7:30 pm
MID-WINTER FILMS AT THE GALLERY: Helvetica
Suggested admission $5. Refreshments provided.

Our first film offering of the winter was Sita Sings the Blues — it was a big hit! For our second offering, we offer the surprising and intriguing back story of the most popular and typeface in the world.

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which recently celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. Helvetica has been shown at over 200 film festivals, museums, design conferences, and cinemas worldwide. Directed by Gary Hustwit. Unrated. 2007.

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Friday, March 5, 7-9:30 pm
CREATIVE WOMEN’S NETWORKING SALON
Suggested admission $5. Refreshments provided.

Our second salon! Are you an artist, writer, or creative entrepreneur and practioner? Come out and meet other like-minded women for conversation, inspiration, wine (and the occasional whine). At our first meeting, we were joined by photographers, crafters, publishing people, designers, artists, writers, and illustrators. If we get a good turnout, this will become a regular gallery event.

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Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1-3 pm
PUBLISHING 101
$25. Includes materials fee.

Pre-registration required. Teenagers over 16 and adults. No experience necessary. Our most popular workshop! This entry level class offers a comprehensive overview of the publishing industry. Topics covered include manuscript submissions, book proposals, literary agents, self-publishing, book acquisitions, and marketing. Taught by Kris Waldherr, a publishing professional with over two decades’ experience.

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