The art of Glass blowing has been practiced on the Island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon for over 1000 years. Practices, techniques and the skills of a lifetime have been passed down from Father to Son, From Murano Maestro to Apprentice. The love of Murano Glass and its quality is second to none!My first piece of Murano glass was from a factory by the name of Cenedese, a small inconspicuous Red and Blue Somerso bowl which still has its...more
Many people like to divide up their year with a selection of smaller trips in exciting locations. Rather than using up precious annual leave, holidaymakers instead book trips to famous cities over the weekends. These are not necessarily planned in advance, with some visitors choosing to spend a weekend in a city spontaneously.In this instance, people may like to contact luxury hotels in London to see if they have any last minute...more
The opulent district of Guangzhou in China boasts of a stable economy, beautiful beaches and a well equipped puppetry centre. Large scale marionette performances can be staged at this art centre and is made to international specifications.The Guangzhou Puppet Art Centre keeps the ancient Chinese tradition of string- pulling alive by being a training ground for amateurs and staging shows, competitions and ceremonies. Two shows are held on both days of the weekend in Chinese, and are much enjoyed by the local children. Even tourists find the visuals and the art itself quite interesting. The sophisticated facilities and equipment have added value to the olden art and make the performances even more enrapturing. Most of the shows are based on well known Chinese folk stories and myths and convey a valuable message to society. Some particularly try to bring out characteristics which they believe are inherent within the population of Guangzhou. Others are excerpts from well known cartoons and fairy tales, all of which will make you relive your childhood. The immaculate performances and the ingenious twists the puppeteers add to make the stories more intriguing are indeed commendable. The...more
Air hockey is regarded as an all season game which offers a complete source of entertainment for friends and family members. Air hockey is an aggressive and competitive sport which is well popular with adults and children. Originally the game was conceptualized to create a surface which offered no friction. This idea for formulated...more
Whether you're a party planning professional or just love to entertain, there are a few ‘entertaining essentials' that provide the perfect backdrop to any sit-down event. Start with a foundation of simple and stylish basics and you won't go wrong. Here's our top ten ‘must haves'.White linen tablecloth and napkins. There's...more
Cheap stretcher bars are always in great demand among. Whether you are an artist or a guy who has his own art frame shop, you may feel the need of obtaining these bars at low costs often. There are those among you who print giclees for their artists. You all need a stretcher bar that's economical and also fills your need to stretch you smaller canvas without having to stretch your budget. There are some great stockists who store the finest of stretcher bars with great strength in a variety of styles to suit each task and who will also ship orders with speed while servicing your order with a positive attitude. The service is so fast that some customers may often find truly amazing! The stretcher bars are excellent with nice, tight fit and good and precise surface.It's not uncommon that you go with the intention of buying cheap stretcher bars that have quality and style but come back feeling that there were excellent outlets where you could have got a better bargain. Of course, you've got to formulate your specifications and fix a minimum standard when you go to buy a stretcher bar. It's only natural that you should know what all is available in the market. You can buy...more
Negative comments from art critics cannot stop Rolf Harris prints being intensely popular with the British public.A number of figures in the art world told the Independent newspaper that they do not understand why people regularly buy...more
Learning magic tricks can be easy since the internet is so filled with secrets. While many websites offer tutorials, special card decks, and DVDs for a price, try a search engine like Google or Yahoo and you'll find plenty of free tricks to get you...more
Eco-friendly Memphis VacationsIt is quite easy to stay committed to the environment even while you travel and go on Memphis vacations by following a few simple steps. Choose hotels that you know are green, an example is the Marriott Memphis Hotel...more
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His work took him to Frankfurt following graduation where his popularity skyrocketed thanks to the local German art reviews that raved about his unique painting style. By 1993 Aharon Yakobson would come back to the land of his family,...more
Variety of art scholarship is available in the United States today and now there are no more financial problems with the artists. Usually artists faced monetary problem in establishing their career and making their form of art their...more