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Bluebonnets – A Seasonal Treat for Rio Claro Studio!

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Bluebonnets – A Seasonal Treat for Rio Claro Studio!

Yes, these are the obligatory Texas bluebonnet photos everyone takes—but these are a bumper crop. This winter, Rio Claro Studio got lots of later winter rain, plus now the sun shining strong around the solstice with just the right amount of heat – bingo – wildflower paradise!

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Restarting Rio Claro Studio with Holiday Event 2018

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Restarting Rio Claro Studio with Holiday Event 2018

This is what pure excitement feels like. 

Getting our art studio - workspace - gallery ready for an Open Studio in our new location. Nothing will wipe the smile off our faces – go to:  Art Gallery Hill Country Texas Rio Claro Studio Two days of fabulous fun – Saturday, December 15th and Sunday, December 16th, 2018. Rain or shine! 

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Flash MugUp This Saturday for Little Free Libraries

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Flash MugUp This Saturday for Little Free Libraries

The Little Free Libraries Have Arrived !!!That's right folks. Drop everything you're doing this Saturday 10am - 12pm, and head over the Rio Claro for a Flash MugUp. Yup, we're so excited, we just couldn't wait until the end of the month. So bring your books to donate and bring your mug and we'll fill you with coffee and treats. And of course, if you're on the list, you can pickup your Little Free Library! For more about MugUps, go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/281464062236816/#littlefreelibraryThey're Big and They're Beautiful! And two LFLs have been picked up already. We should know how many we...

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Top Ten Reasons To Stay In-Town 3rd Thursdays in San Marcos Texas

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Top Ten Reasons To Stay In-Town 3rd Thursdays in San Marcos Texas

#1) Rio Claro Studio Hosts 3rd Thursday Gallery Night in San Marcos TX. 

Let's keep the party going on the 3rd Thursday of July with a Summer Cocktail Contest at
Rio Claro Studio. This event is 21+ - don't bring the kids

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Upcycled And Sustainable – The Art Of Christine Terrell

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Upcycled And Sustainable – The Art Of Christine Terrell

San Marcos artist, Christine Terrell – the first local artist we've represented at Rio Claro Studio – was in fact one of the first people we met at our Grand Opening back in September of this year. Christine makes jewelry and other objects out of locally-sourced vintage tin objects; making smart, wonderfully-crafted, often graphically-punchy and wildly-colorful pieces. And if you don't know her work, we feel very strongly that you should.  Terrell's work hits all the right notes; her design and manufacturing leans toward the functional/ minimal aesthetic, but not spare. Her work has many sources; 60s lunchboxes, European chocolate tins, upscale cookie...

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