Dancing Turtle Studios LLC

Santa Fe Society of Artists

Enamel on copper embellished with 24K gold.

A love of nature, earth and fire brought Cande Toner to the art of enameling and metalworking. Trained at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN and John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, she has been enameling since 1993.
Enameling is the ancient process of fusing glass onto metal. Traditionally powdered glass is applied to metal and melted in a kiln at 1350 ̊ to 1500 ̊F.
Cande and Russ Toner of Dancing Turtle Studios take a more unconventional approach.
The metal is cut to shape and hammered to form a slight dome. The metal is then annealed, cleaned and glass is sifted on the back and fired to produce a counter enamel. The piece is then cleaned again to prepare for the final firings, leaving the natural fire scale in place as design elements.
Special ink is prepared from black oxide and painted on to the bare surface.
At this point the kiln is heated from 1750 ̊ to 2000 ̊F, glass is applied to the surface and the piece is fired again. This process is repeated up to twelve times. This higher temperature is used to bring out an ancient and earthy look as well as a special clarity and depth in the glass.
“There’s something in the fire, a purifying effect, an allowance for new beginnings, the essence of which has always fascinated me. I enjoy pushing the traditional, firing hotter than advisable, creating unusual designs and bringing an attitude to my work that makes it different than any other.”
All work is handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
https://www.dancingturtlestudios.com/

Santa Fe Society of Artists

Enamel on copper embellished with 24K gold.

A love of nature, earth and fire brought Cande Toner to the art of enameling and metalworking. Trained at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN and John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, she has been enameling since 1993.
Enameling is the ancient process of fusing glass onto metal. Traditionally powdered glass is applied to metal and melted in a kiln at 1350 ̊ to 1500 ̊F.
Cande and Russ Toner of Dancing Turtle Studios take a more unconventional approach.
The metal is cut to shape and hammered to form a slight dome. The metal is then annealed, cleaned and glass is sifted on the back and fired to produce a counter enamel. The piece is then cleaned again to prepare for the final firings, leaving the natural fire scale in place as design elements.
Special ink is prepared from black oxide and painted on to the bare surface.
At this point the kiln is heated from 1750 ̊ to 2000 ̊F, glass is applied to the surface and the piece is fired again. This process is repeated up to twelve times. This higher temperature is used to bring out an ancient and earthy look as well as a special clarity and depth in the glass.
“There’s something in the fire, a purifying effect, an allowance for new beginnings, the essence of which has always fascinated me. I enjoy pushing the traditional, firing hotter than advisable, creating unusual designs and bringing an attitude to my work that makes it different than any other.”
All work is handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
https://www.dancingturtlestudios.com/

Santa Fe Society of Artists

Enamel on copper embellished with 24K gold.

A love of nature, earth and fire brought Cande Toner to the art of enameling and metalworking. Trained at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN and John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, she has been enameling since 1993.
Enameling is the ancient process of fusing glass onto metal. Traditionally powdered glass is applied to metal and melted in a kiln at 1350 ̊ to 1500 ̊F.
Cande and Russ Toner of Dancing Turtle Studios take a more unconventional approach.
The metal is cut to shape and hammered to form a slight dome. The metal is then annealed, cleaned and glass is sifted on the back and fired to produce a counter enamel. The piece is then cleaned again to prepare for the final firings, leaving the natural fire scale in place as design elements.
Special ink is prepared from black oxide and painted on to the bare surface.
At this point the kiln is heated from 1750 ̊ to 2000 ̊F, glass is applied to the surface and the piece is fired again. This process is repeated up to twelve times. This higher temperature is used to bring out an ancient and earthy look as well as a special clarity and depth in the glass.
“There’s something in the fire, a purifying effect, an allowance for new beginnings, the essence of which has always fascinated me. I enjoy pushing the traditional, firing hotter than advisable, creating unusual designs and bringing an attitude to my work that makes it different than any other.”
All work is handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

https://www.dancingturtlestudios.com/

Santa Fe Society of Artists

https://www.dancingturtlestudios.com/
Enamel on copper embellished with 24K gold.

A love of nature, earth and fire brought Cande Toner to the art of enameling and metalworking. Trained at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN and John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, she has been enameling since 1993.
Enameling is the ancient process of fusing glass onto metal. Traditionally powdered glass is applied to metal and melted in a kiln at 1350 ̊ to 1500 ̊F.
Cande and Russ Toner of Dancing Turtle Studios take a more unconventional approach.
The metal is cut to shape and hammered to form a slight dome. The metal is then annealed, cleaned and glass is sifted on the back and fired to produce a counter enamel. The piece is then cleaned again to prepare for the final firings, leaving the natural fire scale in place as design elements.
Special ink is prepared from black oxide and painted on to the bare surface.
At this point the kiln is heated from 1750 ̊ to 2000 ̊F, glass is applied to the surface and the piece is fired again. This process is repeated up to twelve times. This higher temperature is used to bring out an ancient and earthy look as well as a special clarity and depth in the glass.
“There’s something in the fire, a purifying effect, an allowance for new beginnings, the essence of which has always fascinated me. I enjoy pushing the traditional, firing hotter than advisable, creating unusual designs and bringing an attitude to my work that makes it different than any other.”
All work is handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

The Santa Fe Artists Market has been nominated for THE BEST
OF SANTA FE 2020 in three categories!
We are really excited about these nominations and would appreciate your vote!
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Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

During this time the Santa Fe Artists market is temporarily closed, we encourage you to support our talented artists. Most have websites you can access through this link:
https://www.santafeartistsmarket.com/artists-directory
Click on the medium you wish to look at and you will be directed to their individual sites. Thank you so much for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all soon! Stay well!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

The Santa Fe Artists Market will be open this Saturday, March 14th! 9am to 2pm, in the Railyard, North of the Water Tower!

Come out for some fun in the open spring air and enjoy fine arts and crafts from our local artists! #spring #art #artisan #artcollector #March #Santafeart #localart #santaferailyard #santafewatertower #santafeartistmarket #freshair #fineartsanscrafts

See you there!
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Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Opening day of the Santa Fe Artists Market is this Saturday, March 7th! Come meet our artists and be the first to see the new work of the 2020 season! Look for us in the Railyard, North of the Water Tower! Spring hours: 9AM to 2PM!
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A new season of Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc begins this coming Sat, March 7th at the Railyard, North of the Water Tower from 9am-2pm! 🎨

Meet their remarkably creative artists and be the first to see the new work of the 2020 season! 😀 http://bit.ly/2fZi5QF #santafeselection #santafetrip #artistsmarket #santafe

Happy Spring!! 🌞

Best of Santa Fe 2019 | Santa Fe Reporter

sfreporter.com Once we started adding new categories, we couldn't stop. The 2019 Best of Santa Fe annual readers' poll features a whopping 152 ways to win. Multiply that by three winners per category and we're talking—hold on while while we do the math—the potential for 456 organizations, businesses, people an...

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Give the gift of art this holiday season! come down to the rail yard this Saturday, 9-2! Don't miss it!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

We are ready for you!!! We have everything your heart desires for holiday gifting! Tomorrow, Saturday from 9-2 in the beautiful Santa Fe Railyard!

Santa Fe Selection Travel Guide

Enjoy a wonderful Fall shopping experience where you can find that special gift for someone special at the Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc in Cathedral Park this coming weekend, Oct 5th and 6th!

All the artists are from Northern New Mexico, and talented in many artistic mediums. They bring a diverse collection of fine art together in a lovely setting http://bit.ly/2fZi5QF 😀 #santafeselection #santafetrip #artistsmarket #santafe

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Two shows this weekend! Our new fall hours in the railyard are 9-2! AND we also will have a show in the beautiful Cathedral Park downtown both Saturday and Sunday. The hours for Cathedral Park are 10-5. Come and celebrate fall with us and enjoy the best art in Santa Fe!

Santa Fe Selection Travel Guide

Enjoy a wonderful Fall shopping experience where you can find that special gift for someone special at the Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc in Cathedral Park this coming weekend, Oct 5th and 6th!

All the artists are from Northern New Mexico, and talented in many artistic mediums. They bring a diverse collection of fine art together in a lovely setting http://bit.ly/2fZi5QF 😀 #santafeselection #santafetrip #artistsmarket #santafe

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

So! The Santa Fe Artist's market has an exciting weekend coming up! Our artists will be in two locations! On Saturday we are at our usual location in the Railyard from 8-2. And....on both Saturday and Sunday we also have a show in the beautiful Cathedral Park downtown! The hours for Cathedral Park are 10-5, both days. A great opportunity to see double the amount of our artists in one weekend! Don't miss it!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Early morning at the market last Saturday...come and visit us tomorrow, Saturday for the best art you can find in Santa Fe! Our hours are 8-2...don't miss it!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Come down to the Santa Fe Railyard and visit us tomorrow, Tuesday. 8-1

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Our market is better than ever! Visit us tomorrow in the railyard! 8am-2pm. don't miss it!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Visit us tomorrow, Saturday, in the Railyard. North of the water tower in the West Casitas area. 8-2 Don't miss the best art in Santa Fe! and....beginning this Tuesday, August 6 we will be open 8-1. Every Tuesday through October!

We had a fabulous art spa workshop. Great fun, great food and lots of learning. Here are the views from our workshop space. So very beautiful.

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On Saturdays through the summer, visit the Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc at The Railyard Park and meet the creative minds behind some amazing art pieces! 🎨

Stroll along the ramada and marvel at a diverse collection of fine art in a lovely, festive setting. For market hours, go to our website at http://bit.ly/2fZi5QF 😃 #santafeselection #santafetrip #artistsmarket #TheRailyard

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Come down to the beautiful Santa Fe Railyard tomorrow morning, Saturday from 8 -2! You will see some of the finest artists in Santa Fe! Don't miss it!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Visit us tomorrow, Saturday, 8-2 in the Railyard!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

The weekend is approaching! Make plans to come and visit us in the beautiful Santa Fe Railyard on Saturday, June 29. 8am-2pm...between Farmers Market and REI. This fabulous hand painted silk is by Sue Orchant! She will be there this Saturday....see you there!

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Schedule a half-day out with family or friends and pay a visit to the Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc this coming Saturday at The Railyard!

Stroll along the Ramada and meet these talented artists in their own studios and come away with a treasure or two! Works include jewelry, painting, ceramics, photography, mixed media, fiber arts, sculpture and woodwork, and much more

For more details on market locations and hours, please visit our website at http://bit.ly/2fZi5QF 😀 #santafeselection #santafetrip

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

One more day to visit our artists in Cathedral Park! Sunday from 10-5. Don't miss it!

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

a little reminder...it may be snowing today in Santa Fe....but tomorrow looks good! Visit us in the Railyard 9-2. and....please vote for us in the SF Reporter's "Best of Santa Fe" we truly appreciate your votes in these two catagories: " Best business in the Guadalupe/Railyard district" AND "best art collective" Thank you! www.sfreporter.com/bosf

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Come down to the railyard tomorrow, Saturday from 9 - 2 and enjoy a beautiful day with us. We have fine and functional art...shopping for Mothers Day? we have the perfect art gifts! See you there!
also....remember, The Santa Fe Artists Market has been nominated for "Best Art Collective" and "Best Business in the Railyard/Guadalupe District"! We would appreciate your vote! www.sfreporter.com/bosf

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

Let the voting begin! The Santa Fe Artists Market has been nominated for "Best Art Collective" and "Best Business in the Railyard/Guadalupe District"! We would appreciate your vote! www.sfreporter.com/bosf

Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc

We are expecting a beautiful day in Santa Fe tomorrow! A beautiful day for you to visit with us in the Santa Fe Railyard. Enjoy local art from our juried artists! Saturday 9-2!

Santa Fe Selection Travel Guide

Join Santa Fe Artists Market, Inc every Saturday, located in the Railyard just north of the water tower, now with their Spring hours: 9am-2pm! 💍🖼

Enjoy unique works by more than 80 juried artists from around Northern New Mexico, including jewelry, painting, ceramics, photography, mixed media, fiber arts, leather craft, sculpture and woodwork, and much more.

All artists are juried to ensure a standard of quality that's highly popular with shoppers and collectors. For more details, visit our webpage at http://bit.ly/2fZi5QF 😀 #santafeselection #santafetrip #santafeartistsmarket #santaferailyard

New work ready for opening day at the Santa Fe Artists Market. Saturday, March 2, 9 to 2.

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