Brunch announcement

Sam Grisham

This Thursday from 7-9 we will be admiring the talents of Sam Grisham. 

Here is a statement from the artist and some examples of her vibrant work.

I paint representational, narrative images of the human face and figure, interposition realism and the abstract. I am a studio painter and I work primarily in oils, relying on sketches and photographic reference to create works with a strong dimensional feel, composed purposefully to provoke thought and discussion. My palette is bold, saturated color, intrusive and unapologetic. 

My work is issues orientated, focused on human behavior and response and issues relevant to enlightenment of the human spirit. 

We hope to see you at the show!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Congratulations Yusuke Sato. Turns out everyone loved your digital art as much as we did! 

Hope you enjoy your Canon Printer, love Hodgepodge xxx

Well done to Diana Godbey and AtticusFink too, y'all are some talented folk.

I heart coffee, do you?

May is the month we're turning the gallery over to you!
Submit a piece of art inspired by the thing we love the most....coffee!!!!
You could be the winner of a totally rad Canon photo printer for your trouble.
Good luck! Submissions are due in a week....week!

A Show To Remember

Kevin Bongang had a closing reception for his artwork , photographer Nicola Guyan captured the evening beautifully. 

Here are a few snaps from that night.

A wonderful set up

Aprons hanging from ladders

Rocking her Bonganged shoes

A wonderful crowd

Signing art work

Mood lighting

Lynne

Collections

Piggy Banks

Hand made paper and limited edition prints

For those of y'all that missed Kevins show this winter, stay tuned for the late summer. There is more in the works!

Bongang takeover!

Kevin Bongang has been working away on our walls for weeks now. The results of his labour is a huge mural on our west wall. We love his fun and uplifting aesthetic.
He is also the featured artist for February and will be having a closing reception where he will be selling canvas art, tote bags, piggy banks and other assorted functional items on February 28th from 7-9pm. We hope to see you there!

Here are some examples of his work.

See You Tonight!

Hodgepodge Coffeehouse and Gallery Winter Brunch Menu

Beginning January 4th

Odds and Ends

Soup of the day

4

Hummus with Basil Pistou and Vegetables add toasted sourdough $1 (vegan)     

 5

Coconut Milk Porridge with Maple Oats and chopped pineapple (Vegan)

5

Salads (Add side or Soup for $2)

Mixed Green Salad with Jicama, Celery Root, Avocado, Oranges and Roasted Radish Vinaigrette (Paleo, Vegan)

6

 

Spinach Salad with Mixed Olives, Artichokes, Red Onion, Pimentos, Jalapenos and Worcestershire Dressing (Paleo)
6

Escarole Salad with Roasted Pumpkin, Fennel, Spiced Sunflower Seeds, Feta, and Maple Buttermilk Dressing (veg)
$6
 

Omelets

Roasted Tomato Omelet with Caramelized Onion, Spinach, Feta (Veg)

6

 

Mexican Omelet  with Sweet Onion, Jalapenos, Red Bell Pepper, Chihuahua Cheese, Guacamole (Veg)

6

Blue Crab Meat Omelet with Asparagus, and Smokey Chipolte Hollandias Sauce and Mixed Herbs (Paleo)
7 

Sandwiches w/chips 

sub a side or soup for $2. half salad $3 add egg $1

Sundried Tomato Sandwich with Roasted Portabella Mushroom, and Fresh Mozzarella (Veg)

6

Roasted Beetroot Sandwich with Caramelized Onions, Arugula, Orange-Thyme Cream Cheese (Veg)

6

 

Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwich with Local Greens, Tomato, and Dijon Mustard

6

Banana Panini with Georgia Honey, Tahini, and Apple Dipping Sauce (veg) add Bacon for $2 (Vegan)

5

Pimento Cheese Croissant with Bacon, Tomato, and Arugula
6
add egg $1  

Duck Confit Hoagie with Poached Pear, Pickled Red Onion and Gruyere Cheese
9

Entrees 

Poached Egg Stew with Tomato, Sweet Onion, Fennel, Portabella, Mixed Olives and Mixed Herbs (Paleo, Veg)
8

Fresh Salmon Cakes with a Chunky Pineapple Mustard Sauce, Spiced Sunflower Seeds, and Arugula (Paleo)

10

 

Breakfast Pizza with Egg, Basil Pistou, Roasted Tomato, Red Onion, Fennel, Mixed Olives, Parmesan (Veg)

8

Vegan Tacos with Guacomole, Roasted Garbanzo Beans, Caramalized Onion and Pico de Gallo

8

 

 Sides
 

2 Eggs (any way)

2

Applewood Bacon

3 

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

4

 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Apricots, and Sage (Paleo, Vegan)
4

Baked Turnip Fries with a Horseradish and Roasted Garlic Aioli (Paleo)
4 

Meredith Bridges Designs

Recently we added Meredith Bridges Designs to the merchandise cabinets at the shop. 

Meredith creates impeccably beautiful leather pouches, baby and adult moccasins and other leather goods.

We have a small selection of leather travel pouches,blue and pink baby moccasins and a banjo strap for sale!

I asked Meredith a few questions about her work...

When did you know you were an artist?
I have always enjoyed creating. From the time I was very young I spent a lot of time making things. It is something I have continued throughout so many changes in life. Everybody has their thing... I really believe that anything you put your time into will come back to you exponentially, whether it is playing music, cooking, public speaking or crafting.

Where do you get your inspiration?
I get inspiration from lots of different sources. I am always observing.. looking at patterns, colors, etc. I love making things that reflect my natural environment. I compile lots of visual images. When I am feeling uninspired , I go to the fabric store and the overload of patterns and textures always get me back on track.

 

What is the most challenging part of your craft?
Honestly, the hardest part of making art is not having enough time to make all my designs. I have more ideas than I have time. It takes a considerable amount of time to refine an idea and really get to the essence of the original intent.

 

What is your favorite piece that you have created?
My favorite piece is always the one I have in mind to make next. I am always so excited about making art. I am constantly coming up with new ideas and things to experiment with and finding mew materials. Once I get an idea, I can't wait to see it materialize. I thrive on the newness of the next idea.

 

What are your goals for your art?
My main goal is to make work is both durable and exquisite. I like to use my products because for me that is the fun part. Having handmade items that use use in daily life really brings elegance to mundane tasks.

What do you love most about Atlanta?
Atlanta is my home. I was born and raised here and I love it. I feel like we have so many options here: places to go, things to see, great restaurants and people from all over. The variety in Atlanta is my favorite aspect. My two go to places for lunch are Soul Veg. on Highland Ave and the hot bar at my own DeKalb Farmer's Market. 

 

What is your favorite thing to order at the coffee shop?
I love to treat myself to a chai latte with extra cinnamon.

 Thanks for letting us know a little about your world Meredith. 

We adore your beautifully crafted items.

MEREDITH BRIDGES DESIGNS can be purchased at 

Hodgepodge Coffeehouse and Gallery

720 Moreland Avenue

Atlanta, GA, 30316

(404) 622 8525

Relax, Relate, Create.

There's a whole lot of creative energy in the gallery today because were having a "Relax, Relate and Create" painting party!

In the creative process.

Finished Examples.

Enjoying the afternoon

Next Class is December 1st 2-5pm.

$5

For more information check the Hodgepodge Facebook Page.

Brown Dog Paper

Meghan of Brown Dog Paper brought us some beautiful and super cheeky cards for our merchant wall yesterday. 

 She was sweet enough to answer some questions for us so we can learn a little about her craft.

When did you know you were an artist?

I'm an artist? Hold on... I need to make some phone calls.  Honestly, I mostly fell into it. I've always loved letterpress and curiosity drove me to learn as much as I could about it. I love a challenge, so once I felt like I was equipped with some solid knowledge, I jumped in head-first. I learn something new about it every day.

Your cards are very cheeky, where do you get your inspiration?

I'm focusing on learning how to put my foot in my mouth in writing rather than in speech. I love things that make me laugh, and my friends and family are a clever group who keep me in constant supply of inspiration. 

What is the most challenging part of your craft?

Letterpress is an intensely manual process, and offers a collection of challenges.  Mixing custom ink colors is tricky, setting perfect registration for images will often elicit swearing, and the process of printing the items themselves involves turning a huge cast iron wheel over and over again for each individual greeting or print. I find press maintenance to be the most physically challenging and tedious element of letterpress, though. My largest press weighs well over a ton, has a ravenous appetite for oil and grease, and is in constant need of cleaning. 

 

What is your favorite piece that you have created?

It changes from day to day, but my current favorite is my dodo birthday card. It reads, "Happy birthday, you old bird". I like silly humor.

What is the piece of art you would most like to own and display in your own home? 

I love the work of Geo Ham, a ridiculously prolific French illustrator who produced illustrations of motorcycles, automobiles, and airplanes in the 1950s and 60s.  His work was used in a tremendous array of product advertisements, and helped to bring racing into popular culture. I'm very slowly building a collection of his prints, and would one day love to have one of his illustrations in every room.

 

What are your goals for your art? 

Letterpress is a beautiful medium influenced by centuries of history and techniques passed down from Gutenberg himself. My goal is to exploit that and enjoy the heck out of what I do.

What do you love most about Atlanta?

I'd struggle to choose just one thing. I love the heat, the food, the art, and perhaps most of all, the strange and wonderful people that Atlanta has to offer.

 

What is your favorite thing to order at the coffee shop? 

A mocha with an extra shot of espresso and some divine freshly whipped cream. 

 

Thanks "a latte" for answering my questions Meghan, we're so very glad to have you be one of our partners! 

Look What We have Here....

We have so many wonderful artists that have a shelf in our merchandise cupboards.

Here are a few of our favorites;

"Zawnbo" has an extensive collection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and hair ornaments at really reasonable prices. 

 

One of our favorite items are these gorgeous Terrarium necklaces with REAL moss!

The weather is getting chillier by the day, hip hip hooray! So you should grab one of "Knot That Creations" hand knit hats while we have them in stock. 

They are lovingly hand knit and have beautiful details like the rhinestones on the kitten caps.

We are also loving the tie-dye creations by "Pamplepluie".

 In sweet candy colors, the necklaces and bracelets we offer are perfect for dressing up any outfit.

If you are crafty yourself, or know someone who is and would like to sell your goods at Hodgepodge, email Lynne at 

lynne@hodgepodgecoffeehouse.com

for details.

We're also having a holiday craft market at the shop on December 1st.

So let us know if you're interested in that too.

 

September Newsletter

It's September! 

That means Georgia's version of early fall (a continuation of summer) and fantastic events and deals at the shop :)

DEALS AND SPECIALS

Our pumpkin spice lattes are here! They're delicious. And with a little vanilla whipped cream on top, it taste more like pumpkin pie. 

Our early bird special for the month is a dollar off any espresso drink from 7am to 8:30am, Monday through Friday. 

EVENTS

September 6th: We have the pleasure of hosting Printed Matter: Zine Exhibition + Fundraiser for Atlanta Zine Fest from 7pm to 10pm 

September 8th from 3 to 5pm and 29th from 2 to 5pm: The meet up group Relax. Relate. Create. meets in our gallery Find them on meetup.com for more information

September 10th: The first ever Ormewood Park Small Business Networking group will be meeting from 7pm to 9pm

September 13th and 27th is our Open Mic this month, hosted by The F.A.C.T Group

September 15th: Art Attack Tea Party from 2:30 to 4:30

Every Tuesday The Sit and Write writing group meets from 7pm to 9pm. Find them on meetup.com for more information


If you have any questions about any of these deals or events, or if you want to host an event in our space give us a shout!

(404) 622-8525

or email us at hodgepodgecoffee@gmail.com

Dream girl

Jessica Mclean is one of our favorite regulars, so when we found out that she was trying to raise some extra cash to aid her in her travels to work on a farm in Hawaii we put our heads together and found a way to score her some extra cash...and put some delightful goodies in our Merchant cabinets.

You see Jessica is crafty, and funny, and her whimsical offerings will put a smile on your face. 

Examples you say? Well, here you go.

Offerings include many handmade dream-catchers along with a cheerful needlepoint that says "I hope you step on a Lego", a fun embroidered couple  depicting the scene"You can have my heart, but please don't take my liver" , and a sweet subtle way of saying "Grow a Pair".

Stop by the shop and check out her beautiful and affordable needlepoint and dream catchers before they're all gone!

Happy travels Jess!

OH, and are you crafty? Do you make awesome jewellery, coffee cozies, handmade journals or something else equally awesome? 

Let us know!