New direction for work

I just returned from a wonderful workshop by Laura Breitman in Warwick, NY.   She showed us how to work on canvas and collage our fabric without the use of stitching.   This is the piece I worked on at the workshop.

Artisan Depot Reception

It was great fun to see some old friends and make some new ones at the Artisan Depot.   The shop is filled to the ceiling with lots of great work by the guild members and others.  I also really enjoyed meeting Jennifer and seeing her work at her gallery next door.  Her animal portraits are wonderful.

Denise, who runs the Artisan Depot, impressed me with all the activities the guild is involved in.  The community is very lucky to have such an active group of artists devoting their time to the community.

Artist of the Month at the Artisan Depot

Starting March 6th my work will be on display at the Artisan Depot in Cowan, Tn.   The reception will be from 5pm to 7pm on the 6th.  I hope you can stop by to visit with me.  My work will be on display there through the end of March.

Elegant Evening of Art

Tonight is the night for In-Town Gallery’s Elegant Evening of Art. The gallery looks great, beginning with the beautiful stained glass snowflakes and elegant woman in the window by Carolyn Insler. Step inside and see our three new artists’ work on the front wall. Amanda Farris, Ellen Franklin and Geraldine Powell have added extraordinary talent to the gallery membership. Geraldine’s agateware pottery is her own unique blend of color and shape developed over years of work and experimentation. Amanda’s mixed media goat’s are to die for. And our very newest member Ellen is off to a great start with one piece sold within days of her work going up. I hope you can stop by this evening from 5 to 8 to enjoy our art and refreshments in an elegant atmosphere. If you can’t make it tonight, the gallery is open every day of the week for very special holiday shopping.

2008 Holiday Tour of Artists’ Studios and Galleries

Saturday, December 6, 10-5 CST and Sunday, December 7, noon-5 CST the Craft Artists of Southern TN present their annual studio tour and show on Monteagle.  See the article on Chattanoogan.com or visit the CAST website for directions and more information.

NorthShore Holiday Open House

Today, November 28th, and tomorrow the 29th the NorthShore is sponsoring the third annual Holiday Open House.  Entertainment, refreshments, and a gift basket are some of the special attractions.  Stop by today on your way to the Grand Illumination.

Update on Craft Fair on the Terrace

I forgot to mention Shadow May.  He’s a potter I met at the show last night.  His work is great.  I wish he would apply to In-Town.

Craft Fair on the Terrace

Craft Fair on the Terrace at the Hunter Museum of Art

Despite almost getting blown away by the wind sweeping thru the Terrace tunnel while we were setting up, the Craft Fair on the Terrace turned into a really nice event.  We were serenaded by blue grass music while meeting people from all over the country.  I made sales to people from Hawaii and Alaska.  They are in Chattanooga for the NASAA conference.  This is the third year the conference has been held in TN, so it is unlikely that they will be back any time soon, but they are most certainly welcome back anytime. 

The Gallery Hop is tomorrow and we’ll be getting ready at In-Town by hanging our block wall today.  I can’t wait to see it.  The blocks have been pouring in and look even better than last year.

Tennessee Craft Fair on the Terrace

I’m anxious to see how the one night show at Hunter Museum of Art is received by the attendees of the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies.  I feel honored to be among those exhibiting.   We will be outside on the terrace of the new wing of the Hunter.  I would think that anyone could attend the fair, not just those attending the NASAA conference.  I hope people out for their afternoon walk across the Walnut Street Bridge or on the Riverwalk we come up and see us.

Gallery Hop

The third annual Gallery Hop in Chattanooga is coming on Saturday.  There are more galleries and more studios on the hop this year.  At In-Town we’re excited to have our 6×6 blocks back up.  So far the blocks look even better than last year.  I can’t wait to see them all up.

Also new this week at In-Town is the artwork of our newest member Doug McCoy.  His work was not up for more than a couple of days before he had a sale.  Way to go Doug.  I hope that’s just the beginning of a good sales record.