Pssst! Whisper in Santa`s Ear

Issue Number 17
December 1, 2011
Many thanks to Kathy Brelage and her decorating crew of elves for giving the Gallery its Holiday Spirit!
See Us on Video
The Hendricks County Convention and
Visitors Bureau, along with Hey, Danville! have
recently videoed two in their series for keeping the
public aware of what is happening in town as well
as at the Gallery on the Square. The Hey,
Danville! video is already available online at Hey!
Danville Episode #3 at youtube.com, where Jerri
Crosby, Kathy Brelage and Rose Richard are
featured, along with Donna Nolan-Sanders and her
Wednesday evening class.
The next in the Holly Hendricks HCCVB
series, due later this week at tourhendricks
county.com (click on Holly’s Travel Video’s),
features her visit to the Gallery with friends, and
Rose, Shirley Adams and Marti McCoy
participating. For those of you who’ve yet to step
into our little jewel of a shop, now’s your chance to
see us, before you visit.
COOKIE TRAIL HINT
The second annual Cookie Trail in a baker’s dozen
businesses, one being the Gallery on the Square, has begun.
Each Cookie Trail stop (including ours) has been assigned a
unique holiday cookie recipe that is stored online. In other
words, for someone to get all 13 cookie recipes, they will have
to visit all 13 locations to access each online recipe. Visitors
may access the recipes two ways. The online recipes may be
accessed through a QR code, which is a square barcode that
works with smart phones or by putting the code available at
our shop into your computer.
Hint: If you or your friends are diabetic and still crave
peanut butter and jelly, ours is just the recipe for you!
Pssst! Whisper in Santa’s Ear
Again this year we will feature the cunning
assist to Santa, our popular note suggesting to Santa
what might just be the object of your desires, when
he visits our Gallery for ideas. We’re all too
familiar with last minute Santas, with that deer-in-
the-headlights look, wandering around our shop.
With the card you’ve left just for him he’ll have no
problem locating the right item of jewelry, art or
fashions that would light up your Christmas
morning.
Do you have a particularly
prickly recipient to shop for?
There’s something to suit every
taste at GOTS!
Just ask for a “Wish List” card.
GOTS “SATELLITE” LOCATION
Several of the Gallery artists have moved
some of their premium artwork into a “satellite”
location at Cass and Company Salon in Avon.
The luxurious hair, nail, massage, etc. salon
features a multi-story gallery space, where you may
see some familiar, as well as some new work from
2-D artists, Donna Nolan-Sanders (oils/acrylics),
Shirley Adams (fiber arts), Shirley Woolard
(watercolors), Rose Richard (photography), Jerry
Botzum (oils) and Marti McCoy (watercolors).
Their brick building is located on Business Center
Dr., just east of the Avon Middle School complex,
south off US 36. Call 272-3770 or check out their
website at cassandcompanysalon.com/.
This Donna Nolan-Sanders painting will hang at Cass & Co.
The Avon business was voted one of the top
200 Fastest Growing Salons, as chosen by Salon
Today Magazine in 2004 through 2009 - and also
voted "The Best of the Best” in Hendricks County
in 2005 and 2008, and now has added ART to their
list of ambiance enhancing pleasures.
Did you know that Marti McCoy’s watercolor class
took a recent field trip to see the Indiana
Watercolor Society’s annual show at the
Indianapolis Museum of Art?
Photo by Co-op member, Ed Mertz
DECEMBER DEALS, Deals, deals
Many of the artists at the Gallery on
the Square are so fortunate to have done well in
2011 that they want to pass on their gratitude to
our supporters with special deals for the gift-giving
season. Each of us is an individual business person,
so check for Rose Richard’s 15% off
photography (except post cards and aluminum
prints) deal. Joan Kisner (jewelry), Ed Mertz
(photography), Shirley Adams (purses, any size,
fabric or style), and Marti McCoy (shrink
wrapped original watercolors and prints) each
have a buy-one, get-the-second-item from the
same artist at 50% off. And don’t forget to
mention that you have a 10% discount (not
applicable with other offers) if you are a member of
the Hendricks County Arts Council.
Free cookie recipes, a 30-by-45 foot synthetic
skating rink out front, classes for making your
own gifts, and/or cards, special sales, and deals,
deals, deals, oh my!
NEW AT THE GALLERY IN DECEMBER
Dan and Sue Gillock
December visiting Artist
Antonio Menendez, Carmel
Shirley Woolard
Alice Harpel
Francie Metschke’s turned exotic
wood wine bottle stoppers are back in
the gallery for the holidays
Bill Leisch’s new “toaster helpers” –
great stocking stuffers!
The items on this page range in price
from $10 to $600. Something for
every pocketbook, at the Gallery
Jerry Botzum
CALLING ALL
COOKS AND
ARTISTS
The sponsoring body of the
Gallery on the Square, the
Hendricks County Arts Council,
which promotes all of the arts:
music, dance, language, theatre
and the visual arts, is planning a
fund raising cookbook for the
spring.
If you have recipes
you’ve tried and enjoyed, or are
an artist who would like to
suggest some of your work for
the divider pages please contact
Sloan Shockley at
[email protected] before
the February 1 deadline.
snail-mailed as well to the
HCAC at P.O.Box 315,
Danville, IN 46122. A short bio
and photo will be included in
the book of each artist whose
work is chosen. You need not
be a gallery member to enter
recipes or artwork. We
encourage all of our patrons,
students and friends to submit
work. We encourage LOTS of
yummy recipes, as well as
suitable “culinary or food
related artwork.”
Twelve artworks will be
selected by the jurying
committee. If you can send a
jpg, pdf or eps file it would be
appreciated, but entries may be
Sales of the cookbooks
and sponsorship ads will
support the mission of the
HCAC, and the arts community.
Rae Marie Crisel pottery
Deb Achgill glass
NEW HCCVB BLOG
The Hendricks County Convention and Visitor’s
Bureau has begun a new, up-to-the-minute means of
informing the county’s residents and friends of
current events. A new blog run by Josh Duke, the
Bureau’s new Communications Director is now
available at tourhendrickscounty.com/blog/?p=256
Get aboard today and see what’s new!
ART DEMOS COMING UP SOON!
The artists at the Gallery enjoy giving live
demonstrations of their work, and another
opportunity to watch just that sort of art experience
is coming up the weekend of December 8, 9 and 10,
sponsored by the Rural Route to Main Street’s
Cultural Trail’s Open Houses.
Thursday Dec.8: watercolor demonstration Marti McCoy 12 -2;
Patriotic Speed Painting and Demonstration by
Donna Nolan-Sanders 2-3 p.m.
Friday Dec. 9: Patriotic Speed Painting and
Demonstration by Donna Nolan-Sanders 2-3 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 10: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pin Weaving
Demonstration by Shirley Adams
1-2 p.m. Watercolor Demonstration by Shirley
Woolard
2-3 p.m. Patriotic Speed Painting and
Demonstration by Donna Nolan-Sanders
ALL OF OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE PROFESSIONAL ARTIST/CRAFTSMEN, WHO HAVE GAINED
RECOGNITION AS BEING EXPERT IN WHAT THEY TEACH. LEARN A NEW ART FORM, OR
HONE ONE THAT YOU HAVE TO BRING IT TO A HIGHER SKILL LEVEL. BE CREATIVE!
WINTER CLASSES at Gallery on the Square
Note: call or email the instructor listed for more information and/or to sign up for the class. More
classes are added monthly. Updates are in our newsletter & on our website.
Have you considered giving the unique gift of a
gift certificate
for a class at GOTS?
What fun!!
POTTERY:
WHEEL THROWING/HAND BUILDING WITH BOB BOWMAN. 6 TUESDAYS 6:30
– 8:30 P.M., THE COST: $180 AND WILL INCLUDE ONE 25 POUND BAG OF CLAY, GLAZES AND
FIRING.
AGE RANGE: ADULT.
CALL BOB: (317) 539-4110 OR EMAIL:
[email protected] Although this class has begun, contact Bob if
interested in a later opportunity to learn this CREATIVE activity!
AFTER SCHOOL CLAY CLASSES FOR KIDS:
instructors:
Bob Bowman and
Jerri Crosby, ages 8 – 13, contact Bob (see above) or Jerri: 317-625-3769
(email: [email protected]) for more information and to enroll. Class size
will be limited.
ACRYLIC PAINTING,
BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED, THURSDAY EVENINGS January & February:
$60 for 4 sessions, paid 1st session or $20 each. Ages 13 - up.
CALL JOAN KISNER: 745-4974 or email: [email protected]
to enroll and
for supply list. Students who have oil paints may continue with them.
6:30 – 8:30,
SHARING THE SECRETS OF WATERCOLOR:
Eight Saturdays March through
May 9:00 a.m. – noon; Adults, any skill level from beginner to advanced.
$65. Up front or $10 per class. Instructor: Marti McCoy. Supplies
provided for first class only, then a supply list and advice on choosing
your own supplies. The Fall sessions are complete so if interested in the
next session of eight, call Marti at 745-0394 or email [email protected]
PAINTING THE IMPRESSIONISTIC WAY
one Wednesday a month: January 4,
February 1, March 7, April 11, and May 2….with Donna Nolan-Sanders;
Wednesday evenings, for adults in oil or acrylic.
This is a fun class
using the techniques of the Impressionist artists plus many contemporary
ideas. We will be using large brushes, knives and even hands. Tutoring
for the beginner as well as encouragement for the seasoned artists. 6:00
– 8:00; $60.00 for all four sessions paid first session, or $20 each. You
can see Donna‟s work at donnanolan-sanders.
Call Donna Nolan-Sanders:
441-3772; or email:
[email protected] to enroll or check on
continuing sessions.
See this class in action on Hey! Danville Episode #3 at youtube.com,
WIRE WRAPPING JEWELRY :
Learn how to make beautiful pieces of jewelry
with innovative wire wrapping techniques. $40: all supplies including a
beautiful
stone
provided;
Contact
Joan
Kisner
for
details:
[email protected] or call 745-4974. Sat, January 28, 10 – noon.
You
may stay in the afternoon and creative additional pieces.
STEAM-PUNK JEWELRY:
This jewelry class will show you how to take
“junque”, old pieces of jewelry, and odds and ends/objects to make
stunning and fun new pieces of jewelry that are sure to be „conversation
pieces. You will be “equipped” with knowledge to make Christmas gifts for
best buddies and family. Tools are furnished, and some „junk‟, but bring
your own „stuff‟ to incorporate into your piece or pieces as well.
We
will work on making a necklace and earrings, or bracelet.
Instructor:
Joan Kisner, email: [email protected] or call 745-4974. Teens through
adults:
$40.
10 - noon,
Saturday, January 21.
You may stay in the
afternoon & create additional pieces.
PMC (Precious Metal Clay) JEWELRY: . Dec. 3 at 10:30 and will take most of
the day Taught by Jerri Crosby, a certified PMC instructor, this class is
for beginners, ages 10 (if accompanied by an adult) and up. Cost is $85 and
they will take home at least 2 pieces of silver jewelry. You will receive enough
PMC clay to make a pendant and a pair of earrings, and will complete it
the day of the class. Contact Jerri at 317-625-3769 or email:
[email protected]
MAKE IT SNAPPY…PURSE:
Another terrific workshop by SHIRLEY ADAMS. $30.
Bring your sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, and all fabric and trims
will be furnished. These are terrific purses you will love having! (This
writer knows) Call Shirley for to enroll at 745-1501
PIN WEAVING taught by Shirley Adams.
This class includes all supplies,
and you will learn how to do the pin weaving as a framed piece of art, or
how to incorporate it into your clothing or purses in enhance the look and
design. One of Shirley‟s past students has taken the championship ribbon
at the fair two years running, incorporating her pin weaving into her
clothing entry.
Ages 10 up, so it can be a great mother/daughter day.
Saturday1 – 4.
Contact Shirley at 745-1501 for specific dates.
Or, if
you have a group of 4 or more, Shirley will work out a date just for you.
The Gallery on the Square
51 S. Washington St.
Danville, IN
46122
(317) 386-3111
Guest Artists in December are:
Deb Achgill (glass), Bill Carver (painted rocks), Rae Marie Crissel
(functional pottery) and Antonio Menendez (oil paintings)
The Gallery is an artist co-op, supported, in part, by the Hendricks County Arts
Council. Featuring the work of our regular co-op members: Shirley Adams,
Donna Beck, Jerry Botzum, Jerri Crosby, Dan and Sue Gillock, Alice
Harpel, Joan Kisner, Marti McCoy, Dave McLary, Ed Mertz, Donna Nolan-Sanders, Alan Poorman, and
Rose Richard. Bill Leisch, Dee Schaad, Francie Metschke and Shirley Woolard also exhibit in the
Gallery.
Located one county West of Indianapolis, on the East side of
Hendricks County’s Court House Square,
next to the Royal Theatre, with many excellent
restaurant choices nearby.
Regular Hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday 10 to 2
Thursday through Saturday – 10 to 6
Remember, the Gallery’s hours will be fewer during winter
beginning in January.
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