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Semelka Work Featured in NCLR
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CAG member Colleen Black Semelka’s work is featured in the 2019 North Carolina Literary Review. “The North Carolina Literary Review (NCLR) is produced at East Carolina University and published and distributed by the University of North Carolina Press. Inspired by the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association to be a companion to the North Carolina Historical Review, NCLR publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by and interviews with North Carolina writers and articles and essays about North Carolina writers and the rich literary history and culture of the Old North State.”
Semelka’s Raku vase is displayed alongside poetry by national award winner James Applewhite on page 172.
Colleen Black Semelka
rakucolleen@gmail.com
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Galloway Ridge Exhibit Welcomes Area Artists
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The next exhibit sponsored by the Galloway Ridge Artists Collaboration runs August 5–November 8, 2019. Artwork is juried and selections are displayed in the Weathersfield Café, Belties Lounge, and the Duke Center for Living at Galloway Ridge. CAG Board Co-President CathyLee Mahin is among those whose artwork will be on display. The public is invited to the artists’ reception in the Belties Lounge.
Artists Reception
Saturday, August 10, 2:30–4pm
Galloway Ridge Artists Collaboration
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Fairs & Festivals for Proud Chicken Studio
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Lauren deSerres will be picking up a busy show season and wrapping up an eventful summer at the Carrboro Artscenter. Below are some of the events from summer to fall this year.
Carrboro Art Walk at Vecino Brewery
Carrboro, NC
Reception Friday, August 9, 6–8 pm
Show up Aug 9-31
Woodland Art Fair
Woodland Park, Lexington, KY
August 17 & 18, 10–6pm
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Cary Town Hall Campus, NC
August 24, 9am–6pm & August 25, 12:30–5pm
Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show
Virginia Beach Oceanfront, VA
September 27, Noon–7pm
September 28, 10am–7pm
September 29, 10am–6pm
Lauren deSerres
Proud Chicken Studio
Pittsboro, NC
www.laurendeserres.com
Instagram | Facebook
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Exhibit Explores Floral Occasions
From Celebration to Sorrow
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Floral Suite—Songs Without Words continues at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center in Cary through August 17. The exhibit features contemporary digital still life works as well as floral and foliage abstracts by CAG member Gina Harrison. Floral Suite is sponsored by the Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.
Gina Harrison
gina_harrison@mac.com
ghDesigns.net
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Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt’s Pottery
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Don’t miss these weekends of lovely beautiful, useful and decorative wood-fired pots, yummy refreshments, a chance to explore the pottery workshop, kilns and showroom and chat with Mark, swing on the swings, and otherwise enjoy this little corner of Carolina heaven. Directions and a preview gallery online (beginning August 22) at https://hewittpottery.com/.
1st weekend—
Saturday, August 24, 9am–5pm
Saturday Preview: 8–8:45am (a chance to view the pottery before the sale begins)
Sunday, August 25, noon–5pm
2nd weekend—shelves are restocked:
Saturday, August 31, 9am–5pm
Sunday, September 1, noon–5pm
W. M. Hewitt Pottery
424 Johnny Burke Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
https://hewittpottery.com/
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Mockernut Show Features NC Quartet
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Show will feature Soda fired pottery by Doug Dotson (top left), Colorful and patterned earthenware by Ronan Peterson (top right), Drawings on rocks by Kate Parrent (bottom left), and Porcelain pottery by Julie Wiggins (bottom right).
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Doug Dotson Pottery hosts the upcoming 2019 Mockernut Show. The show features a fun lineup of four artists in a forest studio setting. More details available online at: www.dougdotsonpottery.com/MockernutShow
Saturday, September 21, 10am–4pm
Sunday, September 22, 10am–4pm
Doug Dotson Pottery
326 Mockernut Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
www.dougdotsonpottery.com
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Upcoming Cary Exhibit Features Udis Photos
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Hobbs and Friends Schedule
September Show, Demonstrations, & Reception
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Looking for something fun to do September 29th and 30th?
Make plans now to attend the One for All, All for One? show. Artists Al McCanless, Jane Underhill, and Louise Hobbs will show their work. There will be Raku firing demonstrations and an opening reception for the “Ruffin Room,” featuring the sculpture and drawings of late CAG member, Ruffin M. Hobbs.
Saturday, September 29, 10am–5pm
Sunday, September 30, noon–5pm
Opening Reception for Ruffin Room
Saturday, September 29, 2–5pm
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Works on display will include the Crystalline Pottery of Al McCanless (top left), Silver Jewelry by Jane Underhill (top right), and Clay Sculptures by Louise Hobbs (bottom left). Event also features the Opening Reception for the Ruffin Room (bottom right).
Louise Hobbs
The Pottery Shop
115 Hobbs Road
Pittsboro
lbhobbs@earthlink.net
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Beginning Watercolor Painting
6-class series with Beth Bale at Joyful Jewel
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Watercolor artist Beth Bale will teach beginner watercolor painting classes starting in August. These classes are for people who want to learn watercolor techniques and become more confident in their use of this amazing artistic medium. No experience is necessary. Beth will teach specific watercolor techniques, with demonstrations, in each class. Students create a painting in each class as she guides the class in the painting for the day. Classes will focus on animals, landscapes, and more (with input from students who sign up). Classes are fun and encouraging and watercolor is the best!
Students will be sent the materials list so they can have their own supplies or may use Beth’s paints, paper, brushes and palettes for $5/class. Students using Beth’s 4 basic supplies will still need to bring the other items on the materials list.
Cost: $120 for the series of 6 classes (sorry, no refunds for classes missed)
Dates: Sundays, August 11 & 25; September 8, 22, & 29; October 13
Time: 2pm to 4pm
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Intermediate Watercolor Painting
6-class series with Beth Bale at Joyful Jewel
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Beth Bale will lead 6 intermediate classes starting in August. These classes are for artists with experience in watercolor painting, who are comfortable with basic watercolor techniques and want to improve their skills and knowledge of watercolor painting. Beth will challenge students to expand their experiences, try new things, create good sketches, paint en plein air, pay attention to issues such as composition, values and perspective as well as using multiple techniques in each painting. As always, Beth will demo in each class and guide students in using the techniques discussed to create paintings of their chosen topic/photo. Students may work on any subjects they wish, but each class will focus on a topic or topics. Beth will guide students wishing to work on this topic, and provide individual help and guidance throughout class. Beth is a fun and encouraging teacher who wants to bring out the most creative part of each student and help them gain confidence.
Students will be provided with the materials list for the classes so they can come prepared for class and can work on paintings between classes.
Cost: $120 for the series of 6 classes
Dates: Sundays, August 11 & 25; September 8, 22 & 29; October 13
(sorry, no refunds for missed classes)
Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Beth is a member of Chatham Artists Guild, Sanford Brush and Palette Club, and a signature member of the Watercolor Society of NC. She has won awards from WSNC, Chatham Artists Guild, and Sanford Brush and Palette Club for her watercolor paintings of nature and animals in a colorful and loose style, with focus on light and shadow. Beth will teach students to paint with freedom and fun, with a no-pressure style that helps students find their own styles and preferences. See her artworks at The Joyful Jewel in Pittsboro, Stray’s in Chapel Hill, Milton Studio Art Gallery, on her website at www.bethbale.com, on Facebook at Beth Bale Fine Art or on Instagram at Beth Bale Fine Art. Contact her at bethbale@windstream.net with any questions.
Register for classes at
The Joyful Jewel, 44-A Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312, or call (919) 883-2775.
Class size is limited to 10 students. Register early to secure your space.
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Come create your own piece of mosaic art at Santosa Studio! In this weekend workshop, you will learn basic mosaic techniques which will include designing, cutting glass, adhering the glass to the substrate, and grouting. Each student will go home with a finished piece and information to continue to explore the world of mosaic art.
Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18
Time: Saturday 10am–4:30pm & Sunday 1pm–4:30pm
Level: Beginner
Cost: $120 plus materials fee
Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22
Time: Saturday 10am–4:30pm & Sunday 1pm–4:30pm
Level: Beginner
Cost: $120 plus materials fee
Santosa Studio located five miles from downtown Pittsboro
To register and for more info, visit Santosa Healing Arts or
email the instructor at Kim@SantosaHealingArts.com.
Visit Santosa Healing Arts to view more upcoming Fall workshops at Santosa!
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In this workshop, students will learn the process of intuitive painting. This unique approach is about letting go of expectations, experimenting, and allowing your creativity to unfold naturally. Working in a non-judgmental and playful environment, students will focus on personal expression and their own creative journey. They will learn to connect more authentically with themselves, as well as reconnect with the present moment through creative expression. This workshop is perfect for people who have never painted as well as experienced artists who are blocked or need to loosen up with a different perspective/approach.
Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8
Where: Santosa Studio located 5 miles from downtown Pittsboro
Time: Saturday 10am–4pm & Sunday 10am–4pm
Level: All levels
Cost: $135
To register and for more info, visit Santosa Healing Arts or
email the instructor at Heather@HeatherGerni.com.
Visit www.HeatherGerni.com to learn more about intuitive painting and upcoming workshops!
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WomanCraft Seeks New Members
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WomanCraft Fine Gifts in Carrboro is looking for talented men and women who would like to become working members or consignors. With 40+ years under our belts, WomanCraft is the second-oldest artisan coop in the country. Their store carries jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass, mixed media and more. They are looking to expand offerings and featured artists.
Potential members/consignors can find information at womancraftgifts.com,
call (919)929-3300, or stop by the store at 360 E. Main Street in Carrboro to chat with one of their members and pick up an application.
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