Presidents Letter
 

Hello Artists and Aficionados of All Art Forms. 

Welcome to August already...whew!

We’re so happy to have you staying in touch and coming by the Gallery whether in-town or visiting from other areas.  It would be a good time to be purchasing some fabulous one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays which you can find only at AGS right now!

There is some exciting news happening for both patrons and artists.

First:  Our current show regarding COVID-19. Information can be found in this newsletter. It’s bound to bring out powerful emotions, both for the creators and viewers. Don’t miss it!

Second:  In keeping with information for artists and artisans, the magazine “Our State” is asking for all work from local folk to make application for 2021 Made in NC Awards.  Submission deadline is August 16th. Check their website for more details.     https://www.ourstate.com/madeinnc/

Third:  Our neighbor, Hillman’s Brewery is holding a fantastic fundraiser for our Arrowhead Gallery!  What a great neighbor. Thanks to Brandi Hillman for offering to do this.  Here’s how it will work – for every pint of beer they sell on August 16th we will receive the profits! So artists and artisans after you put the final touches to your Our State entry, trundle over to Hillman’s in Old Fort to enjoy a delicious craft brew! Everyone else, please tell all your friends, relatives and communities about it too!
https://www.hillmanbeer.com/

I’d also like to welcome in two additional artists/artisans to A3L/AGS.

Karen Potter is a weaver of exquisite shawls, scarves and other lovely woven products. 
Dr. Robert Gunther has created amazing quality bowls from multiple exotic woods. They beg to be caressed and admired and purchased for a price-point WELL below what you would find in Asheville. The same is true of Karen’s creations. 

Please come by and view the new folks work and take a look at our “regular” exhibitors new work. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

As always, do stay in touch. We will still have masks, sanitizer, social distancing as our policy in the coming days as needed. 

Best wishes, Liz Meyer

Come by or call Arrowhead Gallery  
78C Catawba Ave. Old Fort, NC
828 668-1100 
or go to our WEBSITE and pay online.
www.arrowheadart.org

CLAY CLASSES    
with Mathilda Potter                                              
Wednesday 1 to 3 PM                                                                   
$115 members,
$125 nonmembers for four classes
We use a punch card system and you may take up to 2 months to use your four classes, to fit a busy life!

Come play with clay and learn to make fun, fired, and permanent pottery and clay sculptures. All levels, beginners to advanced, Welcome!

Supplies and firing are included.
Open studio practice hours are also included, and available Wednesdays 10 to 1, Fridays 10 to 3:30, Saturdays 10 to 3:30, and Sundays 1 to 3:30.

 

Mathilda is extremely knowledgeable with many years of creating. She makes learning in this class fun with her unique teaching abilities. Student may choose to learn hand building and or  throwing on the wheel.          

PRIVATE AND SEMI PRIVATE CLAY CLASSES
with Mathilda Potter
For those who cannot attend Wedsdays classes Mathilda is now offering this option! 
Call her at 828 775-7786 to coordinate a time with her.
1 Adult, 2 hours for $60. Up to 3 additional people for $15 each. 1 child 7 & up with an adult $70. Add up to 3 more people for $15 each. No more than six total.

Includes all clay, glazes, firings and instructions! Also students may use the studio between classes when available.

Lorelle Bacon's Tuesday Morning Classes
First two Tuesdays 
9:30 to 11:30

Beginners and up. All mediums and subjects. $35 for two classes for members $45 for non members.

Lorelle Bacon is known for her patience and giving lots of one on one attention to her students.
 

Attention Artists! We are looking for instructors for basket making, beading jewelry and wood carving.

Contact Lorelle if interested! lorelleartist@hotmail.com

ADULT’S CLAY CLASS
with Maylin Travers
Wednesday 6-8pm
Saturday 1-3

Members: $110/month, non members $120.

$20 off for second Adult in same family.

All materials, tools and firings included. 

Classes need not be consecutive.

Maximum of 4 students.

Hey Adults! Needing a break and some YOU time?

Come join in with other adults and have fun creating with clay!!

Learn various hand building techniques and create your own functional pieces such as bowls or vases as well as sculptural masterpieces with the guidance of instructor, Maylin Travers.

Choose the day and time that works for your family!

Class size limited for lots of 1 on 1 attention!

Also Offering Private classes

Available at $60 for 2 hours, $15 for each additional person (3 additional max)

Arrangements can be made with instructor.

Maylin Travers is a painter as well as a hand building potter, creating both sculptural as well as functional pieces.

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CHILDREN’S CLAY CLASS
with Maylin Travers

Monday 3:00-4:30

• $120/month for 4 classes; all supplies included.
• Gallery members: $110/month.
• Have fun getting your hands into clay to create your own ceramic masterpieces.
• Learn hand building techniques used to create ceramic sculptures as well as functional pieces. Construct your pieces from raw clay, have them fired and then decorate using a variety of glazes to complete your creations.

AUGUST WORKSHOPS

    
Watercolor 101 + with Lorelle Bacon

Saturday August 14^th, 10 to 3, and Sunday August 15^th, 1 to 5

$125 for AGS members, $135 for nonmembers.

plus $25 for handouts and supplies used for workshop

• Learn the best kind of paper, watercolors, and brushes to buy without breaking the bank.

• Learn the basics of watercolor painting, no matter the style you want to achieve.

• Explore soft or bold colors and how to mix and apply them.

• You will also learn how to create a variety of textures while you complete 2 or 3 paintings to take home.

Bring a sack lunch & COME JOIN THE FUN!

NOTE: All participants please wear a mask as I am a high risk person.

4 Season Fused Glass Lantern

with Diane Enger

Saturday, August 28^th, 10 to 4

$50 for AGS members, $60 for nonmembers

plus $30 materials fee, includes lantern, LED candle, glass, tools needed and firing

Minimum of 3 students, maximum of 6 students

In this class we will be using a variety of glasses and creating four panels of glass that depict the 4 seasons of the year and fit these panels into a metal lantern. The lantern is 17 inches tall by 6 inches wide and comes with a LED candle that fits right in. Using the season theme and a variety of glasses, everyone’s glass panels will be unique. Your lantern will be a true “work of art” upon completion and will withstand the test of time.

This class is for beginners and intermediates. It will give the students an overview of the glass fusing process and an understanding of what is involved. You will gain a knowledge of types of glasses used in fusing. Most of the glass is precut with just minimal adjusting needed.

*CDC guidelines are observed. You can bring a bag lunch and drink or take a break and get lunch at nearby eateries

Stained Glass “Snake Plant” 
with Catherine Bruggeman
August 30- Monday 1 PM to 4 PM
$35+ $10 for supplies

September Workshops

FUN WITH WIRE!

with Lorelle Bacon

Saturday September 4^th, 10 to 4

$135 (AGS members, $145 nonmembers) for beginners to wire-wrapping. Includes supplies, copper wire, use of tools and hand-outs.

$175 (AGS members, $185 nonmembers) for intermediates/advanced students who have had some experience with wire-wrapping. They will work with copper and silver wire as well as crystals.

Beginners will make a basic bracelet first as this is necessary for most wire wrapping techniques. You will learn how to make a bundle and proper wraps with this project. You will also make a 2^nd bracelet with a different design. If time allows you may also make a pair of earrings.

Those with some experience or who have taken some of my beginner workshops will be making variations of the basic bracelet that will wow everyone who sees them! We will make two bracelets and as many pair of earrings as time allows. You will make a copper and silver bracelet and an all silver one with beads. This will prepare you for a pendant workshop that will be offered next, should you wish to take it.

Kits to take home will be available for purchase but you will have information of where to order supplies for your at home projects too!

NOTE: All participants please wear a mask as I am a high risk person.

Stained Glass Butterfly Garden Stakes
with Catherine Bruggeman
Tuesday, September 7 - 9 AM until 12 PM
$40 +$10 for supplies

Embroidery Mending! 
with Barbara Bryan's Sept 25th from 1 to 4 
more information to come in September Newsletter