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Natural Expressions: Paintings by Diane Shaw & Ceramics by David McBeth The Ice House Gallery will feature works by University of Tennessee-Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts faculty Diane Shaw and David McBeth January 29 - February 28. The exhibit explores nature’s forms and colors in Ms. Shaw’s landscapes and Mr. McBeth’s pottery.
Each of the paintings in Ms Shaw’s collection is expressive, using pure color and rubbed textures to capture an imaginary natural setting that emerges from the process of the work and not from any pre-conceived design. Using brushes,rags, paper towels, paint scrapers and fingers, she applies acrylic paint directly from the tube onto paper and canvas. She layers and glazes to achieve desired effects with any mixing of color coming from the interaction of the paint on the surface. Ms. Shaw, an Assistant Professor of Art, states, “My work strives for a purity of artistic application and medium that is a replication of the way in which I view nature’s purity of form.”
Mr. McBeth, a Professor of Art who has taught drawing, art history, ceramics, sculpture and 3-D design, is a practicing artist producing pottery that is in private and public collections in twelve countries. He keeps a summer studio on the coast of Maine and exhibits across the country. Mr. McBeth demonstrates pottery in numerous traditional skills festivals in the region and encourages his students to do the same. His broad, open-formed bowls with their graceful edges are meant to express generosity and gentleness, while his installation pieces celebrate the handmade cup.
Shop the Guild for your Valentine! Don’t forget to pick up a card or gift for your Valentine. Stardust Glass Studios has brought in new handmade glass pendants and earrings. There is sterling jewelry from the studios of Beverly Kietzke and Mary Helen Taylor. Gifts for the men on your list include marbles and paperweights, hand carved wildlife calls and hand knit “man pouches.” It is going to be cold for a while longer, so liven up the dreary days with a colorful hand knit scarf or hat. Keep your toes toasty with felted slippers and a hand woven rug.
The Ice House gift shop has never had so much to choose from, and we now accept Visa and Master Card. There is definitely something for everyone and in every price range. All items at the Guild are crafted by local artists, and the small commission from sales benefits the Guild’s educational programs.
Snow Days
Wanted:a snow shovel (just in case)
Coming Next to the Ice House Gallery…
The Tennessee River Fine Arts League A group exhibition of paintings & other work from the Paris, TN area - March 4th - 29th.
This year in addition to a regular schedule of workshops, we will have a bi-monthly schedule of basket making classes and gourd crafting workshops. Besides these traditional crafts, we will have lots of drawing and painting workshops.
The Denim Storage Basket Workshop This large square basket with wooden side handles is the perfect size for many storage solutions. Patty Feather can show you how to make your own sturdy 15 x 17 x 12 basket . This class is designed for the beginner. An example of the project is on display at the Guild. You may choose the accent color of reed from green, olive green, navy or raspberry. Limited class size.
Instructor: Patty Feather has been weaving baskets for 15 years and teaching for the last six years. Patty is an active member of three basket-weaving guilds and is the Western KY representative on the Executive Board of the Kentucky Basket Association. When: Saturday, February 23rd . Time: 9:00 to 3:00 with a short break for lunch. Cost: $55 for Guild members and $60 for all others. Fee includes all materials for a complete basket .
Quilted Sampler Table Runner Roxanne Ferguson will conduct a workshop for beginners, in which participants will make sampler blocks in their choice of fabrics. The blocks will be assembled into a runner customized to fit participants’ tables. Each session will complete one block, with the last session being devoted to assembly. Instructor: Roxanne Ferguson is a retired schoolteacher that has been constructing award-winning quilts filled with bright colors and natural elements for many years. Roxanne is known for her excellent craftsmanship and precision paper piecing. Dates and times are: Thursday evenings, February 28th, March 6th, and 13th from 6:00 to 8:00. Three sessions are $30 for Guild members; $45 for non-members. A supply list will be provided.
The Every Thursday Painters Group We would love to get this group off the ground so if you or your friends would like to get together to paint, give us a call. We can move the day and time if Thursday isn't working for you. If you are motivated by gathering with others to work on your art projects and share ideas, then we welcome you here.
The Ice House Quilters The Ice House Quilters share tips and information as they work on projects. They begin work on their quilts at 10:00. Join the Quilters each first and third Wednesday.
Guild Board Meeting Guild Board meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00. The next meeting is February 12th.
Woodcarving Study Group Master woodcarver James Phillip Dobson leads an informal woodcarving study group that meets on the 3rd Tuesday on each month at 2:30. The next meeting is February 19th.
Ice House Knitters Guild and Fiber Arts Group From beginners to more advanced fiber artists, this group is always happy to share tips and techniques. Bring your lunch and your fiber project – whether its knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, doll making or wearable art. Come on any Tuesday morning at 11:00 for the informal gathering.
Many thanks to Sue McEachern for outfitting our gift shop with a new rotating card rack, mirror, jewelry displays and polishing cloth. I don't know how we ever managed without the stepladder donated by Fran McEachern. Thank you also goes to Barbara Heath for the paper towels and TP, Beverly Keitzke for the polishing cloth and to Jan Jones and Cindy Willis for the magnifying glass. Lots of new books and items in the B & B corner donated by the Mayfield Community Women’s Club, Mary Haugen, Jo Goff, Fred and Margaret Merida, Shirley Simms, Elsie Gream, Paula Buck, Lindsey Luciano, Terri Hjetland, and Gregg Knight.
Support the businesses that support the arts! Thank You To… West Kentucky Networks for Internet service. Mayfield Veterinary Clinic, the official vet of gallery cat Claude Monet. Howard Happy Company for sponsoring newsletter printing.
EAT at Captain D’s. On the first Friday and Sunday of each month Captain D’s will donate 10% of the receipts that are placed in a donation box to our Guild.
Member News Mr. James McCloskey was recently awarded the Shippensburg University Lifetime Achievement Alumnus Award. Jim retired after over 30 award winning years in the insurance industry. Since his retirement, he has continued his many volunteer activities including serving on the Guild’s membership committee. Congratulations Jim!
A very Happy 60th anniversary to charter members Bill and Betty Falder!
Larry and Anita Cash of Brentwood, TN Teresa Cantrell of Mayfield
Renewing Members Regions Bank Patsy Suiter Rita LeNeave Emma Lee Lee
Natural Expressions: Paintings by Diane Shaw and Ceramics by David McBeth January 29 through February 28. Basket Workshop– February 23, 9:00-3:00.
Quilted Sampler Table Runner – Thursdays, February 28, March 6 & 13. 6:00-8:00.
The Ice House Quilters - February meetings are the 6th and 20th, beginning @ 10:00.
Ice House Knitters Guild and Fiber Arts Group– Tuesdays @ 11:00.
Guild Board Meeting – Second Tuesday, February 12th at 7:00.
Woodcarving Study Group – Third Tuesday, February 19th, 2:30.
Shop The Ice House Gift Shop for Valentines Day The Guild’s Ice House Gift Shop is filled with handcrafted items for gifts. We now accept Visa and MasterCard.
The Guild is open Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Admission to the Gallery is free and accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Art Guild is located in the historic Ice House, 120 North 8th Street (corner of North and North 8th Streets).
Members Workshop SurveyThank you to all who sent in the workshop survey from last month's newsletter. It will help guide us in the classes we will offer this year. Its still not too late too give us your thoughts and suggestions. Pick up a survey at the Guild or click on link below to download a survey.Click here to download Workshop Survey
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