2010 November | The Creamery Arts Center

Holiday Spirit Abounds at the Creamery

The Creamery is hosting many special events to celebrate the holiday season. The artists have decorated the gallery inside and out. There are three special shows plus a holiday gift boutique. The shows open on Friday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Creamery Arts Center at 165 West Bridge Street in Hotchkiss. The opening features the music of Steve Jueneman, a dessert and appetizer buffet, and a cash bar.

The Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association Group Show in the Churro Gallery features member works in mixed media, oil paint, pastel, photography, and watercolor. The Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association is a well-established art organization with over 50 years of history in the North Fork Valley. Membership is open to area artists working in all fine arts and fine crafts media – from professionals to amateurs with aspirations! The HFAA Group Show highlights the diversity and character of art in the community.

The Peach Gallery contains a members’ show titled “It’s a Small World”. The works are limited to 8” by 10” in size. There will be photography, paintings, prints, pottery, glass and other small items. Customers can expect a “small price” on these items too.

The Wall will exhibit the work of Mary Hockenbery. Her photography is firmly rooted in film and darkroom tradition. Now working with digital imaging, her work reveals a sense of whimsy and wonder at the world around her. Her show will include photographs, both framed and unframed, and many gift items like cards and magnets.

The Entrance Gallery features a Holiday Gift Bazaar. All items are priced under $50 and are perfect for your Christmas gift giving.

The Hotchkiss Fine Arts Association members will offer the FREE events in December: On Saturday, December 11, from 1pm to 3pm, there is a holiday card and ornament making workshop with HFAA members Shannon Castle, Mary Hockenbery, Mary Smith and Suki Strong. All materials are provided. Drop-in for this fun workshop using recycled paper and found objects to create a unique holiday card and an ornament. The workshop is a treat for children of all ages and parents. Santa will also be visiting the Creamery all day! On Saturday, December 18, visitors can see oil painter Jan Aston in action!

We hope to see you at the Creamery Arts Center for these special shows. Join the artists for the opening on Friday, December 10, from 6-8 p.m., or come in through December and enjoy the art of more than 50 local artisans. The Creamery is at 165 W Bridge St., Hotchkiss, and can be reached at 970-872-4848 or toll free 866-821-ARTS. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 11am-6pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

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Churro Gallery November 2010

In the Churro Gallery, glass artists Lorin K. Merriam and Gary W. Hines of Chokecherry Studios in Grand Junction, and members of the Creamery Arts Center, will present a variety of stained glass art. Reflecting Native American motifs, their pieces are sometimes suitable for display in outdoor settings and often make use of natural materials. In 2005, they completed a two-year project creating the stained glass windows for the dome of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Grand Junction.

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Peach Gallery November 2010

Connie Willett, Pennie Alexander, and Hendrika Cegielski once again join together in a three woman show, Sisters of the Eleventh Moon. These three artists are members of the Creamery Arts Center and work successfully in a variety of media. Connie Willett’s fiber art will hang in the Peach Gallery as well as on The Wall. Connie captures the essence of the west in her art with creativity and humor. Pennie Alexander and Hendrika Cegielski join Connie in showing their work in the Peach Gallery. Both artists are concentrating their multiple media talents with large and small sculpture, weaving, oil paintings, pastels, gourd art and leather. Pennie will also be exhibiting felting on silk hand-dyed scarves, and Hendrika will offer pillows and lampshades.

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Youth Classes November 2010

Young Artist Group – 12-17yrs Mondays 4pm-6pm Serious about your art? Terrific opportunity to learn from the best. Materials and instruction will be provided free of charge to motivated students. We will be exploring many exciting media through this program.

After School Program – K-6 Tuesday-Thursday 3:30p-5:30pm Beginning September 14th $ 9 one day – $85 for a 10 card punch

After School Clay – 5th-12th grades Wednesdays 3:30p-5:30p. Basic instruction in clay techniques both hand build and wheel . $9 per class $85 for a 10 card punch (includes limited clay)

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Adult Classes November 2010

Silk Screening with Bob Noonan, Saturdays Nov 9th 2pm – 5pm and Nov 13th 9a-?.
$60 includes a reusable kit.

Gyotaku (pronounced gheo-ta-ku) also known as fish printing Nov 12th 10-1. $20 (fish will be provided or you can bring your own.)

Afternoon Clay with David Strong – Wednesdays 1p-3p $14 per class plus $25 per 25lbs of clay

Evening Clay with David Strong – 10 weeks Wednesday’s Sept 14th – Nov 17th 6pm–8pm , $125 if paid in full, $14 per session plus $25 per 25lbs of clay

Christmas Ornament Wood Carving with John Gilbert Nov. 20, 11am-4pm. $30 which includes a $15 carving safety glove, which is necessary to take the class.

Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments with Peggy Papon Nov. 6th. 11a-2p $15 plus materials.

Stained Glass Picture Frame with Peggy Papon Nov. 27 from 11a-2p $15 plus material.

Don’t be disappointed, call early to reserve your seat.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES EXCEPT ONES NOTED AS DROP-INS.
If we don’t have enough sign-ups, we must cancel the class. Don’t be disappointed, call ahead to register.

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