Throughout May 26th, the Howe Library is hosting an art exhibit of works completed by CraftStudies students. The exhibition will include two perspectives of classes at the Hanover League of NH Craftsmen and include work created by both adults and children. The adult exhibit, “Bridges: Two Artists, Three Media,” features work created by Jere Nelson and Sandra Seymour, both of whom have worked in multiple studios at the Hanover League including the metals studio, clay studio and mixed media. Their work demonstrates the influence that one studio can have on another studio and the artist’s resulting creativity.
The children’s exhibit, “Creative Problem Solvers: The next Generation II,” features work done in all three studios by young people from the local community, ranging in ages from 5 to 17. The intent behind this exhibit is to share the creativity and exuberance that pours out of the teaching studios every day. On an average, one out of 100 young people who come to CraftStudies to take classes in our studios, whether in Pottery, Metals, or Mixed Media, become professional artist/craftspeople. 100% will take the creative problem solving skills they have honed in these studios and apply them to their professional and personal lives. These skills are the basis for greatness in any profession!
Please join us for any or all of the following events:
Rock Tuesdays: March 16 & 23, a 2 session class (open to all experience levels) where you can learn how to cut and carve gemstones with Derek Levin.
Creatively Moving Metal: Forming with the Hydraulic Press: March 20 & 21, a 2 day workshop with Cynthia Eid. (Open to all skill levels including professionals). We only have one spot left!
FREE Anti-Clastic Raising Demonstration: March 27. Jordan Barnett-Parker, a young metalsmith new to the Upper Valley will be offering a FREE 2 hour demonstration introducing the art of Anti-Clastic Raising.
Call 603-643-5384 for more information and to reserve a seat! All events are open to everyone.
Now is a great time to sign up for February break classes…
Monday – Friday, Feb. 15-19, 9:00 – Noon:
1. Five Days/Five Projects for Ages 5-7 Come for one day, or two days, or come for 5. Call for details about each day.
2. Pottery for Ages 8-10 (need to attend all five days)
3. Introduction to Metals Studio for Ages 10-12 (need to attend all five days)
Call for more info: 603-643-5384.
Norwich Library – Exhibition of Student and Instructor work, December 1-30. Opening Reception, December 5, 1:00-2:00pm
Gift Making workshops – For more information and to enroll in any of these workshops please contact the CraftStudies office at 603-643-5384
Tree and Window Ornaments with Kerstin Nichols, Dec 12-2009, Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm.
Learn to transform regular roofing copper into beautiful shimmering ornaments for your windows or to decorate your tree.
Votives that Glow with Kerstin Nichols and Emily Whalen, Dec 13-2009, Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm.
Two artist/craftswomen will introduce you to the basics of metalsmithing and beading. You’ll learn to form and solder a metal armature, and use beads to add color and further interest to the reflected light. Brass, copper, and beads provided by instructors. Materials cost based on actual materials used. Bring a bag lunch.
Bracelets that Glitter with Kerstin Nichols and Emily Whalen, Dec 20-2009, Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm.
Two artist/craftswomen will introduce you to the basics of metalsmithing and beading. You’ll learn to form and solder a metal armature, and use beads to add color and pizzazz. All will leave with a glittering brass (or silver) and bead wrist ornament. The materials fee is based on actual materials used. Bring a bag lunch.
Also, please note the Paulette Werger demonstration has been postponed until February 2010.
The League of NH Craftsmen Hanover Retail Gallery welcomes metalsmith Paulette Werger, who will showcase her collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry and demonstrate the ancient Korean Keum-boo technique of fusing gold and silver. Paulette’s work is exhibited and sold both nationally and internationally through museums and galleries. She has offered workshops on a number of topics, including conquering the fear of gold, pewtersmithing, keum-boo, surface embellishment, and Ashante casting.
For more information about the sale at the Gallery, please contact the League at 603-643-5384
