Summer 2013 Calendar of Events & Classes

Welcome to the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts' Calendar of Events for Summer 2013!

FEATURED ARTISTS

During the month of May, the Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts will feature “Images of Art” by local Multimedia Artist Polly Holden Nunn, as well as the collected works of local JMU Professor, Author, & Artist Judith Townsend Rocchiccioli. Polly’s works include oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculpture, and clay. Judith's works include her recently published medical thriller, "Chaos at Crescent Medical Center", hand-painted silk scarves, hand-crafted jewelry, and silk paintings. Judith's second novel, "The Imposter", is scheduled for publication this June.

Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts will feature a variety of original artwork by a few of our Resident Artists during the month of June, including the oil paintings of Mary Ellen Janti, the silk paintings and artwork of Judith Townsend Rocchiccioli, and the pencil drawings of LauraLea Marlyn-Spitler.

For the month of July, the gallery will host an exhibit of original artwork by emerging young Guest Artist, Emily Selwood.  Emily's exhibit will include such artwork as eclectic abstract oil paintings, painted on large canvases using bright jewel tones and vivid colors. The opening celebration and preview of Emily's exhibit is scheduled for 6pm on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts.  The event is free and open to the public.  Complimentary wine, cheese, and light refreshments will also be served.

During the month of August, the gallery will proudly present a special exhibit of handcrafted jewelry by our own Resident Artist & local Jewelry Designer Stephani Moore. Stephani's stunning jewelry collection will feature unique pieces of wire wrapped bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other jewelry that incorporates such materials as tarnish-resistant argentium silver, Swarovski crystals, gemstones, and copper wire.  The gallery will host an opening for Stephani's exhibit from 5-8pm on Friday, August 2, 2013, at our downtown location. As always, this event is free and open to the public and will include complimentary wine and light refreshment service! 


CHILDREN’S ART CLASS SERIES: YOUTH ART ON SATURDAYS

Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts will be hosting a "Youth Art on Saturdays" series this summer for children ages 7-14 on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The cost for each class is $20 and includes supplies.

Saturday, June 15, 2013 - Cartooning

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - Paint Flowers in Acrylics

Saturday, June 29, 2013 - Draw Animals in Pastels

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - Paint Hardscapes in Watercolors

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - Paper Mache Sheep

ARTFUL SUMMER NIGHTS CLASS & WORKSHOP SERIES

From May 7 through July 30, 2013, Artisans Downtown Gallery & Gifts will be hosting Artful Summer Nights, which is a series of art classes and workshops designed for beginning artists and non-artists. The cost for each class is $25 and includes supplies.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Silk Scarf Painting
Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Wire-Wrapped Jewelry

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Slumped Wine Bottle design class
Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Glass Painting

Tuesday, June 4, 2013, from 6:30pm-8:30pm - Basic Painting
Thursday, June 6, 2013, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Wire-Wrapped Jewelry

Tuesday, June 11, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Drawing with Pastels
Thursday, June 13, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Silk Scarf Painting

Thursday, June 20, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Slumped Wine Bottle design class

Tuesday, June 25, 2013, from 6:30pm-8:30pm - Basic Painting
Thursday, June 27, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Silk Scarf Painting

Tuesday, July 2, 2013, from 6:30pm-8:30pm - Basic Painting

Tuesday, July 9, 2013, from 6:30pm-8:30pm - Basic Painting

Thursday, July 11, 2013, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Wire-Wrapped Jewelry

Tuesday, July 16, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Drawing with Pastels

Thursday, July 18, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Wine Bottle Wind Chimes

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Drawing

Thursday, July 30, 2013, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Drawing

Unless otherwise noted, all events, classes, and workshops will be held at the gallery's downtown location at 320 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia.  For more information and/or to register for an upcoming class or workshop, please contact us at 540-432-2300 or 540-578-1680.

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