Flora and Fauna Show

SPRINGS GALLERY PRESENTS JAMES AND CHRISTINE KLINGER

Springs Gallery is pleased to present the raku ceramic art of James Klinger, and the oil and acrylic paintings of Christine Klinger. The exhibit, titled, “Flora and Fauna — Recent Works of James and Christine Klinger” runs December 16 through February 16, 2012, with an opening reception Friday, December 16 from 6 to 9 pm. The reception coincides with Yellow Springs’ monthly “Third Friday Fling in the Springs,” with later gallery and shop hours, live music, and other festivities throughout the Village. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.

James Klinger, of Yellow Springs, has been working in clay since 1976. He is known for his striking pottery, sculpture, and wall art fired in the raku tradition. His sculptures often depict and honor the animal and plant realms. James shows and sells his work at art festivals and fine art galleries throughout the United States, including Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs.

Christine Klinger, of Yellow Springs, has been painting nature themes and images in oils and acrylics since 2006. Most recently she has been creating expressionistic landscapes and florals. Christine exhibits and sells her artwork in local galleries including Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs. Christine is the owner of Springs Gallery.

For more information call 937-409-5047, email springsgallery@earthlink.net, visit the gallery or the gallery site: www.springsgallery.blogspot.com; also on facebook.

Steel Painting Registration Form

SPRINGS GALLERY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
Deadline to cancel with refund is the Sunday of the week preceding the workshop.

Springs Gallery presents—
TWO NEW WORKSHOPS WITH STEEL PAINTER MIKE ELSASS – IN DAYTON
Participant’s name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):____________________________________Email:_______________________________

Registering for:
_____ Thursday, 1/12/12, 4 PM – 6 PM
_____ Wednesday, 1/18/12, 6 PM – 8 PM
_____ Both Workshops

Payment by:
_____ Cash
_____ Check #: __________
_____ Credit Card #: _____________________________________________ Exp. Date:_______

Students will meet at Mike’s Dayton gallery and carpool. Workshops will be held in Mike’s Front Street Studio. For all questions, contact Springs Gallery, 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com. Come prepared to get messy and have fun!

More Painting Workshops with Mike Elsass – in Dayton

Springs Gallery presents--
Two New Painting Workshops with Steel Painter Mike Elsass – in Dayton

Thursday, 1/12/12, 4 pm – 6 pm, and Wednesday, 1/18/12, 6 pm – 8 pm

Dayton painter Mike Elsass, known for his striking abstract acrylic paintings on rusted steel, has painted and taught throughout the U.S. and Canada. His artwork is represented in fine art galleries throughout the country, including Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs. We were delighted to host him twice outside our gallery this past Fall and he has asked us to host his upcoming Winter workshops in Dayton as well. Mike will once again share his knowledge and materials in two fun and spontaneous sessions.

Painting this time will take place in Mike’s Front Street Studio in Dayton. Students will meet at 16 Brown St. in Dayton (Mike’s Color of Energy Gallery near corner of Brown and E. 5th St. in Oregon District), so come early if you can; then you’ll carpool from there to the Studio. There is no age limit. All materials and supplies will be provided and students will be able to take home a piece of their own creation. The cost is $70 for one workshop or $140 for both. Registrations are being accepted now through the day of the workshop. Forms are available at Springs Gallery and on our site. You may drop off, mail, email or call your registration information and payment to Springs Gallery. Students must have a paid Springs Gallery receipt to receive their materials and participate on that day.

Questions? Need directions? Want to register? – Visit or contact Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, 937-409-5047, or springsgallery@earthlink.net. Come prepared to get messy and have fun!

Silver Clay Workshop Registration Form

SPRINGS GALLERY presents—
Artistic Jewelry Workshop with Fine Silver Clay—A Step-by-Step Project for Beginners:
Create a Pure Silver Domed Pendant
Saturday, January 14, 2012, Noon – 4 PM
Fees: $50 paid to Springs Gallery with registration; $40 material and supply fee paid to instructor at class.

Participant’s name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):____________________________________Email:______________________________
Payment by:
_____ Cash
_____ Check #: __________
_____ Credit Card #: _______________________________ Exp. Date: ____________
Signature___________________________________________________________________

The workshop will be held at Springs Gallery. For questions, contact Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, phone: 937-409-5047, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, and on Facebook. Deadline to sign up is the Thursday before the workshop. Deadline to cancel with refund is the Sunday before the workshop. Come prepared to have fun!
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New Jewelry Class Coming Up!

SPRINGS GALLERY presents—

Artistic Jewelry Workshop with Fine Silver Clay—
A Step-by-Step Project for Beginners:

Create a Pure Silver Domed Pendant

Saturday, January 14, 2012
Noon—4 pm

For information and to register contact:

SPRINGS GALLERY
Kings Yard, 220 Xenia Avenue
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
springsgallery@earthlink.net
www.springsgallery.blogspot.com
937-409-5047

Explore the amazing medium of Fine Silver Metal Clay. Waynesville, Ohio, artist Trish Jeffers-Zeh, shares her knowledge at a special reduced rate to show support for Springs Gallery and the Yellow Springs arts community.

Come learn the dance of working with fine silver clay by creating a simple domed pendant using stamps and molds for textural designs. Experience the simplicity of Metal Clay. - It fires with a torch or in a kiln for 30 minutes.

Workshop fee is $50. Materials fee is $40 paid to instructor the day of the class. This fee includes 10 grams of FS clay, use of tools, use of silver syringe and paste, and supplies for firing and finishing. Everything is provided to complete the pendant; all you need to do is add a chain. Additional clay, stones, leather cord and supplies will be available for purchase in class at discount prices.

Please bring magnifying glasses if you need them to see small detail work.

Minimum age of participant: 12
Minimum enrollment: 6

Goddess Images

Here they all are - hard at work, or should I say fun. If you see this - feel free to drop us a line. Or just enjoy.

Goddesses Rule!

A good time seemed to be had by all at the "Discover the Goddess Within" jewelry workshop led by Catherine Wicks yesterday here in Springs Gallery. Participants used their own findings, along with many donations from Catherine to create a necklace and complimentary earrings. She guided them through some of the "nuts and bolts" of jewelry construction, while generously donating a bit of her philosophy, spirituality, and personal tricks of the trade. Do we see a "Goddess II" on the horizon? Interested?

I made several photos of the event, coming soon; a few more will be on facebook. Enjoy!

-Christine