Thursday, December 6, 2012

GOOD CHANGES AHEAD FOR KLINGER STUDIOS

After two years, SPRINGS GALLERY in Yellow Springs, OH, is closing its Kings Yard location on December 30, 2012. We are changing our name to KLINGER STUDIOS and moving to our new location - just 2 beautiful miles from the village! We'll have galleries and workshops, and we'll only be open for events and by appointment. We'll keep you posted here and on facebook. So please click to follow us on this blog, renamed klingerstudios.blogspot.com and/or on facebook. Our other sites, klingerart.com and klingerart.blogspot.com, feature artwork and activities of Christine and Jim Klinger, the artists in residence of KLINGER STUDIOS. Our phone, 937-409-5047, remains the same. Thanks for your virtual visit - and stay in touch!

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Sea Glass Wire Wrapping a Hit!

Here (at left) is a photo from our most recent Sea Glass Wirewrapping workshop taught here by Catherine Wicks. And, shown in the preceding post below, are others photos from 2 more workshops we had here at the gallery this month. We hope folks will take a short drive in the country and enjoy a quiet, peacefull art-filled afternoon as we make our transition to KLINGER STUDIOS. Stay tuned (or better yet - sign up to follow us). Enjoy!

Classes Galore!

I admit I've been amiss in posting to this blog - I've been busy with sales, workshops - and life! On that note - here are some pictures (2 from the 12/1/12 workshop and 3 from the last one, on 12/2/12. Students learned how to make a sea glass and crystal necklace and bracelet set. A good time was reportedly had by all! Note: There's a nice little story here too: the last workshop we did, on 12/2/12, was a secret birthday gift from a local man (Nick Gaskins) to his wife Cris - owners of Bing Design in Yellow Springs. He (Nick) rounded up 4 of Cris' friends (all sworn to secrecy) and they just showed up here and gave her the surprise. Giving the gift of art - and what a nice gift it is! Stay tuned for more classes - and more big gallery news - in the days ahead. Enjoy!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

STILL TIME TO SIGN UP

We don't have quite enough students for our Sat., Dec. 1, 2012 jewelry workshop with Catherine Wicks (see below). But with your help - we can do it. Learn a new skill and create a beautiful necklace and bracelet set for yourself or a friend. And/or give the gift of art - pay for a friend or family member to take the workshop. All materials are provided! The deadline to sign up is Thurs., Nov. 29th. You may mail check and registration, stop in, or call with a cc. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Register for Springs Gallery Workshop

SPRINGS GALLERY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM (print or just send this info. with check, or call) SEA GLASS NECKLACE/BRACELET CLASS - SAT., DEC. 1, 2012, 2 - 4 PM, $40 Advance registration is required. The deadline to register is 2 days before the workshop; the deadline to cancel with refund is the Sunday of the week preceding the workshop. Name:___________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________email:____________________ Payment by: ___Cash ___Check #: _______ ___Credit Card#___________________________________________ Exp. Date: _______ Code_____ Students will meet at Springs Gallery and show receipt or identification. Workshop will be held in Springs Gallery. For more info. contact the gallery at 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, 937-409-5047, or on facebook. Come prepared to have fun!

Friday, November 9, 2012

SPRINGS GALLERY PRESENTS-- Calling All Goddesses! Sea Glass and Crystal Bead Workshop with Catherine Wicks Saturday, December 1, 2012 2 PM – 4 PM Workshop Fee: $40 Come to Springs Gallery for an afternoon of creativity – making a beautiful bracelet with matching necklace of square-cut sea glass and crystals. We’ll also have a special ring for attaching a cherished keepsake from your own jewelry box if you like. So come join us – bring a friend, meet new ones, create some art - and have fun! Sea glass necklace by Catherine Wicks Photo by Christine Klinger We will be “upcyling” – recycling found or cherished objects – giving them new life and making them beautiful. All materials and tools are provided. Advance registration is required. The maximum enrollment is 6. For more information and to register please contact: Springs Gallery 220 Xenia Ave. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 springsgallery@earthlink.net www.springsgallery.blogspot.com 937-409-5047

Friday, October 12, 2012

Still Time to Sign Up for Sea Glass Wire Wrap Class!

New Sea Glass Wire Wrapping Workshop with Catherine Wicks Sat., October 20, 2012, 2 – 4 PM Cost: $40 Come to Springs Gallery for an afternoon to learn the basics of wire wrapping jewelry. We’ll wrap some sea glass (of your choice) and make an elegant, 18” long pendant necklace and matching earrings. Make an original creation as a gift for yourself or a friend. All materials and tools are provided. Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 18. Come and have fun! For more information and to register, contact Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, 937-409-5047. Necklace by Catherine Wicks Photo by Christine Klinger

Register for Springs Gallery's Sea Glass Wire Wrap Class

SPRINGS GALLERY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM (print or just send this info., or call) SEA GLASS WIRE WRAP CLASS - SAT., OCT. 20, 2012, 2 - 4 PM, $40 Advance registration is required. The deadline to register is 2 days before the workshop; the deadline to cancel with refund is the Sunday of the week preceding the workshop. Name:___________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________email:____________________ Payment by: ___Cash ___Check #: _______ ___Credit Card#___________________________________________ Exp. Date: _______ Code_____ Students will meet at Springs Gallery and show receipt or identification. Workshop will be held in Springs Gallery. For more info. contact the gallery at 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, or on facebook. Come prepared to have fun!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Beading workshop cancelled

The beading workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 6, has been cancelled. But so far we're still on for the Sat., October 20th sea glass wire wrap workshop. Join us? For more info. - scroll down on the blog, or contact Springs Gallery, springsgallery@earthlink.net, 937-409-5047. Thanks!

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Fun with Sea Glass and Wire!

Here's our brilliant class (in a video I made - on the right in my links list, and on facebook), along with their brilliant instructor Catherine Wicks. They are making wire wrap necklaces and earrings with sea glass at our recent workshop in the gallery. A new workshop is planned for Saturday, October 20, 2 PM - 4PM. Join us? More information is below. To register you can stop in, mail the information with your check, or call. Thanks!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Beading Workshop Next Up! - 10/6/12





SPRINGS GALLERY PRESENTS -

Tropical Paradise
Beading Workshop

Saturday, October 6, 2012
2 PM – 4 PM
Workshop Fee: $45

Come to Springs Gallery to learn the basics of beading. If you like, bring some old, sentimental pieces from your jewelry box and incorporate them into your necklace - add them to the flower or to the beads that go around your neck. Upcycle and repurpose your sentimental pieces - giving them a new life!

We will use an 18 inch wire for the beads around your neck and also make small earrings with matching beads. The instructor, Catherine Wicks, will provide all of the supplies and tools – but you may feel free to add your own personal touches. She will teach you the basics of beading and encourage you to use your hidden, creative goddess within.

Maximum enrollment is 6; advance registration is required. Come and have fun!

For more information and to register, contact Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, 937-409-5047,
springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com.


Beaded Necklaces by Catherine Wicks; Photo by Christine Klinger

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Beading Workshop - Coming Soon to Springs Gallery!

Springs Gallery is scheduling a beading workshop for Sat., October 6, 2012, 2 PM - 4 PM. More information as it becomes available. - Stay tuned!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Wirewrapping a hit!




A good time was reportedly had by all at the 9/8/12 sea glass wire wrapping workshop at Springs Gallery. Hope you can join us for the next one - Sat. 10/20/12, 2-4 pm, to learn new skills, meet new people, or reinforce what you already know! Just contact the gallery to sign up in advance. You can even just send us the info. on the registration form below along with your check. The class is small so it may fill up quickly (like the last one did). Thanks!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Sea Glass Wire Wrapping Workshop is a Go! - New One Planned for 10/20/12

Our Sea Glass Wirewrapping Workshop with Catherine Wicks, set for Saturday, September 8th - is going as scheduled. And we now have 2 people on a wait list for the next one! So we are offering another on Saturday, October 20, 2012, 2 - 4 PM. Won't you join us? Details are below (scroll down) but, as always, feel free to drop an email or call for more info. Thanks!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

8/30/12 Painting Workshop Cancelled

Must be the heat. Many expressed interest but not enough signed up, so we are cancelling our 8/30/12 painting workshop with Mike Elsass. Maybe we'll try it again later.

However, our September wire wrap jewely class is a go - in fact we only have one spot left. First come first served! If you are interested please stop in, email, or call. Catherine is limiting the class to 5 so she can give lots of attention to everyone, but if we get more interest - we will plan another class!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Quick Note on the Wire Wrap Class--

We need to limit the enrollment for the Sea Glass Wirewrapping class to 5. Two people have registered and several more have said they plan to. So at this point it's "first come first served." However, I will be taking contact info. from folks who are interested beyond the 5 max. and, Catherine says, "we can schedule a new one!"

Monday, August 13, 2012

Sea Glass Wire Wrapping Jewelry Workshop at Springs Gallery



Summer Memories--

NEW Jewelry Workshop with Catherine Wicks
Sat., October 20, 2012, 2 – 4 PM
Cost: $40


Come to Springs Gallery for an afternoon to learn the basics of wire wrapping jewelry. We’ll wrap some sea glass (of your choice) and make an elegant, 18” long pendant necklace and matching earrings. Make an original creation as a gift for yourself or a friend. All materials and tools are provided. Advance registration is required. Come and have fun!

For more information and to register, contact Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, 937-409-5047.

Necklace by Catherine Wicks
Photo by Christine Klinger


Sea Glass Wire Wrapping Workshop with Catherine Wicks
1st one: September 8, 2012, 2 – 4 PM
Cost: $40 (FULL)

New Class: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 2 - 4 PM
Cost: $40


SPRINGS GALLERY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM

Advance registration is required. The deadline to register is 2 days before the workshop; the deadline to cancel with refund is the Sunday of the week preceding the workshop.

Name:___________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________email:____________________

Payment by:
___Cash
___Check #: _______
___Credit Card#___________________________________________
Exp. Date: _______ Code_____

Students will meet at Springs Gallery and show receipt or identification. Workshop will be held in Springs Gallery. For more info. contact the gallery at 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, or on facebook. Come prepared to have fun!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Join Us for 8/30/12 Painting Workshop with Mike Elsass!






Thursday, August 30, 2012, 4 pm – 6 pm

Dayton painter Mike Elsass is known for his striking abstract acrylic paintings on rusted steel. He has painted and taught throughout Canada and the U.S. (including Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs) and we’re happy to have him here with us again this year to share his knowledge and materials in two fun, spontaneous sessions. Mike’s artwork is represented in fine art galleries throughout the country, including Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs, OH.

The class will take place outside Springs Gallery on Kings Yard. There is no age limit. All materials and supplies are provided and students can take home a piece of their own creation. The cost is $70; Mike provides everything. Advance registration is required. Registration forms are available on the gallery site: www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, on www.facebook.com/springsgallery, and in Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Students must present the gallery with a paid receipt in order to receive their materials and participate on that day.

Questions? – Contact Springs Gallery at springsgallery@earthlink.net, 937-409-5047. Come prepared to get messy and have fun. We hope you will join us in this art adventure!

SPRINGS GALLERY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 2 DAYS BEFORE THE CLASS;
DEADLINE TO CANCEL WITH REFUND IS SUNDAY OF THE WEEK PRECEDING WORKSHOP DAY.

Class fee: $70

NEW WORKSHOP WITH STEEL PAINTER MIKE ELSASS

Participant’s name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):____________________________________Email:________________________________

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

Students will meet at Springs Gallery and show receipt or identification, if necessary. Workshop will be held outside the gallery on Kings Yard. For more info. contact Springs Gallery, 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, or on facebook. Come prepared to get messy and have fun!

Sunday, July 29, 2012

New Bead Artist Joins Springs Gallery









Bead artist Hollye Inderrieden, of Waynesville, Ohio, has recently joined Springs Gallery. She creates beautiful, intricately sewn, beaded bracelets. When I commented that they must be very time-consuming, she replied, "I just love doing it!" Here are just a few of them - stop into the gallery for a better look!

Monday, July 23, 2012

July 25th Steel Painting Workshop Cancelled

The first of 2 workshops with Dayton painter Mike Elsass, scheduled for Wed., 7/25/12 at Springs Gallery, has been cancelled due to enrollment. For those who had signed up, or were thinking of signing up - and anyone else - you are welcome to sign up for the next one, scheduled for Thurs., 8/30/12, 4 - 6 pm. Info. and registration form is below (scroll down a bit) but, of course, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at springsgallery@earthlink.net or 937-409-5047 - or just stop into the gallery. Thanks!

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Springs Gallery presents new, abstract circus paintings by Christine Klinger





Springs Gallery is pleased to present a sneak preview of the new, abstract painting series by Christine Klinger of Yellow Springs, Ohio. The show includes pieces from her current, Undersea Circus series. The exhibit runs July through September, with an artist reception on Friday, July 20, 2012, from 6 to 9 PM; this coincides with the Village’s Third Friday “Fling in the Springs.” Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.

In her artist statement, Klinger says: “I have always been attracted to the circus. I love the fantasy of running off to join a troupe of artists whose whole life is travel and performing. When I was younger I studied dance for many years and I had a child’s trapeze on my swing set. I used to pretend I was a circus performer: the skilled and graceful bareback rider, the comedic, trickster clown and, especially, the daring, free-flying trapeze artist. I see the circus as containing countless metaphors for life, love and art, and I enjoy thinking about these as I paint. I like to paint intuitively, where anything can happen. For example, as I began to work on the first piece in my circus series, it spontaneously ‘told me’ it wanted to be underwater; so I went with the flow, so to speak.”

Christine Klinger is a Yellow Springs artist, art educator, and owner of Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs. She began her career in photography, working in the field and teaching. Klinger also practiced and taught sculpture for many years before diving into painting. She has a masters in Photojournalism from Ohio University and a bachelors in Psychology from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She received a Visual Artist Fellowship from the Montgomery County (OH) Arts & Cultural District for 2009/2010.

Klinger has been studying and painting since 2006, and was granted an Artist in Residency in painting and photography from the State of South Carolina’s A.I.R. Program in Spring, 2011. She has won awards for her photography, sculpture and painting, and has exhibited in galleries throughout Ohio, South Carolina and California, and is in many private collections.

Photo caption information: “Trapeze Artists," acrylic on canvas, 12” x 16”, painting and photo by Christine Klinger.

Friday, June 8, 2012

Space is Still Available in Two New Steel Painting Workshops with Mike Elsass






Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 6 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, August 30, 2012, 4 pm – 6 pm

Dayton painter Mike Elsass is known for his striking abstract acrylic paintings on rusted steel. He has painted and taught throughout Canada and the U.S. (including Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs) and we’re happy to have him here with us again this year to share his knowledge and materials in two fun, spontaneous sessions. Mike’s artwork is represented in fine art galleries throughout the country, including Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs, OH.

The classes will take place outside Springs Gallery on Kings Yard. There is no age limit. All materials and supplies are provided and students can take home a piece of their own creation. The cost is $70 for one workshop and $140 for both. Advance registration is required. Registration forms are available on the gallery site: www.springsgallery.blogspot.com (below), on www.facebook.com/springsgallery, and at Springs Gallery, 220 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Students must present the gallery with a paid receipt in order to receive their materials and participate on that day.

Questions? – Contact Springs Gallery at springsgallery@earthlink.net, 937-409-5047. Come prepared to get messy and have fun. We hope you will join us in this art adventure!

SPRINGS GALLERY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS 2 DAYS BEFORE EACH CLASS;
DEADLINE TO CANCEL WITH REFUND IS SUNDAY OF THE WEEK PRECEDING WORKSHOP DAY.

Class fee: $70 per workshop; $140 for both

TWO NEW WORKSHOPS WITH STEEL PAINTER MIKE ELSASS

Participant’s name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):____________________________________Email:________________________________

Registering for:
_____ Wed., 7/25/12, 6-8 PM
______Thurs., 8/30/12, 4-6 PM
______ Both Workshops

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

Students will meet at Springs Gallery and show receipt or identification, if necessary. Workshops will be held outside the gallery on Kings Yard. For more info. contact Springs Gallery, 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, or on facebook. Come prepared to get messy and have fun!

Sunday, June 3, 2012

LLAMAS ON THE LAWN











Here are a few more of the photos I made yesterday during Sharon Stolzenberger's Llama Life Drawing workshop outside Springs Gallery on Kings Yard in Yellow Springs. It was a fun day - and the llamas seemed to enjoy all the attention.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Folk Artists at Springs Gallery



Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs is pleased to present the clay folk art and jewelry of John and Nancy Grosella of West Milton, Ohio. The exhibit runs May 30 through August 30, 2012, with an artists’ reception on Friday, June 15, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public.

The Grosellas are not your typical artists (whatever that is). As a young girl Nancy and her sister played with modeling clay for hours in their home in Dayton. “She showed me how to form shapes - I loved it!” said Nancy. Her sister later moved to California, making and selling her stoneware art. In 1971, she came home for a visit and taught Nancy to work in stoneware as well. “After three months I was helping her fill her orders,” she said. “We sent porcelain clowns to California and whales to Hawaii. We later made jewelry from polymer clay adding recycled antique jewelry pieces.”

In 1978, Nancy married John Grosella, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and found he also had a love of clay. “John’s real passions are American history and painting;” said Nancy, “so he combines his talents by creating terra-cotta buildings, then intricately hand paints them to resemble historical towns,” she said. “We have fun in our little studio in West Milton, ‘playing with clay.’”

photo caption: “April Showers,” terra cotta, paint, 4”H x 3”W x 2”D, John Grosella

Sunday, May 27, 2012

STILL TIME TO SIGN UP!



There's plenty of room - and a still a little time - to sign up for our Llama Life Drawing workshop by Sharon Stolzenberger. Sharon has taught for Springs Gallery before and she is very good - skilled, creative and nurturing. The class is this coming Saturday, June 2, 2-4 pm on Kings Yard outside Springs Gallery. Don't let the llama be lonely! (Actually, we need sign ups by Thursday - Friday at the very latest. If we don't get a few more - we'll need to postpone it for another time.) Come join us -it will be fun!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

LLAMA LIFE DRAWING ON KINGS YARD



SPRINGS GALLERY PRESENTS—


LLAMA LIFE DRAWING
with Sharon Stolzenberger

Where: Outside the gallery on Kings Yard, 220 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH
When: Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2PM – 4PM
Fee: $30; minimal supplies needed; advance registration is required.

In this workshop we will be working from a live model, practicing skills needed to draw from life. The instructor will demonstrate and discuss ways to sketch the model from contour to gesture drawings to finished drawings. Participants will have ample time to work from the model. Supplies needed can be inexpensive drawing paper, HB pencils, charcoal, charcoal pencils, crayons...whatever makes marks that you are comfortable working with. Also bring a few sheets of good drawing paper with a sturdy board (foamcore, gatorbord, plywood) and clips for the paper.
Instructor Sharon Stolzenberger is a graduate of the Dayton Art Institute. She began her art career as an illustrator, then art director, with Gibson Greeting Card Company. Now self-employed, she paints full time and exhibits in Springs Gallery and in art shows throughout the country. Her mixed media paintings have won awards in many Ohio Watercolor Society exhibitions and have exhibited nationally in the Society of Animal Artists annual exhibitions. Sharon’s work has also been included in books such as New Creative Collage Techniques and Confident Color by Nita Leland, both from North Light Books.

The above picture is titled “Spittin’ Images.” It is from an original 22 x 30" Sharon Stolzenberger watercolor painting. For information on how to register for this workshop, call Springs Gallery at 937-409-5047, email springsgallery@earthlink.net, or visit us at 220 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, or on Facebook.


LLAMA LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM

Saturday, June 2, 2012, 2 PM – 4 PM
Fee: $30, minimal supplies needed.

Participant’s name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):____________________________________Email:_______________________________

Payment by:
_____ Cash
_____ Check #: __________
_____ Credit Card #: ____________________________ Exp.Date: ________Code:______
Signature______________________________________________________________________

The workshop will be held outside Springs Gallery on Kings Yard. For questions, contact the gallery at 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, and www.facebook.com/springsgallery. Minimum age is 18; minimum class size is 5, maximum is 12. Deadline for registration & payment is 5/31/12. (If we reach minimum we will open it up to later registrations). Cancellation deadline (with refund) is the Sunday preceding the workshop. Minimal supplies needed; see sites for info. Come prepared to have fun!

Friday, April 20, 2012

SPRINGS GALLERY PRESENTS POTTER JASON PARSLEY

Just a reminder - tonight is Yellow Springs (twice annual) Art Stroll as well as the kick-off to Earth Day Weekend, with tons of fun stuff going on all weekend (check: http://www.yellowspringsohio.org/calendar. Springs Gallery is featuring the work of Cincinnati potter Jason Parsley. Clay is a fitting art medium to feature for Earth Day Weekend, don't you think? So come on out and enjoy the fun: 6 - 9 PM. Thanks!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Mixed Media Creative Play Workshop Rescheduled for 4/28

We have rescheduled the Mixed Media Creative Play Workshop with Sharon Stolzenberger for Sat., April 28, 2-4 pm. We're now accepting questions and registrations. More information below. Hope you can join us!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Mixed Media Workshop Time - and Date - Change

Due to scheduling conflicts we need to change the time - and date - of the upcoming Mixed Media Workshop. It is now planned for 2 PM to 4 PM on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Springs Gallery. I hope this works for everyone - and I hope it will help bring more folks. Please tell your friends and come join us for what looks to be a fun and great learning experience!

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Springs Gallery Wksp. Registration Form

SPRINGS GALLERY presents—

Mixed Media Creative Play with Sharon Stolzenberger

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 2 PM to 4 PM
Fee: $40

Participant’s name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):_______________________________Email:___________________________________

Payment by:
_____ Cash
_____ Check #: __________
_____ Credit Card #: _______________________________ Exp. Date: ______________
Signature___________________________________________________________________________

The workshop will be held in Springs Gallery. For questions, contact the gallery, 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, and www.facebook.com/springsgallery. Minimum age: 18; minimum class size:4, maximum:10. Registration deadline is the day before the wksp.; cancellation deadline (with refund) is the Sunday preceding the workshop. Come prepared to have fun!

New Springs Gallery Workshop--

NEW DATE--



Mixed Media Creative Play with Sharon Stolzenberger
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 2 PM – 4 PM
Springs Gallery
Class Fee: $40 (many materials provided)

In this mini-workshop we will explore the joys of mixed media. We'll combine sketching, drawing and acrylic painting with mixed media using stamps, image transfers, stencils and collage. Focus will be on creative play and experimentation with new ways of expressing our familiar subjects through a combination of various materials for truly unique personal statements.

Participants should bring brushes suitable for acrylics, a few acrylic paints, pencils and collage items such as papers, prints, and a piece of watercolor board, heavy art board, or small canvas on which to create their mixed media paintings. The instructor will have on hand supplies needed for stamp making and image transfers, some collage materials and a few acrylics.

A graduate of the Dayton Art Institute, Kettering artist Sharon Stolzenberger began her art career as an illustrator, then art director, with Gibson Greeting Card Company. Now self-employed, Sharon paints full time and exhibits in art shows throughout the country. Her mixed media paintings have won awards in many Ohio Watercolor Society exhibitions and have exhibited nationally in the Society of Animal Artists annual exhibitions. Sharon’s work has also been included in books, such as New Creative Collage Techniques by Nita Leland, and Confident Color by Nita Leland, both from North Light Books.

Above image is Flight to Knowledge, mixed media incorporating charcoal drawing, acrylic paint, image transfers and stamping, 6” x 6”, by Sharon Stolzenberger. For information on how to register for the workshop, call Springs Gallery at 937-409-5047, email springsgallery@earthlink.net, or visit us at 220 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com and facebook.

Spring Has Sprung!




Springs Gallery survived the Winter and is now open its regular seasonal hours: Wednesday - Sunday, Noon to 7PM, and on 3rd Fridays (Fling in the Springs) - Noon to 9 PM. Stay tuned for new artwork and some fun classes. And, as always, if you want to be added to our email list to find out what we're up to - just drop us a line. Hope to see you soon!

photo: "Pink Celosia" by Christine Klinger

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Gallery open Sunday, 2/26/12

That's the plan. You might wish call or check here in case there's a change, but as of now, we'll be open tomorrow, Sunday, on what looks to be a beautiful day!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Gallery Closed Today

Springs Gallery is closed today, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, until further notice. There's not much business on these Wintery days anyway, but I have some personal things I need to tend to as well. I hope to open back up soon. Stay tuned to this site for updates. You may also call the gallery phone number, 937-409-5047, and you can leave messages at either location; I will respond. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks for your visit.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Impromptu Workshop a Hit!















Ten women (high school friends) from all over the U.S. travelled to Yellow Springs this weekend and one of the items on their agenda was an art experience - so, of course, they thought of Springs Gallery. Jewelry teacher Catherine Wicks whipped up a workshop for the group, in true goddess style, and a good time was had by all. The group was comprised of women now living in Cleveland, Chicago and San Francisco. And best of all - the destination (chosen by the group's coordinator, Cara Berg of Cleveland) was a surprise until the last minute. Cara had been to Yellow Springs once before and thought it would be a good destination for a reunion adventure. They stayed at the Glen House, dined at the Emporium and The Winds, and visited many of the shops in town, including Springs Gallery. Thanks, Cara and everyone, for enjoying our little village!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

The Goddesses Rule Again!











Our second "Discover the Goddess Within - A Jewelry Workshop" went off today without a hitch. Everyone reports having a good time.

Choosing which pieces to use can be a challenge. There are so many beauties!

Here they all are - with their creative treasures. Did I hear a call for a sequel?

Sunday, January 15, 2012

SPRINGS GALLERY WORKSHOP UPDATE

The Goddesses are a go! Our second Discover the Goddess Within jewelry workshop has enough students--but we would love to have more. It's this coming Saturday, 1/21/12, from 2-4 PM, here at the gallery. If you and/or someone you know is interested - please email, call or stop into the gallery today (1/15) or next week Friday or Saturday. Since we know it's a go, we can take new folks up to the time of the workshop. We hope you will join us in this art adventure!

The Silver Art Clay class yesterday was great. Students had fun and produced some beautiful work. Stay tuned for more workshops and classes with Trish, whose work is also available in the gallery.

The 1/18 painting workshop with Mike Elsass is cancelled due to enrollment. If you want to learn from Mike during the Winter you can gather a group and contact his Dayton gallery, the Color of Energy, and set something up with him. In the Spring and/or Summer we will be offering another workshop or two right outside Springs Gallery in Kings Yard. We had 2 last Summer and Fall and they were a blast! If you are interested - email me and I'll add you to my list of prospective students.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Springs Gallery is Closed Friday, January 13th



No, we're not superstitious, but Springs Gallery will not be open tomorrow, Friday the 13th, due to inclement weather. It's supposed to snow tonight and tomorrow. We plan to be open on Saturday, 1/14 though, and our silver art clay jewelry class is still a go. Note to students: As this is a four-hour class, you are welcome to bring lunch and/or snacks and beverages.

If you have any questions, feel free to call or drop us an email. Thanks, and stay warm and dry!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

SPRINGS GALLERY ON FACEBOOK

Springs Gallery has had a facebook "presence" for awhile, but we are now an official site. This makes it much easier for folks to find us. Feel free to check it out if you like: http://www.facebook.com/springsgallery. A link is on the right in "Links We Like."

Saturday, January 7, 2012

SPRINGS GALLERY Workshop News

Our Silver Art Clay workshop on 1/14/12 is a go! There's still time and room if you want to sign up for it - but it's going to happen!

Our Painting with Mike Elsass workshops will probably not go this time. There are only a few days left (for the 1/12 and 1/18 wksps.) and we need a minimum of 5 each to make it happen. But if these don't go - we will still, most likely, have him out again in Spring or Summer to paint with us on Kings Yard!

Our Discover the Goddess Within jewelry workshop on 1/21/12 is a ways off, but we still need more sign ups. The last time we hosted it was a lot of fun. So come join us - and tell your friends!

Information and registration forms for these workshops can be found below. If you'd rather we emailed it to you - just let us know. Thanks for your interest in Springs Gallery!

Friday, January 6, 2012

Silver Art Clay Class Coming Up!




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

Artistic Jewelry Workshop with Fine Silver Clay - 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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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

1/21/12 Jewelry Workshop Registration Form

SPRINGS GALLERY presents--

New! - DISCOVER THE GODDESS WITHIN—Part II
A Jewelry Workshop with Catherine Wicks

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 2 – 4 pm
Fee: $40

Participant’s name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Phone(s):____________________________________Email:_______________________________

Payment by:
_____ Cash
_____ Check #: __________
_____ Credit Card #: ______________________________________Exp. Date: ____________

Signature_________________________________________________________________________

The workshop will be held in Springs Gallery. For questions, contact the gallery, at 937-409-5047, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs, OH 45387, springsgallery@earthlink.net, www.springsgallery.blogspot.com, and on Facebook. Minimum age: 18; minimum class size: 4, maximum: 10. Registration deadline is the day before the wksp.; cancellation deadline (with refund) is the Sunday preceding the workshop. Come prepared to have fun!

Return of the Goddesses!



Discover the Goddess Within--
A Jewelry Workshop with Catherine Wicks

Springs Gallery is once again offering a jewelry workshop with Dayton artist Catherine Wicks, back by popular demand. The workshop will be Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 2 – 4 PM. The fee is $40.00 and most materials and supplies are provided. The workshop is titled “Discover the Goddess Within.” Participants will be able to take home one or more finished work of their own creation. Springs Gallery is located in Kings Yard at 220 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387. For questions or to register, call 937-409-5047, email: springsgallery@earthlink.net, visit the gallery site: www.springsgallery.blogspot.com; or stop into the gallery Wednesday through Sunday, Noon – 7 pm.

We are all Goddesses - beautiful in spirit and in our desire to adorn ourselves with sparkle and colour. This workshop is a personal time to make a beautiful, personal piece of jewelry. Raid your jewelry box for odd earrings, broken pendants and non-jewelry mementos, and raid your tool box too - bring needle-nose pliers if you have them. We will not just recycle—we’ll up cycle (repurpose for a better use). Students will make a necklace and earrings that will remind us of the unique, colourful spirit and joyful energy that we radiate every day; a time to make one-of-a-kind jewelry that reflects our personalities.

The workshop will be led by Catherine Wicks, artist and breast cancer survivor. Wicks is an Ohio transplant from Birmingham, England. She has a fine arts degree from Sinclair Community College in Dayton and has taught jewelry-making classes to women's groups in the Dayton area. Her unique jewelry designs and creations are represented by Springs Gallery in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

Registrations for the workshop are now being accepted. Forms are available in Springs Gallery and on the gallery site, above. Minimum participant age is 18. Minimum class size is 4; maximum is 10. On the day of the class, students must present a paid receipt to receive their materials and participate. The deadline to sign up is the day before the workshop; deadline for cancellation with refund is the Sunday before the workshop. Free parking is available behind Kings Yard, off Walnut Street, and on surrounding streets.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Springs Gallery Has a New Artist!


Springs Gallery is now proud to carry work by Waynesville, OH, silver art clay jeweler Trish Jeffers-Zeh. Her beautiful, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces can be seen and purchased here, along with a variety of works by 8 other jewelers. Trish is scheduled to teach an upcoming workshop with her medium of choice on Saturday, January 14, Noon to 4 PM. Complete information about this workshop, including a registration form that can be printed and mailed in or dropped off, is below (and above). We hope you will join us in this art adventure!