Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Opening Reception for Newest Members and Visiting Artists--Please join us!

Plymouth, NH—All are invited to join the member artists at Artistic Roots Co-Operative Gallery in downtown Plymouth as they introduce their newest members as well as welcoming several visiting artists during a reception to be held on Friday, October 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Artistic Roots located at 73 Main Street in downtown Plymouth.

We are pleased to have four new member artists join the Co-operative Art Gallery over the past few months.  Cari Ordway is a jeweler who specializes in bead woven pieces.  “I have been beading for 10 years, but I have also recently began working in precious metal clay and silversmithing.  I am so excited about it!” Cari enthuses.  The gallery also celebrates Carole Halsey Keller, an extremely accomplished oil painter.  Donna Waeger of Groton also joined the gallery this summer as a fiber artist.  Donna knits lovely sweaters and scarves and is co-leading a Sunday afternoon knitting group at Artistic Roots.  The most recent addition to the talented group is Ken Hamilton, recently of Plymouth.  Hamilton launched his photographic career in a darkroom working for a large print company in Flagstaff, AZ.  It was there that he developed his creative appetite for a diverse subject matter. 

Some samples of Cari's lovely beadwork

Carole Halsey Keller's fabulous oil painting

Donna Waeger's lovely wearable fiber arts

Kenneth Hamilton Photography


“We are also pleased to have several visiting artists who have joined us beginning this month and displaying their work for sale through January,” says Lynn Haust, current President of Artistic Roots.  “We have created a lovely location in the gallery to showcase their work collectively and we think our customers will enjoy strolling through the vast array of artwork in the gallery.”

Visiting artists to be featured include Andrew Thompson, gifted wildlife photographer from Wonalancet, NH.  Andrew owns Wild Light Images and visitors to Artistic Roots are sure to be impressed with his vivid images of many of New England’s beloved animal residents.  We are also pleased to have the pottery of guest artist Sue Henke.  Her handmade cups, bowls and saucers have already caused much excitement among shoppers, with the vivid glaze colors being a common comment.  Nancy Conklin also joins the group and adds dimension and beauty with her fabulous quilting. She offers a diverse grouping of precision work ranging from small wall art and table runners to full size quilts.  Shoppers are sure to be enthralled with the charming hand-woven baskets and whimsical gourds of Jane Darling of Canaan.  According to Debbie Johnson, Coordinator of the Visiting Artist Program, “Jane does something new that we have never been able to offer at Artistic Roots and we are so excited about her work!”  Rounding out the Visiting Artist’s display is oil painter Mary Walker, of New Hampton.  Walker is a modern impressionist and award-winning painter who enjoys the challenge of capturing a moment in time while exploring the colors and textures within her view.  Much of her inspiration comes from discovering intimate scenes while walking the back roads and beaches of New England.

Copyrighted material from Visiting Artist Andrew Thompson



All are invited to the Opening Reception on October 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Artistic Roots Co-Operative Gallery at 73 Main Street, downtown Plymouth.  Light refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Tiger Maple HIghboy from Eric Johnson's Furniture

I am pleased to have completed this highboy and offer it for sale in our showroom here in Campton.  As always if you have any questions regarding specifics, just give me a call or send an email and I will do my best to help answer them.

Tiger Maple Highboy
Tiger Maple Flat Top Highboy

This highboy measures approximately 72" high x 38" wide x 18" deep.  Call or email for exact dimensions.  Cost $6000.

Happy Summer!

Eric
Eric Johnson's Furniture
www.ericjohnsonsfurniture.com
(603)726-4980
Email:  info@ejfurniture@roadrunner.com


Monday, June 3, 2013

New Summer Class Schedule is Available

If you find yourself with a few spare moments during the hazy lazy days of summer, you might find our new Summer class schedule interesting.  We have classes for everyone in the family including week long kids classes!  You can see the entire schedule, read the class descriptions and find out the costs at www.artisticroots.com or stop by the gallery and pick up your copy today.  

Some of the classes offered are:

Drawing Class:  Drawing in Negative Space Tuesday, June 11  10 AM-1 PMInstructor:  Penny Burke           

"UNWIND AFTER WORK": SOLSTICE WEEK PHOTO WALK           
Monday, June 17   5:30-8:30 PM
Instructor:  Melissa Greenawalt




BeginnING Calligraphy
Saturday, June 22 and 29    1 – 3 PM
Instructor:  Kathy Grabiek

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: Getting More out of YOUR Camera
Three dates to choose from
Sunday, July 14 11:00-1:00
Thursday, August 29 5:30-7:30
Monday, September 16 5:30-7:30

Instructor:  Melissa Greenawalt

And Two Week-Long Day Classes Just for Kids!!

KIDS:  THINK LIKE AN INVENTOR

July 8 – 12 Monday – Friday   9:00 – 12:00Instructor:  Lynn Haust

KIDS:  DECORATE YOUR ROOM!

Aug. 19-23  Monday – Friday   9:00 – 12:00
Instructor:  Lynn Haust


Call 603-536-2750 or visit the gallery at 73 Main Street Plymouth, NH to sign up or get more information!






Sunday, March 24, 2013

Spring 2013 Class Schedule now available

Spring and Art just seem to go together!  Newness and freshness abound!

Our new art class schedule is now available and it is bursting with fresh ideas for you to express your creativity!  Come join in the learning, fun and freshness of the season!  

Below are the classes being offered.  If you don't see what you are looking for, please contact the gallery and let us know what classes you would like to see offered!  (603)536-2750.

When you are ready to sign up for a class, just call or stop by our 73 Main Street, Plymouth, NH location and sign up!  

See you soon!

All your artist friends at Artistic Roots

SEWING:  SEW A GRANNY BAG   

Saturday, April 6    9:00 AM – 12:00
Instructor:  Donna Castor
Members $30; Non-members $40, Materials $15
Ages: teens/adults       Class Min. 3, Max. 6

We will sew a granny bag from start to finish. These are great bags for you to make and give as gifts.  Any questions, call Donna at 968-9627.


 

KILN-FIRED GLASS PENDANTS:  Dichroic Glass Pendants

Mondays, April 8 & 15    6:00 to 8:00 PM
Instructor:  Lynn Haust
Members $130; Non-members $145.00, materials & firing fee included.
Ages:  15+
Class Min. 4, Max. 8
Materials includes: Bullseye glass COE 90, 2 glass firings, use of glass cutting equipment, fine silver wire, and 2 sterling silver chains and a detailed information packet.

This fast paced 2-session class will give you a chance to explore kiln fired glass and many of the techniques that make melting glass so exciting.  Create several kiln-fired pendants, working with clear and black dichroic glass.  In the first class we will be cutting the glass and then fusing the glass into one large block.  In the second class you will be cutting and shaping the glass into the final shapes.  You will learn several techniques of glass cutting including coldworking, to shape the glass pendants.   The glass will then be fired a second time to fire polish your glass pendants.  Get ready to work hard and have fun.  Due to firing and annealing times your pieces will be fired off site and returned to Artistic Roots for pick up.
Glass technology, safety, equipment, resources and creative directions will be covered.


KIDS CLASS!:  MAKE A HULA HOOP!

Saturday, April 13   10:30 AM
Instructor:  Stacey Lucas

Kids ages 7 and up
Class Size 3-12       $18 each materials included   

Make a swirly, twirly hula-hoop with Stacey! All materials are included to make your very own personalized hoop, as well as a demo and instructions for future hoop making. It's great fun and exercise for all ages!


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: Getting More out of YOUR Camera
Wednesday, April 17    5:30 to 8 PM
Instructor:  Melissa Greenawalt
Members $25, Non-members $35
Class Size: 2-5
Materials Needed: Digital camera (point and shoot or SLR), camera manual, tripod (optional, but recommended; HINT: a bag of dried beans makes a great substitute tripod!!)

 
Spring is here, and with it comes a wealth of things to photograph! Brush off your digital camera and prepare to take your best shot! Mystified by the settings and buttons on your digital camera? Do you point your camera at vivid sunsets…and end up with faded, washed-out images? Maybe you know what you see but can’t seem to get your camera to agree! If so, this one-day, beginner-level class is for you! We’ll learn about basic photo settings (white balance, ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture), and learn through hands-on class activities how to manipulate these settings on YOUR camera so that you can have greater control over your images, whether birds at the feeder, kids at play, flowers, landscapes, or flowing water. *Class will be a combination of indoor and outdoor learning (weather permitting), so come prepared for variable spring weather!



MAKE YOUR OWN EARRINGS
Monday, April 22    6-8  PM
Instructor:  Lynn Haust
$25 members    $35 nonmembers (materials included)
12 years to adult, Maximum 10

Make 3 pair of earrings in 2 hours or less!  Express your ideas through color, shape and an assortment of materials, including:  Sterling silver, semi precious stones and shrink plastic.  You will learn how to create your own sterling silver ear wires and learn several wire working skills.  Have fun, work hard, and feel fantastic creating your own quality jewelry.



RUSSIAN SPIRAL BRACELET CLASS

Tuesday, April 23   1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Instructor:  Suzan Gannett
Members $35; Non-members $40,
Bring your own materials or purchase a kit: $10 - $15
Materials Needed:
Fire Line Thread, Beading Needle,
2 colors of size 11 beads,
Button or bigger bead for clasp.
Class Size:  3 min. 6 max.



SQUARE STITCH BRACELET CLASS
Wednesday, April 24     1:00 to 5:00 PM
Instructor:  Suzan Gannett
Members $35; Non-members $40,
Bring your own materials or purchase a kit: $10 - $15
Materials Needed:
Fire Line Thread, Beading Needle,
1 or 2 colors of size 8 cube beads,
Button or bigger bead for clasp.
Class Size:  3 min. 6 max.  Call or stop by to sign up. 



RUG HOOKING

Wednesdays, April 24, May  1, 8 & 15    5:30-7:30
Instructor:  Cathy Dupuis
Members/Non-Members  $60
Class Size 3-6

This four-week class is a primitive (wide cut) class for
the first time rug hooker or the intermediate rug hooker
that needs help on a project.  We will cover what materials, preparation, technique and color planning.

You may bring your own materials, or if you would like me to supply the materials (for a materials fee) please call before the class starts.  My home phone is 968 3795 or email dupuiscathy@yahoo.com    

Spring Wildflower/Photography Walk

Saturday, April 27   2-6 PM
Instructor:  Melissa Greenawalt
Member:  $80; Non-member: $100
Class Size:  1-5  Adults
Materials:  Digital camera (point and shoot or SLR), camera manual, tripod (optional, but recommended; HINT: a bag of dried beans makes a great substitute tripod!!), comfortable shoes for walking on uneven, possibly muddy terrain, and dress for classic New England spring weather!
Got cabin fever and a digital camera? Do you long to know more about the earliest spring wildflowers right in our backyard in Plymouth AND how to better capture them on camera? This one-day, beginner- to intermediate-level class is for you. We’ll spend some time in the gallery reviewing basic photo settings (white balance, ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture), and learn--through hands-on class activities--how to manipulate these settings on YOUR camera so that you can have greater control over your images. We’ll then stretch our legs and travel (by foot or car) to the floodplain forest behind the Plymouth Ice Arena to find and photograph the early spring wildflowers in this unique ecosystem.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS: Getting More out of YOUR Camera
Monday, May 13    5:30 to 8 PM
Instructor:  Melissa Greenawalt
Members $25, Non-members $35
Class Size: 2-5
Materials Needed: Digital camera (point and shoot or SLR), camera manual, tripod (optional, but recommended; HINT: an ordinary bag of dried beans--available at the supermarket--makes a great substitute for a tripod!!)

Spring is here, and with it comes a wealth of things to photograph! Brush off your digital camera and prepare to take your best shot! Mystified by the settings and array of buttons on your digital camera? Do you point your camera at vivid sunsets…and end up with faded, washed-out images? Maybe you know what you see but can’t seem to get your camera to agree! If so, this one-day, beginner-level class is for you. We’ll learn about basic photo settings (white balance, ISO speed, shutter speed and aperture), and learn through hands-on class activities how to manipulate these settings on YOUR camera so that you can have greater control over your images, whether you’re trying to capture birds at the feeder, kids at play, flowers, landscapes, or flowing water. *Class will be a combination of indoor and outdoor learning (weather permitting), so come prepared for variable spring weather! 

 

TELL A STORY   "MAKE YOUR OWN BOOK"
Monday, May 20   6-8  PM

Instructor:  Lynn Haust
$15 members  $20 nonmember (materials included)
Ages:  12 years to adult, Class Maximum 12

Express yourself in your own handmade journal.  Learn several bookbinding styles using quality papers and explore an assortment of materials and ideas to create your book. 



Drawing Class:  Drawing in Negative Space
Monday June 3,   10 AM-1 PM
Instructor:  Penny Burke
Cost:  $45 with your materials, $60 materials included
Teens & Adults, Class Size 1-8

This workshop will encompass tapping into the right side of the brain by drawing negative space (area surrounding the actual object at first) and drawing upside down images. Drawing from actual still life at from several angles and drawing from a favorite photograph are just some of the exercises as well as fun brain challenges. Come enjoy some fun and great ideas and bring a lunch, if you wish. This is geared for beginners to advanced, or just anyone looking to expand their inner artist at heart.

Penny Burke of New Hampton, a graduate of UNH, with Bachelor of Arts, instructs this workshop. Her special interests are 2 dimensional arts in graphite and oil medium. For more information and to sign up for the workshop, call the gallery at 536-2750.

MOSAIC CLASS

Saturdays, June 8 & 15    1:00 to 4:00+  

Instructor:  Joann DeCosta

Members $35; Non-members $45.00, Materials included
Class Size:  3 – 4

This mosaic class will introduce you to the basics of mosaics, different kinds of tesserae (tiles), adhesives, mosaic styles, the various ways to lay tile, and the use of simple tile cutting tools and how to grout your piece.  Everything you need will be supplied.  You will receive personal guidance as you mosaic a wall piece to take home.  No art or mosaic experience necessary!

Drawing Class:  Drawing in Negative Space
Tuesday, June 11  10 AM-1 PM
Instructor:  Penny Burke
Cost:  $45 with your materials, $60 materials included
Teens and Adults Class Size:  1-8

This workshop will encompass tapping into the right side of the brain by drawing negative space (area surrounding the actual object at first) and drawing upside down images. Drawing from actual still life at from several angles and drawing from a favorite photograph are just some of the exercises as well as fun brain challenges. Come enjoy some fun and great ideas and bring a lunch, if you wish. This is geared for beginners to advanced, or just anyone looking to expand their inner artist at heart.

Penny Burke of New Hampton, a graduate of UNH, with Bachelor of Arts, instructs this workshop. Her special interests are 2 dimensional arts in graphite and oil medium. For more information and to sign up for the workshop, call the gallery at 536-2750.



BeginnING Calligraphy
Saturday, June 22 and 29    1 – 3 PM
Instructor:  Kathy Grabiek
$50 Materials Included
Teen & Adult, Class Size 2-6

Calligraphy, or the art of beautiful writing is as old as writing itselfMany of you may have always wanted to learn how that beautiful handwriting is done.   Well, here is your opportunity in a nice classroom setting you can learn the basics of Calligraphy.   You will just need to relax, focus and learn some very simple “rules” of this disciple of writing as a personal artistic expression.  With practice and attention to the few relatively simple methods you will learn in this class, you too can have “beautiful writing.” 

Kathy will provide some basic materials, which you may keep for your own, to practice and continue your passion for beautiful writing.  In the two, two-hour sessions you will learn the basics of Calligraphy and enough knowledge to go forth and do beautiful things with your newfound skill. 

Kathy has been doing Calligraphy for over forty years. She has done commissioned work for the Department of the Defense, weddings, requests for personal mementos, & poems.  Most recently Kathy has provided artistic additions to Fly Art Designs, Ltd. artwork which is her husband, Tom’s art business in Rumney.

SEWING for YOU!

Thursday Mornings 10:00 – 12:00
Instructor:  Donna Castor
$25.00  Class Min. 2
Children’s classes 10+, Adult Classes teens +
          
In this on-going weekly class, you can work on your own project or complete the projects that the instructor provides.  If you have special interests or projects, please contact Donna directly.  Come join in the fun and let’s sew together!  Any questions, please call Donna at 968-9627.


CUSTOM SEWING CLASSES

By appt with instructor, Evenings & Weekends available
Instructor:  Donna Castor      Children & Adult Classes Available

Learn to use your sewing machine, cut out a pattern, and follow a project from start to finish.  You can create your own goals and your own sewing group in these custom classes by appointment.  Please call Donna to discuss your interests and options.  968-9627.

Spring Classes at a Glance:
April
6        Saturday      9 AM             Sew a Granny Bag
8 & 15 Mondays      6 PM             Kiln Fired Glass Pendants (2 Sessions)
13      Saturday      10:30  AM      Make a Hula Hoop Kid’s Class
17      Wednesday  5:30 PM        Digital Photography Basics
22      Monday        6 PM             Make your Own Earrings
23      Tuesday       1 PM             Russian Spiral Bracelet
24      Wednesday  1 PM             Square Stitch Bracelet
24      Wednesday  5:30 PM        Rug Hooking (Session 1 of 4)
27      Saturday      2 PM             Spring Wildflower Photo Walk

May
1, 8, 15 Wednesday 5:30 PM        Rug Hooking  (Sessions 2-4)
13         Monday      5:30 PM        Digital Photography Basics
20         Monday      6 PM             Make your own Book

June
3          Monday       10 AM           Drawing:  Drawing in a Negative Space
8 & 15   Saturdays    1 PM             Mosaics  (2 Sessions)
11        Tuesday      10 AM           Drawing:  Drawing in a Negative Space
22 & 29 Saturdays    1 PM             Beginning Calligraphy (2 Sessions)

Weekly Classes
Thursdays  10:00     Sewing

Monday, January 7, 2013

Winter Class Schedule Now Available--2013

The holidays are over and winter has arrived.  There is no better time to spend a few hours expanding your creative side!

The new 2013 Winter Class Schedule is available now both at the gallery located at 73 Main Street, Plymouth and online at www.artisticroots.com

There are classes for beading, woodworking, sewing, mosaics, glass fusing, and painting.   There is even a fun class for the kids on decorating their own personalized one of a kind hula hoop!  There is sure to be something everyone in the family will enjoy exploring!

Learn how to bead this beautiful spiral in Suzan Gannet's Russian Spiral Class in April!

These tiles are ready to be added to your one of a kind mosaic in Joann Decosta's mosaic class!

Go home with this solid cherry frame from Eric Johnson's One Day Frame class in March


Stop by the gallery for a schedule, or visit the website to see the classes, times and dates.  Then call or stop by to sign up for your class!

See you soon!

Artistic Roots
73 Main Street Plymouth
(603)536-2750


Sunday, October 28, 2012

Open House -- November 3 & 4


Open House, November 3 & 4, 2012 -- New Hampshire Open Doors

Join us this coming Saturday and Sunday, November 3 & 4, for our third annual Open House!
Eric will be demonstrating hand cut dovetails and other hand work on his workbench.  There are "guest vices" for those that would like to try their hand!  We will also have literature on the woodworking class that begins the following class.  We have one space still available!  
A new addition to this year's Open House are of the select antiques that we have been collecting and giving a second life so that they will be cherished for another few centuries!
A wonderful map of area participants is available and you can email me for your own copy before hand so you know how to plan your route!  
This is a Statewide tour of galleries and studios sponsored by NH Made and The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.  Visit www.nhopendoors.com to see participants statewide and plan your route!
See you soon!
Eric & Debbie
www.ericjohnsonsfurniture.com


Monday, September 24, 2012

Table Class Scheduled for November 2012


We have two more spots for a series of weekend classes to build this versatile little cherry side table:
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This series of classes begin Saturday Nov. 11 and spans 2 weekends with an optional third weekend if we need extra time. There is a maximum class size of three, so you will get lots of personal instruction and I will walk you through each step from start to finish.  At the end of the class you will take home your completely table that you built entirely yourself!   The following and more will be covered:
Dimensioning Wood
Mortise & Tenon Joinery
Leg tapering
Finishing techniques
$325 including all materials needed.
Email or call for details on dates and times.
Eric
info@ericjohnsonsfurniture.com
(603)726-4980