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This will be a big week in Ridgefield, with the Garden Club Plant Sale, the Ridgefield Art Association’s Spring Show, First Saturday’s doings, etc. I’ll be putting in snippets of what the expect during the coming week.
The Art Association will sell postcards, as shown at left, as well as 6 x 6″ pictures painted by the members. The original paintings sell for $30 each, and will go fast I’m sure, so get there early. Look for them under the big tent at Overlook Park.
Unleash your creativity! Come to my watercolor class, starting next week, Tuesday, Mardh 13. We’ll have fun and you’ll learn simple ways to make beautiful paintings. This class is for beginner and intermediate painters, even those who have never picked up a brush or say they can’t draw a straight line.
There’s a lesson planned for each day, and it’s fun to paint with others and get ideas from them.
The class is held in my home studio right here in downtown Ridgefield, and will be from 9 to 11 am for six weeks. Cost is $99 and includes materials. Class size is limited, so call today to reserve a spot. 360-887-2160
Lava Java coffee shop (2 South 56th Place suite 102) will host a Paint and Sip event on Sunday, January 28th from 2-4pm . No experience needed, open to 12 years and older. Taught by local watercolor artist, Maureen O’Reilly, the session includes all necessary supplies plus a signature cup of coffee. Cost is $40. Please call to reserve your seat: 360-887-3980.
Local artist Maureen O’Reilly will be at Koi Pond Cellars new tasting room teaching how to paint this winter scene. The session is on Sunday, January 21, from 3-6. All materials are provided plus one glass of wine. Cost is $40. No experience needed.
Please call Michelle at the winery, 360-281-2716, to reserve your place and get the new address for Koi Pond. 21 and over, seats are limited.
It’s not too late to register for my water color class that starts Tuesday, January 9, from 9 to 11 am and runs for six weeks. Beginners and intermediates will enjoy this fun-filled class, and come away with a couple of great paintings. Bring a reference photo that you’d like to paint, and we’ll go from there.
Class is held in my bright and cheery downtown studio. Beat the winter blues! Learn how to paint in watercolor. You’ll love it!
Cost for the series is $99, and you need to register at 360-887-2160.
Myrtle’s Tea House, an original watercolor painting by Kathy Winters
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to think about how you’ll get through these dark dreary days of winter.
Unleash your creativity by taking my watercolor class! It starts next Tuesday, January 9, from 9 to 11 am, and runs for six weeks.
This class is for beginners through intermediate. We’ll start each day with a short lesson and a chance for you to practice the technique you’ve learned. The rest of the session will be spent painting. You’ll have individual instruction as well as learn from the others in the class.
We’ve had success with folks who have never picked up a brush before, so don’t be shy – call today. The class is held in my bright and cheery studio in downtown Ridgefield and costs $99 – a real bargain. Call me at 360-887-2160 to reserve your spot – space is limited.
Ridgefield’s newest home décor store will host an art exhibit and sale by many members of the Ridgefield Art Association December 29th through January 19th. Stop by and say “Hi” to our gracious host and owner of Vintage Revival, Dee Gaudet, who has been a wonderful addition to our community.
Vintage Revival is located at 418 Pioneer in Ridgefield and is open 10-6 Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4 Sunday and Monday.
Dee also has a small collection of my hand painted greeting cards for sale.
Ridgefield Arts Experience is seeking the use of a story written by a local author for an integrated youth arts experience including a performance of the story. The experience will be March 22, 2018, and the author will have the opportunity to be present during the production, including a book signing.
Ridgefield Arts Experience is a collaborative production which integrates musical, literary and visual arts for school age participants. The experience is open to elementary and middle school students who have the opportunity to make costumes and scenery, compose and perform music, and enact the chosen story.
Please send a resume and examples of your work to Barbara AW Wright bawwrightseta@hotmail.com by December 15.
The new piece of artwork at Refuge Overlook Park, ‘Wings of the World“,was dedicated on Saturday.
This beautiful work of art honors David Dynes, Amy Montoya, Jim Maul, Sydney Reisbick and Allene Wodaege, who originated the idea of having a park in downtown Ridgefield with a view of the Refuge.
These people and many others worked tirelessly through the years to raise money to make this park a reality.
Created by artist Sharon Agnor, each wing on the stylized bird is a different color to show the variety of birds that visit the Refuge every year.
Welcome to our newest retail shop in town, Vintage Revival.
Owner Dee Gaudet has created a unique store with something for everyone. Over twenty vendors provide all kinds of gifts, antiques, and handmade items. If you miss shopping at the Mercantile for that special treasure, take a look at what Vintage Revival has to offer – Barb Blystone from the Dancing Rabbit has a space, and the store is ready for early Christmas shopping.
Vintage Revival is at 418 Pioneer Street and is open Sunday and Monday from noon to 4 and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 to 6. 360-887-2101
Please support our local businesses!
All the artwork that won’t fit on my walls (and more) will be for sale tomorrow at our Open House from 1 to 5 pm. Come and take advantage of this benefit for the Ridgefield library. Prices range from $1 to $100.
Lots of Ridgefield ‘stuff’ – note the granite monoliths from Eagle’s View Park at the left of the picture above.
My note cards are displayed alphabetically so it will be easy to find your favorites if you have some. The box at the right has small originals, mostly done plein air.
This is the room where I give watercolor classes. A new series will start in January, I take beginner through intermediate students, and so far everyone I’ve taught has produced outstanding work.
The Open House will also benefit the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. There will be a box for gently used clothing as well as a donation jar. Help support our local families with your donations.
The Open House will be from 1 to 5 pm at 114 North 4th Avenue. I’ll have fruit punch and light refreshments, and would welcome finger foods if you want to bring some to share. We’re the second house north of Pioneer – look for a blue house with a lot of trees (and leaves!).
Harvest Gold, the area’s premier Neil Young Tribute Band, will be at the Old Liberty Theater Saturday, Nov. 11th, 7pm – 9pm. Tickets are $12.00 and veterans and active military get in free. 360-887-7260
There will be a silent auction, with the proceeds donated to the LaCenter American Legion.
Come on down and reminisce, or for your younger kids, dig on some vintage rock & roll.
The Clark County Open Studios preview and artists reception is this coming Friday, Nov 3rd, 5-9, at the new CAVE gallery, 103 East Evergreen. Along with the preview to this year’s tour we will be celebrating Clark County Open Studio 5th Anniversary!
We are having Chris Bidleman’s 3 piece Upfront Band, literally upfront in the window playing music all night, while Trusty Brewery pours special brews in the back black gallery. Oh and we have wine and cheesecake too. A special slideshow, 5 years of CCOS will be playing in the gallery’s video cube
Over the past 5 years the tour has shown over 130 different artists across Clark County and shows just how prolific our art community is.
Take your kids to Abrams Park tonight between 6 and 9pm to enjoy the Halloween Hall presented by the Ridgefield Art Association with support from other community organizations. Here are some pictures of the hay bale maze, which is free.
Entrance to the Hall, where you’ll wander through (not so) scary vignettes, costs $5. It’s all in fun, and geared toward even the youngest children.
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