A final wish for the year

2010 is in its final hours,
 and this piece by Ann Bain  offers a final wish for the this year
 and a hope for the new year. 

Holiday Hours.

Still working on your last minute shopping? Are you looking for something unique?   Do you have family visiting from out of town and want to take them somewhere fun?

Holiday Hours

Dec 23 11am-7pm

Dec 24 11am - 5pm

Dec 25 Closed

Dec 26 12pm - 5pm

Dec 27 - 31 11am - 5pm

January 1 - Closed

Jan 2 resuming normal hours 

Happy Holidays!

Carved Santa Bobbins

by Rob Liptak

A Holiday Story

Thank you to Lowell for sharing this lovely story that embraces the holidays in such a beautiful way.

Hello Mr. Converse-
After visiting the Artisans Co-op in Yellow Springs today, I have a story for you of which you are very much a part of.
Five years ago you came to my home and cut some pieces of a most wonderful oak tree and fashioned two beautiful bowls from that oak. One of those bowls went to my daughter, Elizabeth, and one bowl I kept for myself and it has a home on my mantle. Your artistry meant so much to the both of us because the tree and those bowls were so much a part of our remembrance of my husband Joe, who had recently passed away at that time.
During the interim years, Elizabeth and I both had struggled with losing my good husband of thirty years and her very perfect Father. Elizabeth, who still lives in Phoenix, was very hurt losing her father and on occasion would rail at me in abject anger. I realized for awhile, it was good we lived so far away from each other! And, as human nature does repair itself, Elizabeth and I slowly healed.
Last September, I was out in Phoenix for a visit and Elizabeth, being a pilot and flight instructor, surprised me. She put her arm around me and said, "I know how Dad and I kept you from having the fun we had as pilots and for that, I ask forgiveness." She walked over to a hanger, opened the hangar door, and there was a beautiful 6-seater Piper. "Now it is your turn to feel the thrill of lifting a plane off the ground," she said. Well, Lowell, it really was thrilling! Spent the day flying around the desert; the colors, the mountains, the shadows of those wide open spaces are very etched on my mind.
This year I struggled to find something to send out to Phoenix for Christmas for Elizabeth and her husband, Robert. Somehow the cold, blustery days lately just matched my very non-holiday mood until today. Maybe it was the doe I saw tiptoe-ing through my backyard this morning because the day was magic. To raise my spirits, I went over to Yellow Springs to look at things of beauty. For some reason and as if compelled, I walked straight into the Co-op door and directly over to this lovely walnut plate in a square brace. It looked like the desert, its shadows and its sand I had flown over in Arizona! And there, on this beautiful plate, was the tiniest plane.... artist: Mr. Lowell Converse. Well, my Friend, I gasped and also dropped a tear...The Most Perfect Present for my daughter is on its way, in all its beauty, to Phoenix. And again, I have you to thank for starting my Holiday spirit.
Thank you and a most wonderful Christmas to you and yours,
Becky P.

The piece is shown here (middle row, far left)

December 1st

The Holidays are here!!!!

If the advent calendar is part of your holiday tradition, be sure to stop by Village Artisans to see Ann Bain's unique take on the advent calendar. 

Artisans Out and About

Our artisans are a busy group.  So many of them are involved in big events this weekend.

First up our three wood aartists,  Lowell, John, and Rob (AKA The Three splinters) will all be participating  at the Artistry in Wood Show. The show runs Saturday and Sunday at the Dayton Airport Expo Center.

Next up Cynthia will be holding her annual Open House at the Wild Gourd Studio.  This event starts Friday and runs through Sunday.  She even will have a special guest, Billy Crowbeak, there with his beautiful handcrafted Native American Flutes.

We hope you have a chance to catch up with some of our amazing artists this weekend, but don't worry you can always find their work here in our shop.

Who is Topper?

Have you seen this fanciful top hat created by Nancy Mellon? His name is Topper and he is in currently in residence at Village Artisans.  

Nancy has written a lovely tale of how he came to be.  You can read Topper's complete bio here on her Getaways for Women Blog. 

Dare 2B Square

Dare 2B Square

An Unique Visual Art Exhibit

 Hosting a Variety of

Artists, Mediums and Imaginations.

October 1 - 31st, 2010

You are invited to attend our

Artist Reception

Friday, October 15, 6-9 pm

Mingle, Hear Live Music, Enjoy Light Refreshments, and Meet Your Favorite Artist

Award for Best in Show given that evening

Village Artisans Makeover

In case you haven't been to Yellow Springs lately, Village Artisans has had a little makeover as did all of the Corry Street Shops.   We chose to have our portion painted that beautiful, golden color that matches the Black Eyed Susans in our garden.

We even have a brand new sign, painted by our very own Leah Grommon.  

October has so many great reasons to visit Yellow Springs...the beautiful fall colors, Street Fair, Third Friday Fling with Art Stroll, The Yellow Springs Artist's Studio Tour.   

Be sure to stop by and see our new look and don't forget about our 

"Dare 2B Square Show"  going on throughout the month. 

Call for Artists-- Dare to be Square

Calling All Artists!!


Village Artisans

Proudly Presents

 

“Dare to be Square”

Visual Art Show

 

October 15th, 2010

Award for Best in Show

Promote your artwork and you!

For more information and to download an application visit

www.shopvillageartisans.com

or click here. 

 

Village Artisans

100 Corry Street

Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

 

2010 Art On the Lawn Artists

Village Artisans would like to thank all of the Artists that participated in the 2010 Art On the Lawn.

Dinah Anderson

Terri Anderson -- www.danglez.com 

Randy Allen

Brian Appel

Kendra Baird

Steven & Suzanne Barger -- www.bargernaturephotography.com

Magen  Beatty 

Mike  Behr

Ed & Judy Black -- Flippin Cornhole

Jean Boger 

Brian & Cassandra Bosworth

Sharon Bower

Candy Thomas-Brown

Marlo & Randy Brown

Stephanie Brown

Brenda & Frank Carl

Claudia Carreon -- www.claudiacarreon.com

Sylvia Chaiten

Deborah Close

Ed Collins

Ann & Erin Cruze

Troy & Lorie Dalrymple -- www.beachesinc.com

Mozart Dane -- www.hhdane.com

Karen Daughtry

Jim DeLange -- www.jimdelangeglass.com

Zhen Zhong Duan -- www.dcwi.com/~duan/welcome.html

Barbara Easley -- www.barbaraeasley.com

Monte Ellson

Earl English -- www.ehenglishphotos.com

Joanna Ettorre -- www.balancingpointstudio.com

Mauricio Fernandez

Douglas Fiely -- www.fielyarts.com

Melissa Flohn

Carole Fox -- www.etsy.com/shop/foxpots

Paul Furbee -- www.smelllikeamonkey.mfurbee.com

Karla Furrer -- Bella Studio

Jessica Gallagher

Richard Garland

Pam Geisel -- www.forquiltssake.com

Talitha Greene

Connie Halon

Lindsay Hastings -- www.etsy.com/phoenixbartender
Floyd Hook -- www.artbyhook.com

Jerry Howell

Fred Jacobs

Kathy Jones

Edward Kirk

Louise Kloss

Cheryl & Doug Kneisley -- www.underwaterimagescd.com

Stephanie Irick

Steven Lord

Barbara Lund -- www.barblund-potter.com

Candice McMurphy -- www.etheljayne.blogspot.com

Viva McNeely -- www.basketsbyviva.com

Hong Mao

Steve Masonbrink

Susannah Maynard -- www.mixedmediadesigns.net

Judith Mercado

Janet Miller

Clarice Moore

Shelly Moore

Teresa Morbitzer

Jennifer Myer -- www.littlestorequilts.com

Richard Overman

Deborah Patterson

Marcia Pendley

Linda Repik

Tracey Hanlin Rohr -- www.earthbornjewelryco.com

Alison Rusk -- www.paperalice.com

Kevin Russell -- www.kevinrussellclay.com

Joan Rutan -- JR Designs

Jeff Rutledge -- www.rutledge-art.com

Simone Sachs

Susannah Sanford -- www.sewdarnsimple.com

Debbie Schick

Kira Scott -- www.kirascottart.blogspot.com

Steven & Roselle Sgambellone -- www.batikcreations.com

Alecia Simmons

Roger Smith 

Stephen Smith -- www.smithacus.com

Janelle Marie St. Clair 

Nicki Strouss -- www.stroussceramics.net

Sumiko Takada

Karen Taylor

Les Thede -- www.everlastingfurniture.com

Joel Thompson

Keith Thue --www.happilymarriedartists.com

John Two-Hawks *** --www.johntwohawks.com

Jo Anne Vincent

Hillary Wagner

Michael West

*** Winner of the 2010 Best in Show

August Exhibition -- Extending Our Boundaries

"Extending Our Boundaries,"

a collection of bright, bold, beautiful abstracts from Sue Brezine (water color) and Leah Grommon (acrylic), is now on display in the Village Artisans lobby through Aug. 31

. Please join us for a celebratory reception on Friday, Aug. 20 from 6-9 p.m. 

Village Artisans is located in the Corry Street Shops, 

on the corner of Corry and Dayton Streets.

Tomorrow 10-5 Mills Lawn School Yellow Springs

One of our many Art On the Lawn Artists.

I am the Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue Spokesdog against puppy mills, pet stores, and homeless dogs. I have dedicated my life to this cause and in doing so I create art by painting with my paws.  Painting helps me to overcome my pain of my early days in a puppy mill and also helps with bringing awareness to these issues.

We are very excited to have Mozart returning this year to Art On the Lawn.  Yes, he really does create the paintings you see behind him. Read more about Mozart and his story by clicking here.

Art On the Lawn is just two weeks away!

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It's super easy.  
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SIZE Does Matter 2- Ending this Saturday.

Don't miss your chance to see the wonderful

 Artists' Trading Cards Exhibit 

going on now in our lobby

Still want to get in on the fun? Make a couple of ATC's and come on down.

Face-to-Face Trading Party is this Saturday, 

 July 31 from 1- 3

3rd Friday and Yellow Springs Cirque Carnival

July 16th

Cirque Carnival on 

Dayton & Corry St.

Three stages of music & performances. Games, puppet theater, street musicians, jugglers, contortionists, hula-hoopers, belly dancers, fire dancing, healing arts, yoga, local artisans, food & more.

Late shopping, entertainment and activities throughout town

For more info check out the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce website.

Village Artisans will be open late, and many of are artisans will set up in our garden area so you can see them making their art or just having fun!  Hope to see you there!

Street Fair this Saturday

This Saturday June 12th, 2010

Did you know that Street Fair  started out as a sidewalk sale for the business in the village?

Just look at what it has grown into! 

Village Artisans is honoring the origins of Street Fair

 with a Studio Clearance Sale.  

Artwork on display in our lobby area will be offered

 at a discounted price.

 If you are in town on Saturday stop by and you just might find a hot deal on an original work by our local artists. 

Art On the Lawn

August is just around the corner.  Our Early Bird special for Art on the Lawn has passed, but there is still plenty of time to get in your application and jury fee.  You can download your application here.  Apply before July 1st and save $20 on your booth fee.

Thank you to Susan Gartner  for putting together this lovely video about our upcoming ATC workshop on

May 25th.

You can also check out this blog post for more info.

Meet Theresa Mayer

Theresa's Blog

Click here to return to the list of artisans

Upcoming events!

It seems as if this year is just flying by.  I mean the April 3rd Friday has already come and gone. Oops. I completely missed it.  I hope you didn't. 

Well here are some current and upcoming events happening with the artisans. We don't want YOU to miss out on.

Cynthia McDonald has a beautiful show up in our lobby area.  Come check out these amazing gourds and paintings.

Cynthia's work will be on display through the end of April. Be sure to come check it out!!!

Also, two of our artisans, John Garrett and Crystal Heis will be showing their work Saturday April 24th, at the 2nd Annual Earth Day Art Show at the Cedar Bog Nature Preserve in Urbana.  For more information about check out the Cedar Bog website: http://www.cedarbog.org/

Artisans Out and About

If you happen to be up around Powell, Ohio. Be sure to stop in and see the Art Squared show at the Market at Seredipity .

The Art Squared exhibition was launched on Friday evening with a reception for artists, friends, and family! What a wonderful evening. With submissions from central Ohio and across the country, the exhibition features 48 works, all 12" x 12", but encompassing a wide variety of styles and inspirations.

A couple of our very own Village Artisans attended the opening. 

Congratulations to Kathy Moulton and Sue Brezine. 

Both received Honerable Mention awards from the jurors.