Village Artisans

Dare 2B Square

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Have you been by to check out our Dare 2B Square exhibit yet? You still have 10 days to check it out. Don't forget we'll be having our reception for the show Friday Oct 21 from 6-9pm at VillageArtisans. ( Yeah, we stuck to the actual Third Friday this month. We're rule followers.)

It should be lots of fun. Maybe we'll have a square dance. You never know!

Hope to see you there!

Art Quilt Show

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This month's lobby show of Kate Burch's Art Quilts is in its final days.

If you haven't been by to see the show in person, here are a few snippets of what you are missing.

Don't forget the show will be up until Friday, so there is still time to spot in Village Artisans and catch it.

Village Artisans outside of the Village

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You know you can always see the talents of our members in our shop, Village Artisans, but quite frequently you can find their work on display in other venues.

The entire month of September you can find Kathy Moulton's work on display in Downtown Dayton. She will be showing at the Fifth Third Center as part of the Urban Nights event.

Also, artisan, Sue Huff-Pleiman is the featured visiting artist at the Dayton Art Institutes's gift shop. Congratulations to both Kathy and Sue!

Meet Mozart at the Third Friday Fling

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Did you miss your chance to meet Mozart Dane at Art On the Lawn?

Don't worry. He had such a doggone good time that he's decided to visit us again.

Join us Friday for our reception for the Dog Daze of Summer show going on at Village Artisans.

Reception August 19, 2011 6pm - 9pm

Join us for some fun and refreshments.

Get a second chance to meet Mozart and learn how he creates his paintings.

You'll also get the opportunity to peruse other pooch inspired works by our own artisans.

Dog Daze of Summer

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Has the summer heat got you feeling down?

Why not come celebrate the Dog Daze of Summer with Village Artisans? The entire month of August we will be exhibiting work highlighting Man's Best Friend. This year as an extra special treat we will also be exhibiting works by Mozart Dane.

Mozart is dog that paints with his paws to help the Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue. And yes, he really does paint the canvases himself.

Mozart is also one of our featured artists, at this year's Art On the Lawn, which is August 13th from 10 am - 5p. You can come meet Mozart in person...or...um....canine.

(Mozart's Art)

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Author Author!

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Did you know that our very own Kathy Moulton is the author of several children's books?

All this month you can see her work in our lobby area. Then on Saturday July 16th, Kathy will be doing a very special book signing event from 3pm - 6pm.

Be sure to stop by for this very special event.

We will be having snacks and coloring pages for the kids!!!

Traveling Jules and Joan

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Have you seen this awesome video but together by Traveling Jules and Joan on their recent visit to Yellow Springs? (See if you can spy our Artisan Nancy too?)

Spring Cleaning

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It has been a long, cold and gray winter, and we're all ready for Spring.

Our artisans have been busy little bees sprucing up the shop. Our cheerful Miss Jennifer, (with help from others) has been working on brightening things up with a fresh coat of paint.

Just look at the difference it makes in Pete and Ann's area.

I can't wait to see how wonderful their work will look once it's finished.

Please stop by and see for yourself.

Artists wanted

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Are you an artist looking for a place to display and sell your work?

Then we want you!

Village Artisans is currently seeking new members, particularly those individuals that work in 3-D mediums. Applications are available in the shop, on our website or by clicking here. For more information contact Village Artisans at 937-767-1209

Budding local artists

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Have you had a chance to stop in Village Artisans to see our latest show?

It is a truly special one. All the work on display this month has been provided by the next generation of Yellow Springs artists.

Through the end of March, Village Artisans will be featuring work done by the students at The Antioch School.

Here is one example of our young local talent

And, here is the creator, Olivia Brintlinger-Conn.

Please join us this Friday, March 18th for a very special opening reception.

The reception runs from 5pm - 9pm as part of the Third Friday.

The student's artwork will be on display until the end of March.

It's Awards Season

2011-03-04T11:48:00.000-05:00

Yes, we know that the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Grammy's are done and over. However, one of very own Village Artisans was a recent award winner.

The talented Ann Bain, recently one an award for her piece that is participating in the Rosewood Gallery's Works on Paper exhibition.

Here is Ann receiving her award.

And here she is with her piece.

Congratulations Ann!

The Works on Paper exhibit runs through March 11, so you still have time to see this work in person.

For more information contact the Rosewood Gallery.

Photos from our Mardi Gras Masquerade

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This show is coming down this weekend, but you can see it here anytime.

Mardi Gras with the Village Artisans

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"Mother"

Felt Art Face by Nancy Mellon

February is cooold but you'll warm up fast when you come party with the Village Artisans from 6-9 p.m. on February 18th, Third Friday in Yellow Springs. We are celebrating Mardi Gras with artist' made Masques and great food and wine. Join us for a joy-filled evening of fun.

All You need is Love

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Love is all around Village Artisans.

Art On the Lawn Applications

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We're already looking forward to this year's

Art on the Lawn,

and we know some you are too.

You can download your application on our website.

http://shopvillageartisans.com

A final wish for the year

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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.

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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

2010-12-22T11:48:00.000-05:00

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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

2010-10-03T20:59:00.002-04:00

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

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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

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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

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"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

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One of our many Art On the Lawn Artists.

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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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Hey!
Did you see that you can now share our shop news via the
handy dandy little buttons at the end of this post?
It's super easy.
So feel free to post us to you Facebook and Twitter accounts now. ☺

SIZE Does Matter 2- Ending this Saturday.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

Upcoming events!

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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

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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.

heARTful Tuesdays

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Artist Trading Cards (ATC)
ATC's are just like potato chips. You can't stop at just one.

We're building up our collections for the big July show and trade.

Join Ann Bain and Nancy Mellon this Tuesday from 1:30 - 3:30 and learn how to make you own ATC's. Then come back in July and trade your cards with all the other artists.

Call Nancy at 767-1366 to sign up.

Third Friday

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Come out to Village Artisans this Friday evening for Third Friday. We'll be holding a reception for our very own Pete Mitas. Meet Pete and learn about more about how he creates these amazing pieces.

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Be sure to check out this lovely blog post featuring our own Bill Felker written by fellow artisan Jennifer Float. You can read the entire post by clicking on the picture below.

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Winter Art Classes at the Village Artisans

Monday, February 1st

Paint "Sweet Tweets" miniatures with Jennifer Float

call Jenny at 937 243-1383 to sign up.

Class fee $20.00-includes all supplies and a raffle ticket for one of Jenny's original Sweet Tweets!

Does your tree need trimming?

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All throughout December Village Artisans has all kinds of hand crafted, creative ornaments available.

Fun and Colorful

Simply Elegant and Eloquent

Every Ohio State fan shouldn't be without one of these.

We even have ornaments that show the true character of Yellow Springs...

...or characters.

Have you read the Legend of the Christmas Frog? More about him later,

in the mean time you can have a Jingle Frog for your own tree.

Our Sparkling Holiday Gallery

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Holiday Fest kicks off this Saturday and

Village Artisans is ready to make the holidays sparkle.

Our lobby is decked out with sparkling artwork and decorations.

Come relax next to our cozy fireplace .

Check out our beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

You might find a few ornaments that would look good in your home too.

Start up a new holiday tradition, by learning the legend of the Christmas Frog.

Congratulations Lowell!

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I just love to brag on our talented Village Artisan members.
Lowell Converse just won Best of Category-Woodturning at the 2009 Dayton Artistry in Wood.

This is Lowell's winning piece.

The piece is made of Amboyna burl and ebony. It is 6" diameter and 15" tall. Amboyna burl is an "exotic" wood which comes from southeast Asia.

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Village Artisans of Yellow Springs' SPARKLING GIFT GALLERY opens on December 5.

Artwork, stars and sparkling confetti!

Froggie the Snowman will be hopping by as well.

Village Artisans

Phone 937 - 767 - 1209.

Hours are: M - Th, 11 - 5; F - Sat, 11 - 6; Sun - 12 - 5.

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We're getting ready for the kick-off to Holiday in the Village. The festivities start this Friday with the 3rd Friday Fling.

Village Artisans will be open late until 9pm. We'll also have festive refreshments. Stop by and see how the Artisans make the holidays sparkle.

Artisans Out and About

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Lowell, John and Rob, (AKA Village Artisans 3 wood guys) will all be exhibiting at the 28th Annual Artistry in Wood Show this weekend.

If you can't make it to the Airport Expo center to see them, you can always find their work in our shop in Yellow Springs.

Top 5 Best Ohio Hometowns

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Ohio Magazine just announced its 2010 Top 5 Best Hometowns. Give ya one guess who made the list. That's right. Yellow Springs!

With its eclectic mix of shops, galleries and restaurants, Yellow Springs has an environment that attracts equally diverse residents. From the quirky, knitted “graffiti” adorning trees and traffic signs downtown to the mostly locally owned — and supported — businesses, this small town is a place that residents are proud to call home.

Village Artisans has been proud to call Yellow Springs home for over 25 years!

To read more of the Ohio Magazine article click here.

Mark your Calendars.

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Village Artisans likes to support our creative members.

Mark you calendars for Cynthia's up-coming studio open house.

Wild Gourd Studio welcomes visitors to come and do some early Christmas shopping.

Gourd drawing and there are also some gourd treasures at reduced prices.

Special guest, Billy Crowbeak will be performing his Native American Flute music all three days. He will also have his beautiful handmade flutes available to purchase. If you have never tried a flute, Mr. Crowbeak will happily teach you the basics of playing. He will also have cd's available, buy one and have it autographed!!!!

Wild Gourd Studio

2430 Tarbox Cemetary Rd.

Cedarville, OH 45314

November 13,14,&15th, 2009
10AM to 6 PM
Gourd Drawing,as well as special marked treasures
Special Guest: Billy Crowbeak
Native American flute maker/musician
handmade flutes and Cd's for sale

Saturday, November 14th, 2009. 6-8 pm
Concert at Bean N Cream Coffee House
featuring: Billy Crowbeak
between 8 -10 PM is Open Mic for anyone else that would like to perform!

Visit the Shop

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The Village Artisans is located in the Corry Street Shops, at the corner of Corry and Dayton Streets in Yellow Springs.

View Village Artisans in a larger map

100 Corry St,

Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

937.767.1209

Shop Hours

(September - May)

Mon - Thurs 11-5

Fri* and Sat 11-6

Sundays 12-5

(June - August)

Mon - Thurs 11-6

Fri* and Sat 11-7

Sundays 12-6

* Village Artisans actively participates in the Yellow Springs Fling in the Srings. This event takes place the Third Friday of every month. During this event shop hours are extended until 9pm. For more information about Third Friday Fling in the Springs please visit the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce website.

Exhibition | Kathy Kerber

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If you haven't already, please stop by see the work of Cleveland artist, Kathy Kerber. Her photography will only be on display through the end of the month. Don't miss out.

Meet the Village Artisans

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Click on each artist's name to view artwork or biography

Amy Achor -- photography

Ann Bain -- calligraphy/paper arts

Sue Brezine -- painting (acrylics & watercolors)

Kate Burch -- fiber arts/quilting

Lowell Converse -- wood turning

Hajar Davis -- fiber arts/dolls

Bill Felker -- book binding

Jennifer Float -- painting -- acrylics

John Garrett -- wood inlays

Leah Grommon -- painting (oils & acrylics)

Crystal Heis -- fiber arts/silk painting

Sue Huff-Pleiman -- pottery

Scott Kissell -- photography

Mary Kleismit -- jewelry/wire wrapping

Rob Liptak -- wood carving

Theresa Mayer -- Lampwork and fused glass

Cynthia McDonald -- gourd art

Nancy Mellon -- mixed media

Pete Mitas -- enameling

Kathy Verner Moulton -- illustrations

Check out our own Nancy Mellon

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Check out the recent article featuring Village Artisans own Nancy Mellon, and former Artisan Corrine Bayraktaroglu, aka the Jafa Girls. You've seen their public art all around town. They've also recently been featured in a new book called Yarn Bombing.

Read the Yellow Springs News story by clicking here.

Dog Days of Summer

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The dog days of summer are here, and Village Artisans

is celebrating all of August with a special exhibit

celebrating man's best friend.

Stop by on Friday August 21st for some

Dog Gone good food and fun

as a part of Yellow Springs' Third Friday Festivities.

Enter in our raffle and you may just take home a piece canine

art for your home. Proceeds to benefit Glen Helen.

Dog Days of Summer

Reception August 21

6pm-9pm

Village Artisans

100 Corry St.

for more information

937.767.1209

Art on the Lawn -by Crystal

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From 2009 Art On the Lawn 8/13/09 9:24 PM

I can't believe it has a been a week since Art On the Lawn has come and gone, and we had another wonderful show. This year we had the largest turn out of artists since the show became a juried event. I heard a lot of comments from guests appreciating the quality of the artists' work. Thank you to all the participating artists for helping make our show a success.

The last few years we've had beautiful weather, and this year mother nature smiled on us again by giving us another rain free day. However, I think she finally decided that it was summer and turned up the heat a bit. The tall shade trees of Mills Lawn helped the customers escape the heat a bit. and there seemed to be a steady flow of customers all day long. Even with the warm temperatures most people had a great attitude and shared in my sentiment. "We shouldn't complain. It IS August after all." Thank you to everyone in the community that came out and braved the heat to support the arts.

It was wonderful seeing all twenty-two members of Village Artisans there pitching in to make sure the artists were taken care of. It was an amazing group effort. Big thank you's to everyone.

There is a tremendous amount of work involved in putting on a art fair. As someone in our group said, it takes a village put on an art fair. That it does

(To see more photos from Art On the Lawn, click on the album link above)

Reminders

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Mark your calendars!

Artists' Trading Cards Swap is Saturday August 1st.

Art On the Lawn is just 2 weekends away!

Aug 8th 2009

10 -5 Mills Lawn School.

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Creating your Yellow Springs Getaway Experience

October Getaway for Women

A Weekend of Art and Spa Options

On October 17^th and 18^th, women are invited to enjoy a “Getaway” adventure in the charmingly unique village of Yellow Springs. Come, enjoy a multi-dimensional experience that will delight, invigorate, nurture and soothe your spirit. Participants can choose programs in art-making, dance and drumming; tour artist’s studios; commune at a ‘literary tea;’ hike the nature preserve and relax with mini spa sessions. And, of course, stroll into the shops and dine on fine cuisine!

For further details and to register:

GetawaysforWomen.com ~ 937.767.1366

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Studion Clearance Sale

2009-06-03T13:25:00.003-04:00

STUDIO CLEARANCE SALE

June 2 - 30

Village Artisans, 100 Corry St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387

The Village Artisans celebrate Spring by cleaning out their studios!

Come and check out Art Bargains!

11 - 6 M-Th, 11 - 7 F-S, 12 - 5 Sun

for more information, call (937) 767-1209

Artists' Trading Cards

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ATTENTION ARTISTS!

ATC Show: "SIZE DOES MATTER SHOW"

Host: Village Artisans (VA)

Date: July 2009

Fee: NONE

Limit: Ten Pieces (if trading by mail--please send SASE along with ATC)

Set Up: Please have work at VA by Saturday, June 27th.

Location: Village Artisans

Attn: Nancy Mellon

100 Corry Street

Yellow Springs, OH 45387

937.767-1209

Email Contact: Kristy reedweed95@aol. com

The work will be displayed at the gallery for the month of July and then face-to-face trading at the end of the month, Friday, July 31 from 6-9 pm. and Saturday, August 1 from 1-4 p.m. If

you can not be at the trading sessions in person, your ATC will be mailed to you by August 8th. There will be two workshops hosted/sponsored by Village Artisans. A $15.00 fee includes free ATC kit and light refreshments. You do not have to attend the

workshops to participate in the SIZE DOES MATTER SHOW. The

workshops are designed to "help" those that have never created

an ATC and will be able to work

with local artists. Workshop dates: Saturday, May 9th from 1-4 p.m. and July 18th from 1-4 p.m.

There will be face-to-face trading at the end of the workshops or wor

k can be left for inclusion in the SIZE DOES MATTER SHOW.

Village Art isans is an established art co-op (26 years) in the beautiful village of Yellow Springs, located in west-central Ohio. Yellow Springs is known for its great restaurants, unique shops, hiking and biking. The VA is an active, community-involved art co-op. Art should be shared with everyone.

For more information:

http://www.artist-trading-cards.ch/	Artist trading cards: A Collaborative Cultural Performance
http://www.cedarseed.com/air/atc.html	Cedar Seed
http://www.moderngypsy.com/atc/	Artist site of Artist Trading Cards
http://www.mailartist.com/kiyotei/ATC.html	Mailart
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ArtTradingCards/	Email discussion group

Find us on Facebook!

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Yes. That's right!

Village Artisans is on Facebook.

Find our page and become a fan today!

Meet Sue Huff-Pleiman

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Artist Statement
"I have always had a passion for pottery. It started with pottery close to my hometown, Dover, Ohio, with all the wonderful Zanesville and Cambridge pottery. After graduating from OSU, I moved to the Dayton area to be Moraine's first Aquatic Director and then taught in Kettering Schools for 35 years. I was a student in the last pottery class offered at The Dayton Art Institute. At DAI, I fell in love with pottery and have been making pottery ever since. I have taken a few breaks along the way but have always returned to the wonderful feel of the clay. I have taken classes at Wright State, UD and OSU, as well as workshops and classes throughout the United States. Currently, I am firing my pottery at the John Bryan Community Pottery Center in Yellow Springs, Rosewood Art Center and my new studio at our farm in Waynesville. Life is always good when I am working in clay!"

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Meet Pete Mitas

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Handcrafted, Unconventional, Colorful, Bold art, jewelry, and crafts.

I’ve enjoyed creating many forms of art since I was young. Combining different materials and using color, line, and shape to create something new has always fascinated me.

For the past few years this passion has been expressed by creating enamel jewelry and art.

Enameling is a process that involves melting colored glass onto metal at 1500^o in a kiln. My art is made using glass, metal, wood, stone, and art panels.

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Meet Holly Jordon

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"I love the rich colors and fantastic sparkle textured glass offers and I enjoy making work which brings out that beauty."

Holly Jordan learned the skill of working with stained glass from her dad about 25 years ago. The first piece she ever made was a little bird of blue glass. She still mekes that particular design, because, as she says, "I still like it, and it is a nice reminder of that time spent with my dad." Working with her father on whatever projects he had going at the time required Holly to stretch and try different things than she would have if left on her own, and she discovered that she had learned more than she realized when she began working independently.

As is evidenced by her work, Holly is particularly drawn to abstract, geometric, Celtic, and mission-syle designs.

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Meet Mary Kleismit

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Jewelry Artist

I started exploring lapidary with my husband in the 1960's when we lived in

Dayton, Ohio.

We collected unique specimens and rocks at every opportunity and took classes at

Riverbend Art Center in Dayton.

Things continued to evolve and in 1988, I purchased a business liscence. We then

began showing at Gem And Mineral shows. Over the years I began making

Semi-precious and Precious jewelry. We took classes at the William Holland

Lapidary School in Harris, Georgia, and shortly there after began to make wire

wrap jewelry. We are always looking into new and different medias!

Wherever I go, I marvel at the rare beauty inside mother Earth and my love of her

continues to inspire me. My purpose is to show God's glory in all I create.

I am a proud member of the Village Artisans Gallery as well as a member of the

Town and Country Fine Art Gallery in Dayton.

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Meet Scott Kissell

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At the age of 12 my adventure into the world of photography began when my mother purchased my first 35 mm camera so I could take pictures of our family vacation out West to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons in Wyoming. This experience changed the way I looked at everything. I was surrounded by beautiful landscapes. I felt compelled to capture these places with my new camera, which allowed me to remember what I felt and to show others what I had seen. As a beginning photographer, most of the pictures I took didn't turn out, but enough did to hold my interest. In fact, it has become a life-long interest. I have dedicated my professional life to photography as a photojournalist, university photographer and fine art photographer.

Years later, my wife and I returned to many of the same places out West. I hoped that this trip would revitalize my creative spirit. I found that what inspired me before to be a photographer did once again. I went to many of the same places I visited as a boy. Spiritual places, I believe, which once again filled my soul with the love for life, the land and photography.

Now photography to me is more than a visual language of communication. It is an extension of my soul, which can touch the viewer's deepest emotions or feelings without saying a word. My need to create images is not only for myself, but for you.

As the famous photographer Ansel Adams said, "The picture we make is never made for us alone, it is, and should be a communication to reach as many people as possible."
I have found that sharing my pictures is one of the greatest joys of being an artist. Thanks for letting me share.

Sincerely,

Scott Kissell

Meet Kathy Verner Moulton

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kavooom.com

Kathy creates these whimsical and colorful illustrations by painting with digitizer pen on an Apple computer in Photoshop and printing using archival inks and archival matte paper.

Kathy has lived in Yellow Springs since 1972 quietly working on her art
and only peeking a head out now and then. In her coloring book, children's-story-loving mind, she dreamed up the series MY TOWN; the diversity among her characters represents the diversity Yellow Springs longs for and the colors of her canvas represent the beauty that she sees.

Kathy considers herself a true Yellow Springer, sure as if she were born here. These pieces from town are all very dear to her. The puns are her weird sense of humor; the scenes stir up memories and feelings of home.
She wants to continue, as there are many more special shops and places to cover. There are also memories of places long gone like Gabby's or the Bakery on a winter night. "I wonder what characters would be up for a hot donut?"

Oh, and please note: no animals were injured in the making of this art.

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Meet Nancy Mellon

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Multi-media artist

Nancy works in intense spurts intermingled with tense art cramps, when everything stops, until she meets up with another artist or some fabulous piece of art or a nice day or... and gets juiced again. She works with clay, pencils, acrylic paint, fabric, and junk. Nancy also loves her tree house studio (not a real tree house but she sees leaves and branches out each window) and art mischief with the Jafa Girls.

You can see her work at the Chamber Pot Gallery and here at the Village Artisans, a funky gallery/gift store in Yellow Springs (naturally). Village Artisans is an exciting, cool co-op of 20+ artists. Everything in the store is handmade by a local artist. One of her favorite things to do is to shop sit in Village Artisans. She get to talk with customers from all over the world, visit with her art friends that drop by, and tell people about all the wonderful things that they can do in Yellow Springs.

"I love people, nudes, conversations about big ideas, the color green, intense colors especially next to black, intricate patterns, and Greene County (It's GREEN!)."

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Meet Cynthia McDonald

2009-01-01T14:41:00.005-05:00

From neighboring Cedarville, Cynthia has been working with gourds for a number of years and calls it a passion. It takes a year for the canvas of a gourd to be ready to decorate: 6 months to plant and harvest and another 6 months to dry. Cleaning the outside and then the inside is the hardest part. To give the inside a wonderful finish, the gourds are paper lined before they are carved, painted, and/or stained. Some gourds might also get a coil weaving at the rim or more simply a leather stitched rim. Many have feathers, beads, or stones added for adornment.

As a member of the Ohio Gourd Society, Indiana Gourd Society, and Ohio Designers Craftsmen, Cynthia has competed for ribbons and brought home many from the State shows. Village Artisans is one of many places Cynthia's work can be found. If you travel to fine art shows throughout Ohio you may see Cynthia and her gourds. To learn more just check out her website:wildgourdstudio.com

"No two gourds are exactly the same, each has its own hand drawn design. This makes each piece unique and collectable."

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Meet Rob Liptak

2009-01-01T14:40:00.002-05:00

Twiggies and odd-shaped wood carvings are the primary focus of Rob Liptak's work and has been since he began carving
twenty-three years ago.
Intarsia is another area of interest where shape, form, color, and line quality are used to create stylized images.

Liptak has won a number of awards throughout his carving career. He is proud of his Best of Show Honors in Maysville, KY, Best Sculpture at the Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, OH, and Best Fantasy Sculpture at Dragon Con, Atlanta, GA.

His individual gallery shows include: The Garden Gallery in Carlisle, PA, The Viking Vineyard in Mogadore, OH, and AFL in Florence, KY. He has participated in a number of group exhibits: the War and Peace Show and the Global Arts Project in Yellow Springs, OH as well as juried shows in Seattle,
San Francisco, Columbus, and Detroit.

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Meet Crystal Heis

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Crystal Heis is originally from Xenia.She was first introduced to silk painting in college while she was studying photography. She holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the University of Kentucky. She has been a member of Village Artisans since 1999 but currently lives in Lexington, KY where she has worked as a photographer for over eight years and is now digital

imaging specialist working for UK Libraries.

She employs a variety of silk painting/dying

techniques. Most pieces are hand-painted with dyes with the fabric stretched on a frame. Many pieces involve a technique in which salt is sprinkled on freshly painted silk. While the silk is still damp, the salt pulls the dyes toward it, andcauses the grains of salt to move across the surface of the fabric. The migration of the salt creates the unique patterning and color effects. The magical part is that no two pieces are alike. In addition, Crystal also uses techniques such as stamping, direct application, resists, and immersion dying.

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Meet Leah Grommon

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Leah Grommon currently works from home, concentrating on her family life and art. Her passion is painting in oils or acrylic, her favorite subject matter being landscapes; figure, still life and abstract paintings are a close second. She also enjoys knitting scarves of all colors, textures, and sizes.

Leah achieved her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wright State University in 2002. She has since become a member of the Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, and has exhibited work there as well as the Dayton Convention Center, the Rosewood Arts Center, and the Chamber Pot Gallery of Yellow Springs. She has also used her talents to paint sets for school plays at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton.

Leah is always up for a new challenge and does free-lance work on the side. She has tackled projects such as painting store signs and logos, murals and motorcycle tanks. Do you have a special project that could use a special touch paint? Leah can be contacted through the Village Aritsans at (937) 767-1209.

Meet John Garrett

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Meet Jennifer Float

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Inspired by moments, people and events...

Jennifer Float has been creating art in one form or another for her entire life. Harnessing the excitement of being exposed to new artists and the creative talents around her she is constantly experimenting with new techniques and color variations. The way colors blend and how a brush or palette knife can add texture and depth is always amazing. She is never focused on the end product, only the process that takes her there.

She finds working with mixed media and recycling an excellent inspiration. Drawing out the "what could be" in material around her, she works fast and is at her best when she lets the media speak to her.
Often, she will write the music she was listening to (mostly jazz) on the back of her works, believing that art in any form influences the outcome and ultimately a part of the finished products.

Her work can be found at NOLAA Gallery as well as in private collections throughout the United States and Europe.

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Meet Bill Felker

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Meet Lowell Converse

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Lowell is an award-winning woodturner from Beavercreek, Ohio. He spent 23 years in the U.S. Air Force and 14 years in the aerospace industry before turning to turning full time in 2001. Self-taught, he has been turning seriously since 1998. Most of the larger pieces are turned from green wood and then dried, turned again, and finished. The segmented pieces are meticulously constructed from many small pieces glued together and then turned. Motivated by the desire to exhibit the natural beauty and warmth inherent in the wood, he pays special attention to form, feel, and finish to enhance the color and patterns within each piece.

Classified a "Master Turner" by the Ohio Woodturners Guild, Lowell won Best in Show for woodworking in 2002 at the Dayton Carvers Guild Artistry in Wood show. He teaches at the Woodcraft stores in the region and from his home. He was featured in The American Woodturner and The American Woodworker and his work has appeared in The Woodworkers Journal. In August 2005, Lowell appeared as a featured guest on Tips and Techniques on the Do-It-Yourself TV channel.

"I mostly make use of 'found' wood which would otherwise be useful only for firewood.

Any day in the shop is a good day. Original Serious Lathe in Lowell's garage shop.

Click here to visit Lowell's website.

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Meet Kate Burch

2009-01-01T11:18:00.002-05:00

Kate has always enjoyed harmonious relationships of color and design, working with her hands, and making things that people can enjoy. In December 2005, she retired after thirty years as a mental health professional. Since retirement, Kate has devoted her time to fiber arts.

Quilting is a particular delight, and she also enjoys making apparel, fashion accessories, and home decor. Kate has been amazed at the way her mind is more and more filled with images of beautiful things, and the strength of her drive to execute those images.

"I have sewn since childhood."

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Meet Sue Brezine

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Sue Brezine has studied with many a gentle artist: Frederick Franck, Betty Edwards, Homer Hacker, Arne Westerman, Judi Betts, Alex Powers, Don Andrews, and others. Each time Sue has returned to her studio and her walks with a more seeing eye.

Sue's seeing and drawing take in whatever appears: a llama with a hairdo, a boy by a curb in Ireland, a cabbage up close, a pig looking from a barn... Sue's art brings what she sees, for you to experience as freshly as she does. Sue has been recognized with awards throughout
the Miami Valley.

She is also a favored teacher of beginners and experienced artists. Sue is a member of Fairborn Art Association, past president of the Western Ohio Watercolor Society, a member of Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, and Dayton Visual Arts Center. Sue is a returning member of the Village Artisans. She offers a great variety of works, from note cards to framed award-winning art. She can be reached at her home studio, 767-9457.

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Meet Ann Bain

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B.A. from Allegheny College
Ann has worked in graphics, illustration, painting, puppetry, writing - but when she began exploring calligraphy in the 1980's, she discovered that she could combine painting, drawing, poetry, color, composition, ideas, and words under the encompassing category of lettering arts! Ann believes that words are important and must be carefully used.

"I take a vivid interest in 'the clothes which words wear.' I try to make them fit, explain, enhance, or illustrate the meaning they describe. Unwritten, words are ephemeral, lost as soon as spoken, but when written down, they become real, legible, and exact," she says. She likes to turn content into form. The intention for her art is to call attention, to clarify, to aspire, to inspire. She is still discovering and learning how to do that.

"I have been involved in art my whole life- since I was small enough to draw on the underside of my mother's dining room table!"

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Meet Kristy Arenburg

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Meet Amy Achor

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Amy is a long-time Yellow Springs resident whose unique photographic imagery embraces many levels of seeing. She is most recognized for her symmetrical photo-compositions, in which she combines a single photograph with itself to create an entirely unique image. Look closely and you may notice tiny creatures or faces peering from behind leaves or through clouds.

Amy likes to think of these "nature spirits" as intentionally inhabiting her work. In addition to her nature series, Amy has created several other series utilizing images of fire, light trails, and fireworks. Recently, she has begun experimenting with digitally modifying photos to create more abstract images. She isn't known as the "Wild Woman" for nothing!

"My photographic art is as much about 'inner' vision as outer vision."

A wider selection of Amy's work is available on her website,www.WildWomanPhotos.com

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3rd Friday

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Get a jump start on Holiday Joy! Be sure to stop by Village Artisans tonight for 3rd Friday Festivities. Come warm up by our outdoor fire pit. We will also have cookies, drinks, and loads of holiday cheer, not to mention fabulous artwork.

Winner!

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photo by c. bayrak

Congratulations to Sarah Strong, winner of the Giant Hairball at the Art about Cats reception. Thanks to our very own Nancy Mellon for creating such a unique door prize. Sarah says she's going to use the hair ball in another art project, so keep your eyes open. You just may see this again soon.

Art about Cats will remain on display through November 15th at Village Artisans.

shop hours are mon - fri 11 -5 , sat 11-6, sun 12-5

for more information 937.767.1209

Happy Halloween

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Glass vase and pumpkins by Village Artisans member Jim Delange

About Village Artisans

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The Village Artisans, a cooperative of local artists, was founded in the heart of historic Yellow Springs more than 20 years ago. Located in the Corry Street Shops, the Village Artisans provides Yellow Springs with unique handmade art at affordable prices. The Artisans goal is to sustain interest and excitement for the arts through our artwork, exhibits and demonstrations.

In addition to a large selection of fine arts and fine crafts, each year we sponsor Art on the Lawn the second Saturday in August. This event is a juried outdoor show featuring handmade art from over 100 artists from all over the country.

Centrally located between Columbus and Cincinnati in southwestern Ohio, Yellow Springs is known for its nature preserves, distinctive shops and unique array of casual and fine dining. The Little Miami Scenic Trail Bike Path passes through Yellow Springs, which is also home to Antioch College, Glen Helen Nature Preserve, John Bryan State Park and Young's Jersey Dairy.

Art About Cats

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The Lone Ranger Shops Again -- by Village Artisan, Kathy Moulton

Event: "Art About Cats"

Date: October 1 through October 31.

Reception on Friday, October 17, from 6 - 9pm.

Location: Village Artisans

100 Corry St.

Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

For more information:

937.767.1209

"turning corners"

2008-09-13T12:32:00.005-04:00

a new exhibit by amy b. achor

You are invited to a reception at

Village Artisans
100 Corry St.
Yellow Springs

Friday, Sept.19
6pm - 9pm

Wine and refreshments will be served.
The artist will be present.
The show runs through September

Part of the "Third Friday Fling in the Springs" series;

additional shops and galleries will be open.

Art on the Lawn -by Crystal

2008-09-08T22:50:00.004-04:00

Can you believe it has been a whole month since Art on the Lawn?

Having been with the artisans for almost 10 years now, I can honestly say, I think this year was my favorite. First, it felt like a bit of a homecoming for me, seeing so many familiar, friendly faces from the participating artists. I spent a good bit of the day just going around and catching up with everyone. Second, the quality of work that was on display was incredible. Third, the weather was absolutely perfect. Finally, everything ran so smoothly throughout the day. The whole atmosphere was creatively energetic, yet relaxed. There was a good shopping crowd, which was surprising given our economic times. Many of the vendors commented that even if the customers weren't buying art, they often asked questions and seemed genuinely interested in what the artists were doing. I got so much positive feed back from the exhibitors. They seemed to really appreciate all the hard work Village Artisans puts in to put on the show. Way to go team!

Congratulations to this year's Best in Show, Amy Beeler-Harmon!

WELCOME! by Crystal

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Welcome to the Village Artisans Blog. We are a group of amazing artists living in and around Yellow Springs, Ohio. Here, we'll tell you about our upcoming events, what inspires us, preview new artwork, and generally what each of us is up to. We hope that you like visiting us on the web, but also please come see us in person at our shop.

Thank you and enjoy!