Lompoc & santa ynez valley APRIL 2018
GALLERY LOS OLIVOS
2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos
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Our hours 10-5 daily.
Mark Muench, Torrential, Photograph
The Cypress Gallery - LVAA 119 E Cypress Ave, Lompoc p. 805-737-1129
www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang p. 805-686-1211 info@elverhoj.org www.elverhoj.org
Gallery Los Olivos
2920 Grand Ave, Los Olivos p. 805-688-7517 gallerylosolivos@gmail.com www.gallerylosolivos.com
Pavlov Art Gallery
1608 Copenhagen Dr, Ste C, Solvang p. 805-686-1080 www.pavlovgallery.com
Standing Sun Winery
92 2nd St - Unit D, Buellton p. 805-904-8072 john@standingsunwines.com www.standingsunwines.com
Wildling Museum of Art & Nature 420 2nd St, Solvang p. 805-688-1082 info@wildlingmuseum.org www.wildlingmuseum.org
Honey Paper
2933 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos p. 805-325-9320 www.honey-paper.com
We are proud to count non-profit organizations and businesses as community partner members. Together, we advocate for each other, local artists, and collaborate on projects to create an enriching environment for the Arts Community within Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley. 1
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Music at Cypress Gallery Sunday May 20, 2018 •3–5 pm Featuring Steve Ochoa & Jay Meiselmann Limited seating • Ticket cost: $15 Steve and Jay are a California duo that has been making music together almost twenty years! They’ve had long-standing gigs at the Firestone Brewery, Terravant Winery and Restaurant, and currently the Alisal Guest Ranch. Chances are you may have heard them playing at wineries, restaurants, parties or pubs up and down the coast. Their set list includes Jazz, Blues and Classic songs from way back! Jay on harmonica, Steve on guitar, and vocals from both. Hope to see you there!! Tickets available only at Cypress Gallery 119 E Cypress Ave, Lompoc CA 93436 Gallery hours: Tues - Sun 12 noon - 5 PM
2018 SYV VISITORS GUIDE
www.visitsyv.com/santa-ynez-valley-destination-guide/
The Santa Barbara Youth Project 10th Annual Benefit Concert SAVE THE DATE Saturday evening, June 2 Standing Sun Wines Buellton
April Exhibit Gallery Los Olivos
New Artwork and New Guest Artists! Pavlov Art Gallery
Standing Sun Gallery, adjacent to the Winery Standing Sun Winery
Get your tickets now for the Spring BBQ! Wildling Museum of Art & Nature
Staff Honey Paper
Detail: Bill Morson, Humboldt Lilies, photography Lompoc Valley Art Association
Community Partners.................................... 1 Dancing at the Threshold............................ 4
LOS OLIVOS 2nd Saturday Artisans................................ 18
LOMPOC
Concert at St. Mark's Church..................... 18
Musings of a Curator................................... 6
Honey Paper.............................................. 19
Call for Sculptors......................................... 9
SOLVANG Wildling Museum of Art & Nature............. 22
Music at Cypress Gallery........................... 11 Cypress Gallery.......................................... 12
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art............. 25 Pavlov Art Gallery...................................... 26
All Artwork and Photos shown remain the sole property of the artist. No reproductions are permitted without express permission from the Santa Ynez Valley Arts Assoc. and/or the artist.
ON THE COVER
René C. Reyes, Hermit Thrush, watercolor. Growing up in the Philippines, René’s first sketch was of a photo of two birds his grandfather had hanging on the wall. Today, hundreds of art pieces later, he remains fascinated and appreciative of this opportunity to share the beauty of our natural world. His compositions are widely varied, though a common thread is Rene’s gift of capturing the essence of each subject. René’s goal is to paint the more than 600 species of bird species found in California. René Reyes’ Snowy Plover was part of the Wildling’s Animals: A-Z exhibition in 2017. Part of the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature's latest exhibit: Our Feathered Friends: Birds of the Tri-Counties, on exhibit through July 30, 2018.
Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association PO Box 762, Los Olivos, CA 93441 805-694-8837 info@SantaYnezValleyArts.org
The Santa Ynez Valley Arts Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, supporting the arts within the Santa Ynez Valley through affordable opportunities for artists to show and sell artwork, collaborations with non-profits and businesses on programs and events, investment in higher education for high school art students through scholarships, and a variety of outreach avenues, such as this digital arts magazine, that bring greater awareness to the 3 cultural heart beat of the area.
Example from book – Haiku –
vibrate two as one listen listen voices entwine choir sounds everywhere Dancing at the Threshold by Allen Koehn I am very pleased to be able to share this book with all my fellow artists. The desire to move toward new forms of awareness inspired me to create the images and words that comprise this book. It is intended to invite the reader to explore and expand their personal experience and perspective on many levels. If this serves as a kind of handbook for fellow travelers on this life journey that would please me. While I have been engaged in photography for most of my life, a few years ago in discovering Haiku, I found a form of verse that called me to integrate images with the words and discovered that the interplay between the two forms resonated deeply and seemed to introduce a third element or an opening to new visions. This seems related to the process in Jungian thought regarding Active Imagination – out of the tension of the two, something new is born. There are a total of 52 Haikus, each related to an image; this allows one to use this book as a form of a weekly meditation over the course of a year if that is appealing. Readers very familiar with the art of Haiku and the history of the form may note that my verses may depart from tradition in some ways, but adhere to the format of seventeen syllables in three lines. With the addition of the photos that accompany each poem, my hope for the reader is that a delightful mind dance will occur – and that one is invited to bring their own music to the movement. Enjoy! Link to a Youtube video about the book Link to the Amazon site about the book
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The Musings of a Curator
By Ann Thompson, Lompoc Mural Society curator If the size of an art project was going to intimidate to me, I probably wouldn’t have chosen to be a curator, since the average size of the murals are 12’ x 48’. As it is, I love the challenge of taking something of SIZE, that has become weathered and aged, and bring it back, as close as possible, to its original state. It’s hard to put into words the sense of pride and satisfaction that I feel when I’ve completed a project that has taken me weeks and sometimes months to complete. My adventure began in 2014 when the Mural Society was seeking an official curator to maintain their more than 40 murals. Since the conception of the Mural Society in 1988 there had been a loss of five murals due to the wear and tear of the elements on them. As a result, the role of the curator was created to oversee various duties to include touch ups, cleaning, resealing and total restoration of an aging mural as necessary. I work in partnership with the Project Administrator, Vicki Andersen to decide which mural/murals need to be addressed first. We will draft a contract and outline the project to begin. There are FIVE specific steps that I take to accomplish the task at hand. Step one: I will take photographs of the “original” rendering that hangs at either the Chamber of Commerce or City Hall, to use as reference while painting. Next, I will need to power sand the wall. I’m never sure just how much of the image is going to come off, but bringing the surface to a healthy starting point sets the foundation for the whole project. 6
Mural Curator, Ann Thompson, finishing up major restoration on the “Domingos Blacksmith” mural.
40+ murals located primarily in Old Town Lompoc Maps of the murals available at Lompoc Chamber of Commerce(111 South I St) and the Cypress Gallery(119 E. Cypress Ave .) and on our website www.lompocmurals.com for info call (805) 588-3459
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Step two: Because it is vitally important to begin with a clean wall, I must thoroughly wash the mural. I’ll use lots of soft rags, a mild cleanser, and plenty of water. I often do not have access to a water source, so I bring containers of water with me. Step three: Completely cover the surface with a healthy coat of Nova Exterior Varnish #216. This product serves as a type of clear gesso on which the Nova acrylic paints adhere beautifully. Step four: The challenge begins, as I work to match colors and restore images. Matching colors can sometimes be the most difficult aspect of restoration. Practice is the best tool for achieving just the right color, but I can reference a recipe book for mixing colors. I may use this tool on days when the paint decides to fight with me. Each mural is unique and has its own energy. So, “where” I choose to begin painting depends on the image. I prefer to begin painting areas that would be considered the furthest away in distance, for example, the sky, or I may choose to move from left to right. I like to set daily goals for myself, but if I don’t manage to reach that goal, even though I’ve given it my best, I simply reset for the next day and do it again! Step five: On completion of the restoration, a good final coat of Nova varnish #216 is applied. I can stand back and experience the depth of satisfaction that comes from seeing colors that are matched perfectly and beautiful images restored to their original state. The Mural Society was created for a threefold purpose. Number one is to help revitalize “Old Town” Lompoc, secondly, to build a sense of pride in the community, and lastly to preserve our historic and cultural roots through public art. Given the feedback from the public, we appear to be meeting these goals. I cannot count the number of times that I have been thanked by people who are walking by, or driving by and calling out with a cheerful, ”It’s looking GREAT!” Policemen have stopped by to bring me some fresh cold water on a hot day! It’s not uncommon for kids to strike up a conversation because they are curious about the subject of the mural. I am constantly amazed by the visitors who come from all over the world, to our small town because of our murals. The bonus is that I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people, love being out in the fresh air and feeling that I’m making a positive difference in the community. It gives me great pleasure to play a central role in the effort to keep our murals looking vibrant. I am grateful for the opportunity to support the Lompoc Mural Society’s commitment to our city by providing quality public art and preserving history. I would say God has planted me where I can bloom…in the city of Arts and Flowers!
Lompoc Centennial Square Sculpture Garden
CALL FOR SCULPTORS GOAL The Lompoc Valley Sculptors Guild in association with the Lompoc Arts Council are seeking to install four outdoor public garden sized sculptures in the border area at Centennial Square in Lompoc, located at the north east corner of H street and Cypress ave. Each sculpture will be in place for at least one year. After that time they may be replaced by new sculptures for the following year, on an ongoing basis. The hope is to provide incentive for local established and aspiring sculptors to have their work seen by the public and to enrich and enhance the arts environment for the City of Lompoc. SELECTION OF WORK Selection of the four pieces will be made through a competition open to residents 18yrs or older from the Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Santa Ynez Valleys. Each sculptor may enter up to three pieces for consideration. Submissions must be completed work only. No models or sketches. There will be a $25 entry fee for each piece, checks made out to LVAC (Lompoc Valley Arts Council) work may or may not be for sale. 25% of sales will go to fund future placements. JUDGING Judging will be done by a committee composed primarily of members of local arts organizations. All work must be made of suitable materials to withstand local weather conditions. Sculptures will be mounted on 3’×3’ concrete pads and secured with 3/8”redhead anchors. Metal mounting tabs with 1/2” holes must be included with sculptures to facilitate mounting. Maximum width between mounting tabs not to exceed 30.” CURRENT INSTALLATIONS To see examples of installed work that meets these same requirements, see the four sculptures in place in front of the Stone Pine Hall at, 210 south H street, next to the Lompoc Museum. APPLICATION FORMS The Call for Entry application forms may be obtained at: Lompoc Museum, 200 South H Street, Lompoc Art Association, 119 East Cypress Ave., Lompoc Chamber of Commerce, 111 South I Street, South Side Coffee Co. 105 South H Street or New Lows 104 West Ocean Ave. SUBMISSIONS: Send to: LVAC P.O. Box 2011, Lompoc, CA 93438 or hand deliver to Lompoc Museum, 200 South H Street, Lompoc, CA. (Tue-Fri 1-5pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm) All entry material non-returnable. For additional information please contact Eric Morlan – emorlan@verizon.net, or Ed Brooks – edbrooks44@verizon.net.
Time Line of important dates: Entry Deadline: June 1, 2018 Notification of acceptance: By June 15, 2018 Delivery /Installation: June 18-July18, 2018 9
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Music at Cypress Gallery
STEVE OCHOA & JAY MEISELMAN Sunday May 20, 2018 3:00 - 5:00 PM Join us for our premier concert at the newly remodeled Cypress Gallery! Limited seating! 119 E Cypress Avenue, Lompoc CA 93436 Gallery hours: Tues - Sun 12 noon to 5 PM 805-737-1129
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The Lompoc Valley Art Association accomplished one of its long-term goals with the opening of the Cypress Gallery in June of 1994. The LVAA had been planning and saving for its own gallery for some 25 years and finally struck a deal with the City of Lompoc to lease one of its buildings, formerly the Chamber of Commerce office, at 119 East Cypress Ave. The City Council agreed to a lease agreement of $1 a year after LVAA committed to spending about $20,000+ to renovate the building. With the help of volunteer contractors and the Regional Occupational Program students from Lompoc High School, LVAA converted the block, rectangular building into its new home …a place where artists could display their work for sale and hold meetings and programs.
Now the LVAA’s dream is safely nestled in Centennial Square, in the heart of Lompoc’s Old Town and world famous murals. …next month the gallery becomes an Artist’s Victorian Cottage!
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THE CYPRESS GALLERY
Cypress Gallery
119 E. Cypress Ave, Lompoc • Open Tue–Sun, 12-4PM www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
Cypress Gallery at 119 East Cypress Ave, Lompoc, Ca is operated by the Lompoc Valley Art Association and represents art work by local artists. The member artists staff the gallery and can not only provide information about art in the gallery, but also about things to see and do in Lompoc from dining suggestions to information about the local wine ghetto and the dozens of murals around town. The gallery features many smaller gift items priced under $45 from jewelry, small paintings, glass dishes, gift cards for all occasions, and ceramic plaques, vases, and platters. We recently added a tree to display handmade ornaments that are available to purchase all year.
Another feature in the gallery is our People’s Choice Award. We ask visitors to vote for their favorite piece in the gallery and the artist with the most votes gets to display that piece in the gallery the following month without paying an entry fee. Last month’s winner was Bill Morsons’ ‘Carnival Ride’ a photo printed on metal. Other artwork in the gallery this month includes a 7 Up sign by William Lee Hill that is painted on canvas that most people mistake as an old metal sign set in a wooden frame.
Another favorite artist in the gallery is Dee Sudbury. Dee is a life time resident of Lompoc and is still painting while into her 80’s. ‘Shapes of Sails’ is her entry this month. ‘Sleepy Max” is an entry by Penny Lee. Stop by the gallery to view the art, ask about information of what’s happening in Lompoc, or just come in for a visit. We’re open Tuesday through Sunday 12:00 to 5:00. If you can’t stop by, check us out on our Facebook page facebook.com/cypressgallery. 13
Notes from Cypress Gallery: The month of April is our month for the association’s annual Judged Spring Show which is open to all area artists. This year’s judge was Marti Fast, fine arts instructor and Art Gallery Director for Allan Hancock College. The following are excerpts from Marti’s judging notes from our show: In group shows, the best work stands out. This spring show features some strong artists and new names since the last time I judged here. In this show, the strongest voices include Betsee Talavera’s , in her striking land- and seascapes; Susan Baldwin’s in her meditative “Bry’s Cove”; and Eileen Negus’ striking dimensional glass and watercolor, “Blue Table”. Compelling and masterfully created, these set the bar for this show. Among others, some who caught my attention included Penny Lee, Kathy Badrak, Vicki Andersen, and Julia Nash. Finally, the Lompoc Valley Art Association has been a vital part of the cultural life on the Central Coast for decades. These years of exhibits are something to be proud of, and to continue supporting. Bringing in new members and sitting shows is a never-ending task, but it’s part of what makes a place like this so vital, meaningful, and rewarding. Congratulations on your history and the contributions this organization has made to the arts in our area. The spring show runs until April 29. The month of May, besides our normal entries from our member artists, we will present Something’s Fishy. The gallery will have up to 150 decorated fish cutouts in the front room. The cutouts were sold to community members without any age restrictions or membership requirements. Each cutout was sold for $5 with instructions to let the buyer’s creative spirit loose. So far we have received fish that have been painted, had decoupage applied, covered in glass mosaic pieces, flower petals, abalone shells and beach glass, and something that looks like fur. It is shaping up to be a fun and fanciful exhibit. The fish will be on display and many offered for sale (set price of $25 per fish) from May 1st to May 27th with a reception in the gallery on May 6th from 3-5 p.m. 14
CYPRESS GALLERY SPRING SHOW - 2018
Judging by Marti Fast, Art Gallery Director and Fine Arts Instructor, Allan Hancock College.
FIRST PLACE Julia Nash, A Toast to My Son, oil NFS
BEST of SHOW Eileen Negus, Blue Table NFS
FIRST PLACE Betsee Talavera, Heading for the Hills, acrylic NFS
FIRST PLACE Bill Morson, Humbolt Lilies, Photography $160
FIRST PLACE Barbara Curtis, Isn't it Hootnotic, Aqua Media NFS
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FIRST PLACE Penny Lee, Miriam, graphics $200
FIRST PLACE Kathy Badrak, Two Spirits, 3D $100
FIRST PLACE Barbara Snyder, Spiney Cactus, digital art $179
FIRST PLACE Angie Hamlin, Seashore Family, mixed media $60
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LOS OLIVOS www.SantaYnezValleyArts.org
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ROBERT CASSIDY & ANI AZNAVOORIAN St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Church Friday, April 27, 2018
The public is invited to attend the next Santa Ynez Valley Classical Music Series concert featuring the renowned pianist Robert Cassidy and cellist Ani Aznavoorian, a soloist with leading orchestras throughout the world and the Principal Cellist of Camerata Pacifica. The concert takes place on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’sin-the-Valley Church in Los Olivos. Mr. Cassidy and Ms. Aznavoorian have created The Beethoven Project to immerse the audiences in the emotional complexities and musical brilliance of Beethoven’s complete sonatas and variations for piano and cello. This musthear cycle will be presented in two exciting concerts – Friday, April 27, 2018 (Part One) and Friday, November 16, 2018 (Part Two) that will open the 39th Annual Santa Ynez Valley Classical Music Series in the autumn. The first concert will include performances of Seven Variations on Magic Flute, Sonata in G Minor, Op 5, no.2, Judas Maccabeus Variations, and Sonata in D Major, Op. 102 no. 2. Doors for each concert open 30 minutes prior to the start with tickets being sold at the door as well as online in advance at https://www.smitv.org/concerts.html General admission tickets are $20 and student tickets are $10 (with any student ID).
Plus, there will be a complimentary reception following each concert to meet the artists and enjoy conversation and refreshments. Known for its vibrant acoustics, St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Church is located at 2901 Nojoqui Avenue in Los Olivos, (one block west from the downtown flagpole). For patron ticket purchases and any questions, please call SYV Classical Music Series Director Linda Burrows at 805-688-7423 or the St. Mark’s office at 805-688-4454 or visit www.smitv.org
FANTASTIC SELECTION OF GREETING CARDS EVENT & PERSONAL STATIONERY, CUSTOM MAPS READING GLASSES, JOURNALS AND GIFTS
WWW. HONEY-PAPER.COM . 2933 GRAND AVENUE, LOS OLIVOS 805-325-9320 OPEN EVERYDAY 11:00 - 4:00
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SOLVANG Image courtesy Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau
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Detail: George Lockwood, The Settlers, acrylic
WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE 1511 Mission Dr., Solvang www.wildlingmuseum.org
Our Feathered Friends: Birds of the Tri-Counties Through July 30, 2018
Ruben Lee Dalton and Beau Lee Schmidt
Wildling Museum Poetry Series Father and Son
Sunday, April 15th • 3:00–4:30 pm
Jim Hodgson, Bullock's Oriole, oil on linen
The Valley Oak Gallery at the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature has gone to the birds. Our Feathered Friends: Birds of the Tri-Counties features the paintings of three artists, Jim Hodgson, René C. Reyes and George Lockwood, who share their unique artistic perspectives of bird species that can be found in the tri-county region (Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo). Santa Barbara County and the overall region is renowned for bird species diversity and is a hotspot for birders with the central coast a stop along the migratory Pacific Flyway. Also in the gallery, a monitor will be showing the short film by Michael Love, The Snowy Plover and You. Featured in the NatureTrack Film Festival, this film documents the decline in population of the snowy plover and how it can be reversed. During the exhibition enjoy birding lectures and excursions to expand your knowledge of local birds. On Saturday, March 24, the Wildling will charter a tour of Lake Cachuma, where guests are sure to spot some of our local feathered species with the help of a naturalist. Tickets for the boat tour are available at www. wildlingmuseum.org or by calling 805-686-8315. 22
The Wildling Museum will be hosting Ruben Lee Dalton, together with his son, Beau Lee Schmidt, reading poetry about work, addiction, religion, and the natural world. Ruben Lee Dalton was born and raised in LA, where he spent his youth playing little league baseball and running wild through the vineyards of the Verdugo foothills. At 17, Ruben was inducted into the Marine Corp and shipped off to Viet Nam. Upon returning home, Ruben earned his BA and MA degrees from UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley respectively, where he also started writing songs & poetry–in large part to deal with his PTSD. Ruben has received awards for his poetry and produced two CDs of original music. He lives in the Santa Ynez Valley with his wife, Jamie McCoy, and three marginally trained dogs. therubenleedaltonband@gmail.com Raised in Ojai California by a pack of Labradors and feral cats, Beau Lee Schmidt spent most of his time as a child eating mac & cheese, rollerblading, and defending himself for his extra-curricular activities. Although Beau was reluctant to follow in the footsteps of anyone, he was surrounded by the art of his mother’s cooking and father’s music & poetry. Since Beau hit 37 years old, he decided he would “grow up” and begin to follow passions besides cocaine and fine whiskey. Beau now writes poetry as a way to meet women and aid those with insomnia. He is excited to read at the Wildling for his debut.
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WILDLING MUSEUM ANNOUNCES WILDERNESS SPIRIT AWARD & LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENTS Honoring Joan Easton Lentz, Pete & Becky Adams, and Jack & Judy Stapelmann Presentation on April 29, 2018 The Wildling Museum of Art & Nature is pleased to announce Joan Easton Lentz as the recipient of the 13th annual Wilderness Spirit Award and Pete & Becky Adams and Jack & Judy Stapelmann as the recipients of the first ever Legacy Award. Throughout the years, the Wildling Museum of Art & Nature presents the Wilderness Spirit Award to a person or group who strives to encourage conservation of natural places and species through various platforms. From artists to naturalists, the Wilderness Spirit Awardees have accomplished incredible feats for our local area and world. Past honorees are Ray Strong (2002), Ansel Adams (2003), Land Trust for Santa Barbara County (2004), Bob Kuhn (2005), Dick Smith (2006), Fred & Nancy Emerson (2008), Peter C. Howorth (2009), Gretel Ehrlich (2010), Patti Jacquemain (2012), The Oak Group (2013), Bud Bottoms (2015), and Jan Hamber (2017). For their years of generous unwavering support, the Wildling is thrilled to honor Pete & Becky Adams and Jack & Judy Stapelmann with the first Legacy Award. Without their efforts, the Wildling would not be what is today. serving faithfully on the Board of Directors, supporting strategic planning efforts, and then helping to purchase our building, the Wildling will forever be grateful for their generosity. The award presentation will take place at the Spring Barbecue at Creekspirit in Mission Canyon in Santa Barbara on April 29, 2018. Tickets begin at $135 and can be purchased at the Wildling Museum in Solvang, online at www.wildlingmuseum.org or by calling 805-686-8315. Sponsorship opportunities and silent auction items are still being sought.
Joan Easton Lentz
Pete & Becky Adams
Jack & Judy Stapelmann
About the Instructors: Kathy Badrak has been a basket weaver for over 20 years. She loves harvesting and preparing different, local, natural materials for her baskets. She loves their colors, varieties, and textures. Intertwined with her basket weaving, she is also a gourd artist and a Stained-Glass artist. She brings to her art, the natural fibers and weaving techniques and the vibrant colors and lines from her stained-glass work. Kathy is a member of the Lompoc Valley Art Association, the Artist Guild of Santa Ynez Valley, California Gourd Society and the American Gourd Society. Her work has been sold through art galleries, commission work and shows in California. She has won numerous awards in juried shows and has been the featured artist for the Cypress Gallery. Karen Osland is a naturalist and a basket weaver. She has taught classes on basketry and on the ethnobotany of California Native plants for 25 years. She has also taught basketry plant identification and the proper gathering and preparation of plant materials for use in creating baskets. She is an active member of the Central Coast Basket Weavers. Karen is retired from positions as an Environmental Planner and staff archaeologist at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
TWINED BASKET CLASS WITH KATHY BADRAK & KAREN OSLAND Saturday, May 5th, 10am – 4pm Tuition: $45 + $10 Material Fee Twining is one of the most useful and widely distributed basketmaking techniques found around the world. In this class participants will learn a basic twining technique to create a free form, non-traditional basket. As the rattan reed weaver is twined around and around, the student will gain experience in controlling the basket shape by adding and subtracting the basket spokes. The finished baskets will be approximately five to ten inches in diameter. This Class is suitable for any level of experience with basketry techniques and/or basketry materials. The students should be able to finish their basket during the class. The class includes all materials and written directions. Both Kathy’s and Karen’s goal is to connect people to their environments through Nature Awareness Education and art. REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.WILDLINGMUSEUM.ORG 24
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Detail: Peny Lee, Farley