Nov/Dec 2014 Newsletter by Valley Art Association

From the

Gallery Red

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION

Valley Art Gallery

We welcome VAA members to the

2022 Main Street Forest Grove, Oregon

Unwrapped Magic Annual Artist Event

503•357•3703 www.valleyart.org

Friday, November 7, 7–9:00 p.m.

SPECIAL HOURS! Nov. 8-16 Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Open Sun. 12-4 p.m.

After November 16, Gallery open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Open until 7:30 p.m. on First Wednesday in December. Valley Art is dedicated to supporting working artists and encouraging beginning artists. We exhibit exceptional artwork and offer art classes for the entire community at affordable prices. Valley Art board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. These meetings are open to all who wish to attend.

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a delightful evening of art and conversation. Member purchases that evening are 10% off.

Be First in Line to Sample the Magic—

Annual Artist Event begins with Member Night on Nov. 7 “Unwrapped Magic” is the theme of this year’s Valley Art Annual Artist Event. Imagine the thrill of finding the perfect gift for that special person and watching them unwrap the magic you found in our glittering gallery! Members’ Night is November 7, with the traditional 10 percent off all member art purchases on that night only. Every member is invited to bring along a guest to enjoy the food and fun, and encouraged to provide an appetizer for the “party we give ourselves” in the gallery. (Guests do not qualify for the member discount, but they are welcomed to drop by to purchase a $15 membership before the event.) The AAE is open to the public November 8–16. Extended

shopping hours will be Monday– Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Because of these extended hours, extra gallery sales helpers will be needed. If you have time to offer, please contact the gallery at 503-357-3703. Our Annual Art Event artists include names you will recognize along with a few new ones: Painters include Helvi Smith, Forest Grove (recycled house paint on canvas); Donna Clark, Hillsboro (oil paintings); Lin Haak, Gresham (original oils); Amanda Houston, Cornelius, (pastel Continued on page 2

Classes & Workshops for Everyone

Sundial at Thatcher Park

Chalk Art Recap

Caroline’s Corner

Unwrapped Magic continued...

Above, a stylish handbag by Jobina.

paintings); Fran Richards, Forest Grove, (oils, pastels and perhaps acrylics); Robert Schlegel, Banks (paintings); Susan Curington, Gaston (acrylics); Terry Peasley, McMinnville (watercolors); Kris Preslan, Lake Oswego (transparent watercolor); Rob Sanford, Lake Oswego (acrylic bird art); Jane Aukshunas, Hillsboro (pastel originals and reproductions); Carolyn Pettitt, Aloha (acrylics); Laura Hopper, Portland (acrylics) and Sherry Hanson, Buxton (animals on canvas or wood). Metal artists Terry and Sue Powers, from Sandy, will bring new recycled garden/ lawn art. For that hard-to-shop-for person on your list, a “bird” with a toaster body and rebar feet just might be the perfect gift. And if they don’t have something that strikes your fancy, Tom Boring (Hillsboro) will surely have something magical made from bits of this and that. Exploring the parts that make the whole is practically a sport in itself.

Butterfly wing paintings by Susan Curington.

Debby Neely (Woodland, Wash.) will have framed woodcuts, cards and wildlife posters. Basket-maker Jon Conchuratt, Newberg, will offer baskets and large bowls. Also offering baskets is Maureen Welborn, a Forest Grove artist. Pat Truax, Forest Grove, has carved old-fashioned wood thread spools, which will bring back a memory or two for those who remember Grandma’s mending tools. Paul Rasmussen, Tigard, will have wood-

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turned objects, functional and nonfunctional. Bruce Countryman, Forest Grove, will also offer wood turnings. Wood/resin spheres and wood cutting boards, handmade by Les Doughterty, will be available too. Pottery artists include Dorothy Steele, Portland, whose work includes sushi sets (time for a party!), leaf ornaments and other functional pottery. Frank Gosar, Eugene, will offer serving bowls, pie plates, mugs and soup bowls. Janet Buskirk, Portland, will bring red-blue pottery plates and bowls. Ceramics by Wendy Stammer, Tigard, will also be for sale, along with soap dishes, candle votives and garlic zesters by Konky Forster, Portland. Barb Hertel, Verboort, offers her sculptural raku pottery. So many beautiful items, you’d better get something for yourself. For that special place in the garden, how about one of Debra Nelson’s pottery lanterns? She’ll also have platters and bottles. Ginger Steele, Cornelius, has some new ceramic jewelry, along with her handsomely detailed pitchers, cups and teapots. High-fired, soda fumed, glazed porcelain tableware is the specialty of Rhoda Fleischman. Robynn Fulfs’ clay horses, dogs and cats are one of a kind. When you see her work you will marvel at her magical touch in reproducing the musculature of a horse with a few draped pieces of clay.

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Left, a beautiful landscape scene by Donna Clark; below, a leaf collage by Koka Filipovic.

Jewelers at Valley Art will present brand new ways to look gorgeous or provide a lovely gift for someone dear. Jim Hayes, a former Yamhill County resident, is now in Rio Vista, Calif., but we couldn’t do without his wonderful silver jewelry. Kay Bridenbaugh, Forest Grove, will have original glass earrings, stone jewelry and felt ornaments. Linda Hayes, Yamhill, hand makes unique artisan jewelry with beautiful beads and “found” treasures. Donna Berget, Forest Grove, will also have her lovely necklaces, earrings, bracelets and Zip Its. Patricia Edmonds, Cornelius, will have her handbound leather journals for sale. These journals make the perfect gift for someone who likes to keep a diary. Framed art collages, journals, boxes and cards by Koka Filipovic, North Plains, would also make a great gift. Photographer Brenda Somes, Forest Grove, will present her metallic images. Her stationery cards and framed photo tiles also make wonderful presents. For glittering holiday presents you can’t go wrong with Dianne Muhly’s kiln-formed glass. In several colors and all sorts of shapes, you are bound to find something that pleases. Audrey Hertel, as always, will have bouquets of her dried flowers for sale. As a hostess gift, a special centerpiece for the holiday table or made into a wreath for the door, these flowers will have another

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chance to bloom. The delightful obsidian wind chimes made by Richard Bloom, Portland, always draw compliments. The shards of tinkling obsidian make a wonderful sound, and hang from unusual and exotic dried seed pods that you rarely see up close. Origami ornaments and origami cards are the specialty of Kathy Broom, Forest Grove. These would grace the tree of any home or make an excellent gift “topper.” And for those looking for an heirloom hand-me-down, the work of Robert Fenimore, Forest Grove, may fit the bill. He builds hand-made wooden rocking horses, complete with saddle, blanket, bit and pedigree. All of these artisans will offer up their handmade work to you at the Annual Artist Event and Members’ Night with its festive atmosphere. Make it a great it a fun time to meet up with friends and Valley Art “family”, to shop together and celebrate with food and drink.

Linda Hayes’ jewlery piece, “Queen of Heaven.”

Be sure to renew your membership before the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Art Education Art Classes, Groups and Workshops for children and adults Adult Pottery Thursdays, October 23- December 18—7p.m. to 9:30p.m.

Pottery class is for adults 18-years and older at all skill levels from beginner to intermediate. Learn to hand build or throw pottery on the wheel. Demonstrations will be given and you are required to participate. A variety of clays are available with costs ranging from $12 to $16 per bag. Tool kits are available for $15.00 each. You must bring your own towel and apron. Class size is limited to 10 students, so sign up soon! Register directly with the instructor by calling Christine at 503-501-7589 or email her at huraytc@gmail.com. Yearly Valley Art memberships are available through the gallery front desk only and must be established prior before registering for class to receive member rate. Cost is $109 for members and $119 for non-members. Supplies additional.

Intermediate Watercolor Fridays, Nov. 14, 11, Dec. 5, 12 1 p.m.–3p.m.

A peaceful oasis during the hectic holiday season for those who are comfortable with colors, values, and mixing. A fun new topic each week. JoAnn Pari-Mueller is a retired RN and Portland Art Museum docent who loves to help others explore the excitement of creating their own little works of beauty. Space is limited! To register, email JoAnn at hungarianjo@aol.com. Cost is $90 for four, 2-hour classes.

Watercolor for kids Monday, Wednesday & Friday, Nov. 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 and 21, 3:30—5 p.m.

Need some relaxing artistic downtime after school? Have fun learning some simple techniques, studying from nature, as well as from the examples in the Gallery. For young people (ages 7 to 17) with selfmanagement skills and an interest in art. Class is limited to 10 students. To register, email or call Skip at skipbuhler@gmail.com , or phone 503-747-9087. Registration forms are available at the front desk. Please bring completed registration form and payment to first class. Cost is $10 per session with all materials proivded. (need-based scholarships available to cover up to 50% of the class cost.)

Forest Grove Camera Club Wednesdays (except 1st Wednesdays)—7:30p.m.

The Forest Grove Camera Club is a member of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the Columbia Council of Camera Clubs. The club participates in a variety of competitions, evaluations and provides programs as well as field trips. To join, contact instructor Carol Berget cberget@msn.com Cost is $25 Annual membership / $5 student / $10 Associate membership

Quilting Studio: 101 Fridays—9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

This is an ongoing class and may be joined at any time. All levels, from beginning to advanced are welcome. This is the time to do your own work; get expert advice on a special project; and meet with other local quilters. Join the fun! Register in person. Cost is $28/year for members and $43/year for non-members. All events and workshops take place in the Valley Art Gallery workshop space unless otherwise noted. Valley Art is located at 2022 Main Street in Forest Grove. Parking is available along Main Street and in the public parking lot located directly behind Valley Art, a half block to the west. Gallery hours are Monday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Always stay up-to-date with Valley Art events at valleyart.org/events/category/classes. For information on need-based scholarships, email education@valleyart.org.

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Saturday, December 6 (Niklaus Day), 11-4p.m.

ELF WORKSHOP

All children are invited to the classroom at Valley Art. This year, Holiday in the Grove falls on the festival known in the germanic world as Niklaus, so we are planning on making gifts that focus on that part of the world…There will be fun craft projects for kids of all ages. Materials will be supplied, and attendance is free, though space is limited (each child’s visit should be approximately 30 minutes.) Parents check in at the front desk. For more information, email Skip at skipbuhler@gmail.com.

WANTED: Art Instructors for Winter 2014/2015 Email education@valleyart.org to find out more about leading a local art class, workshop or group.

Do YOU have the time? After much consideration, an interactive sundial was selected as the project by members of the Ford Institute Leadership Program— Forest Grove Cohort 2. The interactive sundial met all the criteria the leadership class wanted the project to fulfill including a place for people to convene, provide community participation and expression and would bring more art to Forest Grove. The bonus with this project is that it will also be educational. The sundial, being built at Thatcher Park, will be interactive in You can watch the construction progress on the sundial as you pass that a person will stand on the month of the the intersection of Thatcher Road and David Hill Road. year and (if it’s a sunny day) their shadow will fall on the correct time of day. The structure will be adorned with hand glazed tiles that community Local businesses and organizations were asked to sponsor the month and hour indicators. If you would members will have made. like to glaze a tile so your artwork can become a In order to fund the project, grants were written and permanent part of Forest Grove history, please contact tile glazing opportunities took place at the Wednesday Lorraine Heinauer, wrazenlorr@yahoo.com or Kathy Farmers Markets, Valley Art and at some area schools. Karppinen, kathkar1@frontier.com for information.

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2014 Chalk Art Festival

By 4 pm on Saturday, September 20th, more than 450 chalk drawings adorned the sidewalks of downtown Forest Grove. People from all over the Portland Metro area came to Forest Grove to participate in drawing or just to gaze at the amazing art work taking place before their eyes. Great entertainment was provided by Kirk Larson, Don Patch, Conner Vietzke, and Big Mama Gayle and her Sugar Daddies. Joe Mishkin (Not Your Average Joe), provided balloon creations, flute playing and funny antics throughout the morning. Our greatly appreciated volunteers from Valley Art, Forest Grove High School, Pacific University, and the community helped to make this event possible. If you missed the fun this year, The Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary Saturday, September 19th, 2015 next year so mark your calendars now! If you would like to volunteer to help please call Roylene Read at 503-357-0311.

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Caught my eye... Two years ago a long-time volunteer, Jerry, had an idea to paint a mural on to the exterior wall of the Valley Art building. Over the last two years a small committee has been fundraising, researching and planning to bring this piece of art to the community. The committee researched other similar projects—one of them being the mural collection in Carlton. A plan was hatched! This summer you may have noticed the wall transforming into a beautiful piece of art. The mural artists, Emily Lux and Nate Marcel, assisted by some wonderful brush-wielding volunteers, brought Forest Grove and Valley Art together in a beautiful array of colors. Please stop by the gallery to see this masterpiece! —Dana Zurcher, Valley Art Board President

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This easy recipe can be made ahead and baked at the last minute ( before you bring it to members night, Nov. 7). You could also probably leave a few in your freezer to pull out during the holidays.

Sausage Balls

1 pound hot Italian sausage 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated 2-1/2 cups bisquick Mix all ingredients well and form into 1” balls Bake on a cookie sheet 10 - 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Can be frozen and reheated or freeze before baking. 12 servings.

For Members Night, all members planning to enjoy

the party are asked to bring an appetizer. We always ask for finger food, as we don’t have the facility for more involved dishes.

Our thanks go to the August mailing party who help in getting this newsletter from our gallery into your hands. —we couldn’t do it without you! Would you like to join the mailing party? Call Caroline our volunteer coordinator, at 503-747-7321 and say, “I want to pitch in at the mailing parties!” Or, drop your name and phone number by the front desk at Valley Art with the same message. We’d love to have you join us!

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OF SPECIAL NOTE... Valley Art is entirely volunteer-run and we could use your talents too. Please call us for ways you can actively participate with us. We welcome your tax-deductible year-end contribution to keep art thriving in Forest Grove.

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The Annual Artist Event! November Gallery Member Reception, November 8, 7:00 p.m.

Annual Artist Event

‘Unwrapped Magic’ November 8 - 16, 2014 Experience the magical work of 74 local artists! Extended Gallery Hours during AAE Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 4 p.m.