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March 8th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Hunters Valley Winery, one of Rt15 ByWay’s most beautiful destinations, is also a stop along the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail. There is no better time than March to plan a spring getaway by traveling the ByWay and the SH Wine Trail together!
The circuit of all seven wineries can best be made in a few trips or a weekend. Wine-trekkers have the whole month to reach all the wineries in order to qualify for gifts and prizes. A scavenger hunt for information is new this year. The grand prize for one lucky winner is a wine refrigerator full of wines from the Susquehanna Heartland.
Every weekend in March, each winery will feature particular wines paired with food. Musical entertainments are on tap at times to be posted on the web site, www.pawinetrail.com.All of the wineries on the trail – Benigna’s Creek in Klingerstown, Brookmere in Bellville, Hunters Valley in Liverpool, Mount Nittany in Boalsburg, Seven Mountains in Spring Mills, Shade Mountain in Middleburg, and Spyglass Ridge in Sunbury, are family owned and operated; all have received awards in competitions.
Each person who gets to all wineries will receive a valuable wine-themed gift, and all completed tickets are entered into a lottery for fine dining meals and nights at bed and breakfast. Tickets cost $20 each or $35 for two; designated drivers are free. Information is available at pawinetrail.com or by calling 877-447-7211.
The beautiful Hunters Valley Winery with spectacular views.
March 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
There are still 18 pieces in the main gallery for $100.00 each and other art in the side gallery for under $100.00 waiting for a new home. We are currently at $8,000.00 of our $10,000.00 goal for the local Salvation Army Art Benefit. Art will be available through March 6.
March 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Rebecca Francis and her Rag Rugs will be featured at Ideas and Objects, a contemporary specialty shop featuring unique home, office and personal furnishings and accessories located in Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg.
Rebecca’’s work will be featured between March 19-21. She will be showing her rugs and runners, answering any questions, and sharing her thirty year weaving story between 12 – 4 p.m. all three days.
Rebecca’s handwoven Rag Rugs can be found in homes, apartments, upstairs, downstairs, on the stairs, on walls and tables, in tree houses, boats, cabins, a church, or even a tepee.
Ideas and Objects is located in Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg at 11 N. 3rd St. For more information, call 717-234-4505 or 717-432-2095.
March 1st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
“The Craftsman’s Journey – Enhancing People’s Lives” Exhibit
The Freight Station Museum in Mechanicsburg (3 West Allen Street) announces the opening of “The Craftsman’s Journey – Enhancing People’s Lives,” an exhibit featuring the fine crafts of members of the Yellow Breeches Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. More than 25 artisans, their work and their stories, are featured in this outstanding display of how fine crafts are an important part of our everyday lives. Come and view the journey of fine craft, including weaving, pottery, stained glass, lamp work, jewelry, silversmiths, fiber art, decorative painting, enameling, and wood carving. Demonstrations will be held on the weekends, and interactive lessons are planned for local school tours. The exhibit runs from February 13 through May 1, 2010. It is free and open to the public, with all ages invited. Exhibit hours are Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. For further information, please call the Museum at 717-697-6088.
February 9th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The NEW Rt15 ByWay of the Arts Trail Guide is officially available for download from www.rt15arts.com.
You can also Email Maggie@perrycountyarts.org for a full-size 11×17 version of the guide.
Pick up yours today to start planning your ultimate art-filled getaway along PA’s Rt15!
February 8th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Don’t miss the chance to see Rt15 artist David Bottini’s “Still Memories” Exhibit at Isadore Gallery, 228 Prince Street in Lancaster! Exhibit will be on display through Saturday, February 27.
Contact the Gallery for more information: 717-299-0127 or Info@Isadore-Gallery.com
Below is one of the 22 paintings in Bottini’s exhibit.
“Dappled Light on Shumaker Road,” 24″ X 24″, acrylic on canvas, 2010
February 8th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Hunters Valley Winery received a Silver Medal for 2009 Niagara and a Bronze Medal for 2009 Seyval Blanc at the 2010 Pennsylvania Farm Show Competition. Both are white wines: Niagara is sweet and grapey, and Seyval Blanc is clean, crisp and semi-dry with good fruit taste and aroma.
Visit the winery at their breathtaking location in Liverpool to sample these award-winning wines for yourself!
Location: 3 Orchard Road, Liverpool, PA 17045
Phone: 717-444-7211 or 877-447-7211
Email: info@huntersvalleywines.com
Web: www.huntersvalleywines.com
February 5th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Outsider Folk Art and A.C.O.R. Galleries Collaborate to “Light Up” Reading with Art during February and March 2010.
The Outsider Folk Art and African American Coalition of Reading (A.C.O.R) galleries announced they will collaborate on one of the city’s and state of Pennsylvania’s largest African-American art shows in downtown Reading in honor of Black History Month and as a special tribute to black artists.
Titled “Believe, Achieve, Succeed,” the show comprises contemporary mixed media works of more than 100 local, regional and national artists to be displayed from February 1 through March 26, 2010 in a 4300-square-foot space on the first floor of the Exide Building at 645 Penn Street (courtyard side), site of the former Albright College Cultural Center where numerous other art exhibits have been held.
A public grand opening will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. and including a ribbon-cutting by Reading Mayor Thomas H. McMahon. Many of the artists will be in attendance. The show is being sponsored by the Berks Arts Council and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
The Outsider Folk Art (www.outsiderfolkart.com)and A.C.O.R. ( www.acor-pa.org/ ) galleries are prominent Reading and Berks art institutions both based in The Goggle Works Center for the Arts, 2nd and Washington Streets, Reading.
“Love of Music” by Sandi Turner
January 21st, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Gallery Blu, a Rt15 ByWay of the Arts Destination, will be holding an art benefit for the Salvation Army beginning on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m., with a special encore on Friday, February 19 to celebrate Harrisburg’s new art venue, “3rd in The Burg.”
The benefit, titled Sweet Salvation 100 for $100, will feature 100 pieces of art from well known local and regional artists. The art will be available by silent auction with bids starting at $100. The goal is to raise $10,000 to support our local Salvation Army.
Below are a few examples of the beautiful art that will be available.
“Pines Aglow” by Susan Getty
“Swimming” by Mimi Shapiro
“Tortie” by Karen Commings
January 15th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Third in the Burg is a new Harrisburg-focused take on First Fridays. On the Third Friday of each month, city galleries will be hosting special exhibitions and events throughout Harrisburg.
Rt15 ByWay of the Arts participating destinations are:
Gallery Blu, 1633 N. 3rd St.
Arts @ 510, 510 N. 3rd St.
The HodgePodgery, 1100 N. 3rd St.
Mixed media paintings by Susan Gottlieb featured at Arts @ 510 on Friday, Jnuary 15 from 5:10 – 7:10 p.m.
To celebrate the first 3rd in the Burg, The HodgePodgery will have a Close to The Heart Charm Class taking place and a selection of charms and key chains for purchase with 15% off. Friday, January 15 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Magnificent Minds Project, a celebration of the creativity that exists in individuals who have mental illness, will be featured for the January 15 Third in the Burg event, 7 – 9 p.m.
Check out www.thirdintheburg.com for information and links to all participating gallery web sites!
January 11th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
Don’t miss the new ceramic exhibition now on display at one of Rt15 ByWay’s art destinations: The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport!
“Shayla Marsh, Ciphers”
Shalya Marsh’s work expresses the intrinsic limitation that language places on communication, through the use of decipherable codes and symbols. Marsh’s hand built ceramic sculptures reference illuminated manuscripts, ancient cuneiforms, and primitive accounting systems known as tokens; these archaic systems of recording information are juxtaposed with modern codes and ciphers such as binary, substitution, and Morse. The viewer is invited to literally decode the piece’s nonsensical pangrams and whimsical definitions.
Marsh attended the State University of New York at New Paltz, earning a BFA in Ceramics. She currently teaches ceramics at the Lancaster Museum of Art, and La Academia Partnership Charter School. Her work has been exhibited regionally and nationally including exhibitions at the Rose Lehrman Art Gallery, MICA’s Fox Gallery, the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, and the Center for Emerging Visual Artists.
A reception will be held TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The artist will offer a lecture at 4 p.m. in SASC 1056 (presentation room), and a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m.
January 11th, 2010 by PA Artisan Trails
The PCCA Gallery, a Rt15 ByWay of the Arts Destination, located at One South Second St. in Newport, is offering a variety of fun and educational classes and workshops over the next few months. Check out the schedule below.
Classes & Workshops
“PMC-precious metal clay Workshop”
Saturday, January 16 @ 9:30am at PCCA Gallery or
Saturday, January 30 @ 9:30am at PCCA Gallery
Make a silver pendant! The Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA) Gallery is offering a three hour Saturday workshop on PMC ®-Precious Metal Clay, a relatively new product, manufactured by Mitsubishi that allows you to make your own pure silver jewelry without all the expensive equipment of traditional jewelry making. It handles much like modeling clay but when you’re finished you have a real piece of jewelry! Instructor Diana Gregory, PMC Certified Level 1 & 2 will show students how to shape it, dry it, fire and finish.
Cost: $65 members/$75 non-members; includes a 25g pack of PMC and use of the instructor’s tools. Class size is limited to 5 participants. Contact Jasmine Colbert at PCCA Gallery for more details 717.567.7023 or pcca@perrycountyarts.org
“Playing with Color” – Watercolor Class
Saturday, February 20 @ 9:30am at PCCA Gallery
Two hour class introduces students to the art of watercolor painting, covering various applied techniques and necessary supplies. Students are encouraged to explore and determine their own style while under the guided instruction of artist illustrator and Rt15 member Carolyn Pio.
Cost: $30 members/$35 non-members; includes supplies. Class space limited to 10 students. Contact Jasmine Colbert at PCCA Gallery for more details 717.567.7023 or pcca@perrycountyarts.org
“Seat for Yourself” – Upholstery How-To
This eight-week upholstery series will be taught in the workroom of Dawn’s Upholstery, providing participants with personal, one-on-one instruction on how to give drab, dowdy furniture a makeover for hundreds less than the cost of having a professional do the job. Attendees bring furniture (to be no larger than a wing-back chair). Dawn’s Upholstery is located on 5136-B Erly Road in Elliotsburg.
Session Dates
February 2, 9, 16 & 23: Evening Session. 6 to 8pm at Dawn’s Upholstery
February 4, 11, 18 & 25: Morning Session. 10am to 12 Noon at Dawn’s Upholstery
March 2, 9, 16 & 23: Evening Session. 6 to 8pm at Dawn’s Upholstery
March 4, 11, 18 & 25: Morning Session. 10am to 12 Noon at Dawn’s Upholstery
Cost: $120 for members/$150 for non-members. Call Roger Smith at 717.567.7023 with questions or to register. Register by January 28th.
“The Art of Presentation” Place Settings, P’s & Q’s and Practical Pointers for Parties
February 3, 10 & 17 from 10am to 12 Noon at Landis House
Instructor Barbara Holliman will help students explore the rich history of silver ware, learn easy ways to use household items for table decorations, and brush up on the manners that many of us have since left in the dust of grandma’s dining room.
Cost: $25 for members/$35 for non-members. Call Roger Smith at 717.567.7023 with questions or to register. Register by January 28th.
December 17th, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
Rt15 ByWay of the Arts recently welcomed four new members to their PA Artisan Trail.
Congratulations to all!
Find out more about any of these artists by visiting www.rt15arts.com or contacting Artisan Trail Manager Maggie at Maggie@perrycountyarts.org or 717-567-7023.
Pio’s career has been focused on creating fine art, graphic design, and programs that benefit the community. Recently, she has focused her energies creating art on a deeper level and how it relates to arts in education, particularly in helping students learn different ways of becoming more aware of themselves and the world they live in. She currently resides in New Bloomfield, PA.
“Standing Stag” watercolor by Carolyn Pio
A resident of Newport, PA, Gail’s digital photography is distinctive in that she likes to capture images with the camera from unique perspectives and then manipulate them using photo software, which creates photographs that are more painterly than realistically rendered. She studied painting and fine art before teaching at the elementary level for twenty-five years. Now, in her retirement, she is able to dedicate more time to her artwork.
“Tiller” digital photograph by Gail Frank
Located at 1100 North Third Street in Harrisburg, The HodgePodgery is a local artisan shop and a unique boutique offering a wide variety of items. Their shop is filled with recycled and repurposed whatnots, from beautiful jewelry made from tableware to gorgeous lamps made from recycled bottles. They also offer many different types of classes, from sewing to tye dye. A full calendar of classes can be viewed on their website.
The HodgePodgery, 1100 N. 3rd St. in downtown Harrisburg, PA
Richelle is an experienced goldsmith who pays speical attention to trends while retaining the sophistication of classic styles. The result is a perfect blend of quality craftmanship and original design. Her collection is the perfect choice when you’re looking for exceptional 14K gold and sterling silver jewelry accentuated with the finest gems or diamonds. Visit her gallery at 4812 Jonestown Road in Harrisburg.
One of Richelle’s pieces; find more like this at her gallery at 4812 Jonestown Road in Harrisburg.
December 17th, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
Handmade Along the Highway artisans displayed and demonstrated their art at the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor fundraising event titled “An Affair with Lincoln,” which was held at The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier on December 12, 2009. Below are photos from the event.
 Kathy Trexel Reed pictured demonstrating her art of papercutting.
 Bill Baumgartel with his handcrafted kitchen utensils.
 John and Billie Humberger displaying their jewlery; pictured with them is Ralph Lincoln.
December 17th, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
Handmade Along the Highway artisan, Kathy Trexel Reed, is named Vice President of the newly established Guild of American Papercutters National Museum. In partnership with Laurel Arts at the home of the Philip Dressler Center for the Arts in Somerset, PA, this is the first American museum devoted to the art form of papercutting, which is an ancient art, dating from the 5th Century in China. This GAP National Museum will enable guild members to collect, preserve, and share both historic and contemporary examples for the enjoyment and education of the public.
Charter Members of the 22 year old guild have contributed 26 papercut art works for this first exhibit of the museum; these works will remain available to visitors through the end of March and most will become part of the permanent collection. On March 20, 2010, the museum will celebrate with a grand opening and reunion style weekend of activities. Details and reservation information for these events will be available through the GAP newsletter and website, www.papercutters.org.
December 3rd, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
The Holiday Marketplace on November 19-20 in Harrisburg was a great success! Check out some of the photos from the event below. Hope to see you there next year!
Arts @ 510 and the PCCA Gallery’s tables in front of the PA Artisan Trail booth display.
PA Artisan Trail Rack Cards were on display, and many were snatched up by Marketplace visitors.
Jim Mikula and Nancy McChesney from Handmade Along the Highway Artisan Trail.
Nancy McChesney’s beautiful display received many compliments throughout the two-day Marketplace.
December 3rd, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
The Rt15 ByWay of the Arts will be represented at The Pajama Factory’s Floating Gallery for Williamport’s First Friday on December 4 from 5 – 9 p.m. The Pajama Factory is located at 1307 Park Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701. This event also celebrates Susquehanna Life magazine’s Grand Opening at their new office location located in Suite 13 at The Pajama Factory. Stop by for a fun evening with lots of refreshments on hand, as well as music and many types of art on display and for sale.
Rt15 will be represented by Gail Frank, fine art photography; Jason Lyons, metal sculptor; and PCCA Gallery. See photos below.
“House on the Alley” Digital Photograph by Gail Frank (gfrank fine art photography), www.gfrankphotography.com.
“Red Snapper” metal sculpture by Jason Lyons; see more of Jason’s work HERE.
Woodworking art of Doug Bentley, member artist of PCCA Gallery.
November 30th, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
Check out this great article about The Glass Trail in The Morning Call, written by Rebecca VanderMeulen.
Date: November 15 2009
The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/all-glasstrail.7084530nov15,0,1187891.story
Visit themorningcall.com at http://www.mcall.com
November 18th, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
November 1 – 28, 2009 | Schmidt Gallery
Opening Reception
First Thursday, November 5, 2009
5:30 – 7:30 pm
The Banana Factory
Joel Bless
Will Dexter
Nathaniel Walker Dubbs
Dan Gaumer
Louise Mehaffey
Nancy Sala
Nancey Seghetti
November 2009: Month of Glass
PA Glass Trail | November 7 & 8 | www.paglasstrail.com
Get it While It’s Hot
November 21, 2009 | 5 – 9 pm
Live Glass Auction!
www.goggleworks.com
November 18th, 2009 by PA Artisan Trails
Enjoy the energy, the crowd — and the fire!
(Nov. 16, 2009 – Reading, Pa.) November temperatures maybe steadily declining, but the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is thumbing its nose at the cold by hosting the toastiest event imaginable: “Get It While It’s Hot!” On Sat., November 21, 2009, from 5-9 p.m., watch EXTREME glassblowing by famed glass artists from across the country along with the opportunity to bid on the HOT art as it is being created.
Watch as glassblowers torch, spin, cut and sculpt glass into one-of-a-kind works of art. Place bids on more than just the finished products, but also on the process and labor that will bring each piece to life. Internationally-known glass artists will work with hot molten glass in teams. Hot glass can be a fairly unpredictable material to work with, unlike other media such as metal, clay or stone. It changes form and consistency very quickly, so glass artists are constantly moving, shaping and developing the piece while working with the changing properties of the glass. Team leaders will designate how the pieces will evolve.
This year’s event includes an hour for cocktails before the event providing guests with an opportunity to chat with participating artists. “Get It While It’s Hot!” is the culmination of the Month of Glass, which has included the PA Glass Trail and the PA Glass Trail Exhibition. Cost is $50 for members and $65 for non-members. Tickets to “Get It While It’s Hot!” are now buy one get one free. Proceeds will benefit the GoggleWorks Hot Shop. For tickets, call the GoggleWorks at 610-374-4600.
The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a community art and cultural resource center for Berks County and central and southeastern Pennsylvania, and is the largest, most comprehensive interactive arts center of its kind in the country. The mission of the GoggleWorks is “to nurture the arts, foster creativity, promote education and enrich the community.” Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free parking is available in the GoggleWorks parking lot, accessible from 2nd, 3rd or Walnut Streets.
For more information, call the GoggleWorks at 610-374-4600, or visit www.goggleworks.org.
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