River Arts District, Asheville, NC

Don't miss the next Studio Stroll! Saturday & Sunday, June 12–13 10AM to 6PM

Visit the River District Artists website for complete artist listings, maps and more information!

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Click here to watch the River Arts District segment shown April 23, 2009 on UNCTV's North Carolina Weekend!

The River Arts District blog is getting a facelift!

Watch for news and new posts beginning sometime between February 1 and February 28. Sign up for our newsletter so you won't miss anything!

Hearts and Stars

I'm relaunching my work as Wolfsong Ceramics, celebrating with inspirational charms perfect for Valentine's Day. As artists, we wear a lot of hats to bring our work into the homes of others, but always, always, we seek to follow our hearts...and reach for the stars! Hearts and Stars charms are available at Odyssey Studios and Gallery, and on Etsy. Yup, I've got my Etsy on!

Jillian Wolf, Odyssey Center

Valentine's Art Sale at the Wedge

Buy a unique Valentine's gift for the special someone who colors your world!

On Saturday February 6th, several artists at the Wedge Studios will be holding a special sale for Valentine's Day. Participating are Una Barrett, creator of mixed metal jewelry; Julie Armbruster who paints her observations of social interaction; Naomi Diamond Redgers, who creates wearables from hand-dyed and felted wool and silk; and potter/sculptor Barbara Perez, maker of Primitiva Pottery.

The Wedge is located on the corner of Haywood Rd and Roberts St. Hours of the sale are 10 am to 4 pm.

River’s Edge Studio and 310 ART Gallery “A Place for Artists”

River’s Edge Studio is pleased to announce the Winter 2010 schedule of art classes for adults.  Included in the class offerings are oil and acrylic instruction for beginners and weekly professional studio/critique classes for 2D artists. The studio is pleased to host 7 professional artists who teach their specialties in watercolor, encaustic, drawing, palette knife techniques and sumi-e ink painting. You can find a listing of winter classes at the workshop page at www.fletamonaghan.com. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter on the home page for announcements of new classes and exhibits at 310 ART Gallery.

Coming this May the studio is pleased to welcome Heather Shirin who will teach a comprehensive workshop in mixed media techniques and Lorelle Bacon who will guide participants from the beginning to advanced techniques of portrait painting in her 8 week class.

For more information call Fleta at 828-776-2716 or email fleta@fletamonaghan.com.


Painters Painting at River's Edge Studio

Winter Elements at 310 ART Gallery

310 ART Gallery presents "Winter Elements" a collection of paintings and collage art that references the sights and moods of winter. The show runs from Jan 5th until Feb 28th. The gallery is opened Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 - 3:30 and most weekdays. Call 828-776-2716. Featured artists are Robin August, Paul Bauman, Michael Hyatt, Kathy Hemes, Elizabeth Henderson, Tom Krempa, Elizabeth Lasley-Thompson, Bob Martin, Betty McClung and Fleta Monaghan.

The studio is located at Riverview Station North, 191 Lyman Street, #310, Asheville, NC.

www.310art.com

Sky Vision
Fleta Monaghan
20" x 16"
Oil, Oil Pastel and Wax on Canvas

Winter BrewsCruise To Benefit RiverLink

Winter BrewsCruise To Benefit RiverLink 

Need something to "Shake Up" the Winter Blahs?
3rd Annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival on Saturday, Jan 23!

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Asheville Winter Warmer Beer Festival on
Saturday, January 23, 2010.
This event will be held again at Haywood Park's Grand Ballroom
(adjacent to the Haywood Atrium, and behind the Bier Garden) from 3:00 - 7:00pm,
provided to you by co-hosts:
Asheville Brews Cruise, ThreeSheets:Design, French Broad Brewing Co. and The Haywood Park Hotel.

Find out more by visiting www.riverlink.org

River Arts District Photo Contest winners!

The River District Artists invited photographers of all skill levels to participate in a photography contest during the November Studio Stroll.

And the winners are...
First Place: Indie "Danielle" Harris for "Gloves and Glass", taken at Robert Gardner's Studio C Glassworks
Second Place: Bruce Metcalf, Portrait of Kyle Carpenter, of ClaySpace Co-op, at his potters wheel
Third Place: Karl Hinterkopf, "Alicia Chatham's Studio"

Each winner was asked to comment on what inspired them come to the studio stroll and participate as a photographer.

First Place

PHOTO ©2009 INDIE DANIELLE HARRIS (used by permission)

Being new to the area, the River Arts District Studio Stroll was the perfect opportunity for an artist like myself to meet and mingle with other local artists, to see the artists' tools and work spaces, and get an idea of how the artists work. My dad just happened to be in town during the weekend of the stroll and I thought it would be a great way for us to share the day in one of my favorite areas of Asheville. With our cameras slung over our shoulders, we enjoyed a perfect afternoon just photographing and chatting with some RAD folks. The openness of the studios allowed us to walk right in, meet the artists and watch them create in the comfort of their own spaces. It was a beautiful and memorable day for both of us... and we can't wait for the next stroll!
I hope that the photo contest continues and grows. It was great to see some fellow photographers out and about, getting some great shots of the artists... and I loved seeing all of the photos posted in the Flickr group!
Indie "Danielle" Harris, Rutherfordton, NC
www.indie-danielle.com

Second Place

PHOTO ©2009 BRUCE METCALF (used by permission)

Asheville and Western North Carolina have a rich heritage with arts and crafts. I’ve always been fascinated by the work of local artists and attend studio open houses and festivals regularly. I enjoy meeting the artists and talking with them about their techniques, styles, and methods. I always carry my camera when I explore events such as the River Arts District Studio Stroll. My love of photography is an extension of my creative vision and I enjoy capturing images of craftsmen at work.
Bruce Metcalf, Fairview, NC
www.brucemetcalfphotography.com

Third Place

PHOTO ©2009 KARL HINTERKOPF (used by permission)

River district studios inspire me to share my talent. I'm also an artist. My talent is creating a picture. I can't draw or paint, but you can give me any kind of camera, disposable, film or digital, and I can take a picture that will make you happy, sad, laugh, breath taking,and amaze. My greatest pleasure is sharing my pictures with other people.
Karl Hinterkopf, Weaverville, NC
 

Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in our first Studio Stroll Photo Contest!

Grand Opening: Learn “Weavers Handshake” at sutherland Grand Opening

A new handweaving studio, gallery and learning center is expanding the fiber art offerings in the River Arts District. Arden resident Barb Butler and Candler resident Karen Donde will open sutherland in Curve Studios, 6 Riverside Drive in early December.

sutherland will hold its Grand Opening Celebration 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 2009. The event features free hands-on weaving demonstrations by studio artists Barb Butler and Karen Donde, discount coupons good toward future weaving classes and purchases, and free refreshments. sutherland is in Curve Studios at 6 Riverside Drive.

Follow sutherland updates on Donde's blog: www.karendonde.blogspot.com

Kids Winter Session Classes and Events at Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts

Events:
Martin Luther King Clay Day with Barbara Perez on Monday, January 18 from 9am-12pm, Ages 6-12

Classes:
Teen Clay with Atcha Turner on Tuesdays from 4-6pm, Ages 13-17 (January 19-February 23) * Captain Gabe’s Midwinter Mud Madness with Gabe Kline on Wednesdays from 4-6pm, Ages 6-12 (January 20-February 24) * Afternoon Art with Holly de Sallian on Thursdays from 4-6pm, Ages 7-10 (January 21-February 25) * Face Jugs, Mugs and More with Atcha Turner Saturdays from 10am-12pm, Ages 6-12 (January 23-February 27)

Enroll today, spaces limited. 828-285-0210

Holiday Open House at The Cotton Mill

Ruthanne and John Mac Kah will open their studio on Dec 3-5th from 10am-8pm.

Limited and open edition prints and notecards are available, along with gift certificates for classes, studio workshops, prints or artwork.

Weekly classes and workshops planned.
- Wednesdays - Drawing for Painters
- Fridays - Open Studio
- Saturdays - Studio or Open Air

Call 828-225-5000 or visit www.JohnMacKah.com for the complete schedule.