Alicia Chatham (Warehouse Studios) showing her jewelry and prints to Naomi Diamond Rogers

Cassie Ryalls (CURVE studios & garden)

Celia Barbieri, the Button Florist (Phil Mechanic Studios)Dawn Dalto (Studio 375)Patty Bilbro (Odyssey Center)Also exhibiting were Heather Knight (Phil Mechanic Studios) and Nelle Fastman Pingree (Odyssey Center).

Clingman Avenue

Jonas Gerard Painting Performance Sat & Sun 2–3PM 

Odyssey Center Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Demos Sat & Sun - all day

Odyssey Center Hands-on Activities in clay for kids & all ages Sat & Sun - all day

Cotton Mill Studios

Eileen Black Pottery Wheel Demos Sat & Sun - all day

Barbara Zaretsky Block Printing on Silk Sat 2PM, Sun 1PM

Margaret Couch Cogswell Cloth Collage Sat 11AM, Sun 3PM

John Mac Kah Painting Demos Sat & Sun - all day

CURVE studios & garden

sutherland Handweaving Try weaving on a handloom Sat & Sun - all day

Patty Bilbro Pottery Illustration Sat & Sun 3–6PM

Maria Andrade Troya Pottery Wheel Demos Sat & Sun - all day

Kyle Carpenter Pottery Wheel Demos Sat & Sun - all day

Constance Williams Gallery Various Artist Demos Sat & Sun - all day

Phil Mechanic Studios

Joey Sheehan, Will Dickert Wheel-throwing Demos Sat & Sun - all day

Chris McGee Pottery Demos Sat & Sun (upstairs)

Riverview Station

Bernie Segal Stone Sculpture Sat & Sun 10–4

Eli Smith Face Mounting Photos to Glass Sat & Sun 1:30PM, 3:30PM

Eli Smith Making a Wood Frame from Scratch Sat & Sun 12:30PM, 2:30PM

Roots

Lynn Smith Stanley Sumi-e Techniques & Materials Sat & Sun 11AM, 3PM

Studio 375

Holly de Saillan Raku Demos Sat & Sun 1–4PM

Dawn Dalto Sgraffito Carving Demos Sat & Sun - all day

Warehouse Studios

Barbara Fisher Win a Painting, enter any time Winner announced Sunday 4PM

Wedge Studios

Hofman Studios Handbuilding Demos & Twice-yearly Iffy Sale Sat & Sun - all day

Stephen Lange Collage Demo, Kid-friendly activities Sat & Sun 2–4PM

Impromptu demos in many more studios throughout the weekend

Food

Cotton Mill Studios Ice Cream (The Hop) Sat & Sun
Warehouse Studios Organic, Fresh-squeezed Lemonade Sat & Sun

Visit our neighborhood restaurants for great food all weekend:

Clingman Cafe Sat & Sun
Roots Cafe Sat & Sun
12 Bones Smokehouse Saturday only 11-4
Wedge Brewery Sat & Sun 2 - 

Music

Jonas Gerard Fine Art Various performances scheduled throughout the weekend
Clingman Cafe parking lot Sirius B Sat & Sun 12–3

Coming tomorrow: Why you might visit the River Arts District this Friday

For the lovers of the ceramic arts, Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts offers classes for all ages and all levels of experience. From Raku, to Clay Critters, wheel throwing and more, visit Odyssey to see great art and learn how to create you own masterpieces. Classes fill fast, so go to www.highwaterclays.com for a complete summer schedule. 828-285-0210 odyssey@highwaterclays.com

Coming in June for KIDS:

• Gabe’s Groovalicious Clay Games, Ages 6-12 June 14-18 (one week), from 2-5pm
• Captain Gabe’s Clay Creations Ages 6-12 June 21-25 (one week), from 2-5pm
• Clay Jewelry Ages 4-8 June 7-11 (one week), from 9-noon   
• Functional Objects Ages 6-12 June 14-18 (one week), from 9am-12-pm
• Planes, Trains, And Automobiles Ages 5-8 June 21-25 (one week), from 9-noon    
• Clay Puppets Spectacular! Ages 5-8 June 28-July 2 (one week), from 9-noon
• Animal Parade June 7-11 (one week), from 2-5pm  

Classes still open for Adults:
Porcelain Pots for Service
Silvie Granatelli All Levels but throwing experience a must , June 14-18        

River’s Edge Studio is pleased to announce a full schedule of art classes for adults this summer. The studio is located in the historic River Arts District of Asheville. The studio specializes in painting, drawing and mixed media subjests for those interested in creating art for the wall. Subjects include Oils, Acrylics, Encasutics, Pastels and more  Come learn with professional artists in an authentic art studio at Riverview Station North, 191 Lyman Street, #310. For detailed information, call 828-776-2716, email fleta@fletamonaghan.com or go to www.fletamonaghan.com for registration form and course descriptions.

With Fleta Monaghan:

• Get to Know Oil Pastels –June 19th, 9:30-3:00, $75.00, add $15 if you wish to use classroom materials, or bring your own. Beginner and up
• Landscape Painting on Location, Fridays, July 9th, 16th and 23rd. 10:00 – 1:00
• Tuition: $45 per class, or sign up for all three for $115, some experience required
• Oils, acrylics, soft and oil pastels are suitable for these classes
• Advanced Studio/Critique classes held weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays

With Elizabeth Lasley:

• Exploring and Creating with Mixed Media, 6 weeks, July 8th - Aug 12th, Tuition $200, materials fee $25, 1:30-4:30, beginner and up

With Mary Farmer:

• Encaustic Three Day Workshop, Sat, Sun and Mon, July 17th, 18th and 19th, 2010. Tuition: $285, Complete Encaustic Kit $100, beginner and up

With Lorelle Bacon:

• Beginning Drawing - Wed, July 7 - Aug 11th 1:30-4:30, Tuition $200, 6 weeks
• Intermediate/Advanced Drawing - Wed July 7 - Aug 11, 9:30 - 12:30 tuition $200, 6 weeks

Cloth Fiber Workshop is offering wonderful classes for the fiber artist and those that want to learn some creative techniques. Located at the Cotton Mill Studios, you can see the summer classes listed at their web site www.clothfiberworkshop.com  828.505.2958

• Fabric Brooches, Saturday, June 19, Hours: 10 am - 5 pm  Experience Level: All levels, Instructor:  Margaret Couch Cogswell, Fee: $85 + materials

ARTeries by Stina hosts Summer Camps & Classes for Sewing and Fashion Design Workshops  Call Stina for information about upcoming classes. www.arteriesbystina.com  ARTeries by Stina and The Fashion & Fiber Sewing Studio are housed  in the Phil Mechanic Building of the River Arts District. 828-337-1236, alt: 828-254-2166, stina@arteriesbystina.com

Saturday, May 29
Wedge Brewing Co. presents outdoor movies: “Monty Python's The Meaning of Life” (1983). The Pythons try to learn what it's all about. (Film begins 20 minutes after dark)

Saturday, May 29
6-10pm Collage Visions: Showcase of Fashion, Music & Arts (ARTeries by Stina and many more) to Benefit The Flood Fine Arts Gallery, Phil Mechanic Studios. Tickets and more info: 828 254-2166 or  www.philmechanicstudios.com)

Ongoing
On exhibit at the Clingman Cafe: “What’s In a Word? Vignettes featuring works by Constance Williams, Fran Welch and Greg Vineyard”  May 3 – 31, 2010.

The Arts Council of Henderson County (ACOHC) presents River District Artists, May 7 – 29, 2010.  Free and open to the public. 538 N. Main St., 2^nd Floor, Hendersonville, NC. Corner of 6^th and Main.  www.acofhc.org

310 Art Gallery (Riverview Station-191 Lyman Street) Salon by the French Broad River Small Works by 310 ARTists. May 16-31, 2010

Coming Up!
See new art work of Lynn August, Blue Fire MacMahon and Tina Powell at the Clingman Cafe throughout the month of June.

On the Verge at The Flood Gallery and Fine Arts Center at Phil Mechanic
Preview Party June 3, and public opening June 5

June 12-13 10AM-6PM River Arts District Studio Stroll

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Thursday, May 20
6PM Asheville Glass Center, Phil Mechanic Studios: ARTmob Presents Hot Glass + Cold Beer, Artist Talk FREE; $5 Beer Donation. 828.253.3227 for information and reservations

Saturday, May 22
Jonas Gerard Paints Live 2PM in his studio (240 Clingman Avenue)

Saturday, May 22
Wedge Brewery presents outdoor movies: “The Thin Man” (1934). William Powell and Myrna Loy star as the wisecracking mystery-solvers, Nick and Nora Charles. (Film begins 20 minutes after dark)

Sunday, May 23
2-4PM The Spring Asheville Idiotarod takes place in the River Arts District. Begins and ends at the Wedge Brewery

Ongoing
On exhibit at the Clingman Cafe: “What’s In a Word? Vignettes featuring works by Constance Williams, Fran Welch and Greg Vineyard”  May 3 – 31, 2010.

The Arts Council of Henderson County (ACOHC) presents River District Artists, May 7 – 29, 2010.  Free and open to the public. 538 N. Main St., 2^nd Floor, Hendersonville, NC. Corner of 6^th and Main.  www.acofhc.org

310 Art Gallery (Riverview Station-191 Lyman Street) Salon by the French Broad River Small Works by 310 ARTists. May 16-31, 2010

Visit working artist studios in the River Arts District every day! Pick up a Studio Guide and explore.

Coming Up!
May 29 6-10pm Collage Visions: Showcase of Fashion, Music & Arts (ARTeries by Stina and many more) to Benefit The Flood Fine Arts Gallery, Phil Mechanic Studios. Tickets and more info: 828 254-2166 or  www.philmechanicstudios.com)

June 5 5pm - Phil Mechanic Studios. Opening reception for an exhibition of work by 10 artists who won WNC Magazine's "On the Verge" art contest

June 12-13 10AM-6PM River Arts District Studio Stroll

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"In January I left my full time day job to pursue my artistic endeavors full time. I am still in the process of organizing and re-organizing my studio.  As a new "full time" ceramic artist I am still in need of a few pieces of equipment and to obtain those I am working with Kickstarter.com to obtain funding. Kickstarter is a new form of commerce and patronage, not a place for investment or lending. Project creators inspire people to open their wallets by offering products, benefits and fun experiences. You can take a look at the video about my project.  The project is called "Air & Rollers:  Equipping a Pottery Studio" I am trying to raise funds for a slab roller and a kiln vent.  Kickstarter funding is "all or nothing".  If the project doesn't raise the amount set within the time limit then no money changes hands. I am trying to raise $1800 in 60 days. My deadline is June 15."

   

Saturday, May 15
Jonas Gerard Paints Live 2PM in his studio (240 Clingman Avenue)

Wedge Brewery presents outdoor movies: “Cinema Paradiso” (1988). A filmmaker recalls his childhood friendship with a movie theater projectionist. (Film begins 20 minutes after dark)

Sunday, May 16
310 Art Gallery (Riverview Station-191 Lyman Street) Salon by the French Broad River Small Works by 310 ARTists. Reception/Party May 16th, 2010 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm Be the first to arrive and receive a miniature artwork! May 16-31, 2010

Ongoing
On exhibit at the Clingman Cafe: “What’s In a Word? Vignettes featuring works by Constance Williams, Fran Welch and Greg Vineyard”  May 3 – 31, 2010.

The Arts Council of Henderson County (ACOHC) presents River District Artists, May 7 – 29, 2010.  Free and open to the public. 538 N. Main St., 2^nd Floor, Hendersonville, NC. Corner of 6^th and Main.  www.acofhc.org

Visit working artist studios in the River Arts District every day!

Coming Up!
May 20 6PM Asheville Glass Center, Phil Mechanic Studios: ARTmob Presents Hot Glass + Cold Beer, Artist Talk FREE; $5 Beer Donation. 828.253.3227 for information

May 29 6-10pm Collage Visions: Showcase of Fashion, Music & Arts (ARTeries by Stina and many more) to Benefit The Flood Fine Arts Gallery, Phil Mechanic Studios. Tickets and more info: 828 254-2166 or  www.philmechanicstudios.com)

June 5 WNC MAGAZINE and FLOOD GALLERY proudly present On the Verge

June 12-13 River Arts District Studio Stroll

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Earth to Sky (detail)
acrylic on canvas

My paintings are continually evolving. Sometimes it's big changes, often it's small, subtle nuances. Currently, I'm part of a group show in Charleston, SC at the Wells Gallery, with a focus on lowcountry birds. It was a challenge to stay true to my vision of painting, and create work which fit into the theme.

I've been working on several commissions, primarily for private residences. However, the latest is a very large-scale piece for the lobby at Four Seasons Resort, in Jackson Hole, WY.

Recently I was approached by Biltmore Estate to provide paintings for The Loft, a private dining room used for special occasions. There will be approximately 25 paintings hanging throughout the series of rooms, connecting hallways and staircases. My work is also at Traditions, a gallery/home accessory shop at Antler Hill Village. The Grand Opening of Antler Hill Village on Biltmore Estate is May 20th.