EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS, 2010
ONGOING:
Chester’s Sunday Market, every Sunday, 10am-1pm through October.
Come day trip to Chester! Our quaint village is filled with ripe, organic produce, freshly caught seafood, prepared foods and crafts. Gaining a fast reputation as one of the BEST EVER farmer’s markets! Come see what people love about it... www.chestersundaymarket.com
JULY 2010:
July 11 Sunday, 10 -1pm
Tracye Chin-Mueller Needle Felting demonstration and launch of her new series: Shore Birds of the Gulf. Tracye is the creator of our fabulous felted birds. Created exclusively for the gallery, this limited edition series was crafted for a cause: twenty percent of each sale will be donated to
Audubon's Gulf Action Center. Tracye's charming birds make excellent gifts; so popular over the holidays we had to start a waitlist. (Affectionately known as our "Crazy for the Birds" list. You know who you are!) Now you can give a gift to the Gulf with each purchase from the new collection.
SEPTEMBER 2010:
September 12 Sunday, 10 - 2pm
TOMS Shoes Style Your Sole Party at the Gallery! Deadline to order: AUGUST 27th !
A Style Your Sole party is people coming together to express themselves and help children in need by customizing their own blank, canvas TOMS. Limited TOMS on hand for event, otherwise order your TOMS in advance at the gallery.
September 17 Friday, 5-9pm
OPENING of New Work by Par Turesson, Furniture and Carrie Gustafson, Glass
Join us with furniture designer, Par Turesson as he realizes his furniture designs in three dimension at his first US solo exhibition.
Carrie Gustafson’s new collection of glass. Not to be missed.
September - Saturday, 2 - 6pm ( first knitting Saturday of the Fall!! )
KNITTING WITH HAND PAINTED YARN.
A brand new supply of organic, soft Swans Island Yarn and locallly dyed, Two Hands Yarns. You're invited to drop-in and participate in this unique “Yarn and Stitch Tasting” with local knitting goddess, Janis Witkins. Extraordinary locally hand-dyed and painted yarns and exclusive, simple, functional patterns by Janis will be demonstrated. No knitting experience necessary. This is a casual drop-in event meant to inspire or teach you about color and knitting. Please join us and bring friends at anytime during Saturday afternoon.
All are welcome, no charge.
Yarns and patterns will be available for purchase.
OCTOBER 2010:
10 / 8 - 10 / 12 - Columbus Day Weekend
Lori travels to Staniel Cay, Exumas, Bahamas to teach “Exploring Monotype in the Exumas”.
sign up now for this special 3-day addition to our 2010 workshop schedule! Please call early, space is limited and fill quickly. For additional information see “Workshops” page.
Staniel Cay Art Workshops, founded by Lori Warner and Staniel Cay Yacht Club, offer to you a
truly unique opportunity to learn printmaking on the beach in the Exumas! Limited to SIX participants. Everything is included, with exception of airfare to / from Ft Lauderdale...Simply amazing!
October 24, Sunday, 10 - 4pm
Linda Bronson Book Signing and Reading.
Local children’s book illustrator will exhibit original drawings, sign copies of her Halloween and Christmas books and do a reading! Linda is an amazingly talented RISD Grad (YAY!) and we’re very pleased to host her in the gallery. Bring the kids....don’t miss this one!
October 1, Friday, 7 - 9pm
Our First Private Collector’s Event, by invitation only. Enquiries.
Lori Warner Gallery and River Events co-create a special evening and launch a new fabulous collector’s piece by Laurence Lavagne.
NOVEMBER 2010:
Every Sunday in November / December
Mandy Carroll-Leiva will be available for private appointments to discuss the creation of a custom piece of jewelry in gold and colored diamonds. Other days / times by request.
WAY IN THE FUTURE, BUT WE PROMISE IT’LL HAPPEN:
TBD:
WORKSHOP - Basket Weaving with Sosse Baker
Learn to weave your own “Inside Out” basket designed by Sosse. Reminiscent of a bird’s nest, this double walled basket can be a time capsule. You can place a message or trinket inside before closing it up. Mine will have a drawing by Malcolm! Fee is $60 per person. All materials included. Limited to eight participants. 45 minute break for lunch. Bring a bag lunch or eat at one of Chester’s fab deli’s. Email or call the gallery early to register.
DECEMBER 2010:
Our second, “Twelve Favorite Things” Group Exhibition. All unique pieces on view and chosen by our selected artists. The artist’s last year loved the concept and WOW...they really created some great pieces.
APRIL 8, Thursday, 11am - 5pm:
One Day Without Shoes in the Gallery is the day we’ll spread awareness about the impact a simple pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. We'll have rolls of white paper spread out on
the gallery floor to document the event. Join us to trace your feet, draw feet, or simply wipe your feet. Imagine having no shoes? On April 8th, we encouraging people to go the day, part of the day or even just a few minutes, without shoes using only socks or bare feet, to experience a life without shoes first-hand, and inspire others at the same time.
TOMS One Day Without Shoes / Lori Warner Gallery Event Official Website
