New Art Work by Barb Heine

We would like to take this moment to highlight the new art work of one of our members. Barb Heine is a potter and a painter of watercolors.  She has a new project she has been working on for the up coming Open House.  Barb is painting original watercolors and placing them inside vintage jewelry, trinket and music boxes.  She finds these boxes at local antique shops and estate sales, she refurbishes them and creates a new work of art.

 This one is titled "Red Hot Chili Peppers"

"Crocus First Light"

The inside contains a velvet lined space for jewelry or trinkets and some have mirrors.

"Ski Slope in the Pines."

Some of the them contain Music Boxes.

Barb states, " I love painting watercolors and I love vintage things.  I am a great collector of antiques and when I see these boxes they speak to me!  Each one deserves a special little painting all its' own, no two boxes are alike.  I hope our patrons come to our Grand Opening and appreciate all the hard work we've done in our new space."

                                                              Artist: Barb Heine

The Grand Opening/Open House that Barb mentioned is On April 29-30th.  Friday night from 5-8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm, the public is welcome.  Location: 1957 Ridge Road, Homewood IL

Grand Opening-Open House

The Village Artists will be having a
Grand Opening and Open House.

Friday  April 29th 2011  from  5 pm to 8 pm

Saturday April 30th 2011 from 10 am to 3 pm

Please stop by and visit us - 

See the art work, meet our members and let us show off our new space! 

Village  Artists

1957 Ridge Road, Homewood, IL 60430
708.798.4774

Construction of Homewood store front

Hello Members and Patrons

The Village Artists gallery and studio space on Ridge Rd in Homewood, IL -
We are moving right along during construction.  Our next meeting is Monday, Feb 28th 2011. 

Hopefully, in the near future we will be having a painting party and a big group effort to rearrange all our belongs.  I know you will agree it is time to finally CREATE ART in our new space! 
We have been warmly welcomed by the mayor, town residents and our "neighbors" of Ridge Rd stores. 

Three wonderful ladies have been repainting our sign to hang on the outside facade.
Thanks to Sally, Anne, and Sharon for your hard work.
It is also time for election of new officers,  nominations and decisions to be made shortly. 
Spring is almost here and we hope to have a Grand Opening in our new space. 
April 29th is a date being looked at.

Attend the meeting, give your input, welcome spring and let's be creative!

New Member -Joe Medearis

Say Hello to our newest Member

Joe Medearis is a Potter who started potting in High School and has
been in love ever since. He has a wide range of interests. His
portfolio has concentrated heavily on two-piece vessels and Raku style
glazing. He is always interested in a challenge, so if you would like
to commission a piece just contact him at jmedearis@go.mccormick.edu.

Carol Downs

Carol Downs is one of our potters and we would like to take this moment to feature her today.
Carol is one of our favorite makers of beautiful ceramic mugs.  These hand-thrown mugs are large and fit comfortably in your hand with a big sturdy handle- Carol's signature handles.  She chooses fantastic glazes.

In this photo Carol is standing in front of her table at one of our art shows. You can see the mugs on said table. She makes other works of art but mugs are her specialty.