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8th Annual Trunk Show & Sale
This show is going to be a DOOZY! Don’t miss it — Rain or Shine! The 8th Annual Trunk Show & Sale is being held on July 28 & 29 from 10-4:00 pm. The islands are a vacation destination. Our summer visitors are eager to experience Vermont beauty – our Trunk Show adds an exquisite opportunity for you! This Trunk Show & Sale is being held on the grounds of the Grand Isle Art Works. It is a 2 day event. Experience the art and craft of many new to you artists, plus an exciting wood sales and demonstration tent! You will be glad that you did!
Maritime Art Discussion with Bill Walsh
July 7
Ever want to know how to paint a boat when the boat disappeared before photography was invented? Come listen to Bill Walsh when he discusses Maritime Art.
Date: July 7, 1:00-4:00 pm
Description: Listen as gallery artist, Bill Walsh shares how he approaches ship portraiture for his painting. Bill has a rich knowledge and interest in the ships of the Revolutionary War era.
Who: Adults Limit: 8
Instructor: Bill Walsh
Cost: FREE
Sign up now at: http://grandisleartworks.com/programs/
Knitting Class – Knit a Summer Shawl
Hey, you said you wanted to learn to knit -well here’s the class for you. What are you waiting for? Sign up now…
June 28 (& July 12)
Knitting Class: Summer Shawl
Date: Thursday, 4:00-6:00 pm, June 28 & July 12
Description: Participants will begin a fun summer shawl project using cotton yarn. The “Holey Moley” shawl knits up quickly. Will need 2 skeins of cotton yarn, plus size 7 needles long or 16-24” rounds.
Who: Adults Limit: 8
Instructor: June Golato & Ellen Thompson
Cost: $35.00
You can sign up by going to: http://grandisleartworks.com/programs/
Let’s get knitting!
Are you ready to start knitting again? Then come on out to this class offered by Ellen & June! All the details can be found on our classes page!
Looking for other classes – watch this page as we add more classes to the calendar!
Watch art being created
Grand Isle Art Works is hosting a Plein Air Paint Out – dubbed Isle Paint on July 8th. Painters will be located a several Champlain Island locations to include: Snow Farm Winery in South Hero, Grand Isle Art Works gallery in Grand Isle, North Hero House in North Hero, Hall Home Place orchard in Isle La Motte and the Fisk Farm/Goodsell Ridge also in Isle La Motte. There will be several artists at the locations who will share their techniques and be able to describe their artwork.
Artists will be gathering their brushes and paints and setting up between 9:00 and 10:00 on Saturday, July 8th and will be creating their masterpieces between 10:00 and 3:00. Visit one or more of the painting locations and watch artists at work. All artwork created on Saturday (as well as several previously created pieces) will be on display on Sunday, July 9th at the Grand Isle Art Works gallery. The gallery will host a “Palette to Palate Celebration” and art sale on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 where local wine/beer, local cheeses and veggies will be available. Come on out, visit with the artists, have some munchies and take home a masterpiece.
