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New Beginnings…

We are readying ourselves for some new beginnings at Grand Isle Art Works.  First we have finally begun construction on our new 3-season room on the deck!  We even were able to get it started before the real warm weather arrives – sort of the idea – to extend the dining season for the gallery cafe!

3-season room for Grand Isle art Works cafe!Glen Koski is a magician.  He can take my ideas and make them work.  Yee ha!  The walls will be half solid – half moveable.  They will pull back like a barn door on tracks.  This way we can keep the room open in warm weather – but pull the doors shut when we need it more snugly!

Second…our cafe will be reopening soon, under new management.  We apologize for this inconvenience – but had very short notice to get this new planning in place.  We are on it now and are thinking all positive thoughts to get the cafe back on track.  Watch for signs of our progress!

Jim makes a mean doughnut puff!  🙂

3 season room at the Grand Isle Art Works

Brrrr….

Okay, already.  It is now truly time to warm up!  If you can’t get warm outside – come on into the gallery!  We are full to bursting with new art work…the kind that makes you feel all warm inside!

Welcome to our newest artists!

Ira Flateman    And Chris Sherwin 

Don’t forget to check out our great selection of classes!  There are lots to choose from on our Programs page!

Winter…Spring…Winter…Spring???

I am confused!

This much I do know…no matter what… if you are wearing of the green on St. Patty’s Day…you WILL get 10% off one of your items!

Make March 17 your lucky day!!!

Looking for a way to challenge yourself?  Check out these classes for March and April!  There are LOTS more on the Programs page!

March

Knitting Class: Elegant Cowl
Date: Thursdays, March 29 & April 12, 6:00-7:45 pm
This cowl will keep your head and neck warm when knit
with alpaca yarn.  This pretty ringlet can be warn indoors or out. Light and dark brown Alpaca two ply sport yarn and knitting needles are available for sale at the gallery.  
Participants should bring: Yarn, 500+ yards; Knitting
needles size 7
Who: All ages Limit: 8
Instructor: June Golato
Cost: $30:00

 

APRIL
Warm up to Chalk: A Pastel Artist Shares her Ways
Date: Tuesdays, April 3, 10, and 17, 1:30-4:00 pm
Participants will begin with indoor still life…having chats

about the medium of pastel, composition, and uniqueness
in of how we see color. Bring: easel, pastel paper,
recommend Wallis paper for serious work, tracing paper, charcoal (1 piece), pastels for the beginner Newpastels,
12/18 count box.
Who: All ages Limit: 8
Instructor: Paula Bradley Cost: $185.00

 

Knitting Class:  Lace Handkerchief Cowl
Date: Thursday, April 5 and 19,6:00-7:45 pm
Learn how to knit a simple and elegant cowl that you can
wear inside to dress up any outfit.  Ellen will help knitters
learn this pattern that includes seed stitch and a simple lace stitch. It is sure to become a favorite knitting project! Participants can purchase the kit, complete with yarn, directions, needles from the gallery.  Or bring size 10.5
knitting needles (circular or straight), large button, and a
skein of sport weight yarn (175 yards).  
Who: All ages Limit: 8
Instructor: Ellen A. Thompson
Cost: $30.00

 

Kids…Make and Take: Spinning on a Drop Spindle
Date: Thursday, April 26, 1:00-3:00
Participants will make their own simple drop spindle and

learn to spin!
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 8
Instructor: Jim Holzschuh
Cost: $15.00 Materials fee payable to instructor: $10

 

Hand Spinning with a Drop Spindle
Date: Thursdays, April 26 & May 3; 6:00-7:45 pm
Learn how to use a drop spindle to create beautiful hand spun yarns. Jim will demonstrate both spinning and plying. Participants will need to bring a drop spindle or can borrow and/or purchase one of Jim’s hand turned spindles.
Who: All ages, 8 and above! Limit: 8
Instructor: Jim Holzschuh
Cost: $30.00 Materials fee payable to instructor: $10; optional spindle: $35.00