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Gallery Goats

Have you met Julia?

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Well, you need to!

June and Julia
June and Julia

Julia was born on Saturday, March 25, 2017 via a C-section to her mom, Rain.  Little Julia was pretty beat up from everyone trying to get her out before the c-section.  Think April, the giraffe and you’ll get the idea.  Feet first but could not get her head out.  Oh my.

Rain recuperated (in our mud room) but was not able to nurse Julia.  So Julia is our latest bottle baby!  She spends much time at the gallery with Jim and Ellen.  evenings are in the barn with her cousins, Halle and George, and her mom.

She is pretty darn cute and VERY smart!  But then again she is our kid!

Classes

Knitting Class!

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Are you ready to get back into knitting?  
Join us as we explore…
Two Projects – your choice!

Headband with flower

Knit a Headband with Flower
Learn how to knit this beautiful headband made with bulky yarn.  Ellen & June will help knitters learn this pattern. It is sure to become a favorite knitting project!  Participants should bring size 10.5  knitting needles (circular or straight) and a skein of bulky weight yarn.  Participants can purchase needles/yarn at the Grand Isle Art Works that evening.
Difficulty level: intermediate

OR

sideways scarf

Knit a Sideways Scarf
Learn how to knit a simple and elegant scarf on the bias.  Ellen & June will help knitters learn this pattern. It is sure to become a favorite knitting project!  Participants should bring size 10.5 – 13 knitting needles (circular or straight) and a skein of sport weight yarn.  Participants can purchase needles/yarn at the Grand Isle Art Works that evening.
Difficulty level: easy

 

Who:  All ages Limit: 8
Instructor: Ellen A. Thompson & June Golato
Date: Wednesday, April 12 & April 19, 2017
Time: 6-7:45 pm
Cost: $30.00

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Updates

Thursday Night Dinners are Back!

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Just what you have been asking for…Thursday Night Dinners…AND Friday Night Dinners with Chef Lisa.  Plus – menu descriptions for the next 4 weeks!  Call now and reserve your table – 802-378-4591

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Menu for September 29-30:

Starters

Maple Lime Shrimp OR Coconut Carrot Soup

Dinners

Savory Crepes w/Roasted Garlic Bechamel
filled w/Marinated Flank Steak OR
filled w/Roasted Root Veggies

Desserts

Peach tart w/Spiked cream OR
Chocolate Mousse

 

 

Menu for October 6-7:

Starters

Beet Hummus with Crostini & Carrots OR Lamb Kabobs Tandori Style

Dinners

Coconut Curry over Tumeric Rice with either Shrimp OR Tofu

Desserts

Coconut Cake with Chocolate Ganache OR
Indian Rice Pudding

Menu for October 13 – 14:

Starters

Mixed Greens with Maple Walnuts, Chevre & Maple Lie Vinaigrette OR

Apple Squash Soup

Dinners

Pork Cutlets with Peach Bourbon Chutney & Seasonal Veggies OR
Salmon and Roasted Herb Potatoes

Desserts

Lemon Mousse OR
Spanish Almond Cake

Menu for October 20 – 21:

Starters

Mixed Greens with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette OR Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Dinners

Chicken OR Eggplant Rollatini
with Pomodoro Sauce over House-made Pasta

Desserts

Zabaglione OR Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

2 courses (either starter and entrée, or entrée and dessert) $30.00
3 courses $40.00

Gallery Goats

We have kids at the gallery!

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Satchmo and Sappy, May 2016
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Bix, my wing man!
Luigi's Locks
Luigi’s Locks!

Yes, it is true!  Young Satchmo, Ella’s twin is living at the gallery with his mom Sappy.  He is a healthy 3+ months old – getting bigger by the day.  Yesterday our dear bottle baby Bix and his mom, Rain spent their first night at the gallery.  You know Bix – the LOUD one – who thinks there is food whenever he sees a human walk by!  Bix is now 2 months old and sweet as a button.  Dear, OLD uncle Luigi rounds out this group.  Luigi was our first born, 10 years ago and has a boucle yarn named after him!  He is still quite the character and very friendly!

Events, Updates

Discover the Heart of the Islands, 10th Annual tour, July 9 & 10

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The Champlain Islands Open Farm and Studio Tour is celebrating its 10th year! July 9 & 10, artists and farms will open their doors from 10-4 to give visitors a chance to view the varied talents, crafts, animals, and food that the Islands have to offer. Art demonstrations and sales, farm tours, wine tastings, farmer’s market, music, and more are yours to be discovered. Come explore the Heart of the Islands at this family friendly weekend event!

Join us at Grand Isle Art Works – #12 on the OFAST map!  You will find several artists here ready to show you their art work!

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Arlene Baird, Bass
Jim Holzschuh, yarn bowl
Jim Holzschuh, yarn bowl
James Hutchines & Bonnie Ricker, sage handbag
James Hutchines & Bonnie Ricker, sage handbag
Polly Wellford, pottery
Polly Wellford, pottery

 

Maps available throughout the islands and at www.openfarmandstudio.com

Gallery Goats

Yes, we have goats

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Yes, we have gallery goats!

Grand Isle Art Works is summer camp for several of our Angora goats! Currently Luigi, Montague, Liebfraumilch, Thunder, and Banjo are enjoying their new digs!

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Luigi, our first born! Now 10 years old – the old man at Yellow Dog Farm.

We have had 3 kids born so far this year.  Twins to Sappy – Satchmo and Ella.  Ella was rejected so became our first bottle baby.  Everyone fell in love with her.  Ella passed away on April 11th.  We did not see it coming.  Satchmo continues to do well.  He and his mom will head up to the gallery this weekend.

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We had a single birth to Chianti on April 18th – a little boy kid that we named Bix.  Again, the mom, Chianti – rejected her kid.  Bix is now helping us to heal after losing Ella.  He has a great personality and can be seen at the gallery most days that we are open.  A bit tricky with the cafe in operation – but we are working around and with all the animal rules!

Bix
Bix

Come on out and see for yourself – Angora goats are very social and love people.  They also produce great fiber for yarn!