September 26 - 28 - Artique's Fall Forecast -
You'll Fall in Love with Leaf Leather, Silver Seasons, and BabaZuZu |
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No Leaf Has Touched
The Leather!
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Each leaf represents a unique stamp created by C. L. Whiting, Artist and Master of Leathercraft .
Educated in art and apprenticed under an Italian engraver, Whiting discovered the ability to produce tools in the shape of leaves with uncanny microscopic detail. |
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| Like an artist painting a picture, Whiting tools an entire hide to create an original, one-of-a-kind work of art which is then made into finely detailed, meticulously finished leather goods. These beautiful works of art, no two alike, are sought by fine gift stores, collectors, and notable art galleries across the country. |
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On Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21 - visitors to Artique's Lexington Green gallery will enjoy meeting renowned glass artist Rollin Karg and seeing his latest work both large and small.
Glass sculptures are a dynamic, dimensional and intoxicating art form that creates a level of sophistication and aesthetic beauty… anywhere. Rollin Karg has captured the essence of form and function for homes, businesses, and large commercial endeavors.
Rollin Karg studied hot glass at Emporia State University, commuting from Wichita while building his first furnace. He originally came to attend Wichita State University on a football scholarship. His birthplace is Columbus, Ohio, but he was raised in Miami, Florida. Many changes have taken place in his artistic direction since he came to Wichita over thirty years ago. |
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| While Karg prefers to use traditional techniques of glassmaking that are thousands of years old, he also adds his own inventive techniques to each project. He has quickly gained notoriety for his contribution to the world of glass art, winning many awards in competitions and shows throughout the United States. |
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Native American Jewelry and Art Show
Saturday & Sunday - Sept 12 & 13
Debbie Maloney from Two White Hats in
Texas will show an extensive collection of jewelry, pottery, Indian fetishes,
and other Works of Art
from more than 50 talented Native American Craftsmen.
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Artique's Annual 'Pop Art' Exhibit at
Francisco's Farm Arts Festival |
Be sure to visit the McManis Student Centeron the campus of Midway College,
where we present our
All Equine Art Gallery |
Brushed Aluminum Wall Sculpture by Frits VanEeden of Rockledge Designs
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Visit the Francisco's Farm website to learn more about this enchanting exhibition of equine art, and all the other wonders in store at Francisco's Farm Arts Festival
this weekend! |
Dawg Daddy Day - June 14th - 10am to 3pm |
Come to the Third Annual Dawg Daddy Day at Artique Lexington Green this Saturday ~ featuring Woodford Humane Society’s adoptable dogs and cats.
Special savings at Artique throughout event.
Special Guest, 630 WLAPs Leland Conway from 10:30-11:30am.
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Butterfly Benches are Back! |
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Cricket Forge was the first in the market to introduce the Butterfly Bench. Since 1999 many have tried to copy it, but no one has been able to match its beauty or durability. If it is not stamped ©Cricket Forge, it's not The Original Butterfly Bench, don't be fooled with imitations.
Ever since Artique started exhibiting these fanciful benches, we haven't been able to keep one in the gallery long. Come and have a seat soon! |
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The Playful Use of Words in Art
Artique continues our celebration of artists who incorporate the written word in their creations through the June 20th Downtown Gallery Hop. |
Come to Artique at Lexington Green on Saturday, May 31st, to meet Terah Cox!
Terah's line of greeting cards and framed and unframed poems can be found in galleries and stores in 15 states. Here in Lexington they are only available at Artique.
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TERAH COX is a long-time lyric writer, artisan and author of several books. Since 2001 her original poetry creations have commemorated special occasions, life passages and sentiments for people of all ages and walks of life. Often praised for its soulfulness and deeply personal yet universal appeal, Terah’s work is showcased in a small number of fine galleries and bookstores across the country. |
Terah attributes her love of writing to “the power of words to spark meaningful experience -- within one’s own heart, mind and soul -- and in relationship with others.” Her framed poetry pieces are constructed with layers of textured handmade papers and all tree-free materials. Her poems, greeting cards and magnets are also available as vegetable-ink prints on partly recycled papers.
As a lyric writer, Terah has had over 150 songs recorded for CDs, film and television. She is also author of a how-to guide for songwriting and the music business, You Can Write Song Lyrics (Writers Digest Books 2000). Her second book, Birth Angels (Andrews McMeel/Simon & Schuster 2004), introduces the 72 Angels of the Tree of Life and explores their true purpose in the human realm. Her current book, The Story of Love & Truth (available at Artique Gallery as a limited handcrafted edition), is an inspirational fable about the adventures and eventual rescue of Truth from its journey into the world without Love by its side. She also conducts private mentoring and group workshops on writing, consciousness and multi-traditional metaphysics.
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"A Little Friendly Advice" - © Leo Posillico |
In the mid 1970’s, Leo Posillico created the figure that has become his signature character in all of his paintings and 3-dimensional mixed media pieces. Simplifying shapes to animate the basic human emotions in all of us, he created elongated, raceless, genderless figures composed of a single color each.
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These expressive figures have detached heads and are quite animated by the movement of their arms and legs with their detached hands and feet.
Posillico's insightful and playful use of word and emotion generates countless delightful expressions you'll want to share. Explore his line of greeting cards at Artique.
A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Posillico's original pieces can be seen via international and national publishers and galleries as well as at select art shows around the country and in his new gallery in Sausalito California.
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"You Listen So Well" - © Leo Posillico |
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Check out Erin Smith’s fun and sassy artwork! |
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Erin's artwork is the result of a mixed media process that includes original painting, digital imaging, vintage family photographs, and the artist's own meandering prose.
She writes everything herself and is “inspired by my world and the often skewed view in which I see it.”
Her line of greeting cards sold out in 6 weeks at the beginning of this year.
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"Leigh’s whimsical work has been in the making for the better part of her twenty-nine years. Born and raised in St. Louis, Leigh began designing in seventh grade where she got poor marks in Math class for doodling. She went on to attend University of Kansas School of Design and holds a BFA in Visual Communications. Her work has been featured in national design publications and regional art shows and is inspired by her incredible friends and family. Leigh has lived in Boston for six years and likes it so much she only occasionally wishes it were Paris."
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This weekend at Artique's Lexington Green Gallery, come and meet equine artists
Earl Hayes Raglin and Scot Kellersberger -
Saturday, April 19 from 10am until 9pm or on Sunday, April 20 from noon until 5pm. |
In The Mist - Photograph © Earl Hayes Raglin |
Trifecta - Photograph © Earl Hayes Raglin |
Earl Hayes Raglin resides in Lexington and has been around horses all his life. He grew up on King Ranch Farm on Old Frankfort Pike in Midway.
“My dad was a horseman,” says Raglin, “and braver than I am. I’d rather catch them on film.”
Come see our exclusive collection of Raglin's images and we think you’ll agree he captures the equine spirit very well indeed.
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Friends - Photograph © Earl Hayes Raglin |
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Scot Kellersberger uses a plasma torch to coax the equine spirit out of sheet steel. Berger often focuses on the excitement of the race, presenting horses in the heat of competition for the lead. |
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Originally from the Pacific Northwest,
Kellersberger has enjoyed working with metal all his life. After recently settling on a small farm outside of Salvisa, Kentucky, one of the first items on the agenda was to build a shop/studio where Scot could have the room to craft his metal art. |
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Don't miss Artique's own Home & Garden Show - April 11th & 12th Downtown
We'll be featuring more outstanding art for ......... |
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your garden
~ Yardbirds ~
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and your body
~ Colleen Toland ~
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Come to Artique - Lexington Green and meet Shari Dixon -
April 11th - 13th |
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Shari Dixon has merged her graphic design training
with a strong background in fashion, creating a line
of jewelry that is not only timeless and artistically well
rounded, but stylish as well. |
A firm believer that women want to feel beautiful,
feminine and strong all at once, her motifs incorporate
natural elements such as flowers and feathers,
immortalizing their fragile lives by sealing them with a poly-resin, preserving
the form and adding a spectacular glazing effect.
These elements then become a
handmade design that is combined with curious and daring color choices in a multitude
of natural materials such as genuine stones, fresh water pearls and interesting fibers,
forming whimsical and extremely unique designs of personal adornments.
Dixon began as a silversmith and through time has changed her line to be more versatile
and include the natural elements that she finds more inspiring and which reflect the
passion that creating jewelry brings to her life. |
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Saturday, April 5th - Come and meet Holly Fisher outside Artique's Lexington Green location, and on Saturday & Sunday meet Dawn Trinkler inside.
We met Holly at the ACC Show in Baltimore and knew right away we wanted you to see her work - not just to see her fabulous sculptures, but to actually watch her create them.
We're setting up a forge at Lexington Green for the weekend so you can enjoy the creative process up close and personal. Holly will be assisted by our own local blacksmith, Jim Jones of Forge-On Ironworks in Nicholasville. |
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"I feel it is very important
for artists today
to not only share
the results
of their process of creation, but part of the process itself
as well.
What better to share
than joy and laughter.......
seriously."
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Holly Fisher has been a practicing artist in Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1995. She moved to Kalamazoo from Missoula, Montana where she completed her Masters of Fine Art Degree at The University of Montana.
In 2002 Holly started Smartshop in a dilapidated oil distributorship on the industrial north side of Kalamazoo. Since then, with great amounts of help from many members of the community, The City of Kalamazoo, and Jennifer Granholm’s Cool City Grant, Smartshop has developed into a spacious pleasing community-based atmosphere which houses The Smartshop Metal Arts Collective -SMAC (a nonprofit metalworking school),
and The Smartshop Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden (a for-profit business).
The School offers a variety of metal-related classes, workshops & seminars in well equipped,
incredibly safe & well maintained studios. The Gallery & Sculpture Garden showcase the many works of art created by Holly, her students, interns & staff, as well as a broad variety many other forms of art made by regional artists. |
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Holly’s artistic philosophy places emphasis on creating works of art which serve the common good, enhance the inherent beauty of Kalamazoo, focus on building
cooperative partnerships with community organizations, promote positive social and economic change, as well as encourage diversity, acceptance & tolerance. |
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Inside the gallery this Saturday and Sunday, Dawn Trinkler will be demonstrating the technique she developed to deal with her carpal tunnel syndrome. While completing her BFA, Dawn found she was no longer able to use a brush to apply paint to canvas. The innovative techniques she created allowed her to express her talent in new ways. If you missed Dawn's visit here last fall, here's an opportunity you won't want to miss.
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You can learn more about Dawn’s art by visiting her website now at www.nobrushes.com
Come and meet her this weekend. |
~ This Saturday, April 5th, at Artique in the Lexington Convention Center ~ |
In conjunction with The Sporting Tradition's special Spring Fly Fishing Event, we'll have a Trunk Show featuring the hand-crafted art knives of Santa Fe Stoneworks.
From one-of-a-kind custom designs to popular, affordable collections of pocket knives, table and kitchen cutlery, men's gifts and accessories, each of Santa Fe Stoneworks collectibles is a unique example of the cutler's art - the quintessential marriage of fine steels with gemstone, shell or intricate wood marquetry. |
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Santa Fe Stoneworks art knives and gifts come in a variety of handle options, using gems, shells, and minerals in their classic Jewelry Series, Picasso Marble, and a few limited edition pieces are crafted from actual dinosaur bone. |
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through the end of March at Lexington Green
The Jenny Gaynor Spring Jewelry Trunk Show |
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Jenny Gaynor took her first glassblowing course at Tulane University in 1999. Since then she has expanded her knowledge of glass to fusing, slumping, coldworking, and lampworking.
She continued to develop her glass skills while in graduate school at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She went on to take classes at Abate Zanetti School of Glass in Murano, Italy and at Urban Glass in Brooklyn, New York. |
"Susannah Necklace"
Jenny has done production glassblowing for Nuance Glass Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana and Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis, Missouri. She spent two years teaching glassblowing and lampworking at Third Degree Glass Factory.
In 2003 Jenny began a children's art program at Abate Zanetti School of Glass in Murano. This is now a part of the annual summer curriculum at the school and can be found there every summer.
In Murano she studied beadmaking under the direction of the reknown glass artist, Davide Penso, goblet making with the Venetian Chandelier maker Fabio Fornazier, sculptural lampworking with world famous Luccio Bubacco, and moretti blown glass on a torch with master Paolo Cenadase.
Jenny currently resides in Los Angeles, CA where she produces this charming line of lampwork jewelry. Each piece is handcrafted using the traditional lampworking technique and then combined with semi-precious gemstones, sterling silver or 24K gold-filled findings to create a unique piece of art. |
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Native American Jewelry and Art Show
Debbie Maloney from Two White Hats in
Texas will show an extensive collection of jewelry, pottery, Indian fetishes,
and other works of Art
from more than 50 talented native American Craftsmen.
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February 8th through the 10th
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Come to Artique at Lexington Green this Friday, Saturday or Sunday to meet Dwayne Cobb of Dancin’ Dog Designs.
Dwayne is a Versailles jeweler with a background in sculpture, holding a BA in Sculpture and Ceramics from the University of Kentucky. He furthered his sculpture study in graduate school at UK, and since 2000 has been an exhibiting member of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.
Dwayne will demonstrate his art of contemporary jewelry design and construction. He creates his own glass beads and performs all lapidary work to enhance the silver jewelry he fabricates. |
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Don't miss our Third Annual Feline Valentine Celebration! |
You can buy your sweetie a gift she or he will love, but how many times do you have an opportunity to buy a Gift That Loves You?
Come to Artique at Lexington Green this Saturday from 10am to 3pm , and you can do just that!
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You can call the Woodford Humane Society to find out if they'll be bringing Arnie with them to Artique this Saturday.
Arnie is very adventurous and curious about this big new world. He loves to explore, and everything he encounters, he has to play with (of course). Not even a shred of newspaper was saved from Arnie's investigation, as you can see in his picture at right. Visit Arnie today at the WCHS adoption center or call for more information at 859.873.5491.
Of course Arnie is up-to-date with his routine shots and is neutered. |
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Choose the perfect Valentine's gift from Artique!
Holiday Jewelry Showcase Continues
Did you Know Artique was honored at the 2006 JCK Show in Las Vegas
for lasting excellence
in selling designer jewelry?
~ a beautiful shopping experience ~
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Misha of New York - Misha was born and trained in the former Soviet Union.
After honing his design skills at the Odessa School of Art, he came to America in 1990. Specializing in the challenging enamel processing methods in which he was trained, he immediately began working for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum Collection Catalog, reproducing famous and intricate Faberge Egg designs. He soon became known for creating original jewlery, eventually opening a retail store to market his line in New York's Greenwich Village.
Misha uses only the very best and often rare, exotic stones along with unique old world craftsmanship in very modern settings. These are pieces that can be treasured for a lifetime. |
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Margaret Thurman's art led her to an appreciation for natural stones, which she considers to be
'art by God.'
Margaret, her daughter and a team of 'dreamers' create a stunning array of handmade jewelry. |
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| Echo of the Dreamer Jewelry Designs of New York - In the heart of Manhattan's bustling garment district is a studio oasis in which Margaret Thurman creates her "Echo of the Dreamer" collection. |
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Artist Michael Michaud collects flora from his travels around the world. Your jewelry is then cast from nature's own creation in his New York studio, capturing each natural detail of the original. Silver Season's fine craftsmen then hand finish each design, often adding freshwater pearls or semi-precious stones.
Today's collection is a combination of Michael's exceptional knowledge of jewelry making and his love of nature. He has perfected the technique of creating models from natural elements and, after models are made, manipulating these "copies of nature" into beautiful jewelry. |
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One-of-a-kind designer
Amy Kahn Russell is the forerunner in a naturalistic trend in jewelry. A fine arts graduate of Tulane, the artist's personal studies and experience often influence her designs, reflecting on visions from museums or images seen during her extensive travels. |
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Amy's unique jewelry has been displayed on the necks and arms of the rich and famous such as Madonna, Halle Berry, and designer Mary McFadden, to name just a few.
The distinct, unusual elements that comprise every piece make each a timeless work of art, highly prized and desired by many.
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Phillip Zahm & Associates Jewelry - hand-crafted jewelry featuring 18K yellow/white/rose gold, palladium, platinum and fine colored gemstones. Each of their designs uses one or more colored stones as the focal point of the piece. The designs are created specifically to enhance the beauty of the gemstones. When you handle a piece of jewelry from the Philip Zahm jewelry line, you can see and feel the quality.
We want you to be able to find a ring you love whether your taste is simple elegance or show stopping extravagance…or somewhere in between!
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At left have a peek at a lovely stone called Boulder Opal.
Kevin & JoAnne Dowdy travel to Australia every year to find excellent duality boulder opal.
Kevin then cuts the rough, making some of the best and most beautiful opal cabochons ever seen.
Be among the first to see their unique designs at Artique. |
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One of nature's most
beautiful gems,
amber is fossilized resin
from ancient pine trees |
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"Believed to have metaphysical properties, amber is said to provide health, good fortune, and spiritual healing. Three pieces of amber are said to keep the wearer safe. Amber is the sunstone. Earthly and organically beautiful, no two pieces are alike, however, they can be similarly matched in color." - Amber by Graciana |
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Artique also welcomes a wonderful line of clothing and accessories from the Leland, Michigan studio of Sue Burns. "All our clothing is made from 100% recycled material. Most of it from local second hand shops that have too much stock. We started out just using knits, but we've added wovens such as tweed. Although all our garments bear some similarities like the small pocket and a hand-sewn blanket stitch, we're proud that each baabaaZuzu garment is unique."
Jackets, vests, mittens, scarves, bags, hats - original design clothing – all from recycled knit and woven goods, most of it from local second-hand shops – that’s BaaBaaZuzu! |
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Sue says, "baabaaZuzu was formed in 1994 in our Leland, Michigan home. Kevin shrunk two of my sweaters and, rather than throw them out, I made jackets for my two daughters out of them. Soon after, friends started asking me for the jackets, bells rang and I started baabaaZuzu. The name comes from the source of our wool and my nickname "Zuzu". |
The Pillbox Hat has a sophisticated, dressy look. Created from six coordinating pieces, this hat has a berber fleece lining and rolled brim.
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"Hats are my passion; a hat honors not only its wearer but also the community it encounters.
It is a beacon of self-respect that we have abandoned for the most part.
Hats are more than protection against sun or wind.
They are an emblem of the woman beneath; a frame for the person within.
Wearing one of my hats is a way of saying - This is Who I am." |
So says fiber artist Joyce Jackson. Joyce has been a fiber artist for most of her life. Since 1999, felting and millinery have been her main focus. She is noted for her exquisite hat designs and unique employment of dry felting, wet felting, and needle felting as well as both traditional and non-traditional millinery techniques.
You are invited to meet Joyce at Artique's Lexington Green gallery this Wednesday through Sunday. You'll learn why "hats are symbols of power, independence and protection - especially for women." Joyce may have already created that perfectly, unique gift you've been unable to find - or your own personal statement. |
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Ornament by Steve Scherer |
Steve Scherer, an accomplished 'lampwork' glassblower who lives in Edmonton, Kentucky, will join us this weekend at the Lexington Green gallery, Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from noon until 6pm. Come and watch Steve create unique Christmas ornaments with handmade figures inside.
To make them Steve first blows a sphere
out of a piece of glass tubing, leaving a hollow tube attached to the
bottom.
The sphere is opened at the top. The finished figure is inserted
through the opening and fused to the bottom of the sphere with a
special torch tip. The opening is then gathered together, sealed and
blown smooth. A loop is then added to the top.
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November 3, 2007
With it's oxidized bronze finish and bright white seed pearls, Pussy Willow is among their most popular designs.
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Botanical Jewelry Show featuring
Silver Seasons -
Artist Michael Michaud collects flora from his travels around the world. Your jewelry is then cast from nature's own creation in his New York studio, capturing each natural detail of the original. Silver Season's fine craftsmen then hand finish each design, often adding freshwater pearls or semi-precious stones.
This weekend, with your purchase of $100 in Silver Seasons jewelry, Artique will present you with a gift - select from among Silver Seasons beautiful earrings or pins. |
Today's collection is a combination of Michael's exceptional knowledge of jewelry making and his love of nature. He has perfected the technique of creating models from natural elements and, after models are made, manipulating these "copies of nature" into beautiful jewelry.
Using bronze, sterling silver or gold and natural stones and pearls, Michael's designs have become well known for their remarkable craftsmanship and beauty.
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Juniper pin -
cast bronze with gray pearls |
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Cast bronze provides the wonderful detail in the leaves, branches and acorn caps of this design. White or dyed pearls complete the look.
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October 13, 2007
This Saturday only, from noon until 9pm, you can meet Equine Artist, Dawn Trinkler, at Artique’s Lexington Green Gallery, and witness the demonstration of a most unusual technique. |
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During Dawn's final years at KU she developed carpal tunnel and was unable to use a brush to apply paint to canvas. During that time she was required to complete her portfolio for finals. She brought in every mark-making object she could find, stretched a 4'x5' canvas, and proceeded to search for a new way to paint. Out of this experience the No Brushes technique came to be.
You can learn more about Dawn’s art by visiting her website now at www.nobrushes.com
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Come to Artique at Lexington Green this Friday, Saturday or Sunday to meet Dwayne Cobb of Dancin’ Dog Designs.
Dwayne is a Versailles jeweler with a background in sculpture, holding a BA in Sculpture and Ceramics from the University of Kentucky. He furthered his sculpture study in graduate school at UK, and since 2000 has been an exhibiting member of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.
Dwayne will demonstrate his art of contemporary jewelry design and construction. He creates his own glass beads and performs all lapidary work to enhance the silver jewelry he fabricates.
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| September 21 - 23 |
Native
American Jewelry and Art Show - Debbie Maloney is bringing new pieces from Santa Fe - jewelry, pottery, Indian fetishes,
rugs, and other works of Art from more than 50 talented native American Craftsmen. |
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Come to Artique at Lexington Green to see the latest addition to our fabulous collection of unique and hand-made craft. La Sorgente Glass Studio has created a distinctive new concept in landscape illumination. Beautiful, durable hand-blown glass adds enchanting, color-filled light to any outdoor environment. |
"It is our intention to evoke, through color and light,
the subtle qualities that inspire the human spirit." |
The soft light and luminous color of
NightOrbs™
bring a new dimension to nighttime gardens. |
Tom Rupnicki, Founder of
LaSorgente Glass Studio, first had the idea of introducing hand-blown glass into the landscape 10 years ago. He chose a spherical shape because it is considered the most perfect form. Married with color and light, NightOrbs™ are an ethereal presence in a garden, an object of beauty, a cause for meditation and an extremely durable and practical landscape illuminator.
Color also generates a response in a viewer. The right combination and placement of colors can suddenly expand the palette and create an emotional experience, like viewing Monet's "Water Lilies".
His vision in creating NightOrbs™ was to marry the healing effects of light, color and nature into a lasting, original piece of landscape art that can be enjoyed in gardens year-round - and for years to come! |
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Artique's Annual 'Pop Art' Exhibit at Francisco's Farm
- June 16 & 17 -
If you missed it, you may enjoy visiting their website (link below).
Artique can assist you in ordering this fine furniture for your home. |
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From a National Kaliedoscope exhibition to Junkyard Dogs,
the annual 'Pop Art' Exhibit has become a favorite among visitors to
Francisco's Farm
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This year is no exception, as we provide a beautiful room full of furniture designed by the master craftsmen at
G. Keener & Company of New Carlisle, Ohio. The furniture is complimented by hand-crafted works from Artique galleries, providing visitors a glimpse of the potential for accessorizing their own homes with art. |
G. Keener and Company is definitely "not just a furniture store", but a group of designers and builders of fine furniture. Each piece is bench-made by one craftsman from start to finish using solid American Hardwoods, traditional joinery, and hand-rubbed finishes. When you purchase a piece of their furniture, you are making an investment that will only increase in value and beauty.
Artique is proud to be a Founding Partner of Francisco's Farm Arts Festival.
The award-winning event features 140 artists from 14 states, live music all weekend, children's art activities, Francisco's Gallery featuring one of our fine artists - Dan Neil Barnes, and a 100% passerby-created public painting guided by citizensCREATE! Visit www.franciscosfarm.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Dog Daddy Day - June 16th - 10am to 3pm |
20% off Dog and Cat Merchandise
20% Storewide Savings for Anyone who Adopts
a Pet
Register for Special Artique Giveaway
WLAP Radio is co-sponsoring this event –
Special Guest Appearance:
Leland Conway – 10:30 – 11:30am
YOU can help promote this event! – Click here to download a flyer (pdf file) to post anywhere Dog Lovers may gather. |
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Come to Artique Lexington Green this weekend for the unveiling some unusual artwork – Wine Bottle Labels – and find out how you can join
The Whine Club – Unleashed!
Chrisman Mill Vineyards, located in Jessamine County, has created a wine club featuring limited edition bottles with labels created by talented, animal loving local artists.
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Friday Evening Reception
6pm - 8pm
Providing the artwork for the first bottle in the series is Debbie Graviss of Versailles.
Special Selection of Canine Art!
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These wine packages will be available quarterly with a new label each time. In 2007 the labels will feature a beautiful painting by a local artist of a canine in the adoption center of the Woodford County Humane Society. While this limited edition wine bottle series is for you, nestled in the package will also be goodies for your pet! You can choose to have some fun and come out to the adoption center on a designated Saturday for our pick up party, or the package can be mailed to you. There is no fee to join The Whine Club-Unleashed during this inaugural year!
Wine makers, like animal lovers, are extremely passionate and dedicated people. Wine crafters
Chris and Denise Nelson are very focused on the production of quality wine. They began the winery by working closely with a group of local farmers that dedicated their land to grapes. These grapes are truly locally grown…naturally, and you will find that proudly displayed on every bottle of wine produced by Chrisman Mill Vineyards.
The wines from Chrisman Mill are available throughout the region in many settings. You can also enjoy the pleasures of their wine at the winery located at Hamburg Village, just beside Jos A Bank Clothiers. Or visit the historic vineyard located in Jessamine County, home to the first commercial vineyard in the U.S.
Visit www.chrismanmill.com or www.woodfordhumanesociety.org for updates. Chrisman Mill has expressed that they are honored and excited to be included with the Woodford Humane Society’s passion, and are thrilled to offer this heartfelt fundraiser.
Prices per quarter will range from $25 - $40 per package (excluding shipping costs) and a portion of the proceeds of each package will benefit the Woodford Humane Society. |
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Anne Sportun
ExperiMetal Mother’s Day Trunk Show |
'Procession of Sapphires' |
| Driven by her belief in a universal language of shapes and symbols, Toronto, Canada-based jewelry designer Anne Sportun looks to nature for inspiration. Anne finds perfection in asymmetrical forms and subtly translates these images into her work. By allowing pave-set diamonds to undulate in an irregular gold band, Anne combines traditional goldsmithing techniques with the unconventional. This brings a sophisticated dichotomy to her pieces. In her work and in her life, she strives to balance the precious with the everyday. |
| Awarded in Canada for her excellence in precious metal work and contemporary design, Anne has only recently made her work available to the international market. Her work is collected by those who share Anne's vision of beauty in organic shapes. Anne is currently honored by having the image of her hands and rings on the Canadian-United States postage stamp. |
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Leigh is coming down from Boston to spend the weekend. You will absolutely adore her line of cards, prints, magnets, and journals, and more!
"Leigh enjoys traveling, old movies, and singing. She can’t live without: yoga, her family, Snickers, and Lucy the Wonder Dog. She has strong feelings about education, believes in magic and is quite certain that given a cape and a nice tiara, she could save the world." |
"Leigh’s whimsical work has been in the making for the better part of her twenty-nine years. Born and raised in St. Louis, Leigh began designing in seventh grade where she got poor marks in Math class for doodling. She went on to attend University of Kansas School of Design and holds a BFA in Visual Communications. Her work has been featured in national design publications and regional art shows and is inspired by her incredible friends and family. Leigh has lived in Boston for six years and likes it so much she only occasionally wishes it were Paris."
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Nationally Renowned Hat Designer
to Show Collection
Angie’s inspired approach to her hats is definitely contagious. Her hats have been proudly worn by many national TV personalities and anchors during their Derby coverage.
Angie’s hats were featured in Paramount Pictures’ 'Elizabethtown', starring Susan Sarandon, Kirsten Dunst and Orlando Bloom. Angie was also the feature designer in Phoenix, AZ at the Ritz Carlton in the summer of 2007.
Angie has been recognized with numerous TV interviews, featured articles in USA Today, Fortune, Bloomberg, The Courier Journal, The Lexington Herald, Business First, Today’s Woman and various trade publications. “Attitudes by Angie” is currently featured in the April/May Y’all Magazine, the Magazine of Southern People. |
Equine Artist, Dawn Trinkler
Dawn realized her talent and love at the age of nine. She pursued the arts while attending Shawnee Mission High School. After receiving a National Nomination from New York in High School, Dawn attended KU as an Illustration major. However, she finished her BFA in painting with minors in photography and illustration.
During Dawn's final years at KU she developed carpal tunnel and was unable to use a brush to apply paint to canvas. During that time she was required to complete her portfolio for finals. She brought in every mark-making object she could find, stretched a 4'x5' canvas, and proceeded to search for a new way to paint. Out of this experience the No Brushes technique came to be. |
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You can buy your sweetie a gift she or he will love, but how many times do you have an opportunity to buy a Gift That Loves You?
Come to Artique at Lexington Green this Saturday, and you can do just that!
Click on the poster below to download a printable flyer (pdf) you can post at work, at school, at your library branch, and the grocery store. Spread the word and help our Feline Valentines find their new homes. Scroll on down for maximum "Awwww" factor. |
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How can you resist such cuteness and talent?! |
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All you need is Love..... |
Chip already loves you,
and he hasn't even
met you yet! |
Happy New Year from Artique Galleries
As we say good-bye to 2006 and welcome the New Year, we want all of our clients to know how much we appreciate their patronage throughout the years. We strive to bring you not only an award-winning gallery of fabulous American-made craft, but Arts Programming that is education and awe-inspiring.
As we plan our Arts Programming for the new year, we invite your input. Perhaps you saw your favorite artist demonstrating here and you would like for us to invite them back. Perhaps you missed an event you'd like to see us repeat. (Check out our Event Archive.) Maybe you'd like to suggest a new artist you'd like us to invite to the Gallery.
We'd love to hear from you, and we'd love to see you soon!
info@artiquegallery.com
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Phillip Zahm & Associates Jewelry
Over the last few years their innovative designs have been very enthusiastically received. Now their in-house designers have been joined by half a dozen freelance artists who are constantly developing renderings for the next exciting design. We want you to be able to find a ring you love whether your taste is simple elegance or show stopping extravagance…or somewhere in between! |
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Zahm’s ruby and sapphire “rainbow” bracelets are considered the finest in the industry. They have the most intense color. Each layout—the combination of colors and stones—is hand selected to graduate or match perfectly. They truly are one of a kind. |
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If you haven't taken a look at the Zahm line of earrings in the last few months, you'll be amazed at how it has literally exploded with new styles and designs! |
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The vision of a stained glass window, the light filtering through multi-colored panels, dusty rays of glowing color illuminating an old French Cathedral. Can this work of lead and glass be transformed into precious metal and gems? Can the beauty and spirit of the art form be captured in a fine piece of jewelry? This was the intriguing challenge that inspired the Philip Zahm team to create the Stained Glass Ring.
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Echo of the Dreamer Jewelry Designs of New York - In the heart of Manhattan's bustling garment district is a studio oasis in which Margaret Thurman creates her "Echo of the Dreamer" collection.
Her art led her to an appreciation for natural stones, which she considers to be 'art by God.' These are the pillars of her work. Margaret, her daughter and a team of 'dreamers' create a stunning array of handmade jewelry. Each piece is modern and feminine, yet rich and sophisticated.
The ring shown at left is Sterling Silver with Geisha Tile, Pink Tourmaline, Citrine, and Pink Tourmaline on back. Click to enlarge. |
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One of nature's most beautiful gems, amber is fossilized resin from ancient pine trees |
AMBER SHOW! - "Believed to have metaphysical properties, amber is said to provide health, good fortune, and spiritual healing. Three pieces of amber are said to keep the wearer safe. Amber is the sunstone. Earthly and organically beautiful, no two pieces are alike, however, they can be similarly matched in color." - Amber by Graciana |
Jennifer Stutland models amber jewelry |
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Botanical Jewelry Show featuring
Silver Seasons -
Artist Michael Michaud
has perfected the technique of creating models from natural elements.
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Silver Seasons
Olive Collection |
Fabulous Chenille Throws
by Churchill Weavers |
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Churchill Weavers
Trunk Show - A hand-woven tradition since 1922, Churchill Weavers has become the exemplar for luxurious handwoven products. We will have a huge selection of throws and wearable art |
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November 11 - 12
John Martin Sculpture
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Pottery Weekend - meet John and Sue Martin of Berea -
John will demonstrate pottery-throwing on the wheel, as well as an exciting pottery firing! |
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Buy a Bowl - Feed a Soul
Purchase any bowl from the gallery, and we'll fill it with delicious soup prepared by JC Clark, Executive Chef from the Sheridan Inn. Artique will donate $5 to God's Pantry for each bowl purchased! |
Salted Straw Raku Firing |
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November 4 - 5
"The Big One"
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Painted Bowls by Carol Bowles |
Educated at Penn State University and the Art Institute of Chicago, Carol now resides in Midway, Kentucky, where she creates her magical narrative paintings in two and three dimensions.
“I find my greatest satisfaction is producing works from ideas that I have stored up my whole life. People ask me often where I get my ideas. Some have been growing for 30 years; others have come from my traveling and reading experiences. I try to combine these elements into a multi-cultural expression that is my own. It has become natural to pursue my interest in stories by producing narrative paintings that convey meaning.” – Carol Bowles
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October 28 - 29
Julia Rogers has been
sculpting glass since 2001 -
Robin since 1995 |
GLASS WEEKEND! - Robin and Julia Rogers are coming all the way from Missoula, Montana to demonstrate
the Magical Art of Glassblowing!
Portable Hot Shop at Artique - Lexington Green
A number of local and national glassblowers will join us
to celebrate this fascinating artistic process.
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Robin Rogers
In addition to teaching, building equipment and making glass vessels and sculpture, Robin has a line of glass jewelry which he creates on a torch.
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Julia Rogers
In addition to blowing and teaching glass, Julia is an avid painter,
musician and mountain biker.
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Ornament by Steve Scherer |
Steve Scherer, an accomplished 'lampwork' glassblower who lives in Edmonton, Kentucky, creates unique Christmas ornaments with handmade figures inside.
To make them Steve first blows a sphere
out of a piece of glass tubing, leaving a hollow tube attached to the
bottom.
The sphere is opened at the top. The finished figure is inserted
through the opening and fused to the bottom of the sphere with a
special torch tip. The opening is then gathered together, sealed and
blown smooth. A loop is then added to the top. |
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October 21 - 22
Watercolor by Dawn Trinkler |
Equine
Art Show - Dawn Trinkler's paintings are not only hauntingly beautiful, but an inspiring example of artistic creativity. Dawn, unable to use a brush due to carpal tunnel syndrome, had to find another way to create her art. Awesome! |
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wire horse sculptures. |
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Fabulous Chenille Throws by Churchill Weavers
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Visitors to Artique this weekend will enjoy watching the weavers at work on a beautiful, furniture-quality cherry loom built by Mr. Churchill himself in the 1950's. The loom, which has traveled all over the world, will be set up on Friday. Watch the weavers at work all day Saturday. |
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October 7 - 8
Stirrin' Spoon
by
Jim Jones
Hearth tool set
by Jim Jones |
Jim Jones is a full-time blacksmith whose creations have homes from Maine to California. Much of his work involves custom design. Jim will be demonstrating his intriguing skills outside the gallery on his coal-fired forge.
Purchase a beautiful piece of Jim's art for your home or garden, and you'll never forget this experience!
Inside the gallery, from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, Lexington photographer Matt Wooley of Black Horse Studios will be set up to share his fabulous horse racing photography. You must see these images in person!
"Heading for Home" - copyright Matt Wooley
"Lady Laura" - copyright Matt Wooley
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September 22 - 24
20% off show pieces for the weekend! |
Native
American Jewelry and Art Show - Debbie Maloney is bringing new pieces from Santa Fe - jewelry, pottery, Indian fetishes,
rugs, and other works of Art from more than 50 talented native American Craftsmen. |
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September 15, 2006
Downtown Gallery
Racehorses by Ned Moulten |
Gallery Hop Friday - from 5-8 pm we are having an Equine Art Showing. "For the Art of It" Lexington photographer Matt Wooley of Black Horse Studios will be there in person with his horse racing photography. There will be a reception for the artist.
"Close Finish" - Photo copyright Matt Wooley
"Eye on the Finish" - Photo copyright Matt Wooley
We will also be featuring Dacelle Peckler with her wire horse sculptures, Bob Diehl with his wooden scroll work horse sculpture, Ned Moulton with his wooden relief race scenes, and Jean Shackleford showcasing her fantasy fiber horses.
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June 10 & 11, 2006 |
Just in time for Father's Day, Artique presents 'Pop Art' - a wondrous and whimsical celebration of 'Man's Best Friend'. Mike Stutland has assembled a spectacular line-up of artists whose canine-themed work delights patrons young and old across the country. Plan to spend some time at Midway College's McManis Student Center to celebrate our special relationship with dogs.
Visit the Francisco's Farm site for all the details! |
March 31 and
April 1, 2006
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Pop-up Derby Book Signing
Author Pamela Pease will be appearing at the downtown Artique Gallery on March 31 and April 1 to sign copies of her pop-up book- Derby Day: A Pop-Up Celebration of the Kentucky Derby.
This book follows the life of a foal from Lexington who makes it to the Kentucky Derby. Colorful illustrations and pop-up scenes make this book the perfect gift for any derby goer of any age.
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September
16
through the Holidays
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Churchill
Weavers Trunk Show at both locations - View Churchill's complete line
of throws and wearable art. Register to win a Churchill Weavers throw with
any Artique purchase. |
September
23-25, 2005 |
Native
American Jewelry and Art Show - Debbie Maloney from Two White Hats in
Texas will show an extensive collection of jewelry, pottery, Indian fetishes,
and other works of Art from more than 50 talented native American Craftsmen.
Register to win a beautiful piece of jewelry with any purchase from her
collection. |
September
25, 2005 |
25th Anniversary
Celebration
Champagne Reception from 5pm to 8pm -
DON’T MISS IT!. Many fun activities planned for this event, including a proclamation from the city, a representative from the Kentucky
Craft Marketing Program, and some notable original customers.
Read
the Kentucky Arts Council's Press Release on this event!. |
Sept.
30-Oct. 1, 2005 |
Nourot
Blown Glass Show - Meet Michael Nourot and Ann Corcoran of Nourot Studios
in California. They will be bringing some special pieces from their internationally
known collection. |
Oct.
7
through the Holidays |
Botanical
Art and Jewelry Show - both locations. Special demonstration at Lexington
Green by artist Michael Michaud of Silver Seasons in New York State. See
his wonderful collection of jewelry and table art. Also register to win
a beautiful jewelry ensemble. Receive a special gift with purchase of their
work. Details at store. |
Oct.
14-15, 2005 |
Elaine
Tse- Jewelry Designer from Philadelphia, PA - Artist demonstrations.
Must see Elaine’s fabulous collection of semi-precious and precious stone
and delicate 14Kt and sterling silver jewelry. Register to win a beautiful
necklace and earring set with any purchase. |
Oct.
21-23, 2005 |
Equine
Art Show - Meet Equine artist Dawn Trinkler of Kansas and watch this
talented finger-painting artist create her special work. Other artists featured
in this show include Lexington’s own Dacelle Peckler and her popular bailing
wire horse sculptures. Register to win one of Dawn’s unique finger-painted
horse works of art with any Artique purchase. |
Oct.
28-29, 2005 |
Amber
Jewelry Show - both locations. Amber by Graciana from California will
have an extensive collective of their amber jewelry. This is a very popular
repeat show at Artique. Register to win a collectible piece of amber jewelry
with any purchase from this exciting collection. |
Nov.
4-11, 2005 |
Glass
Week - DON’T MISS IT!. Glass blowing demonstrations by nationally
known Will Dexter from Taylor Backus Glass in Philadelphia, PA and Lucy
Bergamini of Vermont. Also we will showcase local glass artists Dan Barns,
Ashley Watson, Michelle Weston and Kaleidoscope artist. Glass lovers come
see their colorful works of art. |
Nov.
18-19, 2005 |
Artful
Home Show - A lamp show from nationally renowned Hoosin Glass Studio
in Chicago and a weaving demonstration by Berea’s own Churchill Weavers.
Register to win a beautiful one-of-a-kind lamp from Hoosin Glass Studio
with any Artique purchase. |
Nov.
25-27, 2005 |
Holiday
Art Show - Teacup Fairy Artist Susan Snodgrass from Baltimore, MD, one-of-a-kind
Teddy Bears by Judy Geagley from Kentucky, Zemi Glass from Ohio, just to
name a few. Great event to start your Holiday shopping at Artique. |
Dec.
2-3, 2005 |
Color
Gemstone Jewelry - Showcase of work by designer Philip Zahm. Rare, very high quality precious gem jewelry in 18kt gold and platinum. |
Dec.
9-10, 2005 |
Holiday
Jewelry Show - Featuring nationally known jewelry designers including
Tom Kruskal from Maine, Zina Jewelry from California, Echo of the Dreamer
from New York City, and more.
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