ROCK ON Sculpture Show with Williams Mill Mary Ellen Farrow

July 12 - August 5, 2011. The Sculptors Society of Canada cordially invites you to a passionate journey through the powerful nature of stone. The elegant sculpture seen on the cover of the invitation is by our very own - Williams Mill sculptor Mary Ellen Farrow.

Upcoming Art Events: Show Opening & Father's Day at the Williams MIll

Saturday, June 18th. 1 - 4 p.m.

Join us for "Where Art Comes to Life" in the Williams Mill Gallery.  Discover the fabulous artwork of the Williams Mill studio artists in this annual art exhibition.   Contemporary and traditional visual art, paintings, sculpture, jewellery, glass, pottery and more. Refreshments will be served. The show continues until July 3rd.

Father's Day. Sunday, June 19th. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Looking for a special place to take Dad on Father's day?  Then the "Big Daddy Festival" events - demonstrations, workshops, discussions and  interactive displays - at the Williams Mill are the answer!

Pick up your detailed brochure and guide at the Williams Mill Gallery. Activities include:

• Free Demonstrations: Clay Wheel Throwing, Clay Pressed Moulding & Handwork, Cut Glass  Creation, Working Stone, and Wood Carving Techniques

• Free Discussions of Work: Painting, Graphic Arts, Jewellery, Illustration & Painting

• Free Interactive Activities: Hand Building, Soapstone Carving , Pyrography/Wood Burning, Watercolours, & Leatherwork & Children’s Book Readings

•  Free Historic Tour of The Mill with owner Doug Brock: 40-minute tour of the Mill at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm learning about our artists and its history (meet at the Gallery)

• Pre-Booked Workshops with Take-Home Art – 10 sessions starting at 11:00 am (register at  905-873- 8203/ gallery@williamsmill.com)

Also

• Adult Glass Blowing – $20.00/30 minute session
• Father & Child Hand Casting - $40.00/30 minute session

13 Cat Paintings, Friday the 13th & Other Lucky Numbers

Christine Montague, known for her figurative landscape and portraiture oil paintings,  has a lot on the go outside her stone building studio, too. Accepted as one of the 24 artists for the Salmon Run Project, she recently appeared as a guest on Rogers TV's "daytime" along with Rob Freeman, Curator of the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Search "Salmon Run" on Christine's blog Camera and Canvas to read about the process and to see the finished project.

Christine is also up for the 2011 MARTY emerging artist award, a Mississauga Arts Council annual award. This year, competition is vigorous with 17 other visual artists vying for this award, so wish Christine luck this coming Friday the 13th!

Speaking of luck, no black cats here! There is, however,  a cloudier of thirteen cats  of various other hues,  heading for the window of Dragonfly Arts on Broadway in Orangeville, Ontario.  "What the Cat Saw" is a collection of Christine's oil paintings that feature or include an image of a cat. From petite to larger than life images celebrating our feline friends. This exhibit starts May 11 and runs until May 23rd at Dragonfly. Dragonfly Gallery and the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre are  part of the Art a la Car collective of art venues.  Curious as to  "What the Cat Saw"? Visit the show to find out!

Christine also has a new blog.  100littleportraits.wordpress.com Follow Christine as she creates 100 6" x 6" oil painting portraits portraits.

 

“Recipe for a Good Life” Art Show & Book Signing

    “Recipe for a Good Life” 

Saturday, May 28, 2011. 2 - 5 p.m.

Exhibition continues until  every Fri. & Sat. 12 - 5 p.m. until June 11th Recipe for a Good Life. Cook book & Visual Art Book. By Paulette Murphy & Dawn Friesen.

When Brampton artists Paulette Murphy and Dawn Friesen decided to create a cookbook of recipes that use ingredients believed to fight cancer, they tapped into their large network of artist friends to illustrate the book. The delightful result is as much an art book as it is a collection of delicious, nutritious nutritionist tested recipes.

Many of the well know artists in the Halton Hills and Peel area have contributed images to this project, and the works of Williams Mill artists Sheri Tenaglia, Christine Montague and the late Eileen Millen are included. 

Sheri Tenaglia will host an art exhibit of the original art work found in "Recipe for a Good Life" in her Parkside studio from May 28th - June 11th. On Saturday, May 28th, many of the artists involved, along with Paulette Murphy and Dawn Friesen,  will be available for the book signing. 

Parkside Studio (Yellow Mill) at the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre, 515 Main Street, Glen Williams, Ontario

The exhibition in SHERI’S STUDIO WILL BE OPEN ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 pm

Art Portfolio Building with Sheri Tenaglio

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011

Art Portfolio Building with Sheri Tenaglio

All images in the flyer above are by Sheri’s students.

“Sheri has been a great art teacher and the biggest help with getting ready to apply to college. My skill and passion for art have improved so much since I started taking lessons it’s hard to even believe. She has helped me put together a portfolio I’m really proud of and I look forward to my class every week and improving more.”

-Student Erin Madore

College and university art programs can often be difficult to get into. That means it’s critical to have a professional looking portfolio to present during your interview with the faculty.Accomplished mixed-media/pastel artist Sheri Tenaglia is offering art classes in her Williams Mill studio for the purpose of portfolio building. Her program is designed

for students competing for admittance into arts high schools and post secondary programs in fine arts, interior design, illustration, graphic design and more (OCADU, Sheridan, York U, Guelph U etc.). Sheri’s classes are popular with both youth and adults, (many of them teachers themselves) and for good reason! As well as being a talented artist whose art is collected both locally and abroad, Sheri has 17 years teaching experience – in her studio, in community centres in Halton Hills and Brampton, and as a guest artist in elementary schools. Students also benefit by Sheri’s positive, encouraging attitude and small class sizes. She has helped many students prepare outstanding portfolios that have helped them get into some of the toughest university and college programs. Many of Sheri’s students have experienced great success. They have won awards, illustrated for books, made sales, and some have even received university art scholarships. To read testimonials about Sheri’s teaching, to make inquiries, or to register for a class, visit www.sheritenaglia.com or call her at 905-873-3220.

Sheri Tenaglia’ studio is in the Parkside Studios (Yellow Building, lower level) of the Williams Mill

To see Sheri’s art work visit www.sheritenaglia.com

Sheri has been a great art teacher and the biggest help with getting ready to apply to

college. My skill and passion for art have improved so much since I started taking lessons

it’s hard to even believe. She has helped me put together a portfolio I’m really proud of

and I look forward to my class every week and improving more.

Erin Madore

Williams Mill Spring Into Art Show Opens

Visit the Williams Mill Gallery to 'Spring into Art'. Watercolour painting, “Dance of Spring on The Credit River”  by Marlene Madole, CSPWC.                                                                                                                                                                 

Good news! Although snow may still be on the ground from the big storm last week, a sure sign of spring is here in the Williams Mill Gallery. Our annual   "Spring Into Art" exhibition begins March 30, 2011 and continues until April 24th. . This show will feature fresh new art work from many of our artists: paintings, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry. 


Organized by fabric artist/jeweller Christine Ford and watercolour painter Marlene Madole, CSPWC, this spring’s gallery show features work from 13 individual artists, working in a variety of media, including: Ford, Madole, Jo Walterson (oil paintings), Candace Slack (oil paintings), Margaret Peter (acrylic paintings), Sandra Krosse (artistic couturière), Karen Reczuch (coloured pencil drawings), Simon Fraser MacDonald (watercolours), Gord Stuart (watercolours), and Harry Milanowski (watercolours), Carol-Ann Michaelson (ceramic arts/pottery), Zsuzsa Monostory (ceramic arts/pottery), and Carolyn Filter (pottery). 


Meet the artists at the opening Saturday, April 2nd 1- 4 p.m. The Williams Mill artist studios are also open on Saturdays 12 - 5 p.m.

All about the Art. Christine Montague on Roger's Daytime TV

The Model in the Studio Copyright Christine Montague 2011

I, your friendly Williams Mill blogger, was recently asked to be a guest on Rogers Daytime TV to talk about my figurative landscape oil paintings, fine art photographs, portrait oil paintings  and my artist studio at the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre. The folks at Daytime generously gave me a double time slot.  So here it is, Christine Montague meets the very charming Brittany and Christopher to talk about art and life as an artist in the Greater Toronto Area on Daytime TV. (My apologizes there is a brief ad first.). Do I look nervous? 


http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=237&rid=51&sid=2969&gid=77826


And if you like, go to http://www.christinemontague.com or visit me in the main floor of the Stone Building to see more of my art work. I blog at "Camera and Canvas" http://www.christinemontagueart.wordpress.com and my twitter name is CMontagueArtist 
My fan page is easily found on Facebook too! 

New! 2011 Williams Mill Acrylic Painting & PrintMaking Workshops with Marg Peter

Margaret Peter O.S.A. S.C.A.

2011 Printmaking & Painting Workshops

www.margpeterprints.com

PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS Learn how to create beautiful “printed paintings” using the watercolour monotype process with award winning artist & printer, Marg Peter. Painting is done directly on a Plexiglas plate. The image is then transferred onto acid free paper by hand pressure or a printing press. 

ONE DAY PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS $75 plus paper used. Bring watercolour paints & brushes. All one day printmaking workshops are at the Williams Mill.

1.      BASIC Painted images of your favorite subjects are printed on acid free paper.  Sat., May 7. ^. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

2.      IMPASTO Use a palette knife to create the watercolour image on the plate (Pentel watercolours). Sat., May 14.  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

3.      BLOCK OUT TECHNIQUE Using fresh floral material with watercolours.  Sat., May 21.  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SIX SUNDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS at the Williams Mill.  $195 plus paper used.   Learn Basic, Impasto, Block Out & Trace techniques. May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5, 12.      9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

COLLAGRAPHS $150 plus paper used. Create collaged images on mat board that are sealed, inked & printed to produce textured gems of art. 

At the Williams Mill: 

·       June 3. 7–9 p.m.  June 4, 11. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

At Marg’s  Studio in Guelph:

·       June 24. 7–9 p.m. June 25, 26. 10a.m.–4 p.m.

PAINTING  WORKSHOPS

1.PLAYING WITH FLUID ACRYLICS.  July 18 – 22. Elora, ON. Register with Wellington County & Archives.

(519) 846-0916 ext. 221 

http://www.wcm.on.ca/prog-adsumm.php

2. ACRYLIC: TEXTURED FLORALS & LANDSCAPES $125. Tissue paper is painted with layers of acrylic & then collaged onto paper or canvas. Bring your favorite colours. Fri., Aug. 5   6 – 9 p.m. & Sat., Aug. 6. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  At the Williams Mill Studio.

Registration information -

Info@margpeterprints@sentex.net  (519) 822-6169

Mail cheque to –

Marg Peter, 5 Birch Street, Guelph, ON N1G 2N2

For Map & more info on Marg’s studio at the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre, 515 Main St., Glen Williams (Georgetown) L7G 3S9 visit www.williamsmill.com

New Children's Book Illustrations by Award Winning Illustrator, Karen Reczuch

 A 1/2 size colour rough (study) for the illustration
of a loon diving for fish. Copyright Karen Reczuch 2011

Awarding-winning illustrator,  Karen Reczuch has just finished the illustrations for a children's book to be published by Groundwood Books -  a noted publisher of fiction, picture books and nonfiction for children and teens. To see other Goundwood Books illustrated by Karen click here.

Loon detail. Pencil Drawing Copyright Karen Reczuch 2011

Karen is known for her beautiful, meticulous illustrations and fine art. To meet this charming illustrator, and view her art work & books, visit Karen in Studio Fourteen, second floor of the Yellow Mill at the Williams Mill. An added bonus? Have Karen sign your book!

Here is a sample of Karen Reczuch's portfolio.
Here is Karen's artist bio.

Art, Healthy Eating, & Friendship- Perfect Recipe For A Good Life

Recipe for A Good Life: Cook book with recipes using ingredients believed
 to fight cancer.  Food art work by a multitude of artists of the Greater Toronto Area

"Recipe for a Good Life" is a beautiful looking cook book as well a source of delicious, nutritious recipes prepared using the key ingredients thought to combat cancer. Paulette Murphy, an award winning visual artist, and recipient of Brampton's "Artist of the Year Award" is the founder and visionary behind the successful Beaux - Arts Brampton Artists Co-operative. Dawn Friesen is her friend, a fellow artist, and graphic artist working in Brampton. 

Passionate about good health, proper eating, and art, as well as having a personal connection to cancer, the two artists conceived of a book combining this insight. They put out a call for  art work and favourite recipes using the anti -carcinogen ingredients  to their large network of artist friends. The art work of three Williams Mill artists - Christine Montague, Sheri Tenaglia & Eileen Millen -  were accepted. Christine also has a fish bake recipe included in the book. This attractive book is ideal for art lovers, foodies, and those in search of a yummy and nutritious recipe. 

Only $25 and a portion of sales goes to charity. 

Books can be bought at Sheri Tenaglia's studio in the Yellow Mill, Williams MIll. http://www.williamsmill.com OR scroll down for some other locations.

Pastel painting illustration by Sheri
Tenaglia, Williams Mill artist

Pastel drawing Soy Beans by
Christine Montague, Williams Mill artist

Sheri Tenaglia's Studio  at the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre, 

Glen Williams, Ontario

Studio Hours: Fri. and Sat. 12 - 5:00 pm

Directly through Potluck Projects c/o Paulette Murphy

Downtown Brampton area, call for address and an appointment 905-457-0058 

The book should be available from any bookstore, if not on the shelf then ask the sales person to order by the ISBN # 978-1-77067-262-8

Chinguacousy Wellspring Centre

5 Inspiration Way, Brampton, ON

905-792-6480

Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday; 9 am - 12 noon on Saturday

The book can be purchased online at:  

www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/  Located in both the art and the cooking sections. FYI  There is no personal connection between  Dawn Friesen, the author, and Friesen Press. 

Prestigious Canadian Culture Award to Artist Studio Centre Founders

All the artists of the Williams Mill wish to join in the congratulations being sent the way of Doug and Mary Lou Brock. Doug & Mary Lou, are the recipients of the prestigious Halton Hills Cultural Roundtable’s 2011 “Arts Alive Award for Culture" for their founding and development of the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre. 

This Arts Alive Award For Culture is presented only once every five years. It recognizes individuals who have displayed excellence in the field of cultural development within the Halton Hills community.  

Those of us who are fortunate enough to have artist studios at the Williams Mill, appreciate the inspiring, affordable artist work space Mary Lou and Doug Brock have created. This type of artist studio venue is rare in the area outside of Toronto.  What do we appreciate even more? That the Williams Mill Legacy will continue. The Brocks have protected the Williams Mill and its use as an arts centre, by generously supporting its evolution into a not for profit venue, run by a not for profit foundation.   

If you haven't yet visited the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre,  you're in for a treat for the eyes and the soul. Inspiring art, historic buildings, a unique location hidden in a true glen by the Credit River, only 40 minutes north west of Toronto. Click here for an insight into the remarkable history of the Williams Mill.

Congratulations again, Doug and Mary Lou Brock!

Photography Art Show in Candace Slack Studio at Williams Mill

Candace Slack has arranged a photography show for her Studio M6 (yellow mill building) at the Williams Mill. Emerging Halton Hills photographer Jodi Kimm will be exhibiting "Through My Eyes" from Jan. 30 - Feb 27, 2011.  Please "Meet the Artist"  at the Opening Reception: Sunday, January 30, 2011. 12 - 5 p.m.
Plenty of free parking.

Please note: The Williams Mill Gallery and some of the other artist studios will be open during this show opening. Normal hours for most studios are Fridays & Saturdays 12 - 5 p.m.

Artist Candace Slack "Seeing Red" at Alton Mill Gallery

Candace Slack, (Yellow Mill Building)  is one of the artists featured in this small group show "Seeing Red" at the Alton Mill Gallery in Alton Village, Caledon, Ontario. Alton Mill is one of Williams Mill  partners in "Art a la car". Both venues are  beautifully restored heritage mills revitalized as arts centres of studios, galleries and art classes. 

The Incredible Equine Art of Gabrielle Horvath

Williams Mill Artist Gabrielle Horvath with the two Arwins

You're not seeing double. There are two "Arwins" and both are remarkable.  

Gabrielle Horvath (Parkside Studio, Yellow Mill, Williams Mill) is working on a equine sculpture  that she hopes to have finished by spring. This original art work is inspired by Arwin, the wonderful jumper Gabrielle's daughter rides, and the horse that helped her place 4th over all in Ontario. 

Arabella Magazine recently published a detailed article on Gabrielle -. Learn more about Gabrielle's artist story, her artistic process, and view another wonderful example of equine sculpture  at http://www.arabelladesign.com/Gabrielle_Horvath.htm

Sheri Tenaglia Offering Art Classes and Portfolio Building at Williams Mill

Accomplished mixed media/pastel artist Sheri Tenaglia is offering classes in her Williams Mill studio (Yellow Building).


Sheri's classes are popular with both youth and adults, (many of them teachers themselves) for good reason! As well as being a talented artist whose art is collected both locally and abroad, Sheri has 17 years experience teaching -  in her studios, in community centres in Halton Hills & Brampton, and as a guest artist in the same areas' elementary schools. Students also benefit by Sheri's positive, encouraging attitude and the small class sizes.

Sheri's specialty,"Portfolio Building",  is designed for students competing for admittance into arts high schools and post secondary programs in fine arts, interior design, graphic design & more (at OCADU, Sheridan, etc.).

Many of Sheri's students have have gone on to great success. They have won awards, illustrated for books, made sales, & some have even received art scholarships into university. To read testimonials about Sheri's teaching, to make inquiries, or to register for a class, go to www.sheritenaglia.com or call Sheri at 289-344-0687.

Contest with an Artful prize by Christine Marie Ford

Enter now to win one of the the beautiful, yet practical planners created by the stone building's quilter & jewellery maker, Christine Marie Ford! Value $89!

The planner to the left, is the prize in the contest on Walk with Me, a Seattle based family friendly blog. Walk with Me does a terrific job of showing how unique and useful Christine's planners are through her multiple photographs - one of which I "borrowed" from the site. 

Just visit this popular blog and follow the entry rules:

http://shoni-walkwithme.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-years-resolutions-and-giveaway.html

Contest ends Friday night at midnight! Good luck :)

Mill

Please note disclaimer: The Williams Mill & the other Mill artists are not associated with the Walk with Me blog or its contest. 

The Joy of Clay. Register for Art Classes with Carol-Ann Michaelson

Experience the joy of working with clay, and being taught by the talented Carol-Ann Michaelson. The ceramic work of Carol-Ann is collected internationally, and you may have admired it recently at such shows as the Moose Show and Art in Action. Here's what's new for in Carol-Ann's 2011 teaching schedule -


Starting soon!  Carol-Ann Michaelson will be teaching a hand-building course in her Williams Mill studio starting the third week of January.  6 students maximum. Call now for more information or to register.  Carol-Ann  289 344-0687.


Summer 2011. 


Carol-Ann Will be teaching  a six day workshop on "Pottery Forms & Surfaces"  at Haliburton Summer School of the Arts this July. .http://www.flemingc.on.ca/index.cfm/go/programs/sub/coursePT/code/013762/sc/HSA/q/sum/style/h.cfm

As well, she will be also doing a one week workshop at St Lawrence College  in Brockville, on pouring vessels. http://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/parttime/summerarts.htm  Please note: At the time of this posting (Jan. 4th) information on the 2011 St Lawrence College summer courses was not yet available.

Visit Carol-Ann Michaelson in her studio, view her work, and her work space, in her Williams Mill Parkside Studio D, most Fridays and Saturdays 12 - 5 p.m.

Tel. 289 344-0687
www.carolannmichaelson.ca
www.carolannmichaelson.com

More Mill Artists News

Watercolour painter Marlene Madole was pleased to be featured in December's ROM Instructor Newsletter. Marlen teaches watercolour painting at the ROM on a regular basis  - her class is in the most recent ROM brochure or in the ROM web site. For more information: Click here.  Meet Marlene, and see her work in person, at her Williams Mill Courtyard Studio.

Christine Montague has a series on Scotsdale Farm oil paintings on display and for sale on the Mayor Rick Bonnette Art Wall, Halton Hills Civic Centre, Georgetown, Ontario. Visit www.christinemontague.com to see these oil paintings on line.

Margaret Peter Upcoming "Landscapes & Abstracts" Art Show

You are invited to attend Margaret Peter's "Landscapes & Abstracts"  art show at the Red Brick Cafe, 8 Douglas St., Guelph, ON January 3 - February 13, 2011. Opening reception is January 8. 7 p.m. For more information , contact Marg www.margpeterprints.com  or  www.redbrickcafe.com

"Gift"ed at the Williams Mill

The holiday season is a busier time than usual for the Williams Mill artists. As well as spending more time in the studio creating magical gifts for you to buy, the artists often have their studios open longer than usual in an effort to accommodate your needs for shopping for that special someone. The artists also participate in Georgetown community seasonal events . You may have seen the Williams Mill truck in the Christmas parade!

As well, you have probably seen many of our crafts people at unique gift shows from The Moose Show in downtown Toronto, to Signatures in Ottawa.

And did you know many of our artists accept commissions? Or have a gift certificate option?  Original art is a thoughtful, unique, as well as beautiful gift. Or, as I always like to say, in reference to my paintings "original art is an instant heirloom". This sentiment applies to any of the original art found at the Mill!

It's probably a little late for some of our artists to produce a custom piece this close to Christmas, but it never hurts to ask. And there is still an an amazing selection of work available now in their studios.

Most studios are open Fridays and Saturdays 12-5 pm. You can contact individual artists through the Williams Mill website.