2014 Schedule of Events & Art Classes

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2014 Events (Creative Exchange, Coffee With the Authors, Exhibitions & Art Classes)
Scheduled at Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, N.C.

Sunset River Marketplace
10283 Beach Drive SW (NC 179)
Calabash, NC 28467
910.575.5999
www.staging.careful-crib.flywheelsites.com
Winter hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Creative Exchange & Coffee With the Authors

Wednesday, Feb. 12
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Creative Exchange
Hannelore Palmer
Design For the Lazy Gardener

Our presenter specializes in low maintenance garden design and is knowledgeable in all landscape styles, coastal Carolina ecology and deer control. Join the group for what is sure to be an enlightening presentation!

Just Rescheduled from Feb. 12 (weather cancellation)
Wednesday, March 5
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Creative Exchange
Hannelore Palmer
Design For the Lazy Gardener
Our presenter specializes in low maintenance garden design and is knowledgeable in all landscape styles, coastal Carolina ecology and deer control. Join the group for what is sure to be an enlightening presentation!

Thursday, March 6
10 – 11 a.m.
Coffee With the Authors
Michele Verhoosky
“Molly Marie & the Amazing Jimmy”
Whether you’re reading to your little one or reading on your own, these amazing new fairy tales come to life with zany rhymes and beautifully whimsical illustrations – an enchanting treat for all ages.

Thursday, April 3
10 – 11 a.m.
Coffee With the Authors
William “Billy” & Peggy Patton Griffin
“An Exceptional Journey”
The authors met in an orphanage in North Carolina. They both had lost their fathers in the Depression and WWII era. Their mothers were both incapable caring for a large family. Please come by to hear their incredible journey together.

Thursday, May 1
10 – 11 a.m.
Coffee With the Authors
Robert B. Bradicich (“World War II As I Lived It”)
Mike Dailey (Somewhere Tonight a Soldier Stands”)
Robert tells the story of his military service in Europe when he was just 18 and 19 years old. Mike’s 30 years working for and with the military led him to write this book of poetry honoring those soldiers.

Thursday, Sept. 11
10- 11 a.m.
Coffee With the Authors
TBA

Thursday, Oct. 2
10 – 11 a.m.
Coffee With the Authors
Peter Warren (“Confederate Gold and Silver and the Journey North”)
This is an exciting story of the lost Confederate Treasury and its missing gold and silver.

Thursday, Nov. 6
10- 11 a.m.
Coffee With the Authors
TBA

Thursday, Dec. 4
10 – 11 a.m.
Coffee With the Authors
David Manning (“Dead Letters”)
This suspenseful tale of murder takes place overlooking the salt marshes of Dusktide Beach, a barrier island in southeast North Carolina. Only the Kindred Spirit has the answers … and its not talking!

Exhibitions

The Eclectic Closet
Home Decor Show
Friday, March 14 – Saturday, April 12

You won’t want to miss this! We’ll have antiques and flea market finds displayed creatively with artwork, pottery, glass and more! You find lots of ideas for mix-and-matching your own “stuff”! Check the website, we’ll be posting photos soon!

Home Decor Show
Garden Inspirations
Whimsy, Color & Imagination
April 14 – May 31

This goes way beyond thinking outside the box – or the boxwood. This will be fun. Guaranteed. Please be sure to come by. More information and photos will be posted on the website shortly.

Mark Hilliard
Photographer
Forces of Nature
Monday, June 2 – Saturday, June 28

A landscape, wildlife and fine art photographer, Mark Hilliard has traveled the world chasing his photographic vision. He says, “I see my photographs as portraits of nature rather than pictures and I often spend hours with a single subject.” His exhibition is breathtaking.

The Sailing Life
Group Show
July 1 – 30

Works by several different artists in a range of media will be featured in this summer show. Photos will be posted on the website later this spring.

Jeffcoat Pottery
40 Year Anniversary Celebration
Friday, August 1 – Saturday, Sept. 6
Reception Thursday, July 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Be sure to stop by! This will be a month weekly demos and drawings. Joe & Tonda Jeffcoat will be producing 40 signed and numbered limited edition pieces throughout the month. We can’t wait! Congratulations to Joe & Tonda!

Studio 12
Group Show
Sept. 9 – Oct. 4
Reception Sept.13, 2 – 5 p.m.

This is our resident group of talented artists who meet at the gallery every Tuesday. Details to be posted shortly. Please check the website!

Art Classes

Intermediate Oil
Ruth Cox
Fridays
9:30 – 12:30

Primarily Pastels
Jane Staszak
Thursdays
9:30 – 12

Water Media-Fun With Botanicals
Raney Rogers
Wednesday, Feb. 19
10 – 2

Pottery
Jane Truesdale
Tuesdays, Feb. 18. – Mar. 25,
9 – 12
Tuesdays, Feb. 18 – Mar. 25
5 – 8 (evening)
Thursdays, Feb. 20 – Mar. 27

Beginning Pottery
Jamie Futera
Mondays, Feb. 17 – Mar. 24
9 -12
Mondays, Feb. 17 – Mar. 24
1 – 4
Wednesdays, Feb. 19 – Mar. 26
9 – 12

Beginning Pottery (Wheel)
Jamie Futera
Call to schedule

Paint & Party
Uncork your creativity and unwind at the end of the day! No experience necessary. You bring your beverage. We take care of everything else!

Dragonfly, Dragonfly
Tuesday, Feb. 18
5:30 – 7:30

Palette Knife Marshscape
Wednesday, Feb. 19
5:30 – 7:30

Funky Floral
Wednesday, Mar. 12
5:30 – 7:30

Crooked Beach Houses
Wednesday, Mar. 26
5:30 – 7:30

Easy Carve Block Print Bunny Card
Wednesday, Apr. 9
5:30 – 7:30

Save the Turtles
Wednesday, Apr. 30
5:30 – 7:30

Coffee Cup Multi-Print
Wednesday, May 14
5:30 – 7:30

Wine & Old-Fashion Glass Painting
Wednesday, June 4
5:30 – 7:30

High Heeled Fun
Wednesday, June 18
5:30 – 7:30

Kindred Spirit
Wednesday, July 9

Sunset River Gallery