Evonne Smulders is back at Bluerock Gallery

11 am – 5 pm, Saturday, December 9, 2011

We’re thrilled to welcome back Evonne Smulder’s clay art – the art that launched Terra Cotta Gallery!  Evonne and Rob have been very busy!  All new works, in functional and art clay are now filling a corner of the main gallery.  They’ll be in the gallery all day Saturday to visit with friends and anyone who stops in!

Stop in to say hello, add another chili pepper piece to your collection, and check out the fun and fanciful birdhouses that have emerged from the kiln recently!

 

 

 

 

10 notable new artists at Bluerock (not in any order of rank)

1. Anshul Fernandes: we love his artistically presented butterflies… and some of us really do love the beetles, spiders, and other bugs too!  There are even stuffed and mounted bats in the collection to go with our “Crows, Ravens and Other Black Things” show that opened on October 23. Read about Anshul and his lifetime passion for bugs and making a difference in the world here.

2. Ann Haessel: And now, for something completely different!

Ann’s work in fibres make you stop and look as your eye sorts out layers of images in airy silks, lushly textured velvets, with subtle stitching and beading.  Check out her website here.

3. Neepin Auger: Having admired her father, Dale Auger, and his work, when  we found his website, we also met Neepin and her work.  We are very glad she’s agreed to let us represent her work in our current show!  Learn more about Neepin and see some of her pieces here.

4. Bob Costa: We’re honored to have Bob return to the gallery, and we love his two ‘floating’ topped tables in the gallery with their very fine inlaid designs and delicate gazelle-like legs.

5. Sam Uhlick: thanks to one of our loyal customers we heard about Uhlick Pottery & Tile in Ardrossan, Alberta. We loved his work so much that we asked him to add his stunning pottery to our gallery.  Now you can start your collection in our gallery – or visit his website for information about his twice yearly sales.

6. Heather Hamilton: Fine handmade silver jewelry, with some beautiful stones and exquisite textures.  Go here to see more of Heather’s passion for silver.

7. Sheila Fendall: Another silversmith, inspired by Turkish designs, and incorporating handmade chainmaille, Sheila’s designs are light and airy, visit her website to learn more about her and her work.

8. Laura McIvor:

Movement is what Laura loves, and her handmade silver jewelry pieces sparkle with precious stones, shine with handmade silver links, and are designed to MOVE!  Check out her website for more delightful designs!

9. Robert Kelly: Beloved U of C art and education professor, and well known for the raven motifs in his art, Robert is now becoming well known as a speaker on the subject of creativity.  Check out his website too!

10. Susan Kristoferson: Paper maker and collage artist, Susan has brought us both stunning collage pieces in the gallery using her handmade papers, as well as books (with multiple ‘signatures’), earrings (YEP), and even books made out of recycled paintings on canvas.  Learn more about Susan and her work here.

Summer Butter: French Butter Pots & Butter Dishes at The Bluerock Gallery

The French Butter Pot

Here at The Bluerock Gallery, our team falls into two camps when it comes to butter dishes. The unabashed, enthusiastic lovers of the French butter pot—and folks who like their butter served plain and simple—on a plate or funky dish. Lucky for us, local potters have several creative and functional design options for serving and storing butter.

Butter Pots: How They Work

Butter pots are low-tech refrigerators. The pots we carry come in two pieces:

1. The “body” or “bowl,” where the (salted) water goes.
2. The lid, where you place the butter.

The pieces work together to:

• Keep the butter cool and spreadable on your table or kitchen counter without refrigeration
• Create an airtight seal that keeps the butter fresh and prevents it from going rancid
• Keep the kitchen neat and tidy!

How often should you change the water? Every one to three days is recommended.

Butter Dishes: Lots of Options

OK. So, the butter pot just isn’t for you. If you like your butter on a plate or under a protective dome, Bluerock Gallery has lots of beautiful, functional options for you. Plates, small bowls, domes—all interpreted in a unique way by each potter. Come and see for yourself.