16th Annual Open Studios At The Shady Lea Mill from noon to five

The Mill at Shady Lea is getting ready for its biggest event yet when

the
award winning Artists and world-renowned Craftsmen and Women of the
Shady Lea Mill will proudly open their doors to celebrate their 16th
year anniversary.

   The historic Shady Lea Mill,
situated on the scenic Mattatuxet River in North Kingstown, houses over
40 artists and artisans working in various media.   On Saturday and
Sunday December 7th and 8th from noon to 5pm, The Shady Lea Mill will
host Open Studios for each artisan to showcase his/her skills. Just in
time for holiday shopping,  some of Rhode Island’s many talented
residents open their doors to the public and offer a wide array of hand
made local gifts. Featuring one of a kind pottery, sculpture, painting,
mixed media collage, glass blowing and fusing, hand made pewter frames,
photography, woodworking, jewelry design, music and classes in art and
guitar building.  Anchor Bend Glassworks is an unprecedented glass
artist collaborative established in 2003. This award winning team is
comprised of childhood friends Michael Richardson, Justin Tarducci and
Timothy Underwood. All met while exploring their shared enthusiasm for
art, glass and creation. The talents from each artist encourage and
compliment the energy and originality that permeates every piece of hand
blown glass that Anchor Bend creates. Their award winning designs can
be seen at select galleries and museums nationwide. David Christensen 
also lends his talents in cane glass beadwork to the Anchor Bend team.
His jewelry and other creations will be highlighted at the Open Studios.
as well as the talented woodworking of Ryan Baird and Dan Collins'
unique hand made guitars.   Remember Dan Collins and Ryan Baird?   Dan's
classes in guitar making (Shady Lea Guitars) are growing and Ryan's
Golden Rule Designs business in kitchen designs and furniture is
exploding.  It's great to see these two gain the recognition they so
richly deserve.  Don't forget Ed Roche and his wonderful original
paintings that grace our hallways.  Ed is one of the corner stones of
the mill.  As is Julie Munafo, who makes the most awesome frames and
unique pieces of jewelry.  Back again this year is the absolutely
gorgeous jewelry of Petri Kymlander, the antique clocks of Rich Fyans
and our busy "POTTERS", Donna, Sue and Connie.  Donna Dunn of RI Spa
Products, the reason the mill always smells so good with her soaps,
creams and sprays all made from ingredients grown in Rhode Island, is
getting ready to present some new products again this year.  "A SPACE TO
BE"  in Studio 200 where you can rent a place by the hour, day or
evening for a quiet spot to write,  paint, photograph your works of art,
hold a yoga class, have a meeting, give an art lesson, make music or
just meditate.   Studio 205 is an extension of Cathy Marcotte's Space to
Be with a special focus on gentle yoga and mindfulness activities and
is actively seeking small group yoga teachers, while currently sharing
the beautiful space with Stephanie Gove, an integrative health coach who
specializes in holistic stress management.  Then there is the unique
talent of the mother and son team of Carolyn and Leander Jaques,
Illustrators, Calligraphers who share a love of lettering . URI student,
Mea Duke, artist and printer.
This year we will be featuring several
new additions to our "old timers" who bring their new and exciting
talents. John O'Hare, jewelry designer, Grant Andrews, music composer
and producer,  Katy O'Kula, writer and photographer.   The Demarko
Photographic Group is a combined resource for all your fashion
advertising requirements and lets not forget Trisha Tyler, also a
photographer and her beautiful models. 
  Also outback is the Tree
Hugger himself, Matt (Twig) Largess of Largess Forestery and his
wonderful group and Jake and Ethan of Freshmode, well known area graphic
artists who will put your message/logo on t-shirts, sweat shirts, hats
and anything else that can't run faster then they can.  
The
paranormal group, *GHOSTS*, is planning an exciting presentation of
their adventures at the mill and other historical buildings of
interest.  They also give private tours for those who are interested.As
always, The Shady Lea continues to be home to an artistic magic that
permeates through every Studio.While admission is free,  the artists of
Shady Lea Mill are asking guests to bring a non-perishable food items
for the North Kingstown Food Bank.   Collection bins will be placed at
every point of entry. Food items of greatest need are proteins – peanut
butter, canned meat and fish, beans, etc.   Thank you.
Storm Date: Saturday & Sunday, December 14th & 15th.

 


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