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Hello Everyone,
Happy New Year Everyone,
Wishing all of you creative success in the New Year!
Bandon Monday Painting Group will be taking a break until Monday, January 7, 2013. In the meantime: Happy Creating!
Remember to get your tree paintings ready for the January show at Southern Coos Hospital. Drop-off date for that show is 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Trees by Plein Air Painters will be part of the show, along with tree related art from you and other on the southern Oregon coast artists.
My phone number is 541-297-6118 if you have questions.
Thanks.
Ava
Section 1 –Plein Air Announcement and editor comments
Section 2—Ads and Artists’ Accomplishments and Announcements
Section 3—Dateline (Calendar) Events
Section 4—Current Shows by City
Section 5—Current Classes by City
Section 6—Calls to Artists
FYI: New listings have asterisks ***** next to the date.
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Art by the Sea Studio and Gallery, in the Continuum Building/Old Town Bandon.
Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 541-347-5355
We have wall art, prints, cards, jewelry, pottery and more—local South Coast artists.
Come in and check it out!! We have a variety of art classes scheduled---see listing below in the classes section.
We want to honor the achievements of all you artists, so don't be shy about sending the highlights of your art lives, or those of your friends.
Congratulations to Brookings Artist Sandy Bonney placed THIRD in the RIcheson75 Online Animals, Birds and Wildlife 2013 Exhibit with a $500 merchandise award. You can see the rest of the show at http://www.richeson75.com/wildlife/index.html
Thursday, January 3, 2013 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gold Beach Episcopal Church Easternmost end of Moore Street .
Figure Drawing. To confirm & for more information contact Alexandra
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Drop-off Date Wednesday, January 9, 2013 9:00 a.m.
Southern Coast Hospital show for January through March will be “Trees”. Please plan to drop off you artwork about TREES. All works must be able to be hung on the walls. A variety of media will be accepted. No fees. Reception will be held Sunday, January 13th, 1 – 3 p.m. Questions? Contact Victoria Tierney at victory7777@hughes.net
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Saturday, January 12, 2013 2 – 4:00 p.m.
Bandon Public Library
Artist’s reception will be held for Eugene artist Ronald P. Bush whose artwork will be featured in the hallway gallery during the month of January.
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Bandon
Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio, 175 2nd Street , Old Town Bandon, In the Continuum Center 541-347-5355
The new show is up and will run through January 2013.
We welcome four new artists to the gallery: Susan Dimock—photographer; Valorie Meeuwsen—potter; Linda Mecum—painter; and Paula Reis—photographer.
We now have 17 local artists showing and selling their work here:
Kathleen Morey Bailey, Susan Dimock, Joanne Drapkin, Rosemary Franyi, Robert Graham, Robin Hanna, Sharon Jensen, Susan Lehman, Valorie Meeuwsen, Linda Mecum, Paula Reis, Ava Richey, Sandy Schroeder, Jean Stephenson, Shawn Tempesta, Arlene Tinsley, Connie Zane. Signage and promotional design work by Robert Graham/Robert Graham Graphics
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Art 101/ Washed Ashore The Purple Yurt, 5 miles south of Bandon on Hwy 101, 541-250-1140 or info@washedashore.org
Artwork by Angela Pozzi and others…
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Bandon Coffee Cafe, Old Town Bandon
Paintings by Aaron Hatefi; photographs by Kelle Herrick; paddles by Bill Beck Jr.; serving/cutting boards by Pete Bauer, photographs by Anne Sobbota.
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Bandon Public Library
December: David Czuba’s photographs of Charles Tatum’s sculpture in the hallway gallery. In the cases: Charles Tatum sculptures from the private collection of Patricia Soltys, and Dutch Schultze’s glass castings of Charles Tatum sculpture.
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Artwork by various artists.
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Second Street Gallery, 210 2nd Street , Old Town Bandon
www.secondstreetgallery.net 541-347-4133 or e-mail at
info@secondstreetgallery.net
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Soaring Seal Gallery, 1295 Oregon Ave. SW , Hwy 101, Bandon (across the street north from Union 76 gas station). 541-329-0551 Open weekends and by appointment.
“Wild Love” show runs through Feb. 14th.
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Spirit of Oregon, 112 2nd St ,.SE, Old Town 541-347-4311
Paintings by Richard Herr, Photographs by Gaia and Pottery by Donna Henderson.
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Two Loons Café in the Baltimore Center , 11th & Baltimore, Bandon
Photography by Gaia
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Southern Coos Hospital & Health Care Bandon
October through December show is “What I Did on My Vacation” and will be honoring John Schiefer, the founder of Bandon Artist Supply with a display of paintings he created from visits to the John Muir Park before he moved to Bandon. The community is joining in to show artwork from their own vacations.
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Whiskey Run Jewelry in the Continuum Center , Old Town
Artwork by Courtney Gaspar
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Whistling Gallery87456 Ste. A, Whistling Drive, Bandon—located in Laurel Grove, 5 miles
south of Bandon. A variety of artists showing 2-d and 3-d work.
Also in charge of showing work at Billy Smoothboar's and other venues for
those artists interested in showing their work, contact Vickie.
541-404-7336, or whistlinggallery@gmail.com
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Brookings
Brian Scott Gallery, 515 Chetco Ave , Brookings 541-412-8687
Shawnie Wells, Pete Chasar, Loarraine Filippone, Kathleen Kresa, Christina Ohlsen, Horst Wolf, Elio Camacho, Randall Tillery, Dale Wells, Donna Goss, Manuel Lopez, Nancy Tuttle, Jewell Johnson, Jane Opiat, Dan Sawyer, Craig Barnes.
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Chetco Community Library, Brookings
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Manley Art Center 433 Oak Street , Brookings , OR 541-469-1807
Link to the calendar:
http://wildriverscoastart.typepad.com/TIDE-2012-04.pdf
"Christmas" artists - Features photography by Virginia Babbitt. December’s theme is “Christmas.” Classroom panel artists include Ralph Wolfe, Rafael Escalona, Bonnie Loewen, Christina Olsen, Don Christiano, Mudslingers and Curtis Wohlgemuth. Music will be performed by Hither, Thither and Yon.
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Signatures Gallery, 515 Chetco Avenue , Brookings , OR 541-469-1085 or
541-661-0132 http://www.signaturesgallery.com
Jan Kunz (watercolors), Sandy Bonney (pastels), Drew Struzan (Limited Editions), Albert Handell (pastels), Frank Gustafson (oils) and Royal Canadian Artist Duncan Regher (mixed media).
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Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supplies, 810 Chetco Ave. , BrookingsMore than 50 students from Sara Broderick’s classes at College of the Redwoods Del Norte, Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus as well as art workshop participants will be featured. Also on display are the works of Barbara Edmiston (watercolor); Warren Dowler, Vi Burton, Bill Harper and Steve Tadin (photos); Mike Tompkins and Gary Vickerman (woodwork); Gwen Childs (ceramics); Len Burton and Bonnie Loewen (prints); Dale Wells and Sara Broderick (watercolors and mixed media); Sharon Guinn and Gordon Marsters (acrylics), Wayne Bricco (pen and ink); and Jane Opiat (scarves), Christina Olsen (glass works). Music by Carl and Friends.
Charleston
Charleytown Marketplace, 91152 Cape Arago Hwy. , Charleston , OR 97420 541-888-0146
Artwork by a variety of artists including Nancy Barry with original watercolors, prints, cards, tiles, boxes and calendars.
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High Tide Cafe, CharlestonFeatures artwork by Sherry Howk and Mike Holm, Photographs by Matthew Hanna, Cheryl Lee Lindmeier, and Michael W. Ousley.
New Winter Hours: Open 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays
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Auditorium 541-888-5558 61907 Seven Devils Rd. , Charleston Hours 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
October thru December 2012 - “ South Slough Reserve Pathways—Art by Pat Snyder”
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Coos Bay
Black Market Gourmet, 495 Central Ave , Coos Bay . Open Tuesday - Friday,
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 541-269-0194
Through December: “Foundations of Perspective”,
a combined showing: The Art of Gan Martin & Ferne Martin
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Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay 541-267-3901
http://www.coosart.org
Ken Means’ Carousel on the main floor—show runs through January 26, 2013.
Claire Wehrle Community Gallery: The Lighthouse School, and Nancy Devereaux Center artwork Shows run through February 2, 2013
Mabel Hansen and Uno E. Richter Atrium Gallery: Fine Art Prints from the Permanent Collection Show runs through February 2, 2013.
CAM Lobby: BAAA Artist of the Month December is watercolors by Karen (Kat) McKinley
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Coos Bay Library 525 West Anderson, Coos Bay
December: Walls Richard Herr -- Paintings
Lobby Cases: Gene Kharns—Models: sleigh, steam engine, wagon
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Eden Hall on SOCC Campus
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Evergreen Court, Baycrest Village , 451 O'Connell St. , North Bend , OR
541-751-7658
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Gallery on the Bay, 658 South Empire Blvd. ( Cape Arago Hwy ) Coos Bay
541-888-3771 Open by Appointment anytime.
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Coquille
Coquille Valley Art Center 10144 Hwy 42, Coquille 541-396-3294
http://www.coquillevalleyartcenter.org
November/December Show: A selection of members’ paintings.
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Old City Hall-- 99 E. Second Street , Corner of Second & Adams, Coquille
"Impressions of Old City Hall "
Contact Nella Abbott at 541-824-0779 for information.
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U.S. Bank--CoquilleWorks by Joanne Drapkin; Victoria Tierney's paintings of Coos County Parks
for the 30 Parks by 30 Artists Show; selected works from "TIME" - A
Statewide Traveling Show of Oregon Prison Art.
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Florence
Backstreet Gallery
1421 Bay Street, Florence http://www.backstreetgallery.org.
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Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street , Florence Call for more info at 541-997-1994
"Of Earth & Sky" - A Solo Exhibit Filled with Charismatic Creatures and Luminescent Landscapes
S L Donaldson
January 3 - 31, 2013
Gallery One, Florence Events Center
Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th Street, Florence , OR 541-997-3132
Lobby:
Inside:
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Biscuit Coffeehouse & Art Gallery 29707 Ellensberg Ave. (Hwy 101), Gold Beach
A variety of artists.
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Langlois
Langlois Public Library 48234 Hwy 101, Langlois , OR 97450
Hours: Mon. 11a.m.-2 p.m., Tues-Fri. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Features art by Donna Vander Zanden and continues showing watercolors and collages of Connie Zane. Show runs through December.
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Raincoast Gallery LangloisFeaturing work of many local artists.
Gallery is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays.
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Newport
COVAS: Coastal Oregon Visual Artists Showcase Gallery
Located in the Visual Arts Center , 777 NW Beach Drive , Newport 541-265-6540
This gallery rotates monthly shows for artists from Oregon Coastal Communities.
December: Tillamook Artist Dennis Worrell: “Landscapes—On the Wet Side” Ar
The Visual Arts Center also houses the Runyon Gallery and the Upstairs Gallery.
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North Bend
Crystal Dolphin Gallery1901 Sherman Ave, North Bend , 541-756-1989
Joe Johnson : Glass bead making
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Easy Lane Frames & Select Gallery3440 Broadway, North Bend , 541-756-7638
December-January Show features “Little Gems” a variety of artists showing miniature paintings.
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Gallery by the Bay 2100 Union Ave, North Bend 541-266-8727
Regular gallery hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Features Mixed-Media pieces by Karin Comara Moell.
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North Bend Library, 1800 Sherman Ave, N. Bend . Conference Room 541-756-0400
http://www.northbendlibrary.org Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thu-Fri. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 12 - 5 p.m.
Conference Room: Kathy McKean and Gail Merrikin featuring thematic windows, children’s quilts and samples of quilting arts.
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http://www.obpre.com
Artists with new work featured are Clayton Redwood, Paulette Landers, Jerry Baron, Michael Ousley, Yvonne Ousley, Sarita Southgate and S L Donaldson, and others.
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Pony Village Mall 1611 Virginia St, North Bend:
Artist Loft 756-4088
Artist Loft Members’ works for November and December.
East Wing Art Wall (by JoAnn's)
Paintings by Artists’ Loft artists.
Sterling Savings Bank.
Liz Coke paintings Nov. 16th through Jan. 15th.
Harry Ritchie's Jewelers, Ste. 162 , East Wing 541-756-5413
December: Features oil paintings of Peggy Daniels.
January: Featured artist will be Michael W. Ousley
Heritage Textile Arts Guild Ste. 20, upstairs, Pony Village Mall
ArtWalk: demonstrations on the main floor mall: demonstrations on spinning wheel and handlooms. Hand-woven items for sale.
Turner Art Studio & Gallery, Ste 128 , 541-396-5373, west side, main floor.
Gallery hours are Monday, 4 - 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 1 - 7:00 p.m.
Now featuring Don McMichael’s prints of his undersea paintings
Currently showing: “Family Affair and Friends”, oils by April Geiger, pen & inks by Jeremy Geiger; encaustic by Nancy Natal; photography by Daniele Rose, James Cook and Shannon Haight; oil paintings by Franklin and Carol Turner.
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Your Space Designs
2082 Sherman Ave, North Bend (next door to Ciccarellis) 541-808-2788
Currently showing paintings by SL Donaldson, Clayton Redwood and others.
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Port Orford
FreshWater Gallery 236-B, HWY 101, Port Orford 541-332-8019
Features oil paintings of Geoffrey Rhoads as well as new work by Mittie Helmich and Darren Evans.
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Hawthorne Gallery, 517 Jefferson St. , Port Orford
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Port Orford Public Library
Through December: Mittie Helmich and Darren Evans, and Elaine Roemen in the Hallway; Elaine Owen in the inside entrance; Mark Feldhaus in the small meeting room.
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Triangle Square Gallery 343 6th Avenue , Port Orford , OR
www.trianglesquareart.com
Artwork by Joyce Spicer, Julie Roemen, Cindy Prince, Oleh Lysiak, Janet Pretti ,Elaine Roemen; Karen Auborn; Russ Hepworth
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Reedsport
CDABA (Coastal Douglas Arts & Business Alliance ) Art Academy , Reedsport
Sue Bridston 541-271-4608
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I-5 Corridor
Ashland
Ashland SOU Schneider Museum Of Art
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Corvallis
Oregon State University Galleries:
Fairbanks Gallery located on campus at OSU in Corvallis . Free, open to the
public Mon.- Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fridays 8 - 12 noon. Contact Douglas
Russell at 541-737-5009, or drussell@oregonstate.edu
http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery
Yuji Hiratsuka, Clint Brown and Douglas Russell will open their studios to students, faculty, and the public from 11:00-3:00 on Saturday, December 1st. Yuji Hiratsuka is printmaking professor of art at Oregon State University, Clint Brown is emeritus OSU Art Faculty in painting and drawing, and Douglas Russell is the curator and director for Fairbanks Gallery. Yuji Both Yuji Hiratsuka and Clint Brown are fabulous artists and have illustrious records in their fields. Doug Russell has just finished exhibiting his paintings at the Coos Art Museum . This should be a really nice opportunity to meet with them, see their artwork, and talk to them about their work in prints, paintings and drawings.
For maps, directions & more information
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Eugene
****January 11th – Feb. 8th Curious Temptations: Material ARTistry group show, Reception Jan. 11th, 6 – 8:00 p.m.
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MECCA ( Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts), 449 Willamette Street, Eugene .
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Portland
Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Avenue , Portland 9/18-12/30
“History as Muse, Art as Record: Paintings of the Historic Dairy Cooperative Association lot in southeast Portland ”. This exhibit explores artist Lisa Caballaro’s process, and how her knowledge of the site’s history influenced her work. The exhibit includes not only finished paintings, but also preparatory drawings, studies and underpaintings.
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Roseburg
Fisher’s Flowers and Fine Arts 638 W. Harrison, Roseburg 541-672-6621 M-F 9-5 p.m.
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Woodblock prints by printmaker Kevin Clark, and other fine art by various artists.
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Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1625 W. Harvard, Roseburg
541-672-2532 http://www.uvarts.com
November 2, 2012 – January 4, 2013
Corridor Gallery: “Coastal Sensibility” Art by 10 artists from Oregon’s south coast—Sharon Jensen, Janne LaValle, Susan Lehman, Mike Ousley, Clayton Redwood, Ava Richey, Pat Snyder, Arlene Tinsley, dorothea tortilla, Connie Zane
Hallie Brown Ford Gallery: “State of Diversity II ” Juried fiber art exhibit of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc
Gallery II: “Close to Home” Paintings by Umpqua Valley Plein Air Painter Karen Ilari
Gift Shop: A variety of unique, handcrafted items for sale just in time for the holidays.
******January 18 – February 28, 2013 “Expose Yourself 2013”.
Opening reception Jan. 18th, 5 – 7:00 p.m.
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Springfield
Emerald Art Center http://www.emeraldartcenter.org500 Main Street , Springfield 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Paintings by Paul Bourgault, and “Faces from the 2012 Oregon Country Fair” by Sue Rosado, plus new work from members of Emerald Art Center.
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Bandon:
Art 101/ Washed Ashore The Purple Yurt, 5 miles south of Bandon on Hwy 101, 541-250-1140
or info@washedashore.orgNew Workshop Hours: Thursdays, 5 - 8 p.m. and Sundays 2 - 5:00 p.m.
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Art by the Sea, Gallery & Studio 175 2nd St, Continuum Bldg., Old Town
Bandon, 541-347-5355
Sat. Jan. 5 Intro. to oil painting with Shawn Tempesta 11-3 $25
Sat. Jan. 12 Resin Casting Jewelry with Shawn Tempesta 11-3 $25
Mon. Jan. 14 Plein Air figure drawing with clothed live model 12-3 Share model fee and room rent (approx. $5).
Sat. Jan. 19 Doodle Art with Kathleen Bailey 11-3 $10
Weds. Jan. 23 Pouring with Sharon Jensen 11-3 $35
Sat. Feb. 2 Story Telling with Collage with Susan Lehman 1-4 $35
Sat. April 13 Watercolor Collage with Joanne Drapkin 12-4
Sign up now for classes--- $5.00 holds your spot, pay the remainder when you come to class.
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Sage Place, 11th & Elmira , Bandon 541-329-0303
Classes include: Open studio Glass Fusing; Open Studio Metals. Ask about