A collective of Vermont artisans has opened a new craft school in Glover, VT. Classes are offered in sewing, weaving, quilting, fabric painting and more. Instructor, Jessica Ziegler, has obtained her Master’s in Costume construction. She is expert in all sewing and fitting and offers to help you do something special for Prom this year! MAKE A PROM DRESS! Marty Young from Barton, has international experience in quilting. Her exquisite quilts have been shown in many exhibits. She has now returned to Barton from New Zealand. The classes will be held in a beautiful setting at the top of Perron Hill, 2878 Perron Hill Road, Glover, Vt. Contact Maggie Ziegler at 802-525-4359

 Local artist and Wooden Horse Arts Guild member, Georgia Higley, paints year-round and was recently selected by an audience of  her peers at the Alabama Eastern Shore Art Center’s “Artist Forum” in February  to be the best emerging artist.
Two of her watercolors will be on display for the months of February and March at the Art Center’s Gallery. In the meantime, enjoy her “Tonging for Oysters” and visit her web page at http://www.woodenhorsearts.com/galleries/index.php?album=georgia-higley.

The “Kingdom Dixie Band” will give a Benefit Performance at the Plymouth Congregational Church, East Charleston, Vt. On Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 -4 p.m.
The “Kingdom Dixie Band” is group of local Northeast Kingdom musicians playing old time Dixieland Jazz music. Their musical effort is a volunteer contribution to enhance the cultural opportunities for the people living and visiting in the area. Admission $7.00. (reduced for under 12).

Wooden Horse Arts Guild member, Jim Maas, has sent us the attached picture of a Belted Kingfisher which is one of Jim’s latest works. Please visit his website: www.birdsinwood.com for more views of this carving. The piece is now in a private collection, however, it will be entered into the World Championships in April along with a couple of almost completed carvings. Will keep you posted!

One Night Only at Waterfront Cinemas in Newport, Vt. Saturday, February 11, 2012
7:00pm until 9:30p.m.

SOUL KEEPER
Directed by Tim Joy
- Official selection, VT Intl. Film Festival
Website: http://www.soulkeepermovie.com/
TIN CAN
Directed by Logan Howe
- Official selection, VT Intl. Film Festival
- Winner: Most Artistic Film, 2011 Buffalo-Niagara Film Festival
Website: http://www.tincanmovie.com/

While you’re shopping at Long Meadow Farms Quilts, 59 Waterfront Plaza in Newport, Vt.,  visit with Wooden Horse Arts Guild member Laurie Salzmann about the wonderful variety of quilted items, even quilts for the dolly’s cradle. Laurie has added many artisan crafts to her new store along with maple products, soaps, pottery, hand-crocheted hats, and more.   Wooden Horse Arts Guild members, Colleen Belanger (Jewelry) and Camilla Mead with dolls of Rose Apple Acres Dolls are proud to display their arts along with many Made in Vermont items.

The Jeudevine Memorial Library at 93 North Main Street  in Hardwick is sponsoring a poetry reading on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7 PM. It will be held at the Memorial Building across the street from the library. Three local poets will read about a half hour each. The poets include Peggy Sapphire, Jerry Johnson and Cheryl Ives. Cheryl has been writing and doing creative puppetry for many years. She will give her debut reading with this series. 

Jerry Johnson is well-known to the Wooden Horse Arts Guild. His latest project is a collaboration with two of Vermont’s finest singer/songwriters, Pete Sutherland and Jon Gailmor, who have set 14 of Jerry’s poems to music. Jerry will share a few of the songs on the recording with the audience. More at www.vtpoet.com.  Peggy Sapphire’s second book of poetry, In the End a Circle, was recently published by Antrim House. More about Peggy at  www.peggysapphire.com.

For more information about the program call Lisa Sammet, Library Director at 472-5948.

Samson Productions in association with Intrinsic Films and Projection Films present:

A DOUBLE FEATURE OF VT FILMS: SOUL KEEPER & TIN CAN

A Public Event · By Stephen James Maas
Saturday, February 11, 2012
7:00pm until 9:30p.m.

About the Films:
SOUL KEEPER
Directed by Tim Joy
- Official selection, VT Intl. Film Festival
Website: http://www.soulkeepermovie.com/

TIN CAN
Directed by Logan Howe
- Official selection, VT Intl. Film Festival
- Winner: Most Artistic Film, 2011 Buffalo-Niagara Film Festival
Website: http://www.tincanmovie.com/

One night only at Waterfront Cinemas in Newport, Vermont! Come see the films you’ve heard so much about, meet the filmmakers and participate in a Q&A.

TICKETS:
$7 for Adults
$5 for children 2-11 and seniors 65+
(please note that these unrated films are not appropriate for young children)

During the month of January, if you are getting a little “cabin fever”, take a beautiful, wintry drive to Johnson State College to visit “Portraits from the Back”. The works presented are the culminating exhibit in support of Jose Chepe Cuadra, painter/sculptor, and his M.F.A. degree, additionally supporting and embracing multiculturalism.

The event will occur on a custom schedule but begins on Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m., ending at 6:00 p.m. at the. For more information contact: Leila Bandar, Gallery Director: 802-635-1469

Stop by the former Landing Clothing Company on Main Street in Newport, Vt. see the Christmas Village set up.The entire village is in the windows and I’m sure you will enjoy the sight!