Rose Cottage

 A fall treat in Yamhill County (named for the local indigenous tribe) is our Art Harvest Studio tour, and this year marked the 30th tour! Over 60 local Artists have opened their studios, or are displaying in a shared space for two weekends! Tour brochure I met my friend Audrey at Currents Back Door Studio (where I've led Red Thread circles and offered classes) to see the work of 3 artists. Then upstairs to the Rose of 3rd which is always a treat!  This year, folks could get a preview of work by each of the artists in the ballroom at 'The Rose' or at the Newberg Cultural Center throughout September. Three of artists display their pieces in the front room, and 3 in the ballroom of this lovely Mission style space.  Spiral necklace by Debra Franciosi I often choose a piece of jewelry or pottery- this year the copper and silver necklace called! (And goes beautifully with the earrings I got last year from another artist on the tour, Maggie Bowman) Audrey and I then walked fro...

 One of the fall treats in Yamhill County (which is named for the local indigenous tribe) is our Art Harvest Studio tour, when a number of local Artists open their studios to guests for two weekends! Some of Charles' unique vessels This weekend, I visited several on Saturday,  and Sunday, my friend Audrey and I visited: • Britt Block (pastels) • Charles Gluskoter (pottery - I now have two of his bowls plus a baking dish! )  • Leo Sherrin (mixed media, masks - wow!!!)  • Reetsie Fuller (etched gourds)  Matson pottery (80s) It is so delightful to see the spaces in which inspiration comes, and where art is created - sometimes, the whole home is a work of art! For a couple of the older artists, this is the last year they participate.  Charles Gluskoter - living/ dining room I"ve dreamed of being on the tour, especially after my Color of Woman teacher  training (Intentional Creativity) certification in 2015. Before Lockdown, my art was in a couple of galle...