Artist Spotlight: Carolyn Demers

Now here's a NH artist who is making things happen and keeping the dream alive! Meet Bradford, NH artist Carolyn Demers (or at least a samplin' of her work). Carolyn prides herself on using a lot of salvaged materials in her work, which is all one-of-a-kind.

There is a super collection of Carolyn's glass art featured in the Veggie Art Girl Boutique. From handcrafted windchimes to mosaic stepping stones to large stained glass pieces, her work is vibrant and shines beautifully in the sunlight.

This mosaic table is handcrafted from antique plates and dishes. What a great conversation piece! If you have an old set of antique dishes that are special to you but you just don't, Carolyn can create a special piece of art or furniture for you!

A lot of Carolyn's stained glass pieces are modeled after Victorian style window designs. We feature a wide variety of sizes and colors here at the boutique to spruce up any window!

Darling windchimes and small stained glass window hangings always make a great gift! Carolyn just completed a batch of windchimes which includes this beautiful dragonfly design!

Here are a few of Carolyn's larger pieces. The stained glass on the left features an old bottle in the middle of the design that she dug up from her backyard! (Probably an old medicine bottle from the 1800's). The sunflower glass design on the right shines brightly with it's gorgeous color palette!

And here is a samplin' of Carolyn's unique stepping stones. Pricing for the stones start at just $10.00 and add that special touch to any garden. If you have an idea for a design that you would like to create, there are also mosaic kit supplies available at the boutique. Stop in to check it all out!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Carolyn for years; she was the one who first inspired me to create my own mosaic projects back in the late 90's when we met at a craft fair in Lincoln, NH. Now that her and I have both opened our own shops, we have reconnected and are selling each other creative wares in our shops. If you would like to check out Carolyn's shoppe and studio, go to http://stainedglass.vpweb.com/

Oh, and one last thing: mention that you read about Carolyn's work on the website and we'll take 10% OFF at the boutique for you AND throw in a FREE greeting card! What a great idea for a gift!

Hula Hoop Making class is postponed

Sorry folks....we've had to postpone the hula hoop making for another day. I ordered the glitzy, glittery tapes for hoop making and they got stuck in transit. They were ordered 2 weeks ago, but didn't arrive in time. Be on the lookout for a rescheduled date in August, which will also be advertised in the Pennysaver. Come hoop it up with us next month!

Hoopin' class

There are a few spots left for the class on Sunday if you want to take part in the fun! We're starting on Sunday, July 26th at 1:00 p.m. with snacks and hoop makin'...got lots of glittery and colorful selections to make your very own custom hoop! Give us a call at 968-2378 to reserve a spot! :o)

Open House success!

The sun was shining, weather was sweet...made us want to move our dancin' feet! Good times were had by all at the Grand Opening celebration of the boutique! Saturday brought in over a hundred people, including some great musicians, chalk artists and hula hoopers!

The calm before the storm. Here is the layout of the land before the music started playing.

My mom (Earthwear Jewelry) did a wire-wrapping demo--amazing!

The youngest customer of the day: little baby Kiera

Jim Tyrrell took stage first and got the crowd going with a solo show

Fun face painting!

Hannah Banana showing off her hula hooping skills!

Anna took the stage with a hoop, too

You're never too old to hoop, right Zita?

Awesome chalk drawings

Matt Smart and Don Saviano later graced the stage and rocked out with some bluesy jams

Good times had by all!

What a day! Thanks to all who came to show your support!

Come one, come all!

We're having an Open House and YOU are invited! Saturday, July 11th, we're hosting a FREE event to the public, welcoming all to the grand opening of Veggie Art Girl! The Open House will run from 12-6, with live music beginning at 2:00 p.m. But all day we'll be featuring FREE face painting (bring the kids!), refreshments, sales, door prizes and art demos. Swing on by!

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It is important to note that Saturday the 11th is also the day of the Squam Lake Music & Arts Festival in downtown Ashland, NH from 9-4. They have some great art exhibits and musical acts lined up. If you were planning on attending that...swing on by afterward...we're just 2 miles up the road!