Santa by Elizabeth Collins

This is an example of the Santa Clay Sculpture we will be making in the December 16th Family Workshop

Holiday Workshop Schedule

Broughton Artists' Market is open for Workshops!

·         Dec 6^th             Ladies Night Cold Connections Pendant

with Peggy Martin of Moonvine Designs      

$30.00 (adults)                      

Peggy 214-632-9161

·         Dec 8^th 1:00-3:00 Family Workshop Clay Angel Sculpture    

with Chuck Hanes and Elizabeth Collins of Beauty and Beast Art

$35.00 (all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult)

Elizabeth 770-367-1203 and Chuck 706-717-0790

·         Dec 13^th 7:00-9:00 Ladies Night Pottery

with Chuck Hanes and Elizabeth Collins of Beauty and Beast Art

$30.00 (adults)

Elizabeth 770-367-1203 and Chuck 706-717-0790

·         Dec 15^th 7:00-9:00 Glass Suncatchers and Ornaments

with Lisa Mote and Maegan Wilson

$35 (adults and teens only) 

Lisa 770-388-7126 and Maegan 678-787-1959

·         Dec 16^th 2:00-4:00 Family Workshop Clay Santa Sculpture

with Chuck Hanes and Elizabeth Collins of Beauty and Beast Art

$35 (all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult)

Elizabeth 770-367-1203 and Chuck 706-717-0790

·         Dec 20^th 7:00-9:00 Ladies Night Activity TBA

·         Dec 22^nd 10:00-1:00 Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

with Margaret Warfield and Jackie Kelly

$35 (adults)

Jackie 678-386-7580 and Margaret 770-364-9021

·         Dec 27^th 7:00-9:00 Ladies Night Seed beaded “Road Trip” bracelet

with Elizabeth Collins of Beauty and Beast Art 

$50 (adults)

Elizabeth 770-367-1203

BAM workshops!

Every Thursday night is Ladies Night at the Broughton Artists Market! This Thursday, November 29th from 7:00-9:00 is Simple Jewelry Repair with Peggy Martin of Moonvine Designs. Peggy will also be teaching Cold Connections on December 6th. Her beautiful jewelry is on display (and for sale!) at the Broughton Artists Market and the Madison Artists Guild at Ponder Cottage. Call Peggy or Elizabeth at 770-367-1203 to sign up.... and bring a friend!

Broughton Artists Market off to a great start!

125 W Jefferson Street

Opening Friday, Nov 23rd through Dec 31st

Regular hours Thursday through Sunday 10am-6pm

Grand Opening Soiree December 1st 7pm

Make sure you check out earlier posts for pictures and artist biographies..... New artists to come! Opening Reception is Friday, October 19th at 6pm...live entertainment, homemade soup and other yummy stuff! Oh yeah.... ART!

It is time for the FALL Broughton Artists' Show! Come see us at 2855 Broughton Road at the Beauty and Beast Art Studios on Oct 19, 20 and 21... 12 artists will be there including Beauty and Beast Art, Moonvine Designs, Pat Free, Barbara Cavender, Dottie Kurtz, Chuck Augustine, Jackie Kelly, Matt Laseter, Jeanea Windham, Scott Elrod, and Bev Jones...we hope to see you there!

If you missed the Spring Show.... here is a glimpse!

Introducing: Bea McDowell

This show, we have an amazing new artist joining us; Bea McDowell! She's a wonderful watercolorist bringing us many paintings this spring.

Spring Broughton Artists' Show!

It's that time again! The Broughton Artist's Show is hosted by a group of "unlike minded" artisans who come together for a common goal. With a wide range of art from paintings and knitting to jewelry and pottery, it's not possible for you to not find something you will love! This time, the show will be 2 weekends insead of one; check out Elizabeth Collins' Facebook page for more information such as dates and location. Hope to see you there!

Jan Jentzen
Multi Media Artist
janjentzen@bellsouth.net
770-377-6455

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Jan is an award winning artist who began painting professionally after a management career with AT&T.

Jan is known for her use of bold, hot colors and outsider art tendencies and agrees with Vincent Van Gogh’s philosophy that “Color in a picture is like enthusiasm in life.”

Jan works in a wide variety of media. She paints in watercolor, oil, acrylics and creates mixed media collages, makes mirrors and sculpture with found objects, metal and jewels, and creates unique painted furniture pieces. She creates colorful pet portrait collages, as well. “Heavy texture appeals to me,” says Jan. Maybe that explains the magnetism of her art. Today, Jan’s paintings hang in collections throughout the South.

She has studied with prominent artists Terry Madden, Robert Burridge, Stephen Quiller, Betsy Dillard-Stroud, Vae Hamilton and Judy Soprano and with distinguished local artists Kathy Cuiffi, Elise Hammond and Cindy Murphy. She is a certified instructor for the Terry Madden method of watercolor painting and color theory.

Jan operates Picasso Kids @ Heartscapes at Heartscapes Art Gallery & Custom Framing in Covington, GA, where she teaches weekly children’s art classes. She is represented by Van Go’s Gallery, Covington, GA, and Broughton Artists’ Market in Madison, GA.

Jan served as Secretary-Treasurer of Southern Heartland Arts, Inc. for five years, served on the board of directors four years and was one of the original founders of the Southern Heartland Art Gallery. She is currently a member of the Art Lovers League, Covington, GA, the Monroe Art Guild, Monroe, GA, the North Georgia Artist Guild, Clayton, GA, and the Eastern Shore Art Center, Fairhope, AL.

Shows ~ Awards ~ Articles
2006 Monroe Art Guild Winter Show, Second Place, Sculpture
2007 Hampton Fine Art Gallery Annual Show
2007 Covington News Feature Article
2008 Hampton Fine Art Gallery Annual Show, Exceptional Art Award
2008 Artful Harvest Art Show
2009 Covington Courthouse Show
2009 Hampton Fine Art Gallery Annual Show
2009 Artful Harvest Art Show
2010 Monroe Art Guild Winter, 2 Third Places, Sculpture & Mixed Media
2010, Southern Distinction Magazine, Cover & Feature Art
2010 Hampton Fine Art Gallery Annual Show, People’s Choice Award

Broughton Artists’ Market
Workshops!

Tuesday, December 13th
Family Workshop (Ages 6 and up)
Clay Christmas ornaments
4:30-6:00 $25

Thursday, December 15th
Family Workshop (Ages 6 and up)
Clay Angel Sculpture
4:30-6:00 $25

Thursday, December 15th
Ladies Night Pottery Party
7PM -9PM $30.00
BYOB and play in the clay!
Make your own handbuilt pottery and
even give the wheel a try!


Tuesday, December 20th
Family Workshop (Ages 6 and up)
Clay Face cup
4:30-6:00 $25.00

Thursday, December 22nd
Family Workshop (Ages 6 and up)
Mosaic tile
4:30-6:00 $25

Please call to reserve your space immediately…Limited to 10 per workshop.
Call Elizabeth at
770-367-1203 or check our blog for other workshop information…
www.broughtonartists.blogspot.com
If you aren’t on our mailing list, please email elizabeth@sparkleplentyart.com
We will be happy to notify you of any upcoming events!

Looking good!

Wow! I can't wait for everyone to see the new storefront at 132 W Jefferson in Madison....we aren't quite moved in yet, but the progress!
We had many of the other local merchants as well as tourists and locals come by the store yesterday to welcome us to the neighborhood. How wonderful to feel so welcomed already!
Make sure to come see us Black Friday to SHOP and check out the new gallery!

We are so excited! The Broughton Artists are moving into the new storefront! Don't forget we open Black Friday!

Exciting news! The talented artists of the Broughton Artists' Group are going to Madison! We are opening a gift market (Just in time for the holidays!) in downtown Madison at 132 W Jefferson Street. As usual, you can expect 100% expertly handcrafted items in a variety of mediums such as pottery, jewelry, fine art paintings, fused glass, knitted accessories, mixed media sculpture, folk art and much more!
Please come shop with us for all of your holiday gifts and support your local artists! Not only are you helping your local economy, you can give one of a kind, meaningful gifts to your family and friends this year!
Keep checking the blog for information on special events and workshops to be held at the market in December....you won't want to miss it!
Grand opening Black Friday, November 25th from 8am to 9pm

Broughton Artists' Fall Show

Can you believe how the year has flown by???? It is time to start planning your visit to the beautiful countryside on Broughton Road for the Fall Broughton Artists' Show! Remember that we have a wonderful variety of interesting and unique artists that are ready to share their latest creations, as well as delicious refreshments and cozy atmosphere. The opening reception will be Friday, October 28th from 6:00pm to 9:00(ish!)pm. Regular show hours are Saturday, October 29th from 10:00-5:00 and Sunday, October 30th from 12:00-5:00. We can't wait to show you what we have been working on!

Spring Broughton Artists' Show!

We are going back to our roots... please come join us for the Spring Broughton Artists' Show! We will have your favorite artists from the past shows, and some fabulous new ones. The show will be hosted by Sparkle Plenty Art (visit http://www.sparkleplentyart.com for more info!) at 2855 Broughton Road, Newborn GA, 30056. Opening reception will be Friday, April 1st from 6- 9 P.M. Hours are Saturday: 10-5 and Sunday: 1-5. As always, we will have delicious refreshments and wine in a cozy indoor setting; so come see us rain or shine! You can call Elizabeth at 706-342-9371 OR 770-367-1203 with any questions.
See you then!

Broughton Artists' Fall Show at Bear Creek Farm

Check out the artists that will be at the show!
Portia Hendricks - folk art
Beverly Smith-painting
Jan Jentzen-painting
Sharon Chandler - painting
Martha Mitchum – painting
Joseph Coggins – painting
Cheryl Whitestone – paintings
Sam Traina – painting
Kathy Ciuffi – painting
Susan Pelham – collage
Deidra Youmans – mixed media
Bobbie Austin – sculpture, painting
Elizabeth Collins - pottery
Betsy Winn- pottery
Chuck Hanes – pottery
Sandy Emerson – pottery
Polly Becton- shell jewelry
Mary Kate Hewes – jewelry
Victoria Guthrie - jewelry
Christina Hill – mosaics, jewelry
Lost in the Woods – origami jewelry
Ashley Hill – soaps/painting
Robin Thompson – soaps/fiber arts
Allena Owen – fiber arts
Kathryn Reedy – quilts
Scott Elrod – outdoor art

Come join us for the annual Broughton Artists' Show at Bear Creek Farm! The address is 1940 Macedonia Rd, Mansfield, GA 30055

Broughton Artists' Fall Show

New Location! New Artists!

Friday, October 29th 6pm-9pm

Saturday, October 3oth 10am-5pm

Sunday, October 31st 12pm-5pm



Come join us at the beautiful Bear Creek Farm in Mansfield, Ga for another fantastic weekend of art, food and fun! Call Elizabeth 706-342-9371 for more information...

SPRING 2010 ARTIST SHOW

NEW LOCATION! NEW ARTISTS!

Rockdale/Newton Citizen

The Rockdale/Newton Citizen published a great article about our show last weekend. Check it out! The front page article brought many new visitors to our show and helped make it a fun weekend. If you missed us last weekend, we still have plenty of wonderful artwork and gifts to see. Join us this Friday (11/13) or Saturday (11/14) or Sunday 11/15.

THIS WEEKEND!

Beverly Smith

Please check out the gorgeous water colors by Beverly Smith:

beverlysmithart.com

Furniture

Reed Allen has been busy designing and making furniture from a combination of gnarled trees, old barn wood, kiln dried hardwoods. Several pieces will be on hand at the Broughton Artist Show in 10 days!!!!!

Raku Day

Betsy and Elizabeth have been busy making new pottery items for our Spring Show! These are some pics of Raku firing on a beautiful March afternoon.

Spring 2009 Artists Show

Mark your calendars!! We are busy making and creating new artworks for you. We are very happy to be hosting our show from the same wonderful cottage venue this spring. We'll be updating this blog with photos and details so please stay tuned.

April 24, 25 & 26

PLUS

May 2 & 3

LAST CHANCE! Show this weekend -Nov 14,15&16!! Please Join Us

We had a WONDERFUL weekend(Nov 7, 8 & 9) at the Broughton Artist Show. Great weather, good food and drink, fun music, interesting demos, beautiful & unique Art, and best of all.....fantastic people!

Scroll down through this blog to read about many of our Artists and see samplings of their work. Others not featured in the blog include: Kathy Adams - natural soaps and gorgeous pottery; Christina Hill(Old South Stained Glass) - beautiful windows, mosaics and wind chimes; Tom Himelick - functional and lovely pottery; Rainer Notter - Unique hand painted porcelain(lots of new things this year!); Allena Owen - amazing hand knitted and felted handbags, scarves etc. and the ever-popular Triple C's - Southern jelly with a kick! There truly is something for everyone on your shopping list and most likely something for yourself too!

DON'T MISS OUR LAST WEEKEND!! November 14, 15 & 16.

Sharon Chandler - Painter

Sharon's Bio and work may be viewed: www.sharonchandler.com

Lisa Mote - Fused Glass Artist

Read Lisa's bio and see more of her work: www.lisasglassstudio.com

Beverly Smith - Painter

The thing that grabs me when I am looking for something to paint is elusive. It may be an unexpected flow of light, an unsual combination of color or form, or it may be just an emotional response to the image in front of me. I don't limit myself to a particular subject matter or medium, but my art is easily recognizable by my use of color and brushstroke. I create representational images combining both abstract and realistic elements primarily in watercolor and acrylic. I graduated with honors from Georgia State University with a degree in Fine Art. Through the University of Georgia, I studied in Europe and participated in the studies abroad program in Cortona, Italy. I have received numerous awards and enjoy membership in several art guilds. Friendships and support from fellow artist and patrons are an intrical part of my creative process.


You can see a sampling of Beverly's work at www.artistsingeorgia.com/beverlysmith

Check Out the BEARS!!!

www.dannyschainsawart.blogspot.com

Carol Fox

Autumn Show - November 2008!

Summer is winding down and it's time to think about the Broughton Artists Fall Show!! We are busy in the planning stages to bring you more artists and unique wares for your shopping pleasure. Of course there will be tasty treats, wine, fun and camaraderie to entice you to stay and shop with us. We will be open two weekends in November for your convenience. So mark your calendars!
November 7,8. & 9 plus November 14, 15 & 16!

Betsy Winn

Hand Built Pottery

After spending 23 years working as a professional photographer and graphic artist, upon retirement, I sought a new outlet for my creative side. I experimented a lot. I have taken many classes at John Campbell Folk School, painting, wood turning, paper making, enameling. Finally I tried a hand building pottery class at Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. Before the end of the 8 week class I had my own kiln and started a new adventure.

My first instructor taught me that just because something starts out as a tea cup doesn’t mean it has to stay a tea cup. I love the serendipity of hand building. I can be very precise with angles and shapes to build a lidded box or I can slam the clay around until it tells me where it wants to go. I find inspiration in nature. I use leaves for imprints, I use bark for texturing and often incorporate frogs and lizards in my designs.

For about five years I have specialized in wall and Ikebana vases. I am currently studying under Jerry Chappell of Happy Valley Pottery, he is pushing me out of my comfortable place. Who knows where this will take me.

I have a small studio at my home in Farmington,GA I work outside as often as possible while listening to music and taking breaks to play with my 2 dogs, Zoey and Zach

Carol Rainey Fox

Oil and Acrylic Artist

Carol's philosophy is why paint and be creative if we can not follow our impulses and instincts. Her art style is extremely vibrant with fearless use of color. Her bold color choices give even the simplest objects in her paintings character and life. Her subject matter varies from people to pears to pigs. She paints with oils and acrylics when working on canvas. Working on wood and tin has become one of her recent endeavors.

Carol's desire to be an artist developed when she was a young child and it lead her to receive a BFA degree in drawing and painting at the University of Georgia. After attending college she lived in Africa and Spain. She has also traveled extensively in Cambodia and in many countries in Europe.

Traveling has helped to open her eyes and mind to unique cultures and different types of art. Carol feels that living and traveling in various countries has greatly influenced her art work.

View samples of Carol's work at www.carolfox.us

Ann Allen

Elizabeth Collins

Sparkle Plenty Art

Beyond pottery…
Usually the first thing people say when they see my artwork is “This isn’t the usual pottery you see!”

I consider myself a “potter”, however my artwork combines many mediums… I especially love mixing natural elements together to form truly unique and complex pieces. You may find bits of wood, glass, copper and other metals, shell and gemstone ephemera combined with stoneware or porcelain clay. I use a wide variety of forming as well as firing techniques. Ideas tend to morph into new projects on a very regular basis, so my work changes quickly!

I live in Morgan County, Georgia with my large family: husband Steve, daughter Sarah Beth, son Jackson, mother Andrea and sister Laurie. I sell my artwork out of my home studio and a variety of galleries in many areas around northeast Georgia. I work part time teaching ceramic art at Camp Twin Lakes, a camp for children with special needs and serious illnesses.

Polly Becton

Randy and I have vacationed on Edisto Island for many years and still do. During beach walks I always collect less than perfect shells. One Christmas time I decided to make gifts for my friends using the shell pieces. After much testing of glues and finishes I achieved the desired results. Each piece takes about a week to complete. Some are enhanced with gold, silver, jade and glass beads and some are left as found.

What began as gifts has turned into a wonderful venture for all to enjoy. True Treasures from the Sea.