Connoisseurs’ Marketplace
Art for the Home and Garden, Body and Soul at Connoisseurs’ Marketplace
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ewelry, recycled metal work, embroidery wall-hangings, chic wearables, glass vessels, metal sculptures, hand-painted tiles, paintings, slate fountains, whimsical sculptures, handmade quilts, hand-thrown ceramic pieces, dramatic photography and hand carved wooden furniture –– are just some of the items you’ll find at Connoisseurs’ Marketplace, Menlo Park’s mid-summer festival of the arts.
Steven Andersen
Functional Art Jeff Davison
Jeff Davison turns local wood into works of art using a Powermatic lathe. Most of his hand-carved wooden bowls include a rough edge, which is the tree’s original bark, and are finished with a high gloss that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. Steven Andersen designs and builds outdoor furniture out of western red cedar. His Adirondack chairs, tables, gliders and benches would make a lovely addition to a poolside or patio.
Andrea Bragg
Wearable Art
Mendy Marks
San Francisco artist Mendy Marks creates her clean, contemporary jewelry by layering a variety of metallic shapes, colors and textures using anodized aluminum, sterling silver, gold, copper, and brass. Andrea Bragg prints her lighthearted original designs in water-based inks on 100 percent cotton T-shirts. Her charming characters and uplifting sayings will fit any casual wardrobe.
Fine Art
Donny Hahn
Donny Hahn’s acrylic and oil paintings reflect the landscape of his native Northern California. The rolling hills and rugged coastlines will speak to any who have intimate acquaintance with the Golden State. Karen Hale’s canvases have been called dynamic, bold, explosive and exciting. She constructs her paintings with layers of thick and thin color that is washed, glazed or scum bled over textured surfaces using brushes, trowels and found objects, mixed with a variety of papers, found objects, fabric, thread and metallic leafing. The results are a delight of color and texture.
Juniper’s Second Annual
Karen Hale
711 Southdale, Woodside
Urban Meditation Retreat September 13 - 15, 2012, 9AM to 5PM daily Allied Arts Guild, Menlo Park, CA Led by acclaimed Buddhist master Segyu Rinpoche, the retreat will focus on ďŹ nding tranquility and spiritual meaning in the modern world. Participants will learn how to meditate and how to use meditation to bring about inner transformation. This year we will emphasize the topics of analytical meditation and balancing the emotions. No prior experience is required. Cost $375 (including lunch). For more information and to register please visit www.juniperpath.org or call 650-299-9333.
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