Cynthia Aldrich "Vase/Utensil Holder" at the Joyful Jewel 3-17-15

Vase/Utensil Holder
Cynthia Aldrich
Pottery

Grace and beauty, these describe potter Cynthia Aldrich as well as her work.  This undulating piece can be a vase (full of favorite Spring flowers) or a utensil holder (full of tools for nourishment or for sharp-pencil writing).

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Joyce Allen "Those Who Hold the Threads" book at the Joyful Jewel 3-16-15

 "Those Who Hold the Threads" and "Hannah's House"
by Joyce Allen

Here is what Joyce says about her books:

 fantasy weaves myth into current technology

I do a lot of research. For Threads, I had to know a lot more than I did about the myths, certainly, but also some astronomy and most of all computer programming. In that case, I was coming from zero. I always have a loose general idea about the shape of a book when I begin, but I never know exact details or how it will end. These evolve as I go. I have loved working both with fantasy and with myth.

The cover artist, Anna Crawford, is a local artist in mixed media at the Arts Center of Duke Gardens

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Terry Perkinson "Bailey the Bunny" at the Joyful Jewel 3-15-17

"Bailey the Bunny"
Terry Perkinson
Primarily Merino Wool from Coat, $37

Terry Perkinson makes sweetness to touchable!  She used merino wool from an old coat to make Bailey the Bunny, and has given him a flouncy tail, a heart, a pink nose, and those ears that make you want to hold on -- an ear in each hand -- and squeeze.

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Steve Clarke "Joyful Dance Company: Work in Progress" at the Joyful Jewel 4-3-15

"Joyful Dance Company: Work in Progress"

Steve Clarke's Photographs

Steve Clarke's Photographs

of the Dancers 

"Joyful Dance Company:Work in Progress" will be performing at the Joyful Jewel Friday April 3, 8pm.  These are the dancers/choreographers! - Alyce Morgan (Charlotte), Amber Adams (Wilmington), Hope Wolfe (Asheville), and Ashlee Ramsey (Winston-Salem).  These are just a few of the photographs that Steve has made with these and other dancers. Joyful Dance Company performs to and with Steve's amazing and creative videography.  We are so very privileged to have these dancers come from all over to dance for our Pittsboro community! 

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Sharon Blessum "Sage Incense" at the Joyful Jewel 3-13-15

Sage Incense
Sharon Blessum
$12

Did you know that we now have incense at the Joyful Jewel?  Sharon Blessum has purchased two types and packaged them beautifully with her beads and many of them have handmade holders.  This box has leaves of Sage and includes a feather to direct the smoke.  The rectangle boxes have stick incense of various natural fragrances, such as sandalwood. Sharon says, "Light a Leaf of Sage.  Blow out the flame, fan the smoke over you.  Welcome the clearing,"

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Beth Bale "On Point" at the Joyful Jewel 3-12-15

"On Point"
Beth Bale
Watercolor on Paper, 14 1/2" x 19" framed to 22" x 28"
$230, Original

It is fun to think of lions, especially to envision their expansive yawning and stretching in the sun on a day such as this.  Beth Bale has painted them in their opposite role -- being ultra vigilant and aware of the slightest movement or sound.  Like lions, I want to perfect each of these skills -- utter abandon to warmth and sunlight - with an eye alert to the rest of the world's goings on and my place in it.  It's a both/and kind of day.  This is an exceptional original painting, watercolor on paper, matted and framed beautifully.

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Emma Skurnick "Pink Flowers" at the Joyful Jewel 3-10-15

Pink Flowers
Emma Skurnick
Set of Cards
$12

Here is the last of the flower paintings I planned to post in hopes of coaxing Spring!  I think they did their job and this one of Emma Skurnick's  has the variety we really look forward to.  It's as if these beauties who bloom at the same time of year have a lot to say to each other.  And a lot to celebrate!

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