This is the fourth and last of a series of seasonal exhibits held at Margit Nellemann Gallery at Teafarm on Richards Trail. The exhibit titled ‘HOME’ welcomes the warmth and festive glow of the season featuring felt jewellery and purses by Deb Dumka alongside my clay pieces. The gallery opening is December 7th 6-9pm with both Deb and myself in attendance. The show runs from December 7th until December 30th. Hours are Wednesday – Sunday 10am-5pm, with Friday evening extended hours until 9pm in December. Looking forward to seeing you at the gallery.
November 20, 2012
winter solstice exhibit
June 5, 2012
Mad Hats & Teapots
This is the second exhibit in a series of four and I am very excited to have Art Liestman and Ulrieke Benner showcase their fine work at my new gallery.
The exhibit runs from June 21 thru July 22.
Come by and treat your senses….
May 31, 2012
Mad Hats & Teapots
Ulrieke Benner, Salt Spring Island textile artist, is looking forward to showing her work on Vancouver Island again. The playful theme of this show will allow her to showcase one of her favourite items to create: hats! Adding some wearable art to the mix, Ulrieke will bring a bundle of chapeaus that are imaginative, spontaneous, and daring that will be sure to please hat lovers of all stripes. Using both felt and straw, hats for all seasons and occasions will be showcased, and she’ll even bring a few of her shawls to round out the collection.
Mad Hats & Teapots is the second exhibit in a series of four centered around equinox, solstice, equinox and solstice. June 21st marks the opening of this coming exhibit at my studio and gallery.
April 6, 2012
Basket Weaving Demo
I feel so fortunate to have Coco and Joan’s work here at the gallery for an entire month. The colourful strokes of Coco’s paintings mesh beautifully with Joan’s and intricate textures.
Joan Carrigan will be coming to the gallery to do a basket weaving demo this coming Sunday. Come and see Joan’s beautiful work and say hi to her. Sunday April 8th, noon – 5pm.
The Fertility Exhibit is up until April 22nd.
Our regular open hours are Wednesday – Sunday 10-5pm.
February 15, 2012
Inspiration
The city of Shibam, Yemen, is home to the oldest skyscrapers in the world.
These buildings date back to the 16th century. They are built of mud bricks and have been able to survive hundreds of year of weather in the middle of the desert.
I am not sure why I am so attracted to cityscapes. I grew up on a farm and I now live in the country. Yet cityscapes continue to inspire and amaze me. And especially these clay-cloured wabi-sabi beauties….
January 29, 2012
Seconds sale
We are excited about starting a new season at the farm and gallery. It is time for us to open our doors again.
And for the second time we are doing it in style with a huge SECONDS sale of my clay work.
The gate will swing open at 2pm on the 2nd of the 2nd month. That’s a no-brainer!
There is lots to look at and lots of great deals. Some pieces are marked down as much as 80%.
December 23, 2011
Teapots for tea lovers
A teapot for the tea appreciator?
Here is a small selection of what is in stock…
December 11, 2011
just in time for the holidays
I have been putting handles on a batch of mugs that will be ready in time for christmas. These are made in white clay and will be finished with either a green or a blue glaze.
December 7, 2011
Win a Teapot
Tis’ that time of year again that I give away one of my teapots in honour of International Tea Day December 15th. International Tea Day was initiated in India to raise awareness of the conditions of tea workers across the globe. Have an artisan cup of tea, like my facebook page and you can win a one-of-a-kind handbuilt teapot. Or, simply share your own personal tea story. I love tea and I love stories.
The actual design and colour of the teapot will be a surprise but I guarantee it will be one of my original teapots.
November 29, 2011
Annual Open House
I invite you to attend my Annual Open House December 2 – 4, 10am – 6pm
This year, I am so very excited to have the work of two exceptional artists at the studio.
Goldsmith Marianne Brown creates jewellery in both gold and silver. Marianne is coming to the Cowichan from Ontario to share her most recent works. www.mariannebrown.ca
Danish painter Christina Mosegaard , who has exhibited extensively internationally, will be showing her work for the first time in Canada. www.christinamosegaard.dk
When: December 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 10am – 6pm
Where: Margit Nellemann Studio and Gallery & Teafarm
8350 Richards Trail
North Cowichan, BC
250 748 3811
For directions please go to http://www.margitnellemann.com/contact.php