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Exhibition Schedule
 10th Annual Art Fair At The Winery - August 20- 21, 2011
This friendly and intimate show, featuring 30 artists, takes place at the Forestedge Winery, which is located in Laporte, MN about 25 miles south of Bemidji. Fine crafts, great food, excellent jazz and, of course, wine tasting! Forestedge wines are all made from local fruits and berries, and are truly delicious. This is a lovely art fair, a great reason to spend a weekend up north. For more event details please visit the Forestedge Winery web site. 
First City of Arts Studio Cruise - October 21, 22 and 23
Here's a chance to see where I design and create Alice's Animals! I share a studio in the northwoods of Minnesota with my sister Billie Barthelemy, who designs beautiful handmade clothing, and this fall we will once again invite the public to join us there. We will show you our workspace, display our work and demonstrate some of our techniques. Refreshments will be available, and there may be a few surprises as well! The Studio Cruise includes a number of artists located within a 50 mile radius of Bemidji, MN. Studios will be open from 10 AM to 5 PM on Oct. 22 and 23, and from 10 AM to 3 PM on Oct. 24. Brigid's Cross is located at 317 Beltrami Avenue in downtown Bemidji..You can download a copy of the brochure and map from the following page, and find information about other arts related events taking place that weekend as well: First City of Arts Studio Cruise. Everyone welcome - this is going to be fun! Please feel free to email me if you need further directions or other information. I hope to see you there! Below is a more detailed map to our studio, which you may find useful: 
Peggy's Holiday Boutique Formerly known as Schultz is in Stitches, Peggy's Holiday Boutique features 150 artists and fine craftsmen showing their original work for 9 days at the Roseville Skating Center. I am delighted to be returning to this event, and will be offering my little animals as well as a nice selection of my new original greeting cards. Live music, complimentary tea, easy parking and free admission add to the pleasant atmosphere of this fine show, which is now in its 33rd year. You will soon be able to find all the information you need for this year's boutique at Peggy's web site.  Art at Ramsey - December 3, 2011
1700 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN I'm happy to be returning to this wonderful one-day holiday show! Created and produced by artists themselves, Art at Ramsey is held in conjunction with Grand Meander, the special holiday promotion by the Grand Avenue Business Association. Show hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. Directions, details and a list of this year's participants can be found here: Art At Ramsey. |
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Some Favorite Links
Handmade Animals  Steve Tomashek's Miniature Menagerie
My friend Steve carves perfect miniature animals from wood and paints them, meticulously and with wild imagination. Here's a master craftsman and a fun web site!  Motley Mutton (And The Gangly Goats)
A master of needle felting, Nancy Bevins creates a wonderland of delightful animals, and offers a fun description of the technique.  Natasha Fadeeva's Stuffed Animals
Some of Natasha's animals are knitted, some are felted, and all are expressive enough to make one laugh or cry. Take the time to look at every one-they are truly exceptional!  Hand Carved Wood Animals by Sandra Healy
With basswood, colorerd inks and her own unique techniques, Sandra has created over 250 different wild animals. Visit her Etsy store to appreciate the quiet beauty of her work.  Fantiny Critters
My Canadian friend Christine O'Neill has a remarkable knack for creating really tiny critters with huge amounts of character. Some are felted, others are stuffed-all are great fun! Dolls & Miniatures  Sweet Grass Trading Company
Betsey Harries creates her beautiful "Earth-felt People" in her studio on the Iron Range of northern Minnesota. The wool felted dolls are made with great attention to detail, and have a lovely aura of peacefulness When you visit her shop on Etsy.com be sure to check out all the other wonders as well-beaded pouches, bracelets, and her gorgeous beaded dragonfly pins!  DandelionFair
Christine's tiny dolls.  TC's Dolls
Wood dolls with a spirit of adventure, carved by TC Vollum. Besides a gallery of TC's Hittys and Bittys, her site offers a thrilling weekly doll adventure! Favorite Galleries and Shops  Fine Edge Custom Framing
Whether you are framing a treasured keepsake, a fine work of art, or a poster for your child's room, you can be sure that Gayle and Nicki will take the greatest of care with your artwork. Their design studio also features work by local artists, cards, jewelry and more; it is located at 107 North 4th Avenue in Virginia, Minnesota.  Bad Cat Creations
Christina Thorne has filled her tiny boutique with an amazing array of hand made arts and crafts, greeting cards (including mine!), wacky and wonderful gifts and her own fine hand made jewelry. Bad Cat is located at 315 Irvine Avenue in downtown Bemidji, MN. Fellow Artists and Friends  Prairie River Handmade Soap
My dear friend Celeste creates this wonderful soap at her workshop on the Prairie River in northern Minnesota. Besides being beautiful it is so luxurious that it is addictive-most of my friends who have tried it wouldn't dream of using anything else. Exquisite!  Pinewood Forge
Del Stubbs and Mary Thouin are my neighbors here in the Northwoods, and both do extraordinary work with wood. Del is also known worldwide for the fine Scandinavian woodcarving knives that he makes. Friends who use his knives say there are none that compare. If you're interested in woodcarving be sure to visit this site.  Bird of Paradise Designs
Billie Barthelemy not only designs elegant original clothing, and does beautiful embroidery - she is also my sister! We've shared a studio for decades, and also share a love for intricate needlework and fine detail.  Sharon Furman Bulloch Watercolors
A fine use of color characterizes the work of New Mexico artist and dear friend Sharon Bulloch. Besides her original works she also offers an assortment of prints and cards.  Blue Skies Glassworks
Mike and Jody Tonder live and work on the north shore of Lake Superior. Jody uses recycled glass to create her line of gleaming earrings, and Mike's ethereal fused glass sculptures are inspired by the ice, water, snow and sky that define this beautiful area.  Betsy Bowen Studio
Another resident of Lake Superior's north shore, Betsy's vibrant woodcuts depict life and wildlife in the northwoods. She offers prints, cards and calendars, and all reflect the joy she finds in her surroundings.  Lloyd Pottery
Becky and Steve Lloyd create these lovely pots in their studio in North Carolina. The carving Becky does on the surface of the porcelain is so fine and delicate that I look at it in wonder.  Ann Ringness Leather
Minnesota artisan Annie Ringness has created elegant and yet functional leather bags for over thirty years. Beautifully crafted and made to last for years!  Wildwood Rustic Furnishings
Northern Minnesota master furniture builder Duane Shoup creates rustic furniture with a contemporary air. Pieces for your home that will last a lifetime and beyond! |