Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts

Happy New Year’s from Harmony, PA. Photos from our annual “Silvester” event, which is the German town’s celebration of New Year’s Eve.  Face Painting by Christina for big and little kids alike, a 5k and Fun Run, traditional food and drinks, treats for pets by Christine Galket, German countdown and ball drop at 6pm (midnight in Germany!), singing of Auld Lang Syne, and fireworks. All of the shops in town are open, including the Gallery– and we all have our heat on, so come in and keep warm. And when it’s all done, you’ll be home in time to celebrate New Year’s — again. 🙂  A blessed and joyous 2014 to everyone from Bottlebrush Gallery.

Visit us for Christmas! With 85 local artists’ work on display and a wide range of prices, you will find something for anyone on your list. Visit our year-round Christmas by the Creek shop featuring holiday-themed art and crafted items by our artists, and vintage (antique) Christmas ornaments and memorabilia. Shown below, vintage ornament art, breast cancer awareness theme Christmas tree, glass cheese plate with knife and coasters by Don Allaman, and a sewing or quilting themed Christmas tree.

Pittsburgh artists Kim Friethaler, June Kielty, Nadya Lapets and Vickie Schilling opening night this Friday, October 18, from 7-9pm, at the Bottlebrush. No admission charge. Refreshments will be served. Live music by singer-songwriter Sally Zehmisch of Cranberry Township. The artist group brought in their work for their show, and it is breathtaking. A Female Perpective will be on display from Friday, October 18 through Thursday, October 31.

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We are pleased to announce that Mixed Media Artist Susan Walker from Portersville will be teaching her delightful mixed media classes which meet on Sundays.  For more information and to register, please check out Susan’s web page, http://susanwalkerart.fineartstudioonline.com/page/3622/workshops-and-classes-at-susan-walker-art-studioportersvillepa.

Mixed Media Technique Class Series:  Sundays:  September 22, October 27, November 24, from 2-3:30pm. Ages 10 and up. $25 includes all materials and snacks. In this workshop held on the 4th Sunday of the month will learn a different mixed media technique. These techniques can then be applied to your own projects such as on furniture, panels,ATC cards and in journals to name a few. Possibilities are endless.

Give Thanks: Mixed Media piece. Sunday, October 6, 2-4pm. Ages 14 and up. $40 includes all materials and snacks. In this one time class create a finished 6″ x 6″ mixed media piece on a basswood panel. We will work with paint.paper. stamping and some of your own hand work. You may choose to include the words “Give Thanks” or just leave the fall pumpkin the focus. This will make a wonderful gift for the Thanksgiving Cook- yourself included!

Snowman Ornament Gift Holder. Sunday, December 1, 2-4pm. Ages 7 and up. $25 includes all materials. In this one time class we will be creating a  portrait of a snowman on a pocket.This would be a great Parent/Child activity to do together.  It would make a great wall decoration, an ornament and/or filled with a few goodies, a gift card or piece of jewelry to name a few ideas.  

Holiday Mixed Media. Sunday, December 8, 2-4pm. Ages 14 and up. $40 includes all materials. In this one time class create a finished 6″ x 6″ mixed media piece on a basswood panel. We will work with paint.paper. stamping and some of your own hand work to create this one of a kind original. Keep it for yourself or would make a special gift.

Want more information on these classes? Click on the kids/teens and adult classes links at the top of this page. We will be adding more classes, so please check back for updates.

Act Up! Children’s Theatre: Ages 9-15.

Saturdays, 1-3:30pm, September 21 through December 21. $10 per session.

Taught by Creatively Healthy instructor and coach Debbie Smith Wagner.  Please contact the Gallery to RSVP. More information:  Kids’ Classes link above.

A fun and spirited class designed for children and pre-teens that teaches the basics of improvisational acting. Our class meets monthly and will include puppets, warm-up exercises, creative performance with games, and an improv skit using simple costumes and props.

Conga Drumming: Basics and Intermediate  Ages 14 to Adult.

Mondays, 6-7:30pm, September 16-October 21. $90 for 6 weeks includes use of drums. 

Explore the exciting world of Afro-Cuban and Latin Rhythms in a fun and friendly atmosphere. A 6 week, fully interactive class designed for beginners and experienced drummers alike. We will cover: Technique, Clave, Tumbao, Calypso, Rumba, Guaguanco, Abakwa and Practice Methods. $90 for 6 weeks, includes use of drums. Taught by experienced drummer Bryan Fazio. Reservations required as the class is limited in size.  More information:  Adult Classes and Kids/Teens Classes  links above. Last day to sign up: September 16.

Slippery Rock University Student Art Show Opening Night Reception:  September 13, 7-9pm. Edgy and thought-provoking, always a phenomenal show!

Opening reception and exhibit  features artists Chelsea Burton, Constance Briggs, Maria Camera, Darrellyn Dickey, Chelsea Grubbs and Barbara Westman, Assistant Professor of Fibers and Printmaking.  Refreshments will be served. No admission fee.

“5+1 Fibers Exhibition” will be on display from Sept. 13-Sept. 20, 11am-4pm, with the exception of Monday, Sept. 16, when the Gallery is closed.

RSVP requested but not required.

Kids having fun at our first week of summer art classes, which began July 8. The second week of classes starts Monday, July 29. Contact the Gallery to sign up!

Our second week of’ summer art classes for young artists is ready! Topics include:  Improv for Kids- Photography – Chain Maille Bracelets – Mask Making – Drum and Draw Workshop – Abstract Painting – Dinosaur Fossil Making – Basket Weaving.

To see the schedule for the week of July 29, please click on the above link for kids/teens classes. Our first week was sooo fun!  We hope to see you.

Saturday, September 7, 2013   9-2pm

Bottlebrush: A Gallery for the Arts, on the Square in Harmony

Exit 88 off I79

Tag sale on glassware and collectibles at the Bottlebrush Gallery in Harmony, PA. Proceeds benefit our mini-grant program Art Matters, which funds art classes for economically-disadvantaged youth in Butler County.

Please visit Harmony’s monthly Flea-Tique on Saturday from 9-2pm while you’re in town!