Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts

Another successful German Christmas Market in Harmony. Beautiful weather! Thanks to everyone who came to see us and visit our vintage Christmas shop, check in with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing, dance, eat and shop.  We look forward to seeing you each year. Here are a few pictures from the event, many more on our Facebook page, please “like” our page.

Friday, October 30, 6-8pm. Refreshments will be served. Live music by blues musician Ronni Weiss. No admission charge. RSVP not required. Please join us!

The 2015 international collaboration project between Fiber Art Studios at Slippery Rock University and Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Poland is a second edition of this kind of collaboration.

We are presenting a collection of batiks created by two groups of students: at Slippery Rock and in Gdansk, under a supervision of Professors: Agata Zielinska – Glowacka (AFA) and Barbara Westman (SRU).

This exhibition was presented in July at the Artur’s Court Gallery in Gdansk.

The SRU student participants:
Summer Weinheimer, Marion Kennedy, Paula Lockwood, Brenda Grubber, Jamie Cunningham, Leah Zackowitz, Noelle Swart, Emily Smith, Monika Taylor, Danielle Heltzel, Alexandra Kirsch and Ashely Ebbert.

Accompanied by Korey Dudley on bass and Geoff White on fiddle, David Childers is an acclaimed Americana artist and musician who writes tough, literary tunes informed by heartland rock, country music, folk music, small towns, and lonesome highways. www.davidchilders.com

With Special Guest Jeff Wiley: A locally popular singer/songwriter. Those who know Jeff Wiley’s work will recognize his signature acoustical guitar resonance, expressive vocals, bright harmonies, and lyrics that balance ironic humor against melancholy.

Come out and support local, live music!
Friday, 6th November 2015, 7:00pm
Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts
539 Main Street “On the Square”
Harmony, PA 16037
$15 Admission

RSVP required to:  724.452.0539

Harmony’s annual fall festival is Saturday, October 10. Music, games  and activities for kids young and old, vendors and artist demos, costume contests, parades, a grandfather-granddaughter art show by Pete Zogran and Sarah Huth, a craft brew release by the Harmony Inn… and much more.  Click on the photo to see the entire schedule for Harmony. Most activities free! Park your car and take the free shuttle sponsored by our kind friends at Passavant to travel easily between the towns of Harmony and Zelienople to enjoy two fall festivals in progress the same weekend!

Please join us for a grandfather-granddaughter show featuring the paintings of Pete Zogran and Sarah Huth with opening day October 10, 11am-7pm. Pete’s paintings were inspiration for his granddaughter, Sarah, who has painted her own visions; both will be on display. The show will be available to view until Sunday, October 25. If you can’t visit the Gallery for this phenomenal show’s opening day, please stop in sometime over the next two weeks. “People & Places” is part of the day-long fall festival in Harmony, Sleepy Hollow, on Saturday, October 10.  RSVP not required; no admission charge.

Join our Women’s Drum Circle, surrounded by the warmth and beauty of an art gallery located in a 210 year old, original Harmonist building.

Beginning October 21, the Bottlebrush Gallery is hosting a women’s drumming circle. It will meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm, and led by drum circle facilitators Patricia Bauer and Annie Mathie.

What is a Drum Circle?
It’s a creative, pleasurable way to tap into the healing nature of rhythm, centered around drums and other percussion instruments. Drumming and rhythm can be used to induce deep states of relaxation and meditation. It encourages us to be in the moment and out of our distracted thoughts, all while fostering a sense of creativity, playfulness and community.

No previous drumming experience is necessary. You will be encouraged to use your listening and playing skills to make musical connections and express yourself in a way that feels comfortable for you.

Class Fee: Each session is $35. Bring a drum if you have one, or drums and percussion instruments will be provided. To Sign Up: RSVP in advance by calling 724.452.0539. Payment is required in advance, so please have your credit card ready or make suitable arrangements with the Gallery.

About your Drumming Facilitators:

PATRICIA BAUER is a Music Educator and a Drum Circle Facilitator. She holds a bachelor’s from West Virginia University and a Masters from Duquesne University. She began her career in Wood County, West Virginia teaching Chorus and General Music. She moved to North Allegheny School District in 1984 where she has had experience teaching Band, Orchestra, Chorus and General Music with an emphasis on World Music Drumming. A pilot teacher for the World Music Drumming Curriculum in 1996, Ms. Bauer has since been sharing the joy and self discovery that world drumming can provide with children and adults alike.

ANNIE MATHE is a Certified Holistic Reflexologist, Healing Touch Practitioner, and Drum Circle Facilitator who uses a gentle, loving approach to inspire others to lead a healthy, empowered, extraordinary life. Whether it is through, drumming, chanting, meditation, song, or reflexology, she realizes the importance of providing a safe place in which others can rediscover the awareness of the natural forces within to heal, and find a way to rekindle the spiritual fires of one’s true inner nature. She received her Drum Circle Leadership training from Jim Donovan M.Ed., an award winning musician, educator, and teacher. Annie wishes to encourage everyone she meets to join her on the sacred path to a place of synchrony of body, mind, and spirit.

We are pleased to announce: Harmony in Art, an exhibit featuring 11 of the Gallery’s artists, on display from Saturday, September 19 through Tuesday, October 6. The selected art followed the theme of images of Harmony or items made from materials found in the town of Harmony. The exhibit includes watercolors by Mary Koepke including her Co-Creator Series of Christmas Market vendors’ portraits; oils and watercolors by Bill Perry; watercolors by Joan Scheuring; photography by Sandy Ferrainola, Dan Senneway and Dean Ziegler; paintings on roof slates from the old Sapienza Building by MJ McCurdy; woven scarves and a hat from Harmony sheep’s wool by Lissa Napora; soap made by Bo Patterson from beer served at The Harmony Inn; ceramic Virgin Sophia molds by Colleen Weaks; and a watercolor painting of The Harmony Inn by former Bottlebrush artist Sally Jones Rodgers, now deceased.

Our second week of summer classes is posted. We have new classes and a repeat of the popular Fossil Class for kids who missed it the first time. Click on the child/teen link at the top of this page.  Last day to register is Friday, July 31. Class size is limited, so don’t wait!

Learn to Draw and Paint Your Furry Family Member!

Tuesdays, June 9-30: 10am-12pm  $80 + materials fee, $20

Contact the Gallery to register. 724.452.0539.

Advance registration and payment required. Call the Gallery to register! Limit 10 students per class (4 weekly classes per session). Adults 18+.

Missed classes can be made up with 1 weeks notice with personal one-on-one coaching by the instructor.

About Your Teacher, Ron Jesiolowski: Ron began his career studying painting and drawing at Art Institute of Pittsburgh and completed an MBA in International Design from Westminster College in London, England. He has enjoyed a successful career in corporate design with his art direction and design has gracing the packaging/branding of many popular global pet products including: Milkbone, 9 Lives, Kibbles and Bits, Meow Mix, Nutrish, Natures Recipe, Snausages, Jerky Treats and many others.

Ron’s fine art work has gained critical acclaim and has been featured in exhibitions throughout the Pittsburgh region including the Scaiffe Gallery, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, and the Carnegie Museum.

He is currently serving as Professor of Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking at Waynesburg University.

Ron has a reputation of nurturing creativity and skill through personal coaching to one’s own skill level, strengths and personalities from the beginner to the professional. His philosophy is that there is no “Right Way” of drawing or painting and that each person expresses themselves in their own unique personal style.  The end result is an enjoyable, fun class and work that is personally rewarding.

“You have inspired me every day to push myself beyond my comfort zone and I am shocking myself everyday with the work I am producing.  It really is all thanks to you.  I don’t know if you realize how wonderful of a teacher you are but I am here to remind you that you have made me grow into the artist I am today and are to thank for the artist I will become.  Thank you for everything!” — Jenna

Please join us for a special opening reception. Sunday, April 12, 1-3m, Bri Stewart will hold her first solo art exhibit on her birthday.  In addition to visual art, the show will also include edible art– cupcakes!  Live music. Art for sale.  Please help support young talent and join us on this day of celebration. 

No admission charge. RSVP not required.