February Artist-in-Residence

Jean Gresham​​​​​

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Jean Gresham loves to transform glass into all shapes and sizes, from one-of-a-kind jewelry and functional pieces to elegant wall art and home decor. Much of her work is inspired by her love of this island — its woods, shoreline and surrounding waters.

During her residency, Jean plans on designing future glass projects inspired by living on the island. She will teach visitors about the processes and techniques used when making her art pieces by fusing, slumping, and/or casting them in her kilns.
 
Jean will be at the gallery February 3–28, Monday-Friday, from 10 AM to 3 PM, and some Saturdays too! When the open flag is flying, please stop in for a visit and to see her work-in-progress.

 

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island inspirations drawing WORKSHOP
Free - Saturday, February 15, 1 PM - 3 PM

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Jean will host a free "Island Inspirations" drawing workshop at the gallery. She will teach participants how she prepares and designs her glass pieces, starting with a sketch or detailed drawing and ending up with a finished piece inspired by her initial design. Participants will create one 6"x6" colorful board tile by sketching their favorite island scene or choosing one of Jean's line drawings as a starting point. The tiles will be combined into a Community Quilt of tiles, which will hang at the DIAA gallery for the remainder of February. 

Afterwards, the Community Quilt will be on display at the Chase Emerson Memorial Library this spring. Participants will be able to pick up their tiles at the end of the library show. No art background is needed. All materials will be provided.

Please email Jean at info@jgreshamdesign.com to register. Space is limited.

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island inspirations drawing WORKSHOP for children
Free - Saturday, February 22, 10 AM

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Additionally, Jean will offer an "Island Inspirations" drawing workshop for children and parents in partnership with the library's Story Time on Saturday, February 22 at 10 AM at the library. We will read a locally inspired book, draw island scenes on board tiles, and combine them into a Community Quilt of tiles (as described above for the February 15 workshop —but with age-appropriate markers).

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Artist talk & Reception

Friday, February 28

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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