Come join us on Saturday, December 2 for this Holiday themed First Saturday Art Walk through the village of Lopez Island!
Start at the Lopez Library with artist John Trench and his collection of model trains at 4 pm. There will be an interactive holiday train set for kids of all ages to interact with and receive holiday treats delivered via train from 11 am -2 pm, and then again at 4 pm on Saturday! While at the Lopez Library, enjoy the stunning visual art of artist Dave Raynalds. Both will do an artist talk at 5 pm at the Lopez Library. The Library will close at 6 pm this month, but please read on for how to continue Art Walk into the village!
About John Trench:
I started building models in 1989 and since then I have finished about 70.
I don’t actually remember why I started this hobby beyond just the fact that I enjoyed just looking at a model ships when visiting museums and thinking about the intricate work that went into building them. My first models were quite simple but with no experience and no tools it was frustrating and challenging. After years of building tall ships I wanted to branch out so I added model trains, cars, planes and a variety of other models (Civil War submarines and cannons).
Inspiration for some of models come from travel or reading. I recently built the Endurance, the ship Earnest Shackleton sailed to the Antarctic in 1914, which was crushed by the arctic ice during the famous voyage.
About Dave Raynalds:
ARTIST STATEMENT
My area of interest is watercolor painting. I studied under John Hewett, Steve Hill, and Tom Hoffman. My main goal is a simple, loose and vibrantly colored painting using basic shapes.
Bio
I am a 71 year old retiree and have lived on Lopez for four years. Handyman, cabinetmaker, bicycle messenger, and landlord are among the jobs I’ve had. As for my artwork, I’ve been painting on a regular basis for over ten years. I am involved in /the Lopez Artist Guild, and volunteer for the TIOLI and the library. For fun I like to work in my shop, travel, make pottery, draw in my sketchbook and walk my two dogs with my wife Martha
For Art Walk:
Then head into the village from 5-7 pm for a tour of the artists of Chimera Gallery who are having a raffle that benefits the Lopez School Arts program. Check out the items below that are prizes for the raffle, and while you are there, shop for some perfect holiday gifts that support our local artists!
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Skarpari will also be open and have free holiday coffee and treats along with their gorgeous knives, handmade jewelry and home goods for sale. Old Hand shop will also be open in the village featuring work for sale by talented artisans, jewelry makers, fashion up-cyclers and sculptors.
Blue Heron Bistro will be open that evening so you can stop by for holiday bites and fun whimsical winter cocktails. They will also be featuring art from their kids – Tristan, Edison and Hazel! Grab your dinner reservation at www.blueheronbistrolopez.com.
We hope you can join us for this special Holiday December art walk, and please add First Saturday Art Walk to your calendar for every first Saturday of the month from 5-7 pm and let us know if you or your organization would like to become involved. Happy Holidays!
