The sale is on!

We're waiting for you now! 

Morning meeting

Return of the Sneak Peek

First off, mark your calendars not only for the sale but for the fun event below:

INKS & DRINKS

Alcohol Ink Painting Workshops

Try the Newest Art Medium

Free Glass of Wine, Free Wine Tasting, too!

And you WILL have a lot of fun!!! 

This is stress free class for ANYONE. All materials supplied! You will take home 4 or 5 of your own small paintings you will love!! 

We currently have 3 hour classes scheduled in November at Barnhill's Bookstore in Winston-Salem. To reserve your space, call

Barnhill’s - 336.602.1383

Ginnie and Chris are also available for home parties, girl's night out, birthday parties (ages 10 and up), mother - daughter events, team building, after work parties, church groups, etc. Flexible times and dates and we will come to your location.

For info about Alcohol Ink Workshops, contact

Ginnie Conaway – ginnieartist@hotmail.com , tel: 336-721-0916 or

Chris Sutherland – chrissutherlandart@gmail.com, tel: 336-259-7252.

It's your chance to be whimsical yourself! Some of Chris and Ginnie's art is below.

At the fall sale, you'll also see jewelry from Genna Carter of Bracelets4Braces

See more at https://www.facebook.com/Bracelets4Braces and
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bracelets4Braces

You'll also see this fine felted work from Annie Marra of Freya's Gifts:

And more warm, wonderful work from Edie Craig of Art Yarn Yummies:

Don't miss this eye-catching jewelry from Suzi Cook:

And finally, be sure to check out these beautiful pots from from Fleur Decor:

See more http://www.fleurdecor.org/

We'll feature one or two more sneak peeks before the sale! Artists, if you're interested in posting your work, email Kim by Sunday, November 10. Whimsical fans, stay tuned to our blog and Facebook page for more posts and updates!

Support Warrior Service Dogs at this year's Fall Sale

Dear Whimsical Women Community,

For the past two years, the annual fall Whimsical Women Art Show has supported Bras-N-Boots with thousands of donated items that were shipped to service women deployed around the globe.   Your impressive show of support proves that the women servicing overseas in harm’s way are not forgotten.  While Bras-N-Boots is still an active organization, this year it was brought to my attention that there is another large void in supporting our war veterans. 

This time, the support need is closer to home.  Each year thousands of service women and men return home from war without visible wounds, and struggle each and every day with Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  After my deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, I personally struggled with the perils of combat long after I left the war-zone.  While the support of my family and friends was unparalleled, the love and support of my service dog, Bella, is what really rescued me in the end.  This year at Whimsical Woman, we are going to support a local North Carolina organization dedicated training rescue dogs to support, love, and care for veterans struggling with PTSD. 

Warrior Service Dogs is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Asheville, North Carolina that is dedicated to linking trained rescue dogs to veterans suffering with the challenges of PTSD.  The organization is the only of its kind that actually links the dog with the veteran and that supports dog and veteran through the service dog training process from start to finish.  Once the dog and veteran are linked together, the veteran will work with the trainers of Warrior Service Dogs to train the dog to be able to support the veteran’s needs. One might ask how a dog can provide support for someone with PTSD?  While the specific struggles with PTSD varies from individual to individual, dogs can be trained to specifically help a person with disabilities manage their recovery process as well as provide therapeutic support along the way.  Besides the unwavering love Bella provides in my life each day, Bella also wakes me up from PTSD-induced nightmares at night. 

As more and more veterans are receiving treatment for PTSD, the need for trained service dogs to support the veterans through their treatment process is also on the rise. This year at Whimsical Women, let’s support our local veterans, rescue animals, and raise awareness of the challenges with PTSD by helping Warrior Service Dogs.  They have a full time schedule working to train dogs, helping veterans through their PTSD treatment, and raising awareness of the importance of service dogs- any bit of support they can get is much appreciated. 

Right now, Warrior Service Dogs need your support with donations of:

-Moist dog treats for training

-Leashes

-Collars

-Small orange cones for training

-Gift cards to Wal-Mart and Lowe’s Home Improvement

-Collapsible dog bowls

-Dog crates of different sizes

-Cash donations to help with veterinary bills, service vest gear, and dog registration

Warrior Service Dogs will be at located at the entrance of Whimsical Women.  Please be sure to stop by and thank them for their support to veterans, and while you are at it thank their handlers for their support to our country!

Wag more, bark less!

Molly Mae Potter, Capt, United States Air Force

Blue Frog Designs

Polymer clay creations by Ginnie Parrish

We hope you've enjoyed this week's sneak peeks! Stay tuned for more information about the sale--and more previews--in weeks to come!

Metal Art by Gail

Gail Wall has been making metal art since taking an iron blacksmithing class at Penland in 2000, where she fell in love with the process, materials, and forging. Although she learned traditional technique from apprenticing with a German blacksmith, she tends to work intuitively with the metals and create images that come to her as she begins a project.

Her work is often inspired by stories, fables, and nature. She also loves the human body and hands, which may be related to her occupational therapy background. Dreams also inspire Gail's work!

EB Miller Art

Elizabeth Miller doesn't draw on bad days!  

 

Her art is happy, colorful and uplifting.  New designs include "wise owls" which are funky COLLEGIATE owls.  See these wise owls and more of Liz's art at http://www.ebmillerart.blogspot.com/. You can make a request for a specific school by e-mailing Elizabeth at creativeandcolorful@yahoo.com. 

 

And be sure to visit http://www.artshackws.blogspot.com/ to flight childhood cancer with Little A shirts--the deadline for ordering these had been extended to this weekend!

Correction: Fale sale is November 23!

The date of the fall sale was incorrect in a previous post: the date is Saturday, November 23rd, and the rain date is Sunday, November 24th. I'm sorry for the mistake--please mark your calendars for November 23rd!

Andie Freeman Fine Art

Andie's original paintings, card sets, prints, wood prints, pendants and story boxes will be available at our fall sale, which will be held on Saturday, November 23, from 10-3 at the Pfafftown Farm (2233 Vienna Dozier Road). The rain date is November 24th, and our fabulous fall flyer will be posted soon!

Andie creates original oil paintings that are reflections of her spiritual journey. She utilizes strong areas of contrast, light and dark, movement and stillness. These represent the fragility of life and the passage of time. She also creates story boxes, historic dioramas of a specific person and time: a satisfying way to live history today in a funky little box.

See more of Andie's work at http://www.andiefreeman.com/ and http://andieillustrates.com/.

Jean's Sew Fine!

Yes she is!

 Jean makes indoor teepees for kids, tote bags, pocketbooks and shawls.  

 See more of Jean's fun items at the sale in November!

Happy Art for Happy People

The first of our second round of sneak peeks is brought to you by Ann Krier of Whimsyville!

Birds' Village

Starry Night

Jellyfish Dance

Whimsical Village

Whimsyville's slogan is Happy Art for Happy People. We'll be happy to see you in November!

Today's Sneak Peek

Artwork by Kathleen Simon

She'll have these and many more at the Fall Sale!

Keep your hands warm

with today's sneak peek:

These mittens and arm warmers are made from recycled materials, sweaters, and other knits. See more selections from artist Robin Williams at http://mywols.com!

Surprise inside

from Betsy Griffith!

Betsy says of these tiny bears hiding in their tins, "They always make me smile." You can see more work from Betsy and her daughter Meg Palladino at www.facebook.com/peacefulcreations  and www.etsy.com/shop/peacefulcreations1.

Today's sneak peek...

is brought to you by Chris Ogden of iSpy Wreaths.

These wreaths are created using vintage and repurposed items, with some contemporary pieces mixed in, on tinsel garland covered or artificial wreath bases.

When you look at them, you'll never see the same things twice!

Sneak Peak 3

Mosaic Tree

From Tabatha Renegar

Sneak Peak 2

From new artist Donna Rommel

Olive Branch

Owl

Seahorse 

 see Balloons, Heron, Love Birds and more in November!

New look and first sneak peek

for the fall sale!

Scarves by Melinda Abrams: Hope and Healing, Love Builds Broken Walls in two different colors

Stay tuned daily for more sneak peeks to come!