BLUE BELL GALLERY

The Gallery

You will be delighted in the variety of creations from local Georgia Artists. We select work mainly from the North Georgia Region and feature pottery, blown glass, wood carving, metal sculpture, jewelry, found object/collage, handmade candles, handmade soaps, stone sculpture, watercolors, acrylics, oils and fused glass. We offer one-of-a-kind gift items to collective works from $4 to $12,000.

The Studio Classes

SEE DETAILS BELOW

The Artists

Tina McCullough – Clay

Barbara Bendzunas – Clay

Nita Edwards – Oils

Michael Shetterly - Acrylic

Duane Paxson – Acrylic/Stone/Sculpture

Cathy Nash – Watercolors

Lisa Lester – Jewelry

Maddie Lester - Stationary

Phil Sanders – Wood Carving

Kelly King - Clay

Lynette Phillips – Clay

Julie Buffalo – Found Rounds

Doug Carmichael – Metal Garden Sculpture

Liza Gammadge – Fabric Purses

Mark & Pegie Davis – Wolf Creek Soaps

Clayton Mann – Turned & Carved Wood

Patty Coulter – Lino Block Prints

Jeff Thomas – Wood & Mirrors

. . . And More

The Annual Events

BLUE BELL GALLERY HOSTS 4 ANNUAL EVENTS

In the Winter, we host “Green – Au Naturale”. This event occurs the month of March with an OPENING RECEPTION ON THE 3^RD SATURDAY EVENING @ 7PM.

In late Spring, we host “SPRING OPEN HOUSE”. This event takes place the first weekend in May.

In the Fall, we host our “HAUNTINGS” Exhibition during the month of October with the OPENING RECEPTION ON 3^RD SATURDAY EVENING @ 7PM.

During the holidays, we host “HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE”. This event begins the Friday following Thanksgiving and runs through December 22 with an ARTIST’S RECEPTION ON THE 1ST FRIDAY EVENING OF DECEMBER @ 6PM.

CONTACT:

Tina McCullough

PO BOX 246

Comer, GA 30629

706-783-4665

bluebellgallery@windstream.net

CLAY DAYS – Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing

NEW ADDITIONS

SATURDAY MORNING CLAY TIME ($50)

(one day workshops / 9a – 1p through October & November)

Spend A Saturday Morning playing in the dirt. Just in time for the holidays or that special occasion. Create gifts for your family. You will complete a project start to finish each Saturday that you participate. Fee Includes a ½ bag of Clay & Firing Costs. Tools and additional clay will be available for purchase. (Minimum 6/Maximum 10)

TUESDAY EVENINGS ARE FOR THE PITS ($135)

(4 week sessions)

Works created will be built especially for a pit firing on the last evening of class. (Minimum 6/Maximum 10)

HOME SCHOOLERY ($135/$120)

(4 week sessions)

We are happy to work with Homeschooling families and tailor projects around topics you are already studying. We can also accommodate your schedule. So let us know how we can best enhance and enrich your school days. (Minimum 6/Maximum 10)

OUR REGULAR CLASSES

CLAY DAYS – Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing

Tuition: $80 + Materials: $55 ($40 if you already have your tools) = $135/$120

We are very excited to host these classes with Barbara Bendzunas, a very talented clay and glass artist and designer. This class is a broad introduction to both Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing techniques. Students can expect to create functional and sculptural stoneware pottery of their own design. More days and hours can be added at your request. Each session you enroll will build upon your skill set and the complexity of projects will develop along with your individual abilities. (Minimum 6/Maximum 10)

Regular classes will meet once a week for FOUR weeks. The materials fee for classes covers 1 bag/25 lbs. of clay, basic clay tool kit and all associated firing costs. Any additional clay may be purchased for $40 per bag – use of glazes and firing fees are calculated into this price. You will also need a towel and a couple of 1-gallon buckets for water & tools. Minimum class size is 4 and limited to 10 students. (Minimum 6/Maximum 10)

You can reserve a space by emailing bluebellgallery@windstream.net Registration is complete when your payment is received. You my mail your payment to PO Box 246, Comer, GA 30629 (made payable to Blue Bell Gallery). You may also drop in or call in your payment using Visa, MC or Discover / 706.783.4665.

Thank you,

Tina McCullough & Barbara Bendzunas

DECEMBER CLASS CALENDAR

Tues, 9:30A – 12p (DEC 2 – DEC 23) Instr: Barbara Bendzunas

Tues, 1:30p – 4p (DEC 2 – DEC 23) Instr: Barbara Bendzunas

Tues, 6:30p – 9p (DEC 2 – DEC 23) Instr: Barbara Bendzunas THE PITS

Thur, 6:30p – 9p (DEC 4 – DEC 23) Instr: Barbara Bendzunas

Sat, 9:00a – 1p (DEC 6 – DEC 27) Instr: TBA ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

JANUARY CLASS CALENDAR

Tues, 9:30A – 12p (JAN 6 – JAN 27) Instr: Barbara Bendzunas

Tues, 1:30p – 4p (JAN 6 – JAN 27) Instr: Barbara Bendzunas

Tues, 6:30p – 9p (JAN 6 – JAN 27) Instr: Barbara Bendzunas THE PITS