Artisan of the Month: Liz Hanson

Artisan of the Month: Liz Hanson

Reception and Artist Demonstration
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 1-3 pm

It is said that when you find your calling, you find your passion. We see both in the work of Barn Swallow jeweler Liz Hanson, our December Artisan of the Month! Liz's cutting edge designs and materials are fresh, spontaneous sparks of creativity, and we are honored to carry her collection.

Join us December 16 1-3PM for a first-hand look at how Liz's forms begin as she demonstrates the "lost wax" carving technique used in her silver, bronze, gold and steel jewelry.

Leslie Banta: Keeping Nature's Beauty Close at Hand

Leslie Banta: Keeping Nature's Beauty Close at Hand

Reception and Artist Demonstration
Sunday, October 14, 2018, 1 and 3 pm

Landscape painter Leslie Banta is the October Artist of the Month at the Barn Swallow! Leslie will be holding painting demonstrations at the Barn on Sunday October 14 at 1 pm and 3pm.

Leslie is more than a painter. Her works become sculptural. They pull in the written word where text becomes the sky. They are able to reach into our core as few painters can do. We are so pleased to introduce you to Leslie’s newest works.

Leslie describes her motivation in painting “as a way of keeping nature’s beauty close at hand.”

“It’s so easy to look up at the sky, but it’s also easy to forget what’s right over our heads because it’s always there. We forget to see it because we always see it… I paint to remind myself to stop and see this beautiful world, to drink it in for a long moment.”

Woodworker Nathan Jenkins at the Barn

Nathan Jenkins Woodworking Demonstration
Barn Swallow Artisan Gallery
Saturday September 8, 2018, 1-5pm

The Barn Swallow is pleased to announce our September Artisan of the Month: woodworker Nathan Jenkins! Nathan will demonstrate his own handmade pedal-operated lathe on Saturday September 8, 1-5pm.

Nathan creates beautiful rustic hand carved bowls, wooden utensils and pine bark baskets. He also hand-crafts his own traditional woodworking tools, including a pedal-operated lathe. His work is creative, fresh and affordable. Nathan is our wonderful, vibrant, creative mountain man.... force of nature. In a single word, he is Contagious! We are smitten: you will be too. He provides engaging,informative and entertaining demonstrations at the lathe. A fun-filled event for everyone!

Elizabeth Breckenridge Haines – July artisan of the month

The Barn Swallow is pleased to announce our July Artisan of the Month: Elizabeth Breckinridge Haines, creator of Elizabeth b. Design jewelry! 

Elizabeth will hold a pop-up jewelry show at the Barn on Saturday July 7, 1:00 – 5:00 pm.  

Elizabeth’s passion for color and the hues of the garden are blended to create her delicate, wearable style. Bold or muted, Elizabeth b.’s unique combination of stones such as moss aquamarine, rose amethyst, creamy pearls, and green garnets results in lovely, timeless pieces. Using sterling silver, gold, and rose gold, she tends to create light, feminine earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that can be worn one season to the next. Her collectible classics can be worn singly or layered with others. Elizabeth b. hails from New Orleans and has lived in China, California and now Pennington, NJ.