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"GreenCraft"...what is it? 
The craft movement has always been on the cutting edge of socially conscience living. Now there's a ground swell with artists using eco-friendly materials and/or techniques in creating their work. During our 30 years at Hanson Galleries we have selected many artists who have chosen sustainable and/or recycled materials to create their designs. We are proud to be offering many new artists' works in the near future which exemplify "GreenCraft".
Ted McLean is a "GreenCraft" artist. He turns olive wood vessels from the burl section of non- producing trees which have had to be replaced. Burlwood makes beautiful, gnarly-looking art pieces. He builds his own tools to do this sophisticated turning. The walls of the vessel are very thin with only a small hole on the top of the piece from which all the interior wood has been removed. Use the Quick Link to see his beautiful "GreenCraft". |
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New Work by Roger Dandridge
It's no surprise we have a strong following of Roger Dandridge's jewelry! We have carried his work for over 20 years. He mixes colored stones, natural crystals, and even unusual carvings to create one-of-a-kind rings and bracelets. Fine silver is then electroformed around these unusual combinations making truly unique pieces. The buyers have recently seen him and selected a large collection which can be viewed on the Quick Link at the right. His jewelry is at both locations. |
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Easter Jewelery and Easter Cards  
Easter is March 23, 2008
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"Craft in America" Opening
On Friday, February 22, The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft opened the traveling show "Craft in America". Houston is very honored to be chosen one of the seven cities to showcase this exhibition. Art and Donna, owners of Hanson Galleries, attended the opening. They were thrilled to chat with Carol Sauvion the heart behind the PBS specials on "Craft in America" that have been showing on our local Channel 8 station. From left are Julie Farr, director of the museum, Carol Sauvion, Donna and Art. | |
To our friends of the gallery,
We welcome your comments about our newsletter and encourage you to tell us your interests and special requests for future issues. Do you like more photos and less copy? Do you want to see more on techniques? Do you want to hear more stories about our artists? Just let us know.
Looking forward to hearing from you or seeing you in one of our galleries. |
Sincerely,
Art, Donna, Larry and all your friends at
Hanson Galleries |
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Can you believe he uses horsehair to create his artwork? After throwing the vessel, Jeff allows it to airdry to a leather-like condition. He then carves it, fires it, smokes it and while it is still hot he places real horsehair and sawdust on the surface. The resulting black designs make each piece one-of-a-kind. |
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For all of our customers who have been asking, Blake has moved to San Antonio to be closer to his wife's family for needed support. He is still in rehab, but is doing much better. We all pitched in and bought him a 12-string guitar that really brought a smile to his face. We are now collecting funds to purchase a much needed wheelchair for him. The prognosis remains uncertain as to his future condition. We know your prayers, good wishes and donations helped bring him this far. Thank you ever so much from Hanson Galleries and from Blake and his family. | |
