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Hanson Galleries Newsletter |
Nutcracker Market
New Work
Vol 3, Issue 12
Nov 2009 |
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 Nutcracker Market Booth #349
Hanson Galleries will again be part of the popular season kickoff event of the Nutcracker Market. We will be in booth #349.
Please stop by and see all the special items we are introducing at this show. It is open to the public Thursday, Nov 12th through Sunday, Nov 15th. For more information click Nutcracker Market.
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ECO Jewelry has arrived!
WOW! Recycled magazine pages are used to make these beads by hand, then they are matched with semi-precious stones to create lightweight, colorful jewelry. The Zindek Foundation employs many people to help in this process. We're happy to offer this recycled Eco-friendly beaded jewelry.
The organization has found that only 25% of the 12 billion magazines circulated in the US in one year are actually recycled. That leaves 9 billion copies that are trashed or incinerated. We're happy to be able to be part of this recycling effort.
For now it's only available at our Uptown Park location. Click here for more examples of the jewelry and the beads. Yes, it's made in the USA. | |
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Artist-designed jewelry
Elizabeth Garvin back in stock
This artist sells out every Christmas so come in early for the best selection. Elizabeth works in textured sterling silver and 18K gold starting at $135. She accents her pieces with CZ's for a touch of glamour. Birthstone colors can be special ordered. Click here to see a sampling of her new work.
Sara Rivera new to the gallery
Mokume-gane is the technique of melding several different metals together. It is done by alternating types of metal into a single block then carving, hammering and pressing a piece to get the finished results. Centuries ago the Samurai swords were made with this metal-working technique. Mokume-gane translates to "eye of the woodgrain metal."
Sara has designed her jewelry to show off this difficult approach to jewelry making. This asymmetrical necklace is quite flattering to wear and comes with harmonizing earrings. Her work starts at $75. Click here to view just a few pieces from our in-stock selection.
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Trunk Show with
Callie Seymour Saturday, Nov 21st at Uptown Park
This beautiful, young artist is wearing a signature piece from her collection that she will be bringing to her Trunk Show later in the month. Save the date to meet this new aritst and see her PMC (precious metal clay) sculpted jewelry. She will be at Uptown Park from 11-6 on Saturday, Nov 21st.
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No one would ever know that your jewels are hidden in these books! Exotic woods look great in these permanently-stacked books by Steven Levine. The boxes come in 3, 4 and 5 book sizes. Click here to see others.
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Laquered bamboo boxes
Jesse Nugyen makes his exquisite boxes using an updated version of traditional laquerware on bamboo. See more here. They are all displayed at Uptown Park.
Eco-friendly boxes
Edwards Dos Santos heads up a staff of 80 (single mothers and people with disabilities) in Columbia who make these boxes. They are painted renewable pine wood and come in a variety of designs. It takes three months from wood to box since they dry, cut and paint each serial-numbered box themselves. Click here to see others.
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Cats and dogs revisted
We were happy to hear that gallery favorite Nolan Windholtz is back in business producing his popular raku cats and dogs. Come early to see Naughty Cat (with a feather in its mouth), Sleeping Cat (with a mouse on its back) and Newspaper Dog in all their sizes. Prices start at $68. Click here to see others.
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Dave Rizzo adds tabletop sculpture to his offerings
Here's a smart artist who listened to his audience! Customers wanted his unique designs in smaller sizes for a more affordable accent in their homes. We still carry his 30" figures as well. He works in cast bronze using forging techniques and patina finishes to give each piece its own personality. He encourages special orders that will fit the size of your family. Click here to see our current offerings.
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Chinese Gaming Chip Jewelry
It is hard to believe that we have been representing this artist's work for 20 years. It remains one of our most popular because of its story, its rarity and its precious look. We have just received 250 pieces of beautiful earrings, pendants, rings, bracelets and necklaces that are a treat to study.
Inge Sarosi is the leader in the nation in finding these 200 year old carved Mother-of-pearl chips and making very flattering pieces of jewelry that women love. We are one of only six stores in the US to proudly display her work. All of her pieces are set in 14K gold. Click here to see a few of the new pieces. An excellent collection of her jewelry can be seen at both locations.
If you were ever thinking of starting or adding to your set of gaming chips, this is the year.
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Save the turtle
We're introducing Vaughn Anderson's lampwork turtle sculptures and pendants to Houston. His technique involves working pyrex glass over a 3300 degree flame. We have them in several sizes from 3 1/2" to 5 1/2" tall starting at $135. His turtle pendants are priced at $75.
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Hours
Uptown Park
Mon-Fri 10-8
Sat 10-6
Memorial City Mall Mon-Sat 10-9
Sun 12-6
Founded in 1977
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Hello friends of the gallery,
It's like Christmas here every day when the delivery man shows up. We hope you can find a moment to stop in one of our locations and have a "feelgood" experience this season.
We still have some tote bags to give away as a gift-with-purchase. They were made especially for our 32nd birthday to give to our customers in appreciation of all their support.
Enjoy the cool weather!
Art, Donna, Larry and all your Hanson Galleries friends
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Save 25% |
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E-Newsletter customers only are getting this offer.
If your birthday is in the month of November and you can show us proof, we will give you a 25% discount on any regular priced item in the store. Print out and bring in to redeem. Coupon not transferable. It is only for your personal use.
Only one coupon per customer can be redeemed for the month. Cannot be combined with any other special or discount (as in sale). Chris Cantwell, Robin Evans pieces not included in offer. No Lay-a-ways. Choose from in stock items only. |
| Offer Expires: Last day of November 2009 for November birthdays. |
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