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Hanson Galleries Grapevine |
Holiday excitement
Nutcracker Market
Vol 5, Issue 12
October 2011 | |
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Nutcracker Market is here again! Our booth is #351 Once again we are introducing many new items at the market this year. "Toytown Texas" opens next Wed, Nov 9, with a kickoff party and continues through Sun, Nov 13 at the Reliant Center. We invite you to visit our booth there, or, of course, either of our two Houston locations. We will be open on Sundays from noon-5 at both locations throughout the end of the year for your shopping convenience. For more information on the Market click here. |
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Symbols of Faith
 Now through the holidays we will be highlighting artist work that reinforces religious beliefs.
Steven Wise is back in his studio after many years of not producing art. His work was heavily collected by our customers two and three decades ago. Shown here is the hand-sculpted and hand-painted 11-piece nativity set that includes the stable. Click here to see his pod nativities and sweet angels.
Mark Rossier borrows from history in making his stoneware menorah. It is designed to look like the wall in Jerusalem. The original menorahs used oil. These classic-shaped urns hold a candle instead. A cleverly designed mezuzah completes the offering.
Come by to see our other offerings of religious art.
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Mesquite boxes with stone inlays back in stock
We have visited the artist to pick the best!
Not only do we have boxes, but crosses as well all with beautiful stone inlays. Choose from turquoise, malachite, pyrite, copper, abalone shell and purple Mohave desert turquoise accents. All pieces are signed and dated by the artist.
A selection will be at the Nutcracker Market booth. Click here to see most pieces that are in stock.
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New kaleidoscopes just in
This one lights up for stunning viewing
 Finely finished bubinga and maple woods make this kaleidoscope as great to hold as to look through. A battery pack is built in for a shockingly beautiful view of the objects inside the chamber.
Rotate the chamber to get endless color patterns. We promise this will be the most talked about gift under the tree! Let it come from you. Click here to see others made by this artist.
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Holly Yashi assortment at its peak
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Crystalline ceramics have place of importance at Hanson Galleries
Rare glazes just delivered
 | | This unusual shape vase shows the colorflow from golden yellow to purple. Click here to see his latest selection in our stores. |
Jon Price is a ceramacist and the author of the definitive book on crystalline glazing. When he called that he had some very unusual pieces available, we grabbed them up for our discerning customers.  |
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Cindi Rose silhouette artist returning in mid December
 | | Our young customer was so happy with her silhouette she bought one for each grandma. Look for future Cindi Rose dates just in time for holiday presents. |
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Classical artists from Van Gogh to Klimpt inspire these earrings
Introducing work at Nutcracker Market
Steven's earrings are laminated mini giclee prints combined with metals and beads. They are based on elements of great paintings. This one is "The Girl with the Pearl Earring" by Vermeer from 1665 and hangs in the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague.
$28 the pair |
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Hours
Uptown Park (610 Loop W at Post Oak Blvd) 713-552-1242
Mon-Fri 10-8
Sat 10-6
Sun noon-5
Memorial City Mall (between Starbuck's and Penny's) 713-984-1242
Mon-Sat 10-9
Sun noon-5
Open Sundays through end of year.
www.hansongalleries.com
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Pure linen twine with sterling silver elements
New to the gallery by Suzanne Cornwell 
The sturdiest, strongest fabric known to man, linen, is the basis of these architectural necklaces. After all, the Egyptians knew this centuries ago! It will not fray or stretch, and unlike leather, will not crack, stink, or get sticky.
The artist has designed her own sterling silver elements and coated them with rhodium to retard tarnishing. You can even wear them in the shower, ocean or swimming pool. Just rinse if off and keep on going. This twin line is beautiful, unique and practical! Necklaces are available in three sizes with matching bracelets and earrings to complete the look. This jewelry will be offered at the Nutcracker Market booth #351.
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Oversized sand sculpture
Make it the important gift for the man in
your life!
Bill has made a super jumbo 21" by 12" sand sculpture just in time for the holidays. Cherry wood makes the frame and sand from seven deserts of the world help make up the ever-changing landscapes. Smallest sculpture shown at left for scale and other available color.
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Cats come a-visting!
Latest pin from Liztech's design room
Jill names this pin "The friends." Doesn't that just fit? Her latest collectable pins are in stock now and will be at the Nutcracker Market booth as well. Click here to see her latest work and others we have in stock.
Houston Llew likes cats too!
 These popular enamel Spiritiles have become a favorite gift of Hanson Galleries customers. Always serving up a quote, this one is inscribed with:"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods. They have not forgotten this." - Terry Prachett. Click here to see others available and their quotes.
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Holiday Shopping Card benefits cancer research
Card sold and accepted at both locations
Thursday, October 27th through Sunday,
November 6th stop in and make use of your Holiday Shopping Card. It gains you a 20% discount on everything in the store except the two juried Guild shows now going on: ClayHouston and Houston Metal Arts Guild. Click here to visit their website. |
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Now open Sundays at both locations through the end of the year! Noon-5pm
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Jellyfish lamp floats in
by longtime gallery artist, Joel Bloomberg
 | Seen here in aqua tones, the handblown glass lamp is also available in other colors. Tennicle legs make lamp stable.
Two-level in-line switch controls amount of light. |
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"GoLocal Houston" card sold and accepted at both Hanson Galleries
With this card and a $50 purchase, you can choose between an alarm clock or an Adajo earring as your gift with purchase. Cannot be combined with any other promotion. Click here to see other stores here in Houston and their specials. |
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American Craft Week 2011 great success with our two juried shows!
"Kaleidoscope of Color," the Houston Metal Artists Guild's annual show opened Oct 7th with a well-attended kick-off party and is continuing through Nov 18th. Click here to view show.
The annual ClayHouston show, "Clay Transformed," opened a week later to excellent reviews from the sizable crowd. Show is ongoing through Nov 18th. Click here to view show.
Jurists awards were given out at both show's openings. Below are some of the award winners from the "Clay Transformed" show with owners, Art and Donna Milstein on far right.
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Happy fall to you! Now that Halloween is over, we all can swing our thoughts to the holidays. We have prepared our stores and are ready for the Nutcracker Market! You will find loads of new work and some great old favorites back in our selection.
Christmas, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah cards are now fully in stock with some wonderful designs from which to choose.
We are at your service,
Art, Donna, Larry and all the Hanson Galleries employees
PS: When forwarding our newsletter to a friend, use the "Forward to" button at the BOTTOM of the newsletter.
When clicking through to see more selection of an artist shown here, remember when you get to the webpage to click on the photo to see it larger. |
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Save 25% |
"Happy Birthday to you"
discount coupon
Only E-Newsletter customers 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 or show it to us on your smart phone or IPad. 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 (such as sale items or loyalty cards). "New Directions" show, "HMAG" show, and "Clay Houston" show items not included in offer. No Lay-a-ways. Choose from in-stock items only.
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