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June 2011 News and Upcoming Events
Carolina Creations Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Gallery
317 Pollock St, Downtown New Bern, NC 28560
252-633-4369      Email us
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Open 7 Days a Week     -      You can order online by clicking here.  

Hours Mon-Thurs & Sat 10-6, Fri 10-8, Sun 11-4

New Glass - Jewelry - Woodworkers 

We have received some amazing work in the past month we can't wait to show you!

 

New Glass

We're becoming known in the region for having great art glass. Here are a few of our newest arrivals!  

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We carry the work of over 40 glass blowers from across the country.

 

From ornaments to vases, wall hangings and suncatchers.

 

These are just a few of our newest pieces to see more  click here. 

 

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jude lobeProvence Revisited Continues through the Month of June

Our featured artist for May and June is Jude Lobe of Mebane, NC and her show "Provence Revisited"

 

Working in oil and acrylics Jude truly captures the aura of a trip through Provence.

 


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When Lobe is asked, "Why choose Provence Revisited for an exhibit?" she replies excitedly. "The light, that amazing light that enhances the staggering scenery and the rural beauty of Provence, charms everyone. Provence has been associated with the arts because of it. Painters such as Cezanne, Vuillard, Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso and Bonnard all developed some of their most spectacular masterpieces in Provence. In any season there is a fascinating array of Provencial colors. How could I not choose Provence to paint?"

Click here to see more of Jude's work. 


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Gifts for Dads

Face mugs and marlinshot glasses.

 

Leather belts with pewter buckles.

 

Great bracelets!

 

Fathers Day cards.

 

Handcrafted, marbled silk ties. 

 

New Bern cutting board. 

  

Fused glass fish hanging sculpture.

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Carolina Creations has Wood!

We have many great wood artists at Carolina Creations and we've just added two more.

 

penMarqART is amazing marquetry by the family run business of R West who is a 3rd generation wood worker.

 

Roger Martin is a wood turner from the Raleigh area. See more of his pieces by clicking here.

 

We also have wood by New Bern artist Steve Anderson as well as Mike Mikutowski, Steven Levine, Sticks Sarah Grant, Vincent Lehman, Judy Rand to name a few.judy rand  

 

Our artist can put your dog, cat, or both on a mirror!  

 

benchOur newest piece by Sticks is this beautiful leather covered rolled arm bench, beautiful.

 

Click here to go the wood page on our website. 

Downtown News and Calendar 

 

- Treasures on the Trent has closed due to owners moving to the Triangle.

 

- New bead shop to open on Craven Street by July 1 

 

- 2nd Saturdays: Capturing a Likeness Saturday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.North Carolina History Center Explore the art and history of capturing one's likeness at Tryon Palace's first of three 2nd Saturday programs. The day's events will include special tours, local artist displays, and kids' craft activities. 2nd Saturdays 2011, sponsored by the NC Department of Cultural Resources, combine arts, heritage and fun on June 11, July 9, and August 13.Gardens, craft activities and artist displays are free; discounted admission on galleries and historic buildings.  

  

- History Summer Day Camp: Colonial Life Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Tryon Palace step back into the past and experience life before iPods and the Internet. At the Colonial Life Day Camp, campers will explore how colonists lived in Colonial North Carolina. They'll participate in numerous hands-on activities that will give them a taste of colonial life, including: tours, cooking, dress-up, games, crafts, and much, much more! Ages: Grades 3 - 5

Advance registration is necessary: visit www.tryonpalace.org or call 252-639-3524 for more information. Registration closes Monday, June 6. $71 per person, $60 for Council of Friends Members.

 

- Motown and More! June 10 & 11, 2011 at 8 p.m.  June 12, 2011 at 2 p.m.Athens Theatre, 414 Pollock Street. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Motown Sound, New Bern Civic Theatre The Motown Sound is a powerful mixture of blues, jazz, R&B, classical and pop that created hits that are danceable, melodic and diverse; funky and classy, all at once. Directed by music veteran, John Van Dyke and performed by an all-star cast.$10 in Advance $12 at the Door.

 

Upcoming Carolina Creations events

 

- July 1 - August 31 Paintings by New Bern artists T Rader and Janet Francoeur. Opens during ArtWalk, July 8.

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- September 1 - October 15 Fabric art by Elaine O'Neal.

 

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- American Craft Week - October 7 - 16 - Demonstrations every day!

 

- November 1 through December 31 Watercolors by Pat Holscher  

 

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- The Christmas committee of the Downtown Council of the Chamber of Commerce will have its Christmas meeting on June 15. If you have any ideas for the upcoming season or would like to help please email us at [email protected].  


Bridal Registry  


Here are some of our current Brides and Grooms who have registered. Go to the bridal registry on our website by clicking here.

Congratulations go out to  


Jen Reynolds & Rick Parrotte  - 
June 11,2011  

 

Ideas for special gifts for the Couple and Bridal Party

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Our woodworkers can create a box and monogram it!

 

Various sizes available, the one shown here is 4 x 6 x 1 1/2" and is $34 + $10 for personalization. This is a great gift for the groomsmen. 

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What about having an artist paint your wedding?  

 

Just give us the details, when & where & we'll make all the arrangements.  

 

Email us for the details by

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Have a painting or tile done of the church or other location of your wedding. Shown here is an 8 x 8" hand painted tile.

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Each tile is drawn and hand painted, one at a time.

 

We can create a custom piece of Celebration Pottery for you and even put the date and names on it.

 

We have artists that work in many different styles that can do a painting for you.

 



 

Janet & Michael Francoeur

A Message from Janet & Michael

We want to Thank You for the time you spend with us at Carolina Creations and for your purchases. It is what keeps us and our artists going. 

 

If there is ever anything you have questions about, have ideas or constructive criticism please email us by clicking here.

Thank you for your support!

Jan & Michael Francoeur 

Quick Links

June Drawing - Enter to win a $40 gift certificate.   

Congratulations to Susan and George Sawyer - May winner of the garden fountain print!

   

This month in the subject line type NEWSLETTER ENTRY and in the body of the email tell us the best advice your Dad ever gave you be sure to give us your name.

 

We'll print some of the advice on our Carolina Creations Facebook Page and in this newsletter. 

 

click here to email us.

 

Each month there will be something different in this coupon area of our newsletter. 

 

Watch this space to see if you have won.    

 

Deadline to enter is June 30, 2011.

  





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