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Hanson Galleries Grapevine
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American Craft Week is here
Two show openings
Vol 7, Issue 13
Oct 2013
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AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK
October 3-12, 2013
Now in its fourth year, American Craft Week's message is stronger than ever!
It's COOL to buy American!
American craft beautifies our homes and public spaces and enriches our everyday life. Click to see more about American Craft Week and participating businesses in Texas.
This year Hanson Galleries is celebrating with three juried guild shows. See more details in below.
The owners of Hanson Galleries were on the founding committee of this national movement that supports small businesses and creates jobs.
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Houston Clay by ClayHouston
Show continues through Oct 26th
Clay demonstrations at both locations this Sat, Oct 5th from 11am-4pm in celebration of American Craft Week
The opening reception held on Sept 26th was a great success. Artists mingled with guests and employees for an enjoyable time.
Twenty-one members submitted over 100 images for the juried show. Pieces include functional, sculptural, miniature, mixed media and wall art. Stop by the Post Oak location and see the show.
The multi-media piece shown here is made by Kelley Eggert. It was the first place winner of the show. The prize winners are below right. The entire show is on our website.  
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"Humpty Dumpty was generously donated by Marsha Krohn. Retail value of the 10" tall one-of-a-kind piece is $500. Current bid is $200.
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Doll Art Auction continuesBid now and often
Auction closes at 8pm, Thurs, Oct 3
at the opening of
"Person of Interest"Our annual juried show and sale of artwork by members of
Texas Association of Original Doll Artists
How to bid: Visit the homepage of our website: www.hansongalleries.com to see the current bid. The current bid at press time is $200.00.
Email your bid to: crafts@hansongalleries.com or stop at either location to see the current posted bid and give us a bid there. Also, you can call in a bid to: 713-984-1242.
The auction will benefit Bo's Place, a Houston non-profit bereavement center offering grief support services. Read more about them here. |
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Watercolorist to glass artist
After beginning her art career as a water-colorist, Texan Beverly Parker studied with several glass artists.
She learned to incorporate her watercolor knowledge and glass techniques to create these wonderful horse platters.
Her technique is called vitreous, or glass mosaic. She uses powdered and crushed glass in multiple layers and firings to accomplish her artwork. Other sizes and shapes seen here. |
Our newest handbag has lace cutouts and great interiors
Fine pierced leather defines these bags' timeless designs.
The bags are light weight and fabric lined. Zippered closure, cell phone slot and removable pouch add to its functionality. Both sizes come in neutral or black. See the other handbags in stock by this artist. |
Our Mt. St. Helen's ornaments are already here
Several customers have been asking when these were coming in. We have new styles to offer this year as well as a great glass stand to hold your favorite one. Both locations have their best selection right now. Limited Edition ornament in stock as well.
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Upcoming Events
"Houston Clay by ClayHouston"
Show continues through Nov 26
Thurs, Oct 3 Opening
5-8pm
" Persons of Interest"
Texas Association of Original Doll Artists
Sat, Oct 5
Clay Demonstrations
11am-4pm
Both locations
Thurs, Oct 10 Opening
5-8pm
" Fresh Focus"
Houston Metal Arts Guild
All openings are at our Post Oak location.
American Craft Week Oct 4-10, 2013 Dates to be announced later.
Suzanne Cornwell, jewelry Holly Yashi, jewlery Lori Burnett, scarves and clothing
Mary Lowe, jewelry
Trunk shows will be held at both locations.
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Frogs with attitude 
At the age of 13, Johnny Hughes witnessed a man using a potter's wheel and a ball of dirt to make a beautiful vase. After a 25 year career in music, he turned again to his first love, working with clay. He says, "I love playing in dirt and will continue to be amazed with the magic of ceramics for the rest of my life." Frogs are an international symbol of good luck. Since a frog cannot hop backwards, it is also a symbol of going forward with your life.
See his fun pieces that are in stock now. |
Dichroic glass paperweights
These colorful paperweights come in several sizes and are sure to please the most particular person on your gift list. See more here. |
Beer journals for the serious
beer lover |
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Real hops in the resin of the pen and a few drops of Cascadian Dark Ale in the ink give your beer experience a "golden" glow.
Rate your next beers for flavor and presentation, and note where you found them in this Beer Journal. Two 33 page booklets and refillable pen should last a long time---as long as you avoid hangovers.
Inspired by life's little luxuries, artist Merrie Buchsbaum and bookmaker Dave Selden have created these pen and book
sets celebrating their mutual appreciation for beer.
Check out the wine journals as well.
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Hours and directions
The Centre at Post Oak
5000 Westheimer, Ste 106
713-552-1242
(Across Westheimer from Galleria I Neiman Marcus and across the parking lot from the Grand Lux Cafe)
Mon-Fri 10-8
Sat 10-6 Sun closed
Memorial City Mall
746 Memorial City
713-984-1242
(Gessner at I-10, inside the mall between Starbuck's and Penney's)
Mon-Fri 10-9
Sat 10-6 Sun closed
www.hansongalleries.com
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Now is the time to step forward to show your interest in American Craft!
We are glad to welcome so many customers we haven't seen for some time back to our stores. It's always good to renew acquaintances.
October continues our socializing season and we invite you to see one or all of the upcoming special shows or demonstrations. They are a real treat.
Art,Donna, and Larry and all the HG's gang
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