Join us in celebrating “New Year, New Art!” at the gallery in January.

We’re hosting a reception on Sunday afternoon, January 8, to introduce new makers working in fiber arts, paper quilling and fine furniture. Special displays of new artists’ work continue throughout January and we can’t wait to show you the exciting new work from these creative artisans:

Bonnie Younginer is a fiber artist interpreting the beautiful natural habitat of the SC coast. She creates contemporary wall art using felting techniques with dyed fleece and spun yarns. She also weaves expressive tapestries with wool yarn. Creating alchemy with wool, Bonnie’s work captivates the senses with its warmth, color and texture.

Fairoozan Abdullah, a paper artist specializing in quilling, works with thin paper strips to craft intricate and decorative wall art and three-dimensional stand-alone creations such as vessels and sculptural pieces. Fairoozan combines her love of paper and her experience in painting to create exuberant, vibrantly colored works of art.

Robb Helmkamp crafts original and unique furniture, sculpture and accessories made of various native woods, some pieces with metal accents. Soft contours and subtle curves yield to gentle flow and movement. By juxtaposing wood and metal, light and dark tones, smooth and rough textures, Robb uses woodworking as a canvas for expression.

As an added bonus, our “New Year, New Art!” reception is on Second Sunday when King Street closes to traffic at noon. It’s always a great day downtown – and parking is free. So don’t miss this afternoon of fine craft from our talented trio of new artists. Hope to see you there!