A broad range of artwork by Voorhees family members will be on exhibit and for sale at this unusual event. Meet the family of artists known throughout North Carolina.
The matriarch of the family, Mildred, whose colorful patterned watercolors and oils delighted so many, passed away peacefully in October. A special exhibit of her work and life will be on display at this year's show.
Susan, a part-time occupational therapist lives in Asheville creating rich and detailed pastel and oil still lifes and landscapes.
Jane, from Asheville, a full-time painter, works in watercolor oils and pastels and is a member of the NC Watercolor Society. Her popular cards, prints and calendars will be available as well.
David, a professional potter since 1974, makes hand-painted porcelain pottery, wood-fired stoneware and raku fired vessels along with his popular Wedding Wish Vases.
David's wife, Molly Sharp Voorhees, is a jeweler fabricating work from sterling silver and gold. Her pieces feature found beach pebbles, shells and bones. Her new leaf series will be available as well as her popular Jumping for Joy series. Molly and David are both members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and own Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock, NC.
Extended family member, Chad Alice Hagen, from Asheville will exhibit her hand felted fine art wall pieces and felted scaves. She has just authored her 3rd book Fabulous Felted Scarves which will be available.
For more info or to be added to our mailing list, please call the gallery at (828) 697-7719 or email info@handinhandgallery.com
Liz, David's daughter living in Asheville will exhibit water media paintings and photographs .
Elder son Ted's wife, Caren Goldman will have autographed copies of her inspirational book Healing Words and her newest book Finding Jesus, Discovering Self.
Caren and Ted's granddaughter from St. Augustine, FL, Andie Lieberman will exhibit her handmade jewelry.
Amy, wife of youngest son, Chad Voorhees from Morehead City will exhibit her oil paintings.
The 10th Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale will be held November 17 and 18, 2007 in Asheville, NC at the home and studio of Susan Voorhees, 55 Woodward Ave. This weekend event is free and open to the public. Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm.
