Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 17, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 April 2015 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday, April 23, 2015

Spring Into Art teaches skills, techniques

By Memue Chapman Advance Correspondent NAPPANEE Nearly 50 artists took part in the Nappanee Public Library's Spring Into Art event, offered April 17 to 18, inside Coppes Commons, located two and a halfblocks east of Main Street (SRI9) on E. Market Street (US6). Several among them offered demonstrations as visitors looked on at artworks being sculpted, constructed or painted. Others offered opportunity for hands-on learning in their specific art forms.

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Returning artist Branden Hochstetler demonstrated his skills during Spring Into Art, April 17to 18. Fans of his work were both pleased and amazed to see the already detailed artist exhibit further perfection in his new work. Not only were the details of the vehicle, and landscape surrounding it, perfectly in order, so were the exact images of upcoming trees not yet visible looking onto the canvas as Ek?chstetter portrayed tb#it, reflectipps ip The front windows, and shiny front bumpers of the vehicle. (Photo by Merrie Chapman)

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Workshops were offered by library staff, volunteers and featured artists. These included hands-on dasses geared toward all ages. They varied in themes but attracted visitors of all interests. Qasses offered induded: • Drawing • Constructing Dream catchers • Fashioning Jewelry • Creating Clay Sculptures • Culinary Arts Food Demonstration ARTISTS SHARING THEIR GIFTS WITH OTHERS Carrie Beachey, Middlebury, was onhand

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during both days of Spring Into Art displaying her work from The fiber Nest. In addition, on Saturday afternoon, the artist led a dass teaching all ages how to make their own unique dream catcher to take home. Robert Williams, Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph, Michigan, was also a featured artist during Spring Into Art. In addition to showing his portraits, still lifes and landscapes—fashioned in charcoal, pastel and oil paints —the artist demonstrated the tedious process as he worked alongside his booth. Visitors were able to witness Williams

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Those who visited Spring Into Art on Saturday, April 18, were treated to various opportunities to experience and learn different art forms. Pictured: This group enjoyed making their own dream catchers during a class taught by artist Carrie Beachey, The Fiber Nest, Middlebury. (Photo credit Merrie Chapman)

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view on 3 small computer screen photographs submitted by clients, and in turn recreate the images on canvas. The details were intriguing to watch and resulted in breathtaking pieces. Automotive Art bv Branden returned again this year to the annual art show. Owner/Operator/Artist Branden Hochstetler offered his paintings and prints for sale, kept them on display to admire, and demonstrated his skills as he manned his booth both days of the event.

Liz Hess was one of nearly 50 artists featured during the annual Spring Into Art, held April 17-18, two and one-half blocks east of downtown Nappanee. The event not only featured local artists, but gave the opportunity for learning and creativity to visitors of all interests. Classes offered included drawing, jewlery design, clay building, and the culinary arts. (Photo by Merrie Chapman)