September 30, 2004

Mistletoe Market Workshops - Oct. 7 and 9

Join the fun. Make items to sell at Mistletoe Market. October 7 and 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon (or later). Participants can enjoy refreshments, good conversation and share creative ideas.

The items include purses made from neckties, decorative flower and plant arrangements and bows.
Just come. You don't need to sign up.

Find out what tools and materials you should bring--read on....

What’s Happening at the South Haven Center for the Arts?

Mistletoe Market is approaching fast and the South Haven Center for the Arts is still seeking artists who want to show their original work.
October is also the moth that the Center holds workshops to make things to sell at Mistletoe Market which opens November 20. These workshops are October 7 and 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon or later. The proceeds from the items will go to support the art center’s programs. This year there is a works shop called “Purses fro Neckties.” Bring colorful neckties to be cut and sewed into purees for carrying cell phones, money or other objects. Please bring silky neckties, pins and scissors.
Those who like to arrange flowers can make decorations using foam cones and eucalyptus and other objects. Facilitator Janet Beatty says to bring sparkly jewelry and trim if you have some.
Everyone can join in making bows for decoration and for sale. Participants will be taught how to make attractive bows from holiday ribbon. This year the art center will be giving away tags with each purchase. These tags will also be made at there workshops. Come and have fun crating items and decorations for Mistletoe Market. Members and non-members are welcome. Just show up either day.
Workshops for enjoyment and enrichment
The workshop, “Nature at Your Doorstep,” which is based on the nature photographs of Dean Pemala, will be held Saturday, October 30 at 1 p.m. Through discussion and exercises, participants in this interactive workshop will discover the wisdom, inspiration and renewal that nature offers. Pamela is a nature photographer who teaches at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Lynda Navarre is offering Funky to Fabulous Furniture Painting Friday October 22 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Lynda, South Haven’s “decorating diva,” promises a workshop that will be fun and productive. Bring a garage sale chair, bench or table, and she will teach students how to paint it, taking it from funky to fabulous. The cost is $42 for non-members and $38 to members.
There are still openings in Sarah Schneider’s Middle Eastern Dance class Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Schneider says in the class, she will focus on basic techniques, history and the culture of Middle Eastern dance. Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf to wear around their hips.
Kristin Hay is still taking students for Morning Yoga Wednesdays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Students will learn movements based on Kundalini Yoga to help energize them all day long. In this class, she combines traditional Hatha Yoga stretches, postures and breathing techniques with Kundalini Yoga exercises. These exercises invigorate the body quickly while helping to build flexibility and strength. Drop in for $8 a session.
Currently in the lower gallery
The current show at the South Haven Center for the Arts features the artwork -- sculpture, paintings, drawings and photography from members of incredibly creative family.

“Anderson Art: Three Generations of Creation” opened last week. The exhibition includes sculpture by South Haven resident Marian Anderson, paintings and drawings by Wendy Anderson Halperin, paintings and drawings by Kale Halperin and photography by Ted Mathias. It continues through November 7.
Pick up a complete class schedule at the Center during office hours Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. The Center is closed Tuesdays. For more information, call the Center at 269-637-1041 or visit www.sourthhavenarts.org.org.

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Jim Cooper Quintet in Concert Oct. 2

The Jim Cooper Quintet will perform a jazz concert at the South Haven Center for the Arts Saturday, October 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 and are available at the South Haven Center for the Arts, 600 Phoenix Street, and Wolverine Hardware in downtown South Haven. Bring your friends and enjoy some wonderful cool jazz.

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