The Farm House Gallery
"Contemporary Art in an Old-Fashioned Setting"
The Farm House Gallery is next door to the Cypress Hills Grasslands Art Centre.
Many of the pieces of furniture were rescued from
out buildings on the ranch. The most amazing is an armoire that was in
a tiny room of an old log cabin. This tiny room was the only part of
cabin still covered by a roof. the rest of the cabin has collapsed.The Farm House Gallery is next door to the Cypress Hills Grasslands Art Centre.
Not far from the log cabin is the foundation of a house. The house had been moved long ago to a
valley north of our ranch. The hole left
became a collection spot for rubbish. The head and foot boards of an
iron wrought bed were wrestled out, taken to Eckhart's in Maple Creek
for straightening and are now awaiting for the next stage of
restoration. This bed will form the backdrop for many of the gorgeous Keepsake Woolen seamless sweaters, hand-made felt vests and woven afghans.
The art work you will have an opportunity to buy is from a variety of Saskatchewan artists.
Come and explore everything The Farm House Gallery has to offer during the 3rd Annual SW Quest for Saskatchewan Art and History self-guided tour on 28 and 29 July 2007.
Go to http://www.artandhistoryquest.com for more details.
Artists
Some of the artists' works you will see are by:
Leo Monseler (Saskatoon, SK) Leo has been working in mixed media, with an emphasis on watercolour. He does both abstract and realism.
John Werle (Pike Lake, SK) John is both a photographer and a wood worker. His current photography is Black and White. He
also creates beautiful wooden boxes suitable
for such treasures as jewelry or fine tea.
Shelia Mackie (Consul, SK) Shelia is a local textile artist who creates usable art in the form of such items as hand bags, pillows, gloves and table runners. Western themes in the tapestry fabric and use of leather will suit many country decors.
Mary Romanuck ( RR# 3, Saskatoon, SK) Mary has both prints and drawings. Her prints of border collies and sheep are crisp studies in black and white. Some of her other prints are more whimsical.
Emmelia Taylor (Consul, SK) Emmelia's current passion is the collage. She incorporates photographs and objects she finds while "prairie-combing". She will have one-of-kind art cards and pictures available for you to choose from. She currently has two paintings in Moose Jaw at the Paint-off to raise money for the murals in that city.
Lorretta Hughes ( Shuanavon, SK)
Southern Winds Pottery. Beautifully crafted bowls, plates and cups in a
variety of styles and colours. Her "Citrus Fruit" pottery collection is
in a marvellous array of summer colours of watermelon, orange, yellow
and green.
Nancy-Jean Taylor ( Robsart, SK) NJ makes hand made felt from her own wool,. Cozy vests for adults, children, small dogs and teddy bears are made with the felt. She also paints and draws. One of her paintings is also at the Paint-off (23 July) to raise money for the Moose Jaw Murals.
John Werle (Pike Lake, SK) John is both a photographer and a wood worker. His current photography is Black and White. He
also creates beautiful wooden boxes suitable
for such treasures as jewelry or fine tea.Shelia Mackie (Consul, SK) Shelia is a local textile artist who creates usable art in the form of such items as hand bags, pillows, gloves and table runners. Western themes in the tapestry fabric and use of leather will suit many country decors.
Mary Romanuck ( RR# 3, Saskatoon, SK) Mary has both prints and drawings. Her prints of border collies and sheep are crisp studies in black and white. Some of her other prints are more whimsical.
Emmelia Taylor (Consul, SK) Emmelia's current passion is the collage. She incorporates photographs and objects she finds while "prairie-combing". She will have one-of-kind art cards and pictures available for you to choose from. She currently has two paintings in Moose Jaw at the Paint-off to raise money for the murals in that city.
Lorretta Hughes ( Shuanavon, SK)
Southern Winds Pottery. Beautifully crafted bowls, plates and cups in a
variety of styles and colours. Her "Citrus Fruit" pottery collection is
in a marvellous array of summer colours of watermelon, orange, yellow
and green.Nancy-Jean Taylor ( Robsart, SK) NJ makes hand made felt from her own wool,. Cozy vests for adults, children, small dogs and teddy bears are made with the felt. She also paints and draws. One of her paintings is also at the Paint-off (23 July) to raise money for the Moose Jaw Murals.