What's that? Adornment in 2 weeks?

Adornment is coming, Adornment is coming! Only 2 more weeks until Van Go's Adornment show--the official gallery opening and gala event to show off all of the amazing artwork created during the fall!

Mark your calendar if you haven't yet--- Saturday, November 29 is Adornment! That's 2 days after Thanksgiving. Adornment will be held at Van Go-- Our address is 715 New Jersey Street. We're on the corner of 7th and New Jersey, right across from the Amtrak station.



Jeremy from LifeJAMS looks a wee bit nervous about the upcoming show.


The JAMS apprentice artists put their creative minds to work as they adorned wooden napkin holders and trivets with wooden blocks, balls, discs, and spools. After painting, the napkin holders and trivets will have mosaic tiles glued onto them and be grouted.


What a lovely matching pair. The areas where mosaic will be are taped off to keep them clean during the painting process.


Here you can see a set that has the mosaic tiles glued into place. Later they will be grouted to create an even surface, perfect for those pots off the stove!


Kyle, another LifeJAMS student (and JAMS alum!) works to develop a mosaic pattern for his trivet and napkin holder.


Some more lovely glass pieces that have been fused. Magnets, picture frames, and some dishes waiting to be slumped!


Here's something new to decorate your tree... icicle ornaments! Put these on a string with some pretty beads and people will wonder how you get such lovely icicles without the accompanying puddle on your floor.


The holidays mean lots of house guests. Protect your furniture and wow them with your style with a fused glass coaster set!


There are other beautiful mosaics being created. This spiral would make some lovely wall decor.


This flower will have a round mirror in the center. Ooh la la!


Some KU students from Maryanne Jordan's textiles classes have been assisting our JAMS kids this fall. They taught the kids some great fabric decorating skills. Check out these luxurious silk scarves!






Finally, our glass is getting slumped! Those big flat squares and circles are magically becoming plates, bowls, and dishes!




It looks like Jeremy got his act together and finished his table/hall runner. Here he is applying a coat of sealer to protect it from wear and tear.


One of the first projects of the fall was to make a collage on canvas using materials donated by many fabulous people in our community. Jewelry, fabric, newspaper clippings, and more found their way into works of art large and small.








Who is this smiling face? Why, it's Mandy, our office manager! Her big, beautiful desk is finally complete so she is right by the entrance if someone decides to drop in.


Speaking of beautiful, some of our fused glass is being turned into fabulous jewelry such as these pendants.


If you feel like going western (with a bit of class!) think about one of our bola ties.


Don't be fooled... these ties aren't just for the menfolk!


Is your interest piqued yet? We hope so! I'll bet if you didn't have November 29 circled on your calendar before, you sure do now! Just imagine how wonderful it would be to have all of your holiday shopping completed a mere 2 days after Thanksgiving!