Christmas art sale planned

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POCATELLO -- Each year, for local women artists combine their talents for a pre-Christmas art sale.

This year, the sale will be held Dec. 5, 6 and 7 at the home of Nancy Grecco and Steven Weeg, 442 S. Garfield St. in Pocatello.

The four artists, Linda Wolfe, Penelope Reedy, Joann Crane and Eliza Schmidt focus on different forms of art. Wolfe is a printmaker, Reedy is a weaver, Crane makes pottery and Schmidt makes jewelry.

Wolfe's prints are made with woodcuts. Woodcutting is a very old art in which a piece of wood is cut in relief, then ink is rolled over the wood and a piece of paper place on top of it to make the picture. She also makes flags and cards and ink drawings. She recently illustrated the children's book "Across the Road" by ???, which will also be in the sale.

Her inspiration for her pieces often comes from her favorite things: gardening and the outdoors and animals.

"I think it's important to work with an area of art that you love," Wolfe said.

Reedy makes shawls and other woven items on her handmade loom and spinning wheel. Reedy always uses all natural materials in her pieces, and has recently been experimenting with bamboo yarn.

Crane's pottery is not just to look at, much of it can be used in the kitchen as well. She makes bowls, mugs, serving trays and other functional items. Inspiration for her work often comes as she is working in the kitchen.

"As I use it I have thoughts and ideas," Crane said.

Schmidt's jewelry is made from beads found all over the country and the world. She buys them when she travels and friends and family often mail them to her.

A notable feature of this sale is that the materials used in all of the pieces are all natural. Wolfe's peace flags are printed on fabric, Schmidt's beads come from gems and stones found in the earth, Reedy uses wool, cotton and other natural fabrics, and Crane's pottery glaze does not contain lead.

"Pottery is a great alternative to plastics," Crane said, noting that pottery is made from all natural clay rather than synthetic materials.

But they do not stop at just making art, the four women also combine their cooking skills for the show and cater it themselves.

Although the women love hosting the annual sale, they all say that art is a part of their lives year-round, and that the making of an exhibiting art benefits everybody.

"The arts are such an important part of our community as well as our global community," Wolfe said.

If you would like more information on the show, call Nancy Grecco and Steven Weeg at 232-2607.

By Jenny Wixom

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