A broad range of artwork by Voorhees family members will be on exhibit and for sale at this unusual event. Meet the family of artists known throughout North Carolina.
The matriarch of the family, Mildred, whose colorful patterned watercolors and oils delighted so many, passed away peacefully in 2007. Reproductions of several of her oils and watercolors will be available.
Susan, a part-time occupational therapist lives in Asheville creating rich and detailed pastel and oil still lifes and landscapes.
Jane, a full-time painter from Asheville, works in watercolor, oils and pastels and is a member of the Watercolor Society of NC. Her popular cards, prints and 2011 calendar will be available as well.
David, a professional potter since 1974, makes hand-painted and carved porcelain pottery, wood-fired stoneware and raku fired vessels along with his popular Wedding Wish Vases.
David's wife, Molly Sharp Voorhees, is a jeweler fabricating work from sterling silver and gold. Her pieces feature found beach pebbles, shells and bones. Her popular Jumping for Joy series will be available. Molly and David are both members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and own Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock, NC.
Extended family member, Chad Alice Hagen, from Asheville will exhibit her hand felted fine art wall pieces, brooches, felted scaves and handmade books. Her 3rd book Fabulous Felted Scarves will be available.
For more info or to be added to our mailing list, please call the gallery at (828) 697-7719 or email: info@handinhandgallery.com
Elizabeth Voorhees Becker, David's daughter living in Asheville will exhibit colorful flower photographs .
Elder son Ted's wife, Caren Goldman will have autographed copies of her inspirational books Healing Words, Finding Jesus, Discovering Self.
Ted and Caren have recently authored a new book Across theThreshold, Into the Questions which will be available.
Amy Cusick Voorhees, wife of son, Chad Voorhees from Morehead City will exhibit her oil paintings.
The 13th Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21, 2010 in Asheville, NC at the home of Ted Voorhees.
This weekend event is free and open to the public.
Driving directions to Ted and Caren Goldman Voorhees' home:
From Asheville City center take Merrimon/US 25 north crossing under I-240, travelling 1.3 miles, turning right on Farrwood Ave. (one street past Murdock). Travel up hill turning right on Norwood Ave. 123 Norwood is two blocks down on the right corner of Norwood and S. Woodward Ave. Park along either street.
Ted and Caren have recently authored a new book Across theThreshold, Into the Questions which will be available.
