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Art Sprees: Valentine Art Spree

Art Sprees: Valentine Art Spree

• Location: Illinois Artisans, Chicago, Chicago
• Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 through Wednesday, February 14, 2007 , 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Discover the perfect gift for your sweetheart at the Illinois Artisans Shop Valentine Art Spree in the atrium of the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, February 13 & 14, 2007, 10:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. On Tuesday & Wednesday, selected members of the Illinois Artisans Program will exhibit and sell fine craft items that will make excellent Valentine's Day gifts.

Twelve Illinois artisans will display work including knitted scarves, handmade cards, paintings, glass and a wonderful array of jewelry made from traditional and innovative materials. One-of-a-kind jewelry made from materials such as sterling silver and semi-precious stones will be on display. As a special feature for Valentine's Day, David Johnson will display jewelry and architectural images that combine weaving, digital imagery and beading.

Exhibiting Artisans:

• Lilian Cartwright, Chicago, Jewelry
• Kathryn Collins, Chicago, Painting
• Karen Dolan, Evanston, Handmade Soap and Body Butters
• Nadine Janus-Jones, Batavia, Jewelry
• Rose Jarecki, Yorkville, Glass and Scarves
• David Johnson, Chicago, Weavings and Jewelry
• Lynn Merel, Chicago, Valentine Cards
• Roberta Mezinskas, Chicago, Glass
• Susan Northrup, Champaign, Jewelry
• Jewell Pates, Chicago, Handmade Reading and Sun Glasses
• Kate Strong, Chicago, Wearables
• Jessica Roble-Cinelli, Oak Park, Hand-Knit Wearables
• Rosalind Weinberg, Urbana, Painting 

One of our Art Sprees

Artisan demonstrations and exhibits.