Art and Artisans T he creative spirit is alive in Mineral Point. Artists and the people who appreciate art are part of the fabric of this community. Potters, painters, glass artists, woodworkers, sculptors, fiber artists, and more creative people live and work here, lending a unique quality to this small Wisconsin community. One of the best things about a trip to Mineral Point is the opportunity to visit with the artists and purchase work directly from them. Today with so much of the world in mass production mode, Mineral Point continues to offer handmade art created by people who are living the life they love. Many of the galleries are open year round. Some of the artist and crafts studios are open to the public; some are open only occasionally. 17 AGAINST THE GRAIN. A studio and Gallery that showcases the creative talents of wood sculptor, Don Mahieu and artisan quilt maker, Joey Mahieu. Purveyors of high end sewing antiquities and collectibles, both artists deal in new, vintage and antique handworked quilts, quilt pieces, linens and fabrics. )'>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$()(/[0cW^_[k6\hedj_[h$Yec Inspired by nature, Don Mahieu utilizes regional hardwood burls & oddities to create unique and refined wood sculptures. Joey Mahieu specializes in commissioned quilts and custom long-arm machine quilting, basting and intricate pattern work. ARTFUL APPAREL & MORE. Featuring a full line of hand woven garments, hats and scarves by Kathleen Nutter. Since 1984, Kathleen has been weaving professionally and is pleased to share the process with the public at her studio/shop. She uses natural fibers, hand dyeing yarns at the studio. Rugs, afghans, prints and other artisan’s original designs are being added to this newly established space. KfijW_hiWj()(>_]^Ij$,&.$/.-$&&(( mmm$kd_gk[#^WdZmel[d#^Wji#iYWhl[i$Yec BOTTLE WORKS FRAMING AND GALLERY. This gallery is in a former black smith shop and soda pop bottling building, featuring rotating shows of local and regional artists. Fine picture framing is offered with a wide array of frames for your requirements. Open daily seasonally and weekends year around. (,>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$&&(, BREWERY POTTERY STUDIO. A rambling old limestone building, formerly a brewery, tucked into the hillside is where Tom and Diana Johnston make pottery. Diana has carved out space for welding and painting too. Along with their work, you will find a large selection of art from 100+ artists. Open daily, 10-5, April – December. (-,I^Wa[HW]Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$),,/[0fejj[hi6`e^dijed]Wbb[ho$Yec mmm$Xh[m[hofejj[ho$Yec Diana and Tom Johnston. Tom and Diana enjoy making pots for use in daily life. They have been making pottery together for over 30 years. Along with wheel thrown pottery they create distinctive textured and inlaid slab pieces. Diana’s love of color and unusual oddities has led to colorful paintings and one of a kind assemblage clocks and lamps. Ben Russell. Photographer specializing in the Wisconsin landscape. Bill Grover. Sculptor of fanciful, colorful masks and mixed media assemblage. Brian Stuart. Oil painter specializing in still life paintings. Bruce Fortney. Paints colorful, expressive oil paintings of the local countryside. 18 www.mineralpoint.com C. PEPLINSKI DESIGNS. You will find hand fabricated jewelry made in the old world tradition, embellished with vitreous enamel in the champleve and cloisonne techniques. This gallery and studio is housed in an old Cornish limestone building that was built from 1863-1866, and in it’s past housed two jewelry concerns between 1869-1971 Joseph Cartwright, and 1898-1929 A. Thoma. The gallery is open limited hours year around. (',>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$&'(/[0Yodj^_W$f[fb_dia_6Y^Whj[h$d[j DE LA PEAR. A fibre lover’s paradise with over 35 artists featured in the gallery. Specializing in organic fibres and textiles, it features original garments and hand crafted merchandise made in the U.S.A. There are some fair trade organizations as well. The range includes purses, hats, rugs, scarves, artisan soaps, scents and small batch lollies. Adjacent to the gallery and workshop space is de la pear’s salvage store — a treasure trove of antiques, vintage and home décor pieces. A popular meeting place for local visiting artists and crafters, de la pear offers regular demonstrations, classes and workshops in weaving, knitting, rug hooking, quilting and needlepoint. Summer hours are from 11-5, seven days a week. Please contact us for winter hours. '(<ekdjW_dIjh[[j,&.$/.-$(/&([0_d\e6Z[bWf[Wh$Yec DUNCANSON WOODWORKS$ Since 1970, Joel has been building furniture styled after 19th century American furniture. His work includes architectural millwork, which can be seen on many storefronts and residential restorations in Mineral Point. Joel designs and builds a wide variety of furniture and cabinetry to suit a special or fit a specific space. (&&9bemd[oIjh[[j,&.,&/$&'&& mmm$m_ba_[ijkZ_e%Yec%`e[bUZkdYWdied$^jc GREEN LANTERN STUDIOS. Dedicated art gallery with regularly changing exhibitions featuring work of local and regional artisans. Working studios for Richard Moninski and Carole Spelic’. (,'>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$(..& [0cW_b6]h[[dbWdj[hdijkZ_ei$Yecmmm$]h[[dbWdj[hdijkZ_ei$Yec Richard Moninski. Richard’s paintings combine decorative motifs with commentary on contemporary culture. His paintings include oil on linen, and acrylic on commercially printed fabrics. Richard also works on paper, using water-based materials. Carole Spelic´. Carole uses a unique process to create three-dimensional forms in patterned paper maché for indoor display. Her outdoor work includes sculptures and containers in cementitious aggregates. welcome to mineral point more art next page… 19 HIGH STREET GALLERY. A co-operative of creative artists mostly from Madison. We feature watercolor, en-caustic, collages, and photography on our wall space. We also feature jewelry, sculptures, and art glass in the gallery. Open weekends January thru March. ))>_]^Ijh[[j[0m[hd[h`6]cW_b$Yecmmm$^_]^ijh[[jWhj_iji$Yec HOWDLE STUDIOS, INC. Bruce Howdle has been creating uniquely designed mugs, steins, vases, and relief sculptures — and his famous stoneware pigs — for over 30 years. His studio/gallery, which is also a work of restoration art, is open most every day. There you are likely to find Bruce working on a mural and happy to show you how his sculptured relief works are made. ((+ 9ecc[hY[ Ijh[[j ,&.$/.-$)+/&[0XhkY[6XhkY[^emZb[$Yecmmm$XhkY[^emZb[$Yec Bruce Howdle. Bruce is an internationally known ceramic artist whose sculptural wall murals are ideal for architectural decor. He also creates functional ware including mugs, sushi plates, bowls and more, all with his signature flair. James Johnson. James creates startling abstract works using a variety of media. His themes have an oriental simplicity appreciated by modernists. His work is available at Howdle Studio. [0`e^died`6\hedj_[h$Yec Janice Johnson. Jan paints colorful botanical subjects in watercolors and colored pencil, She also makes prints, cards and glazed tiles. Her work is available at Howdle Studio. [0`Wd_Y[$aWo$`e^died6]cW_b$Yec JOHNSTON GALLERY. Award-winning gallery with pottery, paintings and mixed media assemblage by local artists Diana and Tom Johnston, plus a large selection of carefully chosen classic contemporary crafts from over 200 regional and national artists — wood, glass, fiber, forged iron, jewelry and more. Open daily, rain or shine year round, 10-5. (*+>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$)-.[0fejj[hi6`e^dijed]Wbb[ho$Yecmmm$`e^dijed]Wbb[ho$Yec Tom and Diana Johnston. Tom and Diana enjoy making pots for use in daily life. They have been making pottery together for over 30 years. Along with wheel thrown pottery, they create distinctive textured and inlaid slab pieces. Diana’s love of color and unusual oddities has led to colorful paintings and one of a kind assemblage clocks and lamps. Claire Johnston. Works in a variety mediums to create pieces which are both fascinating and distinctive. 20 www.mineralpoint.com LONGBRANCH GALLERY. Rustic, folk, and fine art, the work of over 60 local, regional and national artists, housed in an award winning renovated 1830s stone building. Open daily seasonally, weekends year round. Always a great place to visit, but now you can also purchase online. (&)9ecc[hY[Ijh[[j ,&.$/.-$**//[0_d\e6bed]XhWdY^]Wbb[ho$Yecmmm$bed]XhWdY^]Wbb[ho$Yec Judy Sutcliffe. Judy is a writer and illustrator, hammered brass and copper jewelry maker, tile artist, and Shake Rag Alley instructor in jewelry and concrete/mosaic arts. Judy’s unique jewelry, books, and tiles can be purchased at Longbranch Gallery on Commerce Street. [0`kZ_j^ikjYb_\\[6]cW_b$Yec Tom Kelly. Tom paints and carves traditional motifs in a contemporary and whimsical style that is always filled with vibrant color and imagination bound to make you smile. His work is available at Longbranch Gallery. ,&.$/.-$((/+[0jeca[bbo(6\hedj_[h$Yec M. STUDIO & GALLERY. Working studio and gallery with Phil Mrozinski and other guest photographers. Newly added is a small personal collection of antiques and collectibles. ()*>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$)*'$-/+)[0f`chep_dia_6cWY$Yec Philip Mrozinski. Philip is a fine art photographer of regional subjects. His background in commercial architecture lends a unique and creative flair to his images. Philip also provides photographic, computer design/consultation and typographic services. THE MULBERRY POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY. This renovated 1940s feedstore/hatchery features the work of veteran studio potter, Frank Polizzi, and is open May – October. The winter studio/gallery, a transformed 1890s cheese factory, is just 6 miles east of downtown on Hwy 39, tucked into the rolling hills of rural Mineral Point. Open December – March, the site features 4 kilns, including the “Polizzi 120” fast fire wood burning kiln. '*@W_b7bb[o,&.$/.-$),+/ [0_d\e6j^[ckbX[hhofejj[ho$Yecmmm$j^[ckbX[hhofejj[ho$Yec Frank Polizzi. A full-time potter in the Mineral Point art scene for more than 35 years, Frank produces wood fired stoneware, flameware and porcelain, as well as pit fired earthenware. His pieces are traditional in form, and the locally dug, food-safe glazes add a vibrant and natural element for all functional and aesthetic needs. ROSEWIND STUDIO. Home studio for figurative oil painter, Nona Hyytinen. Open by appointment only. ,&.$/.-$()/*[0dedW6dedW^ooj_d[d$Yecmmm$dedW^ooj_d[d$Yec Nona Hyytinen. Nona is a figurative oil painter drawing inspiration from literature and history, featuring vintage clothing and evocative landscapes. Also a portrait artist, Nona enjoys painting models engaged in an activity that means something to them. more art next page… welcome to mineral point 21 SANDY’S PALETTE. Yarns and roving for knitters and spinners. Lessons are offered for beginners through more advanced. Open by appointment only. Products also available at Prairie Oak Artisans. ,&.$/.-$')*,[0iWdZo6iWdZoifWb[jj[$Yecmmm$iWdZoifWb[jj[$Yec Sandy Jones. Sandy is a fiber dyer, knitter and spinner. She dies yarn and roving for knitters and spinners at her home studio, Sandy’s Palette, LLC. Lessons are available in all three disciplines and yarn/fiber are available at Prairie Oak Artisans. SIMPLY SCARFS, ETC. Studio and Gallery. “Unique Gifts and Yarns” '+*>_]^Ijh[[j[0i_cfboiYWh\i6YecYWij$d[j Jony Hauck. Experienced fibre artist and compulsive knitter. Specializing in “one-of-a-kind” Scarfs. Fair trade. Helping women in poverty become self-sufficient in India and Nepal… carrying recycled sari ribbon, silk, wool, banana fibre, chiffon, cotton, paper, corn and burlap yarns. “Definitely not your Grandma’s yarn” and a “Colorful, Candy Shop for Fibre Artists.” Jack Lutz. Oil paint artist from the Kettle Moraine Area of Wisconsin [0`bkjp6Z_iYel[h#d[j$d[j Lynn Molenda. Watercolor artist [0bodd$ceb[dZW6]cW_b$Yec SIRIUS SUNLIGHT GLASS STUDIO. Enjoy the color and sparkle of a visit to this working studio/gallery with stained glass by Jill Engels, marbles and other hot glass art by Chuck Pound. ('.>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$(-',[0i_h_ki6][ji_h_ki$Yecmmm$][ji_h_ki$Yec Jill Engels. Jill is a 5th generation Mineral Point native, a designer and craftsman in glass. Her two and three dimensional stained glass is influenced by her love of nature and dedication to the cause of peace. Chuck Pound. Chuck is a torch-work marble maker. His other hot glasswork includes hummingbirds, beads, icicles, and aquariphernaila. 22 www.mineralpoint.com STAIRWAY STUDIO GALLERY. Working studio and gallery with paintings and mixed media work by Connie Morrison and Steve Swagerle. Open Fri. – Sun. ()->_]^Ijh[[j,&.$*(+$.,-)mmm$ijW_hmWoijkZ_e]Wbb[ho$Yec Connie Morrison and Steve Swagerle. Connie and Steve have been creating paintings and mixed media pieces for over 30 years. Pop culture and personal experiences provide inspiration for their unique and often humorous images with a whimsical flair. WANTOOT GALLERY. Kathy and Ried Knapp merged their backgrounds in art and business to form Wantoot.com in 2010. New in 2012, the Wantoot Gallery showcases unique, handmade works of Modern American Art and Craft previously only available on the website. Sculptural and functional artworks from nationally recognized, as well as emerging artists, are featured. Work available includes: art jewelry, ceramics, handblown glass, studio furniture, wearable art, painting, sculpture, photography. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointment. (),>_]^Ijh[[j...$-()$-,+/[0YedjWYj6mWdjeej$Yecmmm$mWdjeej$Yec WINDY RIDGE POTTERY. Joe and Christy Cole use local materials and fire with wood to make beautiful pottery that stands up to daily use. Their gallery is located four miles west of Mineral Point at 3095 State Road 39, and is open daily from 10-5. +,)$('($*+-/[0_d\e6m_dZoh_Z][fejj[ho$Yecmmm$m_dZoh_Z][fejj[ho$Yec welcome to mineral point 23 24 www.mineralpoint.com Howdle HOWDLE STUDIOS, INC. 76;;,9@:*<37;<9,9,30,-4<9(3: by Bruce Howdle 225 COMMERCE ST. Ú0,1(5$/Ú32,17 3+21(Ú ÚÚ www.brucehowdle.com )6;;646-/0./STREET Boutique of 35 artisans. Fibre. Gifts. Architectural Salvage & more! 12 Fountain Street | Mineral Point, WI 53565 608. 987. 2902 | [email protected] 26 www.mineralpoint.com Find Simply Scarfs, etc on Facebook. BETTER SERVICE. BETTER SAVINGS. BETTER VALUE. Come to American Family Insurance and take advantage of our new lineup of discounts. Contact me today for a competitive insurance quote. Your dream is out there. Go get it. We’ll protect it. Kurt Timmerman Agency 249 High Street Mineral Point WI, 53565 (608) 987-‐2210 1-‐800-‐MY-‐AMFAM www.amfam.com /2'*,1*Ŧ',1,1*Ŧ6+233,1* American Family Mutual Insurance Company, American Family Insurance Company, American Standard Insurance Company of Ohio, American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin. 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2013 007390–6/13 Conveniently located near: State Parks and Trails Southwestern WI attractions www.dodgeville.com welcome to mineral point 27 Extraordinary Shopping F riendly shopkeepers, personal service, locally produced art, charming gift shops and family owned businesses. Shopping in Mineral Point is a big part of what makes us original — a small town with a flair for creativity. BARGAIN NOOK I. Quality used and new apparel, plus household items and an ever-changing variety of merchandise. Extra savings on your birthday! Revenues support the Hodan Center programs for people with disabilities. Open 7 days a week, year round. (*(>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$)--*mmm$^eZWdY[dj[h$eh] BERGET JEWELERS. Fine jewelry, gifts and collectibles, including Boyd’s Bears, Fenton, Red Wing pottery and collector plates, plus a year round Christmas room. Located in a renovated 1840s building that has served as the town’s first library and a stagecoach stop. (+->_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$)('. BOBBI JO’S INTERIORS & GIFT BOUTIQUE. A “colorful, eclectic lifestyle boutique” featuring trendy new clothing for teens & women, cute shoes, fashion accessories, one-of-a-kind jewelry, framed art prints, home & garden decor, bath & body luxuries, fragrant candles, wine & kitchen gifts, fine chocolates, handmade treasures, vintage finds, and fabulous gifts for all your loved ones. Independently owned. Open year round. Make Bobbi Jo’s your style destination! ,&>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$)(,+mmm$XeXX_`ei_dj[h_ehi$Yec BOSSERT’S BEN FRANKLIN. For over 50 years, an old-fashioned dime store, with housewares, greeting cards, toiletries, toys, and more, plus a large craft and fabric department. (&,>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$(()* CRAZY FRANK’S FLEA MARKET. Offering a wide range of interesting treasures like antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, glassware, knick knacks, furniture and many other second-time-around items. A great place for treasure hunters, pickers and antique dealers. You never know what great treasures you will find! Open 7 days a week 9 to 5. '(*,IjWj[HeWZ(),&.$/.-$))*, more shopping next page… 29 FORD APPLIANCE. Sales and service of appliances, including washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, furnaces, central air, water softeners, water heaters. Here is proof that you can still get small town personal service. ,,(:eZ][Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$(-*. FOUNDRY BOOKS. Here is your primary source for books about Wisconsin and the Upper Great Lakes, regional history, and vintage children’s books. Large collection of out-of-print, antiquarian books, plus a great selection of English language Haiku. '&+9ecc[hY[Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$*),) [0`]Xkbb6c^jY$d[jmmm$\ekdZhoXeeai$Yec HIGH STREET SWEETS. High Street Sweets is a colorful, family-run, candy shop with penny candy, retro candy, local chocolate, candy novelties, sugar-free and organic candy, gross candy, bottled sodas and ice cream sandwiches. Open every day: 1-6 on weekdays and Saturday and Sunday 11-4. '(*>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$&&)*mmm$^_]^ijh[[jim[[ji$Yec IVEY’S PHARMACY. Step inside a place of Wisconsin history at the state’s oldest active pharmacy in the same location — over 160 years on High Street. A full service pharmacy with a large selection of gifts, candy, Hallmark cards, toiletries and more, including your source for saffron, a favorite spice for Cornish dishes. '(.>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$()),mmm$_l[oif^WhcWYo$d[j MITCHELL HARDWARE. An old-fashioned, family-owned hardware store with nails, nuts and bolts still sold from bins, along with a full line of other necessities, including a large paint department. Plus a flooring store across the street. (+&>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$)()(mmm$jhk[lWbk[$Yec MINERAL POINT COLLECTION. Antiques, collectibles, art/stamping/ scrapbooking supplies, note cards, books, Heritage lace, beads, gorgeous gourd Santas, Asian jewelry, limited edition prints, candles, Cornish jewelry, local books, accessories, food. Open year round. Closed Tuesday. '+'>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$//)& 30 www.mineralpoint.com PENDARVIS MUSEUM STORE. The Museum Store at Pendarvis contains a large selection of unique items for children and adults, including old-fashioned toys and candy, hard to find books, English tea wares, Cornish jewelry, and more. Open whenever Pendarvis Historic Site is open, mid-May through October 31. Mail orders can be arranged any time. 7jj^[Yehd[he\I^Wa[HW]WdZIfhkY[Ijh[[ji,&.$/.-$('(( PHOEBE’S NEST. Featuring antiques, vintage treasures, art, jewelry, books, home décor and so much more! You’re sure to find something unique. A beautiful shop in Mineral Point’s first firehouse built in 1900, restored in 2006. '*+>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$'+&&[0f^e[X[id[ij6co\hedj_[hcW_b$Yec POINT FOODS. Hometown grocery store — a full service grocer with deli and catering service. ,((:eZ][Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$()/) ROWE’S ROCK COTTAGE SHOPS. A historic limestone building packed with country primitives and household items, an eclectic assortment of artwork, books, records, and other artifacts and oddities. )'+9ecc[hY[Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$*,') SANDSTONE NURSERY. Fantastic selection of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Unique garden art and garden gadgets with a pleasant mix of antiques, restored furniture and home décor. Many locally produced items. Visit our award winning nursery and stroll the gardens. Open year round. .&(H_Z][Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$'*&& SPRINGHOUSE CANDLES. Manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer of scented jar candles, scented votive candles, scented tea light candles, and scented wax tarts/potpourri. Gallery is open Monday thru Friday 9:00 – 5:00, Saturday 9:00 – 3:00. Located just a few miles outside of Mineral Point at 2274 County Road E. ,&.$/.-$'+*-mmm$ifh_d]^eki[YWdZb[i$Yec TOWN & COUNTRY SHOP. Home décor and accessories, Yankee candles, Willow Tree and Jim Shore collectibles — gifts for friends or for you. Plus a great line of children’s clothing. Free gift wrapping. Open year round. ()(>_]^Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$),)(mmm$jemdWdZYekdjhoi^ef$m[Xi$Yec TUNESTAM ANTIQUES. We feature a wide variety of all types of antiquesconstantly changing! Art, furniture, jewelry, Native American, textiles, primitives, books, local memorabilia and much much more. Open 7 days a week 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. ('+9ecc[hY[Ijh[[j,&.$/.-$&&)',&.$+-*$-+')(after hours) welcome to mineral point 31 IVEY’S Pharmacy Inc. Penny Candy Retro Candy * Sugar-Free and Organic Candy Local Chocolate Candy Novelties Gross Candy 128 High St. R Mineral Point R 987.2336 www.iveyspharmacy.net Wisconsin’s Oldest Active Pharmacy, in the same location since 1848. Mon – Fri 7:30 – 6 R Sat 7:30 – 5 A historic limestone building packed with country primitives and household items, an eclectic assortment of “recycled” artwork, old and new books, crocks and jugs, and other artifacts and oddities. igk5)'',5.,.5R5#(,&5)#(. 608.987.4613 Handcrafted Artwork / Art & Stamping Supplies Limited Edition Artwork / Cornish Jewelry Books & Accessories / Santas / Candles Asian Jewelry / Handmade Beads Antiques & Collectibles 151 High Street / 608.987.9930 32 www.mineralpoint.com LLC We share our fabulous finds, beautiful works of art by local craftsmen and artists, books by local authors and uniquely designed fabric creations. In collaboration with Bek David Custom Window Fashions, design services are available for custom handcrafted window fashions and other home soft goods. In Mineral Point’s first firehouse, built in 1900, restored in 2006. 145 High Street | 608.987.1500 | [email protected] the Bargain Nooks 1UALITY .EW AND 5SED !PPAREL 2ECYCLED 4REASURES -INERAL 0OINT s $ARLINGTON s 0LATTEVILLE 3PRING 'REEN s Mount Horeb Apparel for the entire family. We also carry housewares, books, furniture, pillows, BEDDING LUGGAGE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE LIKE us on Facebook! Store Hours Mon. thru Fri. 10:00–5:30 3AT n s 3UN .OONn Fenton Showcase Dealer Seiko Watches & Clocks Red Wing Pottery 14K Fine Gold Jewelry 257 High Street Mineral Point 608.987.3218 Mon.–Sat., 9–5, Open many Sundays Sept.–Dec. 0DVWHUFDUG9LVD'LVFRYHU$FFHSWHG:HVKLS welcome to mineral point 33
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