The White River Craft Center
Welcome to the White River Craft Center
The White River Craft Center is a Non profit in Randolph Vermont, focused on educational opportunities that involve art and hand craft
Mission
The White River Craft Center is a Non profit focused on educational opportunities that involve art and hand craft. We appreciate the support and generosity of our donors to make this mission possible. Please consider giving to White River Craft Center – your donation will be used to stimulate life long learning.
Our thanks to our steadfast supporters:
• Gifford Medical Center
• Randolph National Bank
• Randolph Technical Career Center
• SimplePortals
• The Freeman Foundation
• The Preservation Trust of Vermont
• The Town of Randolph
• Upper Valley Community Foundation
• Vermont Arts Council
• Vermont Clay Studio
• Vermont Community Foundation
• Vermont Department of Health
• Vermont Agency of Human Services
• Vermont Department of Labor
Seasonal Studio and Gallery Tour
December 1st
The Randolph Arts Task Force has created a Seasonal Studio and Gallery Tour which will kick off on Saturday, December 1st from 2:00-4:00PM, right before the Winter Lights Parade in Randolph, VT. There are a dozen artists and venues taking part in the tour. Pick up a stamp booklet at any of the sites, visit all of the venues and collect a small prize at the White River Craft Center on 50 Randolph Ave, Randolph VT before the pre party and parade starts. There will be hot cider and several artists to visit at the last stop.
Chandler - Tom Ayers: Holiday Artisans Market will be open to the public.
Third Branch Pottery: Stephanie Tyler Montgomery: community pottery studio that offers classes for all ages with small gallery. Come watch a few demonstrations, check out the studio, and check out our schedule of classes continuing in the new year!
One Main Filling Station: Artwork on display
Black Krim Tavern: Artwork on display
Atlantic Art, Glass & Design - Phil Godenschwagger: Glass artist in Randolph, VT
Rachi Farrow: Artist and gallery in Randolph, VT
Bethany Christmas Fair - Cherie Landie: Some of the materials I have used to make pins and earrings were donated to me by the Green Mountain Glove Company. For all items that I sell that are made from these materials, I am donated all my proceeds to the The Arts Bus.
White River Craft Center
Artwork by several artists including Jane Pincus (Batik & Painting) and Amy Hook-Therrien’s Branching Out Exhibit. Amy will be here to answer any of your questions.
Enjoy seeing the exceptional and inspirational new work by our artists. Many of the artist will be present to talk about their work in a festive and relaxing atmosphere. Watch demonstrations and enjoy hot cider. All work can be purchased and will suit your holiday budget while supporting local artists.
• Susannah Colby: Landscape and portrait painter in Randolph, VT. She is a licenced art educator with over a decade of experience. Located at the WRCC
• Fern Strong: Has been a rug hooker for more than 30 years and teaching for 20 years. The first rugs I hooked were wide-cut primitives and they remain among my favorites. The natural world is a subject that I continue to explore. Located at the WRCC
• Curran Broderick: is a Vermont based photographer that specializes in nineteenth century photographic processes. Currently he is a lecturer at Northeastern University that teaches Antique and Alternative photographic processes. Located at the WRCC
• The Weavers Guild - Susan Rockwell: Watch these talented group of ladies weave beautiful scarves and other fine linens on their looms. Located at the WRCC
Amy Hook-Therrien; Branching Out
CARE: (Community Arts in Randolph for Everyone)
Instructor: Susannah Colby
A community art drop in for children and their parent/guardians. The White River Craft Center will be open on Sunday mornings from 8AM - 10PM for children 5 and older to drop in and explore the arts with their parent/guardians. Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults need to sign their family up prior to arrival.
Call 802-591-1894 or email susannahcolbyfineart@gmail.com
Amy Hook-Therrien; Branching Out
November 9, 2018 - February 8. 2019, Opening Reception, November 9, 5:00 - 7:00
White River Craft Center presents: “Branching Out” by Amy Hook-Therrien
White River Craft Center will be exhibiting original watercolor paintings by Vermont artist Amy Hook-Therrien November 9, 2018 through February 8, 2019 with an opening reception November 9th from 5pm to 7pm.
Amy Hook-Therrien now of Windsor, VT graduated from Randolph Union High School in 2007. She went on to study art at The University of Maine in Orono. She graduated with a BFA focusing in painting & sculpture in 2011. She has been working with watercolors for the past 8 years.
Amy is known for her birch tree watercolors, and dead beech leaves. “I always joke about being obsessed with dead beech leaves, it’s true. While walking in the winter to see that soft gold against the white landscape always makes me stop. The delicate leaves fiercely clinging to their branches as if to protest winter.” She first uses pen to sketch in the darker details of the painting and then lays watercolor over top. The rigid lines of the pen allow her to be freer with her watercolor marks. Amy mixes her watercolor loosely allowing the color to separate slightly giving her paintings texture and life.
Amy’s artwork is mostly nature based, trees, leaves, streams, moss covered rocks, etc. She tries to show all the “imperfections” in the subject she is painting, a leaf that is torn can be even more beautiful than a leaf that is whole. A birch tree with hanging bark has more character than one that is intact.
Branching Out is Amy’s first solo gallery show. “It means so much to me that people are interested in my work. I have been painting a lot of new pieces for this show and cannot wait for everyone to see them!” She will have large and small original pieces on display.