Winter Flowers at ArtWorks

ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts is proud to present for a limited time Winter Flowers semi-precious jewelryjust
in time for Valentines Day!
Winter Flowers jewelry is created by area artists Jayann Erkkila and Patty Hammill. Both women are
employed by the Niagara School District. Jayann is a middle school teacher of 24 years and lives in
Kingsford. She and her husband Mike have two children that attend college. Patty is the business manager
and has been working in governmental accounting for 23 years. She and her husband Tim reside in
Norway Township and have three children and two grandchildren. Their mutual passion for fl ower
gardening sparked their friendship years ago.
Jayann and Patty feel their fl ower gardening provides a great outlet for relieving stress from work and
lifeʼs twists and turns. The gratifi cation from gardening is more immediate than most other things in life.
The U.P.ʼs winter always brought a temporary end to their gardening passion. Four and one-half years
ago, Jayann and Patty started beading during this time. They found creating jewelry with semi-precious
stones very similar to the rewards of fl ower gardening. All winter long they kept making more and more
jewelry. Both their husbands thought they were going a bit overboard with the quantity of pieces they
were making and said “No more stones or beads until you sell some of your jewelry”. Hence the start
of their business and their business name “Winter Flowers”.
Winter Flowers jewelry is made of semi-precious stones, pearls, Swarovski crystals, silver, gold, copper,
brass, and silk. Each piece of jewelry is a beautiful “one of a kind” creation. And like fl owers, one can
never have too much jewelry...
Jayann and Pattyʼs jewelry is available exclusively at ArtWorks February 11th through Valentines Day
February 14th. Everyone is invited to a reception Thursday February 11th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, to kick
off this special event and to meet the artists. ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts is located at 111 N. Stephenson
Avenue in Iron Mountain- next to Rocconi Ace Hardware.
ArtWorks is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 10:30am - 5:30pm; Saturday 10:30am
- 5:00pm; and Sunday 10:30am to 2:00pm. Our wide selection of original jewelry, pottery, purses, cards,
paintings, drawings, carvings, and photography make wonderful gifts for Valentines Day. And remembera
gift of Art comes from the heart...

MARTHA NAGEL JOINS ARTWORKS


Martha Johnson Nagel has joined the Art Works family. She brings expertise in the areas of knitting, felting, and embellishment.

Martha was taught to knit doll clothes by her mother when she was a child. She continued to knit through her college years. About ten years ago, she started experimenting with various types and textures of yarn. She became interested in felting and began creating purses, scarves, and coasters, sometimes embellished with beads. Martha hopes to add pillow cases, other clothing, and decorative items to her repertoire.

Raised on the eastside of Iron Mountain, Martha graduated from Iron Mountain High School. She achieved a degree in education from North Park College in Chicago. Working with both children and adults, she had a career in early childhood education serving as both teacher and administrator in the Head Start program.

Martha has lived in Illinois, Florida, and South Carolina returning to this area in 2007. She and her husband, Seelye “Corky” Nagel live in a new home built on property purchased by her grandfather in 1913 on the Spread Eagle chain. The Nagel’s have three grown children and four grandchildren.

Martha’s creations can be seen at Art Works, 111 North Stephenson Avenue, every day except Tuesday.

Welcome--Award-Winning Jeweler, Kristine Danielson

ArtWorks of Iron Mountain invite you to welcome award-winning jeweler, Kristine Danielson, on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 – 7:30PM. Kristine works with unique gems, minerals and a variety of metals to create her one-of-a-kind jewelry. Her inspiration comes from the northern forests to illustrate and convey the beauty that surrounds us. Kristine creates exquisite detail miniature landscapes that can be worn. December’s theme, Neat Little Packages Tied up with String, is echoed throughout the main gallery with a mystery event that begins December 3 and ends with a special event Thursday December 17 at 530-730PM. Come in to share some holiday joy.

Located at 111 North Stephenson Rd, Iron Mountain, Art Works is the area’s only local gallery that is owned and operated by area artists.

“HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS”

A new show at ArtWorks gallery titled “HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS” will premier on November 12th and will feature handmade Christmas Ornaments, Holiday related artwork, and creative gifts.
A reception will be held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm when the public is welcome to enjoy the newest works and meet the artists. During the reception, visitors will view the unveiling of our handmade ornament collection and get first chance at purchasing a one of a kind Christmas ornament.
ArtWorks will be celebrating the upcoming holiday season throughout the months of November and December.
The gallery includes the work of 14 local artists. Everything in the gallery is handmade right here in our area. Many of the artists at ArtWorks have won awards on the local, national and international level. It is a great place to find that finely crafted, unique gift. Art Works is the area’s only local gallery that is owned and operated by area artists and is located at 111 North Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, adjacent to Rocconi’s Ace Hardware.
Art Works is open Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturdays 10:30 am – 5 pm and Sundays, 10:30 am – 2 pm. Phone 906-774-1540.

ART INSPIRED BY VACATION ACTIVITIES

As summer winds down, Art Work’s focus for the month of September is “Vacation Inspirations”. The public is invited to view works originated and created by memorable vacation experiences.

These times of enjoyment nurture us all, be it relaxing on a beach, enjoying active pursuits, traveling, or connecting with special people in our lives. When experiences of this nature are used as sources for artists’ creations, they give insight into their personal worlds. Each artist views his or her experiences differently, and that individuality is seen and expressed in their creations. These works will be on display mainly in the front gallery.

An open house and reception will be held the evening of Thursday, September 10, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Complimentary beverages will be served, and gallery artists will share the relationship of their particular experience to their creations.

Art Works is the only local gallery that is owned and operated by area artists. Currently there are 14 artists exhibiting work in a wide range of media and styles. It is located at 111 N. Stephenson Ave. in Iron Mountain, adjacent to Rocconi’s Ace Hardware.

Art Works is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Art Works can be reached during business hours by calling 906-774-1540.

On Saturday, Sept. 12th, at the Farmer's Market 8am -noon, Art Works will be there with a tent AND we will be facilitating a Chalk4Peace event!!! Come and join this global event!

"Dwellings"

Art Works of Iron Mountain, invites the public to celebrate the addition of two new members, Barb Schiefer and Ted Rogers whose work is on display in the front gallery during the month of August. Barb Schiefer's photographs focus on the beauty of nature in the surrounding areas. Ted Roger's whimisical woodcarvings are created from cottonwood bark.

On Thursday, August 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the opening of "Dwellings" begins. Artists will share insight as to their creations for this month. In addition to Schiefer and Rodgers work, other artists include, Audrey Smith, Gail Stanek, Joan Game, Tina Carlson, Karen Larson, Melisse Carr, Julia Dawson Calkins,Susan Huotari, Toni Mendina, Sharon O'Kane Schmeltzer, Darlene Strand & Brian Game.

Art Works is the area’s only local gallery that is owned and operated by area artists and is located at 111 North Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, adjacent to Rocconi’s Ace Hardware (former location of Simone Insurance). Art Works is open Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturdays 10:30 am to 5 pm and Sundays, 10:30 am to 2 pm. Art Works can be reached by calling 906-774-1540.

Art Works Gallery welcomes Joanne Simpson

Come meet Joanne Simpson, view her latest work, and browse the gallery where color is the theme this month on Thursday, July 16th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Joanne Simpson was born, raised and educated in Montana where she obtained a MA from the University of Montana. She has taught Spanish in public and private schools in Montana and Michigan for 39 years and watercolor classes since 1985. Her art career began in 1984 when she won an award in the first juried show of the Montana Watercolor Society. Since then she has received many awards including Best of Show at Art For All in Iron Mountain, MI, the Madeline Dolly Weaver Award for Watercolor and Excellence Awards in the Copper County Gallery Exhibition in Houghton, MI, and finalist in the highly competitive biannual show of Art and Flowers at the Detroit Institute of the Arts. Her work on silk appeared in the 1997 spring collection of Detroit designer, Sharone. She is currently the President of the Sandpiper Gallery, a non-profit membership gallery.