12 Artists of Christmas

Paint Metal & Mud Art Gallery and Gifts

December 5th - 18th  2015

Celebrate the Season With a Different Artist Each Day!

Enjoy Specials, Demonstrations and Surprises!

Today's Special:

20% off Monique's Quilts, Table Runners, & Wall Art.

Monique has fun fabric wall and table art to warm up your decor,  or child-sized quilts to queen sized quilts to keep you warm and toasty!  

    

Want an ornament that you don't have to worry about breaking?  Check out Monique's festive felted bulbs to help you trim your tree--or send one of her Montana scenery ornaments to those near and dear to your heart.  


Here is the full list of upcoming specials from our other artists.  Don't miss your chance to save on some on some wonderful local art, and meet the artist who made it!
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Dec 10th: Michaela Eaves              Free Greeting Card by Michaela. (If you tell us a joke!)

Dec 11th: Linda Sole                       Jewelry Demo.  10% off Linda's Jewelry & Cards.

Dec 12th: Raette Meredith             25% off Original Oil Paintings by Raette.

Dec 14th: Cheryl Ross                   25% off Cheryl's Floor Vases and Planters.

Dec 15th: Lois Sturgis                     20% off all Watercolor Prints by Lois.

Dec 16th: Pat Jones                          10% off All Pat Jones Jewelry.

Dec 17th: Francine Brown             Weaving Demo.  50% Off Francine's Woven Wall Art.

Dec 18th: Carri Sampson               20% off Mosaic Art by Carri. Raffle for Mosaic Ornament.

November Featured Artist: Monique Kleinhans

Monique Kleinhans--Textile Artist

The month of November Paint Metal and Mud Art Gallery is featuring the work of Monique Kleinhans, textile artist and quilter.  Monique is a recent addition to the gallery and is thrilled to be included among such a diverse and talented group.

"Working at the gallery is wonderful. I love the opportunity to chat with guests who come in.  I've gotten to meet people traveling through our beautiful valley for the first time, had the opportunity to get to know the local shoppers better, and I'm constantly surrounded and inspired by all the artists' work in the co-op."











Monique blends traditional and new quilting techniques in her pieces.  "I like to experiment with including three dimensional elements in my wall art. The added depth is an invitation to let yourself wander into the work."  You'll find leaves that seem to fall right out of the composition, trees that stand up against their backdrop, and creatures 'painted' with layers upon layers of thread.



Wall art is not your only choice for Monique's work however.  She recently started making fabric bowls, you can always find table runner or a quilt to fall in love with, and her quilted greeting cards are a hot item in the gallery.

When asked about the variety of projects she makes her answer is simple: "Why should your wall be the only place in your home that gets to have a work of art?"

We hope you'll stop in this month and see not only Monique's work, but the wonderful collection of  locally made art.  And remember to mark your Calendars...the Art Walk in Kalispell is Dec 2nd!

MONIQUE KLEINHANS: Our new artist!

Detail from "Vision in the Night" by Monique Kleinhans

As of May 1st, the newest member of our co-op family is textile and quilt artist, Monique Kleinhans.