Gearhart Art Walk set for Aug. 2

Published 6:28 am Tuesday, July 29, 2014

GEARHART This month presents another creative opportunity for the merchants and artists of the Gearhart ArtWalk, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Look for the Welcome to the SHORE flags indicating participating businesses.

A Great Gallery 

576 Pacific Way 

Gallery owner and pastel artist Susan Thomas features shells in Conchology. Shells and silver combine in a free form necklace by DM Designs. Brand new to the gallery, Thomas 14-year-old daughter Ashley Thomas will feature her floral photography. Refreshments will be served.

By The Way

564 Pacific Way

By The Way, Gearharts newest gift and interior store, features Lynda Campbell, a local pastel artist, retired art educator and Seaside resident for 46 years. For Campbell, Art is an exploration, a way of seeing the world, a way of appreciating and understanding my environment. To create, I must slow down and ponder the things that are often overlooked. 

Cougar Ridge Knife Company 

3348 Highway 101 N. 

Learn how to keep your knife sharp and what local Northwest wines pair well with dinner.

Gearhart Ironwerks 

1368 Pacific Way 

Gearhart Ironwerks owner John Emmerling is proud to display his custom hand-forged chef and hunting knives in both carbon and Damascus steel. They can be seen in the Ironwerks showroom as well as the Cougar Ridge Knife Shop.

Gearhart Ocean Inn

67 N. Cottage Ave. 

The Gearhart Ocean Inn will host surfer, surfboard shaper and airbrush artist Brian Anderson of Seaside. Anderson began shaping boards at the age of 16. An artist, he recognized each shape as an empty canvas and knew this was his lifes passion. For over 30 years Anderson has lived creating custom surfboards that are functional pieces of art. He will demonstrate his airbrush technique. Organic lemonade and cookies will be served.

John Cook Glass Studio 

3427 Highway 101N.

John Cook Glass Studio will demo glass blowing in the studio for viewing and have sale prices on select pieces. 

Natural Nook 

738 Pacific Way

The coasts summer months lend themselves to visiting the Natural Nook. Your search for the perfect summer addition to your yard or home ends here. 

Pacific Crest Cottage

726 Pacific Way 

Pacific Crest Cottage exhibits the talents of native Astorian Lisa Johnson and current Astoria resident Kitty Paino. Johnson paints Happy Houses, vibrant and colorful interpretations of houses and cottages in her local area. Paino is actively engaged in creating art after serving as dean of continuing education at Clatsop Community College. Paino works in acrylics, collage and multimedia. She has twice received Best of Show from judges at the Trails End Art Association in Gearhart and received first place in the amateur division of the National Citrisolv Experimental Art Competition. Painos love of art is enhanced by her experience working with stained glass, lapidary, pottery, fiber arts and metalsmithing. Enjoy the musical talents of local guitarist Colour Gorsuch. Delectable nibbles and refreshing beverages will be provided.

Romancing the Home 

3350 U.S. Highway 101 N.

Hear G.S. Coltman read his childrens book, Maxs Great Sea Adventure, which tells the life of Max the Seagull. While the children are experiencing Maxs coastal adventures, peruse Romancing the Homes eclectic selection of vintage antiques mixed with expressions of old and new specialty home furnishings. Seagull cookies and refreshments will be served. 

Trails End Art Association

656 A St.

Judith Fredrikson, an Oregon native and watercolor painter, will be the featured artist at the Trails End Art Gallery. Refreshments will be served, and Fredrikson will be available to discuss the techniques she uses to develop her paintings. 

Windermere / Stellar Real Estate 

588 Pacific Way

You love coastal living so come in to see photographs of homes available through professional realtors. Also view featured local artists work while enjoying a cup of coffee and a cookie.