No Snow! Daffodils and Garden Club Show is ON NOW!

Best of Show!

YES! That is our Livia! Congratulations Livia!

Mirian won the first place for her topiary entry...

And, another award for her adorable vegetable garden entry!

This exhibit is a must see!  The arrangements are exciting, individual and so creative!  This is a very talented group of ladies! The exhibit will be here Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine!

Come in to purchase your raffle ticket to win this stunning quilt! Full of daffodils and soft colors. You don't need to be present to win either!

Show in the Snow?!

Will it snow tomorrow for the show? We will see! We will also all be here! Will you? click for more photos...

And the Show Will Go On!

Despite the threat of wind rain and possibly snow, the Calaveras County Garden Club is here today in full force getting ready for their "March Melody", A Flower Show, that is on display this Saturday and Sunday along with the Northern California Daffodil Society Show & Competition.  Competition is always tough but full of fun, friendships and creativity to boot.  These gals are having way too much fun out there! 

Ironstone's Master Gardner, Larry in the background with the ball cap. Larry has provided all the daffodils for the Garden Club's arrangements.

Nice Job Larry!

 Here are just a couple of buckets on their way to artistic & creative arrangements.

This beauty is on display in the Museum.

Here is Ironstone's Paul consulting with one of the competitors! 

Good luck Olivia!  Olivia has the her entry done, "Tapestry". First one ready for judging!  Go Girl!  Olivia is also one of Ironstone's favorite Volunteers, with us for ever!

Wow!  Look at these beautiful arrangements coming to life, can't wait to see the finished products in the morning!  Come by and see for yourself!

Irish Days, Art, Daffodils & More!

Susan King will be here Sat./Sun. to sign posters for you!  Joining her this weekend is Linda Clark, better known as Hard Luck Lin here to sign her book, The Small Window. ALSO joining us is the Northern California Daffodil Society for their Spring Daffodil Show & Competition with over 1000 variatals of daffodils on display.  The Mother Lode Garden Club is hosting their flower arrangement competition as well just outside the Heritage Museum!  Such an exciting weekend as downtown Murphys shuts off the main street for the annual Irish Days Parade and Street Faire... Join us!

Presenting Artist Susan King's Winning 2011 Poster!

Yes, Artist Susan King does it again! 

With bright, colorful, joyful imagry she delights us with this years winning Theme Division painting, "Presenting Spring".  Celebrating the 2010 Release of Ironstone's celebrated Obsession wine made from the Symphony grape, this year's poster is Series 14.  Available at Ironstone's Tasting Room or Heritage Museum for only $10.00.  Supply limited.

Thank you Judges!

Ironstone Vineyards wishes to thank Exec. Vice Pres., Academy of Art University, San Francisco, Melissa Marshal and Drawing Instructor, Academy of Art University, SF Craig Marshall for their valued assistance in selecting this years Open Division Winners.  With 101 paintings of all media and subject matter, it was no easy task. The selection process took a great deal of time to afford careful thought, review and collaboration between the two.  I can attest from past exhibits, this isn't always easy and can take much of an afternoon.

All in all, the choices were well received. Both Melissa and Craig made themselves available at the reception for all attending artists to grill for information and observations on their works and styles.  I have always appreciated access to judges for input on my works as a learning and growing opportunity.

Again, thank you Melissa & Craig for a wonderful job...

And the Winners ARE...

OK,  I am way behind here!  Saturday & Sunday were a rush followed by a Monday Tuesday Flu day... couldn't see straight enough to get here!  But now the results of Ironstone's 14th Annual Spring Obsession Art show & Competition!

Judges Merit Awards were issued to

James Gray for his painting, "Path to Angels"

and Lorraine Lawson for her painting "Joyful Spirit".

Open Division Winners are!

3rd place, "Juicy" by Carol Goff

2nd place, "Bowl & Lemons" by Debbie Gualco

1st place,  "The Lookout" by Lynn Slade

Family Merit Awards went to:

"Golden Trumpet" by Judith Morgan

"Spring at the Lake" by Kathy Carney

and "Ready to Work" by Anne Orlando

OK, check the next post for the Theme Division Winner!  I am still waiting for the final digital image, but stay tuned! 

Getting Ready for Saturday!

 Daffodils looking good!
These are one of the bouquets in the Music Room ready for the Artist Reception starting at 4:00 Saturday!

Chef James Culinary Center ready to go for Saturday's FREE Cooking Demonstrations!

 The Potters Wheel is set to spin for Bill & June Vaughn Pottery demos both Saturday and Sunday..

And here come the Artists!  Ready to strut their stuff just for you!  Here in the Heritage Room all day Saturday and until 3:00 Sunday.  Come say hello and let them know how much we all appreciate great art!

And Yes, Chef James, we can't wait to see what you are cooking up for your Free Cooking Demos on Saturday!  Yummm Yummm!!!!!    It's Ironstone's 14th Annual Spring Obsession!  Art Exhibit, Art Seminars, Art in Action, Cooking Demos and Garden Tours this weekend!  Great Get Away to Murphys!