Hospice Volunteer Services Not-Just Art Auction 2011

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

We have PRACTICAL things too!!!

** 100 gallons of fuel oil from Jackman's

** oil change from Rouse Tires

** vehicle inspection from Thad's in Bristol

** brake repair, windshield wiper repair, oil change from Junction Auto

** $100 gift certificate for hardwood from Exclusively Vermont

** hoodies from Forth & Goal and Otter Creek Brewing

** chocolate from Daily Chocolate in Vergennes (it is too practical!!!)

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Over 300 Items to Bid Upon!

The Town Hall Theater is open for an early preview of the auction items on Friday, May 13 from 12-5PM.

Come have a look at all the wonderful things!

We also have a show up RIGHT NOW in the Jackson Gallery with many of the items that will be available to bid upon.

Neuton Battery Mower

What a great way to support the environment and save on trips to the gas station!

This mower will run for 45-60 minutes on one charge.

Come make a bid!

Guided Kayak Trip

Middlebury Mountaineer offers a guided trip on flat water for 2 people.

What a great way to spend a summer day!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Felted Pincushion

Rebecca Sheppard and Rebecca Riley of Montpelier are creating these pieces under the name of R & R Folk Art.

Wouldn't this look great on someone's sewing table?

Moonlight Molly in the Navy Blue Light

Joan MacKenzie of PikaWorks in Essex Junction has a lot of fun with color.

This fellow will add life to any room!

Iris Garden

We are fortunate to have Lisa Kent from Shelburne as a habitual donor!

Her serving platters and bowls make terrific wedding gifts so think ahead to those June festivities!

This one is large enough for a beautiful salad.

Maytime in the Village

This oil painting by Paula La Fontaine was sold in a prior Arts Auction in memory of Jerry Connlley.

This year Bob Johnson has re-donated it in honor of his wife Doris.

See you on Friday!

We have hundreds of items to bid upon in all price ranges, from the practical to the whimsical and sublime!

Come join us for a wonderful evening celebrating the goodness of Addison County.

A Bethany Barry Creation

Our own co-chair Bethany is known for her beautiful bead creations.

This one is knotted with silver foil glass beads.

April Cornell Dress

Caroline's Closet in Middlebury has donated this sweet dress ensemble.

We've had lots of admirers in the office - some even professing to want to get married in this lovely outfit!

Queen Size Quilt

Middlebury Sew 'n Vac presented us with this gorgeous quilt made from a pattern called "Delectable Mountain".

They are donating it in the memory of Wendell, Irene and Paul Berno.

Crazy Hats!

Louise Vojtisek knows how to make some awesome hats.

The blue one is adult sized and the red one is for a child. (Makes me want to shrink a bit - love that topknot!)

Tribal Woman

Mar Harrison always contributes some creative pottery pieces.

Life in a Jar

Jack Mayer of Middlebury has donated 5 copies of his book --- PLUS his presence at your book club group for a lively discussion.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Kennebunkport Vacation Home

Spend 5 nights in September in this lovely 3 bedroom home just steps from the water.

GIFT CERTIFICATES!

We have a huge array of Gift Certificates from our WONDERFUL local businesses!

Fine Dining: Cafe Provence, Storm Cafe, Tourtourelle, Waybury Inn

Lessons: skiing, knitting, golf, bass guitar, basketry, lamp shade making, yoga

Massages and Body Work, facials, manicures, astrology readings

Women's Week-end Retreat at Common Ground

Guided Trips - sailing, kayaking, nature walks

You could be busy and happy all year with these!

Or they make GREAT gifts!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Vermont Winter

One of our Hospice friends has donated this folk art piece by Joe Rivers.

Old tools were made with such craftsmanship - what a beautiful way to honor these fine tools.

Spring Dandelions

Just in time for the annual explosion of these sunny yellow flowers!

Cynthia Guild King has offered us this beautiful original oil painting.

You can see more of her work at Art on Main in Bristol.

This co-operative venture of a myriad of fine local artists has also donated a gift certificate to our cause.

Vermont Covered Bridge

Covered Bridges - the third most popular subject for our local artists!

Colette Paul of Bristol always donates a beautiful original oil painting.

You will also find greeting cards by her in our silent auction - so if your walls are already full come and get some. Cards are always good to have around and so much nicer to receive than an email!

Downtown Middlebury

After barns probably the next most common subject for paintings are the beautiful churches of Vermont.

This print of a watercolor by Peter Huntoon of Middlebury shows off the spires of our own lovely Congregational Church.

Moonlight in Vermont

Is that another barn I see???

Judith Reilly of Brandon creates pictures from fabric.

The bold colors of this print are very exciting!

Aesop's Satyr

The oohs and aahs when we unpacked these creations by former board member Daryle Cook brought everyone scurrying out of their offices.

We will be sorry to see these go as they bring a lot of joy to the office!

Let it bring some joy and delight to your home.

Sunflower

This bright and lively acrylic painting on canvas by Janice Ryan of Brandon will brighten your home on those winter days when you are longing for some color.

Janice is a new donor to our auction - welcome and thank you!!

Winter Barns

This oil painting is donated by Joe Bolger of Shoreham,a regular contributer to our auction.

In person the colors and brush strokes are a delight.

The Thinker

Molly Hawley of Ripton created this beautiful pen and ink drawing with a quilted edge.

Setting Moon Behind Leicester Barn

Vermont barns never seem to lose their magic.

Dick Conrad of Goshen has been busy sharing his stunning photos around town, first at Carol's Hungry Mind, then at Helen Porter Rehab and now we are the lucky recipients of two of his pieces.

This one is especially ethereal .

Baby Surprise Jacket

Marielle Blais has knitted a gorgeous piece from hand-dyed wool.

Its local color is enhanced by button from Danforth Pewter.

Hand Crafted Cutting Board

Jerome Milks of Waltham is a very generous donor to the Arts Auction.

This cutting board is made with curly yellow birch.

He has also donated a gorgeous side table!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Alpine Glow

The colors in this giclee print of an original water color by Betsy Goss Hedley of Leicester are stunning in person.

Come to the preview at the Town Hall Theater on Friday May 13 between noon and 5PM to see this and many other items.

Country Road

Barns are an ever-popular motif for our Vermont painters!

Judy Beany of Creative Encounters Studio in Cornwall has donated this giclee print on canvas.

Bead Necklace

Another one of Bethany Barry Menkart's gorgeous creations.

These are popular items at our silent auction - keep watching the bid sheet so you don't lose out!

Ruth Barenbaum of East Middlebury has honored us with one of her complex and thoughtful collages.

The Long Journey Home

Woodstown Whimsies

Daryle Cook, a well-loved former board member and patient volunteer at HVS, creates fantastic personalities using clay, fabric, old buttons, and many found objects.

We all fell in love when this one was unpacked!

woodstownwhimsies.blogspot.com

Fly Fishing

Half Day Guided

Learn to fly fish or improve your skills with local guide John Synnott.

Enjoy the great Vermont streams and maybe catch your dinner!

www.streamandbrook.com

Bethany's Bodacious Beauties

Our Co-chair, Bethany Barry Menkart, has been busy this winter creating some delightful cloth dolls. One is more lively than the next. How to choose which one to bid on???