1st Saturday, October 5th, featuring Christine Sell Porter

FOOD ... FUN ... FABULOUS ART

EVERY 1st SATURDAY, the artists, restaurants and merchants of Three Rivers, California, open their doors and invite you to join in a town-wide celebration from 11 to 5 o’clock unless stated on Blog and Map. You can pick up a map and schedule at the Three Rivers Historical Museum – the map shows all participating venues, art to see, locations and times for special events.

A FEATURED ARTIST is celebrated each month. October features multi-talented Christine Sell Porter who will be showing her paintings, pottery, and other creative work at the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.


SUMMER MAGIC!  In addition to the art and artists, this month come and enjoy the incredible Summer weather and the glory of nature around Lake Kaweah and all through the town of Three Rivers.  Nature and art together.  Nothing better.

EVERY MONTH is different – the best way to keep informed is to visit the website www.1stsaturdaytr.com. It is up-dated monthly. If you are an artist and would like to show your work at the event, the cost is only $10 to participate and the deadline to enter is always the 15th of the previous month. 

FOR INFORMATION contact Shirley Keller at 559-561-3463 or email sblairkeller@sbcglobal.net. 

October 2019 Featured Artist - Christine Sell Porter

Three Rivers Historical Museum

THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The Historical Museum is quite exciting these days. Many new and interesting sights to capture historical imaginations and knowledge. See what the Mineral King Preservation Society designed, a lovely space, 2/3 of which will be used to preserve the history of Mineral King. The Historical Museum will expand to the rest of the space. As you walk toward the new room a skylight above captures your attention. It is modeled after the oldest bridge on the Mineral King road.
Three Rivers Historical Museum, 42268 Sierra Drive.

PICK UP 1st SATURDAY MAPS

Tom Marshall's Photography

Lemon Cove Women's Club - Harvest Art Show (10am - 4pm)

FEATURED ARTIST - Christine Sell Porter 

Christine's medium of choice is oil, by virtue of it's versatility – it's perfect for building texture and produces brilliant color. Watercolor is another medium that she loves for it's spontaneity and transparency. She has painted for over 30 years. After relocating to Three Rivers in 2005, she has found the natural beauty of the area to be a new source of inspiration. She spends many happy hours in the studio. Christine is a multi talented artist; she also likes designing little jewelry pieces, and knitting gorgeous scarves during long winter nights. For summer, she hand paints, in vibrant color, flowers and birds on silk scarves. Additionally, she creates lovely light catchers for the window, fashioned with antique glass and with an oil rubbed copper foil finish.  Sponsored by Three Rivers B&B.  See Christine's art at the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.

 Jami Beck

Jami Beck does beaded crochet jewelry and macrame items. She is a teacher by profession in the local Three Rivers Elementary school. Crochet jewelry, gourds and macrame items.  See Jami at  the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.

 Linda DuMont

Linda DuMont is passionate about stones and crystals! Having grown up along the California coastline, she spent many years “rock-hounding” with her grandfather, in search of jade, jasper, and moonstones. Over the past thirty years, she has studied and learned much about the energetics of stones and crystals as healing tools. She makes healing mandalas, blessing bundles, wands, altar pieces, and crystal elixirs. Linda’s stone and crystal sculptures are her way of honoring the mineral kingdom’s guardians and energy.  Meet Linda at  the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.

 Bertha Garza

Bertha Garza had a dream about creating a natural product that would help protect and enhance all types of skin, especially elderly skin.  She created a body lotion that was enriched with the healthiest oils and vitamins, thus creating the name. “DAZZLING DREAMS NATURAL PRODUCTS”. She added (liquid and solid) bath soaps made with the finest natural oils. Natural and biodegradable laundry soap, natural dishwashing soap, pure soy candles, and other products have followed. Meet Bertha at   the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.

Earl Thompson

Earl Thompson drove big rigs across country for 50 plus years, always with great appreciation for the beauty and majesty of this country. After retiring at 75 years of age, and with time on his hands, he sat down and began a process of expressing himself on canvas. His favorite works are black and white drawings, but he is exploring colored pencils and paint.  Earl also makes many of his frames.  See Earl's work at  the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.

Shirley & Ted Fox

The Country Fox shows unique, one of a kind aprons, kitchen towels, and more( embroidery both machine and handwork), by Shirley Fox. She adds a kitchen touch with her jams and jellies. Ted Fox focuses on hats, his designs or yours, upon request.  Meet Shirley and Ted at  the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.

Jack Bratcher

Jack Bratcher has  been photographing the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the Sierra Nevada in all seasons since 1999. He enjoys the Giant Sequoias and the amazing flowers that are found there, however, he love Bears and Mule Deer the most! From Jack’s front yard to the top of the Park he works to capture and share the moments with these incredible creatures. Jack and his  wife Nanci love Three Rivers and have been able to live here for 7 years and hope for many more.  Meet Jack and see his work at  the Lemon Cove Women's Club, 32792 Sierra Drive, Lemon Cove.

Lotus Blossom Vietnamese food - In front of the Kaweah Commonwealth

Lotus Blossom

Thu Duong-Paul is inspired by, and has a passion for food. It comes from her mother who taught Thu to cook Vietnamese fish stew and shrimp mustard greens soup when she was 13 years old. As a mother of three children, it is a treasure to be able to make food from her childhood to share with her children.  Thu and her daughter started a food tent, Lotus Blossom, in honor of her mother. The lotus blossom is the symbol of purity, serenity, commitment and optimism for the future. It is the flower which grows from muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty.  Come meet Thu and taste her exotic food in front of the Kaweah Commonwealth at 41841 Sierra Dr.

Native Plant Society - Alta Peak Chapter - Plant Sale (9am - 2pm)

Annual Native Plant Sale

 Presented by the Alta Peak Chapter of the California Native Plant Society

Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 9 am—2 pm

Three Rivers Arts Center

41763 North Fork Dr., Three Rivers, CA 93271

Because autumn is the best season to plant California native plants, we will once again bring to you a wide assortment of beautiful, hardy native plants. More than anyone, our chapter members realize that native plants succeed and thrive in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Well-chosen drought tolerant native plants are survivors, having adapted to this sometimes unforgiving climate. These plants fit both aesthetically as well as physiologically. Each bit of created habitat as well as protected wild lands provide critical food and shelter that sustains the varied wildlife dependent on it.

Deborah Dal Zuffo - Art Display at Sequoia Cider Mill

Born in New England, Deborah was inspired by the rich palette of autumn colors. Her love of the outdoors is reflected in her paintings. They are bathed in nature’s hues, revealing her training in botanical illustration. Deborah’s artwork often focuses on the simple – leaves, rocks, and the creatures hiding within -- capturing nature’s tapestry of texture, depth, and life. Deborah works in watercolor, pastel, and colored pencils. Her artwork is on display at The Sequoia Cider Mill Restaurant at 40311 Sierra Drive.

Totem Market and Gifts

ART

The Totem Market and Gift store hours are 7am-9pm, serving breakfast all day. Dinner service.  Special Happy Hour 3 - 5. 
 45186 Sierra Drive, 559-561-4463

OPEN STUDIO - Anne and HJ Brown

River Water Pottery Studio and Gallery

The studio overlooks the South Fork of the Kaweah River and is surrounded by nature which is the inspiration for many of the colors and shapes reflected in the pottery. Leaves, flowers, trees, and animals find their way into the wheel thrown shapes made by Anne on the potter’s wheel. H.J.’s creations are hand-built, usually starting as a flat piece of clay from the slab roller. Sometimes their work is collaborative.

The pieces are mostly functional. All are food safe and can be used in oven, microwave, or dishwasher. The glazes are all lead free and non-toxic. Many of the pieces have recipe ideas and/or accessories for use attached. Anne and H.J. are especially pleased when they learn that someone uses their work in their homes as a part of their daily lives. The Browns like to travel the country and visit other potteries and studios for new ideas to try. It’s still great fun to make the traditional and functional shapes, but the quest for new concepts keeps things growing and changing.

See the Brown's new gallery to display their very original take on functional pottery. 

River Water Pottery Studio and Gallery

44305 So. Fork Drive

OPEN STUDIO - Nikki Crain

Nikki Crain

Nikki first sat down at a loom in 1983. She has been on a learning odyssey ever since. Her favorite pastime is designing new pieces and playing with colors, sometimes dyeing her own yarns. Math plays a big part in weaving and Nikki takes it to a higher level by using the Fibonacci sequence in many of her designs. Natural fibers such as cotton, wool, silk and rayon are her favorite choice for the beautiful and useful items she weaves.  Visit Nikki at her studio 45138 So. Fork Dr.

OPEN STUDIO - Patsy Dolson

Patsy Dolson

After retirement, Patsy Dolson asked, "What will I be doing to fill the hours, days, and weeks before me?" Writing grabbed her attention which she dearly loved. One afternoon a new neighbor invited Patsy to paint in her studio. A hidden talent emerged. Oil painting touched Patsy and has opened many new avenues. She feels free to paint wherever her heart leads. Patsy has a lovely little studio nestled within a garden. She published her first book, and she is working on a second.  Meet Patsy at her studio at 41926 Black Oak Dr.

OPEN STUDIO - Spirit HIll Meditation Garden and Art Studio

SHIRLEY KELLER

Shirley Keller invites you to come to Spirit Hill Meditation Garden and Art Studio to see her photography, ceramic masks, recycled art, and clay mono prints.  See more at Shirley's blog at sblaircreativeplay.blogspot.com.

NEW Ceramic Masks and Dot Art Hubcaps. Children visitors FREE gifts of original artwork.  Signed copies of memoir "But What About The Children?"
Come meet Shirley at 43641 Skyline Dr