ANNE'S SUCCESS is due to her desire to help. "When people ask for something, I try to find it for them," says Anne. "One day, a bride-to-be came in and asked if I could make a bouquet. I thought, 'I can make a bouquet', and that's how the store became an FTD flower shop. On a cold day, a man came in wishing for a hot bowl of soup and I thought, 'I know how to make soup.' Next, a man came in hungry for a sandwich and I thought, 'I know how to make sandwiches.' And that's how the store became a deli."
Anne Lang’s Emporium became a place to find all your
needs, a space of familiarity and a hub for our little community. In addition to artists listed below, Nadi Spencer, founder of 1st Saturday in Three Rivers, also has art shown here. Shirley Keller's photo gift cards are also carried here as are Clayton Porter's hand-crafted jewelry, and Nikki Crain's woven magic. Anne's is open from 9am to 4pm.
Kathy Stevens
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BOOK SIGNING
The Herb Garden Club is
the story of a unique garden created 23 years ago at Crestwood Elementary in
Visalia. Teacher Kathy Stevens joined with students, parents, and other
teachers to create this garden. Meandering pathways lead students and visitors
to spend time with thirty herbs that can be used for crafting, cooking, and
taking care of yourself.
You’ll learn the
fascinating history and folklore of seven popular herbs growing in the garden.
Lavender, lemon balm, rosemary, chamomile, thyme, peppermint, and rose each have
their own chapter. Read modern day stories of children who use these herbs in
their daily lives. At the close of each chapter there are recipes to make with
the featured herb. Kathy will be doing a book signing at Anne Lang’s Emporium.
Many if not all of the dried herbs needed for these recipes can be found at Anne
Lang’s Emporium.
Now retired, Kathy Stevens
is a certified Master Herbalist and Master Gardener. She continues to work with
4th and 5th grade students in an after
school program she calls The Herb Garden Club. Kathy also gives lectures and
workshops about living a healthy, herbal lifestyle.
Anne Lang’s Emporium, 41651
Sierra Drive.
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Marn Reich
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| Marn
Reich attended a ceramics class at COS. She
met Sherley Tucker and eventually the two set up a clay workshop in
Sherley's home. Marn is known for her quirky sculptures. Teapots that
make you laugh while pouring, critters with attitude. "I like a
challenge," says Marn. Thus her unusual creations. See Marn's work at Anne Lang's Emporium. |
Jana Botkin
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| This year Jana has been designing and publishing coloring books for grownups,
all of local scenes. "Heart of the Hills", "Heart of Mineral King", and "Heart
of the Parks" are all available at Kaweah River Trading Co. Her detailed oil
paintings of local scenes are available at Anne Lang's Emporium. |
Anne & HJ Brown
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| Anne and H.J.
Brown work together in their ceramic studio, along the South Fork
river. He makes hand built pieces and recycles broken items that don't
survive kiln into artwork. She makes all the thrown items. She does
most of the glazing. The biggest joy for both of them is to know their
work is used in someone's daily life. Colors of nature inspire their
work. Now showing ceramics at Anne Lang's & Kaweah River Trading Co in Three
Rivers, and Naked Nuts & Enjoy the Store in Visalia. This 1st Saturday see their work at Anne Lang's Emporium. |
