Master Gardeners Propose Colorful Spring

The Garland County Library will host a brown bag lunch presentation by the Garland County Master Gardeners on Friday, January  20th at 11:30 am.  The focus of the talk will be on planting bulbs for spring color.

            “This is a great chance for everyone to learn more about bulbs and planning your spring gardens,” said Diane Daniel, a member of the Master Gardeners’ External Education committee, which educates community groups and individuals on gardening topics.  

             For more information on the Garland County Master Gardeners, email Diane Daniel at arhogfans@hotmail.com or call 501-922-1656.  Registration is required for this event.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch.  Some beverages will be provided.  Call the library at 623-4161 or 922-4483 to reserve a seat.

Women of Willoughby Art Show

The Garland County Library presents art by the “Women of Willoughby” for the entire month of January. “WOW” is a group of artists brought together by a passion to create and share. Their inception was in the historic Willoughby House where their art complimented each other.  This show features several kinds of art including jewelry, photography, paintings, graphic arts, and pottery.

Patricia Sullivan creates with fine metals, precious and semi-precious stones to conceive designs in wearable as well as functional jewelry. Nature influences her creations through themes and color combinations. Some pieces are custom made for a specific person’s personality.

 Tina Welchman, a country girl, often expresses her love of nature, God’s glory, and Arkansas’ rural life through her digital photography. Her dream to share her passions and to bring a smile to each face encountering her work is realized through her photography.

  When faced with blank walls in her new business Sherri Mac decided to work overnight to cover them with creations both colorful and affordable. Her quirky computer generated art comes from tweaking her drawings, paintings, and digital photos.

   Hannah Briggs, student of artist Jan Briggs, is a 3^rd grader at Lake Hamilton. She enjoys learning new painting techniques and having fun with color. She has sold some of her pieces and earned ribbons for her work.

    Hailee Briggs, Lake Hamilton 9^th grader, is also a student of Jan Briggs. She enjoys doing her own thing and has experimented with art since she was very young.

    Gesula Briggs has learned to manipulate oil pastels under the instruction of Jan Briggs. She loves animals and is a member of Three Rivers Art Guild in Glenwood, AR.

     Promise Deloach, age 14, has been a student of Nina Louton for four years. She enjoys all forms of art and fashion design. Her work has received several Best of Show awards.

     Mary Wigley, retired student of Joanne Kunath, works in pastels and oils. Her lifelong dream is to create a reflection of God’s beauty through art.

     Kevin Jiang has been a student of Nina Louton for one year. He is a very talented 10 year old Park Magnet student who loves all forms of art.

     Oliver Aguilar, homeschooled student of Nina Louton, is miserable when he can’t do art. Having been an art student for two years he plans to be an art teacher.

     Other WOW artists who exhibit regularly around the Hot Springs area include: Angela Stickels, Jan Briggs, Vanessa Ratliff, Norma Griffin, Joanne Kunath, and Nina Louton.

Come to the library any time during January to see the art by the Women of Willoughby. Also be sure to check out the Marjorie Lawrence exhibit. Learn about Ms. Lawrence's life, career, and time spent in Hot Springs, Arkansas from this temporary display.