Visual Realia at Gettysburg's Garryowen Irish Pub
Find sixteen Visual Realia works in Gettysburg’s favorite spot, the Garryowen Irish Pub!
Gosford Room in Gettysburg’s Garryowen Irish Pub, with works by Visual Realia’s Andrew Smith.
Gettysburg's Garryowen Irish Pub is a local favorite for good reason. With outstanding food, some of the best of Ireland's drafts, and over one hundred Irish whiskeys, your time there will only be matched by the location and visual experience itself.
Using the extra time of the recent uncertain COVID-19 business environment, the Garryowen has undergone some impressive interior work, with a beautiful look, shown here, in the Gosford room.
Make a point of stopping by soon, where you'll find sixteen Visual Realia Studio works (clay monoprints and photographs) in the dining room.
Clay Monoprints: Three Session Workshop Registering Now!
Each print you make influences the next, all while using clay, an art tool used for thousands of years. (And formed over vast periods!)
Interested in digging into something creative and new, but don't trust your art skills? Want to create and take home real art? Like local connections?
Clay Monoprint Workshop
Thursdays, 6-8 PM
February 6th, 13th, and 20th
Adams County Arts Council - Gettysburg, PA
$100 ($90 for Arts Council Members)
Explore this unique art medium created by Pennsylvania Mitch Lyons, where printing is accomplished with colored clay. Traditional art skills and experiences are not required!
Each print you make influences the next, all while using clay, an art tool used for thousands of years. (And formed over vast periods!)
Check out the art form at https://www.visualrealia.com/articles/2017/10/15/art-of-the-clay-monoprint
Register here:
https://adamsarts.org/index.php/portfolio-item/fun-with-clay-monoprints
Open Studio and Monoprint Demonstration
Friday, June 7th, 2019
Hours: 5:00-7:30 PM
Demonstration: 5:30-7:00 PM
View a working demonstration of the clay monoprint process from beginning to a pulled print. Watch, discuss, and ask questions about the techniques.
Works (monoprints and photographs) will be available for viewing and purchase. Hope to see you there!
Visual Realia Studio
Adams County Arts Council, Studio 207
125 South Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Photograph courtesy of Hannah Smith.
Visual Realia Studio: It's Live!
Gettysburg now has its own clay monoprint studio! Find out more…
After a 32-year journey as a music educator, I've opened a small studio space in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in their local arts hub, the Adams County Arts Council facility. I'm working with and sharing the unique techniques known as clay monoprint printing, as well as teaching the process and selling both these clay prints and locally-themed photographs.
Hours are as requested by contacting Andy via email (ostman4200@comcast.net) or calling 717-451-4181. In addition, open studios for visitors are held on most First Fridays from 5-7:30 PM.
Follow the progress of the studio and its works on social media:
www.facebook.com/VisualRealiaStudio
www.instagram.com/visualrealia/
Clay monoprints are genuinely unique works (thus "mono") originated by Pennsylvania's own Mitch Lyons, who was the master of the technique, but fortunately was generous in sharing the possibilities with students that crossed his path. You can read more about Mitch and his process at these links.
Be a part of this artistic community by visiting the studio or contacting me. What can we do together?
• Browse a growing collection of clay monoprints and photographic works in numerous styles, sizes, themes, and color palettes.
• Discuss commissioning clay monoprint works. When decorating our homes and offices, for the same price as generic big-box store art, we can create a work that works perfectly for you. Base your artwork on a word, phrase, idea, or color schemes.
$60.00 - approximately 15x20
$75.00 - approximately 18x34
Want to discuss other ideas? Contact me!
• Tour the studio, learn about the process of making clay monoprints, and make your own unique print. These sessions combine learning about a new cultural form with a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Everyone leaves with their own monoprint!
1 person - $35.00
2 or 3 people - $30 per person
4 to 6 people - $25 per person (Work in pairs, but each leaves with a unique print.)
Perfect for families, friends, homeschool (grades 7 and up) projects, work team activities, etc.
Want to know more? Sure, you do! Contact me with questions or ideas.
ostman4200@comcast.net
(717) 451-4181
Studio location:
Studio 207
Adams County Arts Council
125 South Washington Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Photos on this page courtesy of Hannah Smith.