Jason Hillegas

Jason Hillegas

Chain Maille Jewelry

“Links and Lore”

“Offering  fashionable, modern jewelry which captures the historic patterns that have lasted thousands of years.”

Links & Lore Jewelers was created by our Master Maille-Smith, Jason Hillegas, who started weaving maille armor at the age of 14.

Maille armor is the metal mesh medieval knights wore under their shiny plates of armor. 

Throughout the 29 years that followed, Jason not only continued weaving maille, but he also dove into its history; studying its origins, how it was originally made, and teaching himself the dozens of chain maille patterns which  developed over the centuries.

While he was weaving a maille shirt for a friend, a lady approached and commented, “That would make some real pretty jewelry. Have you ever thought of making some?”

Hence the seed that was planted years ago has now grown into Links & Lore Jewelers.

Jason strives to stay true to the belief that each piece of jewelry is a link to the past or, if you will, a link of history.

Every design is a variation of one of the patterns from the maille armor that knights used to wear.   Of course a few patterns that are a bit more modern have found their way into the collection of designs. In those instances,  Jason believes  that they are just too nice of a pattern not to use them.

About Links & Lore Jewelers

There is much more to maille or “chain-mail” than just the pretty patterns you find in a crafting magazine. 

Maille is an art form that is well over 5,000 years old. We’re keeping it alive by taking the patterns that were once only used for weaving armor and turning them into jewelry and accessories for more modern applications.

So you are literally wearing a piece of history.

Jason@linksandlore.com

 

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Barb Hodson

Quilting

 

Barb Hodson is a novice quilter who enjoys using age-old quilting applications.

Her work embodies the beauty and nostalgia of traditional patchwork quilts .

Barb, who has been quilting since 2005, restores antique quilts and creates new quilts of her own design.

Barb appreciates the simplicity of expression found in the process of quilting.

 

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Diana Dellos

 

Acrylic & Mixed Media Paintings

 

“Art, music, and love. It’s what makes the world go ‘round for me.”

 

Diana Dellos, a native of Wyoming, has been a creative soul for as long as she can remember.  Having artists as parents, creativity was a normal part of everyday life.

In high school, she drew many charcoal portraits of children and in college, she filled her electives with art courses.

Her main focus over the last sixteen years has been raising her three children and keeping the family afloat, while moving several times across the country.

Through these years, she was always doing something creative on the side: painting a world map mural in her boys’ bedroom and hibiscus flowers on her daughter’s walls, designing for Spellbinders Paper Arts Co., stenciling stair risers, redecorating their many homes, and lots of colorful painting on canvases.

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Jean Hess

Jean Hess

Paintings

Art has been a life-long passion for Jean who sold drawings when in high school.

She studied at Sunderland College of Art in her native England.   Then she was an art major at RPI.   Marriage and three children delayed college graduation for 20 years. To make up for lost time, Jean earned a BA in Fine Arts (Painting) and an MEd (French) at W&M.

Since then she has painted regularly, first using oils and watercolors but now acrylic paints. For more than 3 decades she has painted with a group of local artists once led by renowned artist Barclay Sheaks and currently led by Ann Armstrong.

With fresh colors and pleasing compositions, Jean strives to evoke feelings of serenity in the beauty of everyday objects or scenes.

Her works (landscapes, still lifes and figures) have been exhibited in various venues including This Century Art Gallery (4 juried show awards), New Town Art Gallery, Williamsburg Sentara Regional Medical Center, Wmsbg. Landing, Wmsbg. Regional Library, The Trellis Restaurant, Prince George Art & Frame, and James City Co. Gov. Offices.

Her paintings are in the collections of art enthusiasts in several states as well as  in England and France.

Jeanhessart.com

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Apryl Altman

Watercolor Paintings

“Life is full of small segments that often go unnoticed, but have an impact on our emotions if we stop to see it.

Whether it is a breathtaking landscape, a child’s face or a sun struck prism, these are things that make my day!

As an artist I strive to bring those moments to paper with watercolor to enjoy again and again. “

Apryl Altman

 

Largely self taught, I began my adventure with watercolors in 1997 taking classes with Ann Murphy Armstrong.   After several workshops with numerous nationally known watercolor instructors such as Judy Betts, Gerald Brommer, Steve Rodgers, Betsy Dillard Stroud and Don Andrews, I joined the Barclay Sheaks Art Group.   Now known as the Williamsburg Studio Painters, I find myself working with Ann Armstrong, the group’s leader, once again.

Shows include:
New Town Art Gallery, Williamsburg, VA guest artist, winter 2014
Art on the Square, Williamsburg, VA 2006 -2014 (honorable mention, painting and drawing 2013)
An Occasion for the Arts, Williamsburg, VA 2006 (featured artist-poster), 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
This Century Art Gallery Member’s Show, Williamsburg, VA 2nd Place Award 2013
Virginia Watercolor Society 2012

I am represented at Prince George Art and Frame, Williamsburg, VA and The Venue, Bloomington, Indiana. I also occasionally participate in the Member’s Gallery at This Century Art Gallery.

 

aprylaltmanart.com

apryl-altman@cox.net

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Betsy Minney

 

Pottery

I started my company, A Girl Named Betsy, about 6 years ago and started to sell my pottery.  I have been making pottery for 12 years.

I am an award winning artist in multiple media forms.

I love making pottery and before I make anything I say a short prayer for love and joy to be with me and work through me to create the form.  So my pottery is truly a gift from the universe.

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Farrokh Namazi

Photography

“Let the beauty we love, be what we do
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground”

Rumi

Surrounded by nature, living  within the circle of the changing seasons,
has been the source of my inspiration for these greeting cards.

They reflect an appreciation and gratitude to the Divine,
of a Creation  we take for granted.

Each card has a Jalalludin Rumi quote on the back,
with my Persian signature after Rumi
whose mystical verses are an equal source of joy,
resonating with the images on the front.

The I dissolves into nothingness……
    as one learns of the “hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground”

Farrokh Namazi

farseems@gmail.com

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Jessica Lloyd

 

Photographs From Nature

Founded on the belief that all things in life are borrowed, Worth A Shot Gallery seeks to capture the natural impermanence of life, one photo at a time.

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Worth A Shot is dedicated to supporting animal rescue and rehabilitation programs.

The profits from all Worth A Shot Gallery book sales are currently being dedicated to Save the Chimps in Fort Pierce, Fl.  Please help us give back to the animals who have given us so much.

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Worth A Shot Gallery currently has two books in print:  Embracing Impermanence: Worth A Shot Gallery’s Rules to Live By, and Attitude is Everything.

Both are lighthearted photographic collections reminding us all that whatever it is, it will change.  W.A.S. Gallery books make great gifts for that hard to buy for teacher, babysitter, or friend!   All proceeds from W.A.S. Gallery book sales are donated to animal rescue and rehabilitation programs.

 

     For more information please visit our website: www.WorthAShotGallery.com  or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorthAShotGallery

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Bob Mandala

Wire Tree Sculptures and Wire/Gemstone Pendants

http://www.bobmandala.com

My entrance into the art world did not begin with art classes or the love of sculptures.  It began when I saw a wire tree in a gallery in Portland, ME, and was captivated by the work.  While I was excited about the work, the price tag was off-putting and I wondered to myself (and to my wife), “I wonder if I can do that?” and my journey began.

When I returned home to Williamsburg, I visited one of my favorite art meccas, ACE Hardware, purchased what I thought I needed, brought it all home and immediately started my new project.  Well, I immediately realized that my skills needed considerable honing.  While a picture of the wire tree was firmly cemented in my mind’s eye, communication to my hands seemed to be a bit, well, severely misinterpreted.  My first attempt was tragic but my enthusiasm was not dampened.

I visited another well-known art institution, The Internet, and found others who produced varying styles of trees made of wire, some with beads, others with elaborate bases, and still others that had a distinctive Eastern flair.  I studied them, but determined that I would have to develop my own style using materials that I would discover along the way.  Through many experiments and missteps, I came upon a style much like I use today – simplicity.

The four primary tree designs are Oak, Willow, Aspen, and Windblown..  I primarily use 20gauge “dead-soft” copper or silver plated wire in shades of gold, silver, bronze, copper, and multi-toned.  The bases have evolved from clay and wood to slate and natural stones. I use two methods, wrapping and/or twisting to achieve the trunk and branch affects.  The trees are 100% wire; no other materials are used for strength or form.  It takes between 40-60 yards of wire per tree, depending on the style and size, and between 8-14 hours of work over a period of two-three days.  The trunks are embedded into the base by way of a personally drilled hole into the medium at a depth to provide substantial support, anchored with a metal piece inside the hole and finally cemented to avoid any possible loosening, under normal circumstances.

My pendants are gemstones wrapped with the same wire used on trees. 

Styles are still evolving, but simplicity is my goal – letting the gemstone quality be the main focus with wire as an accent.

My journey into art has been an exciting experience, not only for the personal accomplishment of actually creating pieces that might be appealing to others, but more importantly, I have made new friends whose work I admire and I have a significantly elevated appreciation for the creative process.  Now when I see a painting, a drawing, a photograph, a sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, or other work of art, I better understand the journey that an artist must have taken to get to the place to create.  I understand now that the journey is not a quick trip, takes many detours along the way, and is a very valuable part of our culture.

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Reserve Your Chicken Dinner Now

Crystalline Porcelain plate and mug by Denis Orton

Kingspoint Art and Ale

Saturday, May 17, 2014

10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Dinners served 11:30 AM- 4:00 PM

Grilled half and quarter chickens will be served with

two sides, a roll, and a cold beverage. 

Sides will include your choice of baked beans, homemade coleslaw, mac and cheese, or chips.

Homemade desserts, Homemade Hummus, and Alewerks products sold separately

 

Eat your dinner at the clubhouse with friends, or take home for later.

Pre-order your meals today!

Dinner Ticket Order Form

(click above for a 1 page printable form)

Name _____________________________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________

Phone ________________

Please reserve for me:

____ Half grilled chicken dinners at $10.00 each

____ Quarter grilled chicken dinners at $7.00 each

____ Total enclosed

(Kids meals will be available with mac and cheese, grapes, roll, and beverage for $3.00 each)

 Who invited you to attend Art and Ale 2014? __________________

Please print and mail this form, with your check, (made to the Kingspoint Club, Inc.) to reserve your advance tickets.  Tickets will be hand delivered to Kingspoint residents.

For all others, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Mail to:  The Kingspoint Club, Inc. Art and Ale Tickets

                PO Box 365

               Williamsburg, VA 23187