West James Gallery, LLC

Happy 2012 ! ! !

2012-01-04T09:35:00.000-08:00

finally got on the blog. Now stay tuned for updates at the Gallery.

New Owner!!!!!!

2011-10-29T12:22:00.000-07:00

This is Shelly Hlaban- the new owner of the Gallery! I am retiring to the lake. Shelly will take over on Nov.1 and you will just love her! She will add some fun new things to the Gallery including FABRIC! Shelly will be here Tuesday-Friday 10-5 and Saturdays 10-4 (closed Sunday and Monday). Stop in to say hi.

Autumn Art Driving Tour

2011-10-21T12:37:00.000-07:00

Kathleen Jahn will be painting here this weekend during the Autumn Art Driving Tour- Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4. Come in to see various artists and their work, browse, shop and enjoy some yummy refreshments!

Sunday includes artists: Anne Clasen-Otto (recycled wool mittens), Bruce Dawson (painter), Kathleen Jahn (watercolors) and Kayla Nelson (jewelry).

Changes

2011-06-14T07:09:00.000-07:00

We have sold our house in Columbus and will be moving to our lake house on Green Lake. I have changed the days of operation to: Wed.-Fri. 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. I need the extra day for packing. We are downsizing a lot- the lake house is much smaller and it takes more time to go through 2 households full of stuff to decide what to keep and what to pitch, sell or give away! But, boy, does it feel good to get rid of things we don't need! Thanks for your understanding and please feel free to call if you need to come over one of those days I'm not officially open!

New Jewelry!

2010-12-23T11:30:00.000-08:00

We have a new jewelry artist- Sharon Diminsky. She makes these amazing knit bracelets! Lots of wonderful beads, lovely colors and a great variety!

Whiskey River Walking Stiks

2010-05-25T13:46:00.000-07:00

New art at the Gallery! Whiskey River Walking Stiks by Jon W. Balsiger. Beautifully hand-carved works that are also useful!

New at the Gallery!

2010-04-07T13:35:00.001-07:00

These are brand new to the Gallery. An assortment of table-runners from Jan Ladwig. Made from 100% high quality cotton. They measure 17" x 52" and sell for $50. Each is unique and one-of-a-kind, no two are alike! These would be great wherever you need a splash of color and can go in any room!

New design for Red Thimble

2010-01-21T12:25:00.000-08:00

This is my new design for a tote featuring a photo transfer pocket- you choose your picture and I can put it on your tote! You also choose the colors and fabrics. A one-of-a-kind creation.

Photography by Rod Melotte

2009-11-28T11:00:00.000-08:00

Holiday Open House weekend

2009-11-21T15:04:00.001-08:00

What a great weekend-artists demoing, live music and lots of friends and shoppers!
Kathleen Jahn was showing us how to paint with watercolors.
Bruce Dawson was painting an oil of a bee.
The Geewud String Quartet played live music.
The Popcorn Wagon was alive with volunteers popping corn! YUM!

Artists at work

2009-11-15T12:36:00.000-08:00

Christmas at the Gallery

2009-11-14T14:45:00.001-08:00

Christmas at the Gallery- lots of fun and food!

Strawberry/Cherry Apron

2009-09-16T14:34:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest apron using a vintage tablecloth. I had to add the red polka-dot border because there was a hole that was too big and the area had to be cut off. The neck piece is reversible, too!

We've Moved

2009-08-21T10:08:00.000-07:00

Change is good! We recently moved 2 doors west to 128 W James. It's a smaller space but has it's own unique charm. The building is the permanent home of the 1928 Dunbar Popcorn Wagon- a piece of Columbus History. Owned and operated by George Hasey from 1928 until 1979. It's a beautiful wagon and we pop popcorn on Fridays and Saturdays-YUM!!!
Here are a few views of the new space...

A Day with 2 Artists

2009-05-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Well- we could have had better weather! I think the cold and the threat of rain kept some people away. They sure missed a great opportunity to meet these two artists and see how they make their art. We had a good time and will do it again!
Here's Robin working on a pot...

Customers looking at Robin's work and her album of her artwork.

Kathleen working on a watercolor. She's sketching first and will start with the background color next.

Kathleen at her table/easel.

New Public Enemies movie display

2009-05-08T12:35:00.000-07:00

We've got a new display of things from the movie in a special room in the back of the Gallery. There are pictures, set drawings, a piece of the road, bullet casings and many other items to look at. Come and take a peek!

New Event Happening!

2009-04-30T08:21:00.000-07:00

A DAY WITH 2 ARTISTS:

Robin Downing- "Smashed Mosaics"

Glass and ceramic works of art- vases, frames, pots and much more!
Robin creates beautiful pieces using glass and ceramics- look at the detail on this vase! I really don't know how she has the patience to do this!

Kathleen Jahn-
"Kreations by Kj"

All original watercolor paintings- florals, scenes, barns, animals and notecards. Kathleen has such a beautiful soft look, you will really be amazed at her work...

Come and watch them work on their art...

Basket class

2009-02-28T14:01:00.001-08:00

Nancy Steinback (in the red) taught a class on basket weaving. They made the small, round, 2-color baskets today and are planning another class for April 25, which will be a market basket. it was a fun day!

Jackie Sanders art

2009-01-13T12:50:00.000-08:00

Jackie has an art degree and has a variety of products in the Gallery- photography, jewelry, ribbon cuffs an some things by her mom, too!

Ewesful Gifts by Carol Black

2009-01-13T12:45:00.000-08:00

Carol is the mother of the Sons in Black & Sons. She has a business that features all kinds of wool and/or sheep products.

Canvas to Clay

2009-01-13T12:29:00.000-08:00

Canvas to Clay, owned by Mary Stoltz, carries many different items made by artists all over the world. The beads on the right are called Zulugrass, made by the Maasai women of Kenya.

Anthony Acres Alpaca

2009-01-13T12:23:00.000-08:00

Anthony Acres Alpaca- we carry some of their items including hats, mittens, sweaters, wool and more!

My View

2009-01-13T12:20:00.000-08:00

This is the view from my desk- so much fun art to look at every day. I love coming here!

Update

2009-01-07T12:46:00.000-08:00

I'll be updating this site this week with new pictures and information.

Movie pictures

2008-05-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

Just a few pic of the movie scene we had here. Lots of excitement for the Gallery!

Movie Scene at the Gallery!

2008-03-05T21:17:00.001-08:00

Johnny Depp is coming to the Gallery! He is starring in the movie "Public Enemies" and plays John Dillinger. They are rolling back time to 1933. Several scenes will be shot including one in the Gallery. Since the Gallery was once a bank, it will be a bank again. Johnny will be filmed leaving the bank, getting into a car and zooming away! I don't have exact details yet about the scene but the date is March 17. These are the very first scenes filmed for the movie and we are very honored to have it in our great downtown!

The Sign

2007-08-10T12:37:00.000-07:00

Red Thimble corner

2007-08-10T12:34:00.000-07:00

Marcia Sparks- dogs

2007-08-10T12:31:00.000-07:00

Outside view

2007-08-10T12:29:00.000-07:00

The Gallery was formerly the First National Bank...

Doorknob Art by Paul and Jean Giesler

2007-08-10T12:27:00.000-07:00

Red Thimble- creations from vintage fabrics

2007-08-10T12:25:00.000-07:00

Unchartered Waters- woods

2007-08-10T12:23:00.000-07:00

Nancy Steinback Baskets

2007-08-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

Mosaics

2007-03-23T10:22:00.000-07:00

Mosaic pieces from vintage china by Jan Lefevre.

Doornob Art

2007-03-23T10:20:00.000-07:00

Doornob art by Paul and Jean Giesler

"Fish Sticks" by Marcia Sparks

2007-02-13T05:36:00.000-08:00

Walking In

2007-02-13T05:24:00.000-08:00

This is the view as you walk in the door. The bank has been beautifully renovated to look like a turn-of-the-century town.