Carriage Factory Art Gallery

Colorful Clam Shells
2020-09-12 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
A take-n-make online class with Mary Goering. $10
Colorful Clam Shells
Create colorful clam shells with colored markers.
You will receive 6 lovely shells and a variety of markers. Use your imagination to decorate these shells using the natural shape and grooves on the shells. This is a fun activity for kids and adults.
Reserve your spot by Sept. 5, 2020. Pick up kits Sept. 7-11 at the gallery. Link to instructional video sent on Sept. 12, 2020 to your email.

Shell Art Workshop
2020-09-06 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
SHELL ART WORKSHOP
with
Mary Goering

SATURDAY, September 26, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

cost: $25.00

All materials and tools provided. Session includes instruction and time to design and complete your own shell art. This class is suitable for adults and children 10 years and older.
Maximum of 8 Participants
Masks REQUIRED
ADHERENCE TO SANITIZING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING

Q-tip Painting "Celebrate the Seasons" with Mary Goering
2020-08-08 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Take and Make online class.
Q-tip painting with Mary Goering.
August 8, a video link will be sent for the online class.
Reserve a spot by August 1. Register online, by phone, or stop by the gallery. www.carriagefactoryartgallery.com or 316-284-2749.
$10 per student all materials included.
Kits can be picked up August 4 through the August 8 during regular gallery hours.

Stained Glass with Kayann
2020-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join instructor Kayann Ausherman in creating a mixed media “Stained Glass” work of art. All supplies included $65. Limited class size so reserve your spot on or before July 25. Bring a sack lunch. Register online at www.carriagefactoryartgallery, call 316-284-2749, or stop in. Please bring a mask.

Printmaking with Beth Burns
2020-08-01 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Learn about printmaking with Beth Burns. In this class printmaking basics we be covered using: Stamping, Intaglio, and Monoprinting techniques. With these printing techniques make a self portrait, stamped cards and a variety of other projects. In addition to the provided materials you will need: Newspapers/plastic to protect your work surface, painting shirt, pencil, paper towels and water. Additional water based markers are optional.
Class size is limited, sign up to reserve your spot on or before Saturday, July 25.
Kits will be ready for pick up Tuesday, July 28-August 1 during regular gallery hours.

Hard Edge Painting Online Class with Mary Goering
2020-07-25 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Learn the tape-and-paint technique to create one-of-a-kind, hard-edge, geometric designs. This is a “Take and Make” class taught by Gallery Artist Mary Goering. Date: July 25, 2020, video link sent out at 10 a.m. for you to view at any time. Sign up to reserve a kit by July 18, 2020. Kits can be picked up between July 20-25, 2020 from the Carriage Factory Art Gallery at 128 E. 6th St. in Newton. Cost: $10 Sign up by July 18, 2020. Or call us at 316-284-2749. Stay safe and stay creative with Carriage Factory Art Gallery online Take and Make classes.

Kansas Regionalism by Virgil Penner Reception
2020-07-11 19:00 - 21:00

A Burst of Peonies watercolor online class
2020-06-27 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Stay safe and stay creative with online classes from Carriage Factory Art Gallery.
Learn to paint watercolor peonies from the comfort of home with this online class. Students will be sent a link for an online tutorial and be able to pick up a kit with all the materials needed prior to the release date.
Release date: June 27
Register by: June 20
Cost: $40
Kits with supplies can be picked up at the Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton between June 23-27.
Register at CarriageFactoryArtGallery.com or call (316) 284-2749

Splashy Starfish Online Class
2020-06-20 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Stay safe & stay creative with online art classes from Carriage Factory Art Gallery! Here’s how it works. Sign up for the class by June 13, 2020. Pick up your kit from the gallery at 128 E. 6th St. in Newton between June 16-20, 2020. We email you the link to the online tutorial where Instructor Mary Goering takes you step-by-step through the project. This is a project for ALL AGES, so why not make it a group project? Call for more information (316) 284-2749.

Nugents to the 4th Power Reception
2020-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

3rd Thursday at CFG - April
2020-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The public is invited to join us for the April 3rd Thursday at CFG event. Activities include Earth Day, artist Peggy Wambold artist opening, and music In the Heart of Newton.

Easter Pysanky Class CANCELLED
2020-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

Virgil Penner Kansas Regionalism Exhibit Opening Reception Cancelled
2020-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Opening reception for Virgil Penner’ Kansas Regionalism exhibit in the main gallery.

3rd Thursday CFG - March - Nugent Opening
2020-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Event cancelled. View the Nugents to the Fourth Power show in our video.

Nugents Four Exhibit
2020-03-19 - 2020-05-18
The artwork of Wendy Nugent and her sons Rodger, Andy and Robert will be featured in the Susan Koehn Gallery from March 19-July 18, 2020. Reception to be held Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 6-8 p.m.
View a video of the show here.
Art catalog

Jonquil in a Blue Vase workshop with Susan
2020-03-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Jonquil in a Blue Vase -a botanical watercolor workshop with Susan Bartel
Saturday, March 14 — 9:30 am—12:30 pm
$40, all supplies included
Space is limited.
All skill levels welcome.

Colored Pencil Class
2020-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Colored Pencil Workshop for Beginners
Supply List
Must Have Supplies
Paper: One 9×12 or smaller pad of Bristol Vellum paper.
Pencils: One 24-pencil set of Prismacolor Premier Soft Core pencils.
Sharpener: Hand-held sharpener, mechanical, or battery-operated sharpener.
Mounting Putty: Used to lift or lighten color. Any brand.
Eraser: Click eraser. They are a pencil-like tool into which you can insert the eraser. They’re great for fine detail erasing as well as general erasing.

Places to Shop
Art supply stores (Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, etc.)
University or college book stores
Office supply stores (Staples, OfficeMax, etc.)
Wal-mart and similar stores
Online: Dick Blick (my preference), Art Supply Warehouse, Jerry’s Artarama, etc

"And All That Jazz" Love Your Gallery Event
2020-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

3rd Thursday CFG - February - Red Beans and Rice, NUTS and a craft
2020-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The public is invited to join us for the February 3rd Thursday at CFG. Chef Joe will make red beans and rice (donation suggested), the NUTS will perform and we’ll have a special make-n-take craft with a Mardi Gras theme.

CALL FOR ENTRIES 2020 Photography Exhibition “Camera Veritas” People, Places, Spaces and Things
2020-02-13 00:00 - 2020-03-21 00:00
CALL FOR ENTRIES – CAMERA VERITAS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Camera Veritas is a juried photography exhibition coordinated by the Carriage Factory Art Gallery. Rules are listed below and an entry form can be found here.
Important Dates
May 23, 2020 – July 17, 2020. Exhibit Dates
March 21, 2020 – Entry Deadline
April 4, 2019 Notification to Artists of Acceptance
May 12, 2020 – May 16, 2020 – Artwork delivered. Work will not be accepted after May 16.

Juror – John Ellert – Mr. Ellert has participated in numerous exhibitions and his work has been featured in several Midwest galleries and exhibitions and may be found in private collections throughout the United States and Canada. He conducts workshops and leads tours in the United States, Italy, and East Africa. He holds membership in Gallery XII in Wichita, where his work is on permanent display.
He holds memberships in the North American Nature Photography Association, Great Plains Nature Photographers, The Nature Conservancy, and the Sierra Club.
Artwork Requirements: Two dimensional original work that thematically represents people, places, spaces, and things. Two-dimensional work shall not exceed 40×40. Work shall be framed or gallery-wrapped with painted edges and have a wire hanger on the back (no sawtooth or French cleats, please).
Entries: Artists may enter up to three artworks. The entry fee will be $30.00 per artist. Artists may enter more work at $5.00 per entry after the original fee of $30 for three entries. The entry fee is nonrefundable. High-definition digital file of original artwork, waiver, and entry form must be submitted to director@carriagefactoryartgallery.com by March 21, 2020. Artists will be notified through email by April 4, if their work is accepted. Selected work shall be delivered between the dates of May 12 2020 – May 16, 2020. Work delivered after the deadline will not be exhibited. Judging will occur after the exhibit has been installed. Exhibit opening will be May 23, 2020, at 7 p.m., and shall be on display until July 17, 2020. Prizes and awards will be given and announced at the exhibit opening.
Pricing: All work accepted in the exhibition must be for sale. Artists are responsible for pricing and including the commission on the sale price stated on entry form. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery will receive 40% of each sale, artists receive 60% of sale.
Liability and Responsibilities: Artists retain the liability for accepted artwork. Carriage Factory Art Gallery assumes no liability of artwork during housing or transit.
Delivery and Return of Artwork: Artwork shall be delivered to the gallery by May 16, 2020 and shall be picked up July 14, 2020 – July 18, 2020 by appointment. Art may be hand-delivered or shipped. Shipping fees and insurance are the responsibility of the artist. Reusable shipping material and prepaid return shipping labels are required. Unclaimed artwork not picked up within 30 days of exhibit closing will be disposed of in any way that seems fit by the gallery without liability.
Questions: Contact Mary Lee-McDonald, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Director, at 316-284-2749 or email director@carriagefactoryartgallery.com

Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist Exhibit opening and Artist Awards
2020-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Third Annual Kansas Exhibit “Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist” opening reception
Music provided by Vada Snider
Artists included in the exhibit are Kayann Ausherman, Susan Bartel, Daniel Branham, Robert (Andy) Brown, Jean Cook, Elizabeth Corbett, David Ediger, Marilyn Friesen, Constance Gehring, Barbara Haynes, Pam Hayes, Jeff Heidel, Bonnie Johnson, Yolanda Kauffman, Kristine A. Luber, Gail Lutsch, John D. Morrison, Kelly Nachtigal, Bob Neace, Darren Parker, Susan Poitevin, Bob Regier, Craig Ridenour, Kathleen Schroeder, Jim Simpson, Kim Taggart, Sean Tomlinson, Kathy Waltner, Jennifer Weigel, Tina Wilcox, and Carol Zerger.
The exhibit will include pastels, oils, watercolors, acrylics, colored pencil, graphite, fiber, photography and mixed media.
The prizes for the top pieces total $700 and were donated by local businesses and individuals. First place winner will be awarded $300, with $200 for second place, $100 for third place and two $50 honorable mentions.
Works featured in the exhibit are priced between $50 and $3,550 and are available for purchase.

Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist Exhibit
2020-01-25 - 2020-03-20
In celebration of Kansas Day, Carriage Factory Art Gallery is hosting the third annual juried exhibit, “Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist.” The exhibit will run Jan. 25 thru March 20, 2020.
Artists included in the exhibit are Kayann Ausherman, Susan Bartel, Daniel Branham, Robert (Andy) Brown, Jean Cook, Elizabeth Corbett, David Ediger, Marilyn Friesen, Constance Gehring, Barbara Haynes, Pam Hayes, Jeff Heidel, Bonnie Johnson, Yolanda Kauffman, Kristine A. Luber, Gail Lutsch, John D. Morrison, Kelly Nachtigal, Bob Neace, Darren Parker, Susan Poitevin, Bob Regier, Craig Ridenour, Kathleen Schroeder, Jim Simpson, Kim Taggart, Sean Tomlinson, Kathy Waltner, Jennifer Weigel, Tina Wilcox, and Carol Zerger.
The exhibit will include pastels, oils, watercolors, acrylics, colored pencil, graphite, fiber, photography and mixed media.
The prizes for the top pieces total $700 and were donated by local businesses and individuals. First place winner will be awarded $300, with $200 for second place, $100 for third place and two $50 honorable mentions.
Works featured in the exhibit are priced between $50 and $3,550 and are available for purchase.

3rd Thursday at CFG - Newton Mural Project exhibit opening
2020-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The January 3rd Thursday event at the gallery will feature works by more than a dozen artists in support of the Newton Mural Project. Artwork panels and windows ranging in size from 2’x2′ to 4’x4′ will be featured in the Susan Koehn Gallery.
Chili, cornbread and hot cocoa available with $5 suggested donation.
Live music provided by Doug Everingham.

3rd Thursday - June
2020-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The public is invited to join us for the June 3rd Thursday at CFG event.

Fused Glass Ornaments with Linda Fern Johnson
2019-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Learn to make fused glass ornaments with Linda Fern Johnson. Birds, stockings and trees! Learn to make three different ornaments to hang on your tree.
Fee: $45, includes all materials
Time 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019

Christmas Pysanky Class
2019-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Christmas Pysanky Class with Instructor E.B. Schmidt

The Five Places of Christmas
2019-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Newton-area museums welcome the public to “Five Places of Christmas” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The annual holiday open house is a collaborative event among Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Harvey County Historical Museum, Kauffman Museum, Warkentin House and Bethel College Women’s Association. Admission is free for all of the venues, with most offering free refreshments and activities.
Five places locations are:
Bethel College Women’s Association, Luyken Fine Arts Center on the Bethel College Campus, 27th and Main streets, North Newton. The group’s theme for 2018 is “Christmas at the Stables,” and they will feature lots of homemade candies, cookies, cinnamon rolls, peppernuts and other baked goods, and handcrafted items such as purses, jewelry, crochet, and other Christmas gifts. Free coffee will be served, and a make-and-take activity for all ages is also planned.
Visitors to Kauffman Museum, located at 27th and Main streets in North Newton, can enjoy the museum and refreshments as well as the exhibit “K is for Kansas” and a Kansas-themed make-and-take activity.
Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St. in Newton, will feature music and refreshments and a make-and-take activity. Art and other items will be for sale throughout the gallery.
The Harvey County Historical Museum, 203 N. Main St. in Newton, invites visitors to enjoy ’80s-themed decorations and the current “Back to the 80s” exhibit. Refreshments will be served. At the Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives we will host the Sunflower Woodworker’s Guild with make-it and take-it crafts (while supplies last).
The Warkentin House Museum, 211 E. First St. in Newton, offers peppernuts and Mrs. Warkentin’s Russian tea while visitors can explore the Victorian home decorated to its holiday finest by local volunteers. Children and youth from the Home School Association of Newton and friends will share their vocal and instrumental talents throughout the day while visitors enjoy tours of this historic landmark.
Commemorative ornaments will be offered for the first 100 people or families to visit all five places. Each attraction will have 20 ornaments to be given to the individuals or family to present a card stamped by all participating locations. One ornament per family, please. The ornaments are made of local wood by Alvin Peters of North Newton.
All “Five Places of Christmas” sites are open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 and offer free admission, refreshments and activities to share the holidays with the community. If you have questions, please contact Melody Spurney at the Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau at (316) 284-3642 or mspurney@newtonkansas.com or any of the “Five Places” venues.
For more information, go to http://ToNewton.com/Christmas.html

Learn Hand Embroidery Class
2019-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join Instructor Dena Bisnette as she teaches six basic embroidery techniques that will get you started on your next embroidery project. Students will embroider a small gift bag with the stitches they learn.

Watercolor Class with Susan
2019-11-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Make Christmas cards and gift tags with watercolor artist Susan Bartel.
$40; all supplies included. RSVP by Nov. 2.

Mosaic Class with Mary Lee-McDonald
2019-10-26 10:00 - 2019-10-27 14:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
10am – 1 pm Oct. 26 and 1pm – 2pm Oct. 27.
Learn the art of mosaic with instructor Mary Lee-McDonald.
Please note the class will be held over two days to allow time for grouting.
$40, all supplies included.
