Welcome to our four new members:

Cecilia Roch:  Cecilia discovered us when visiting the thrift store next door. She is retired but used to have an antique store and painted furniture. She used to live in Montana. She continues to paint furniture and she makes the most adorable felted animals. She also has taught classes, volunteered for Big Brother/ Big Sister, and has much event, display, and sales experience. 

Linda Stone:  Linda is a customer that lives in the neighborhood. She is retired. She volunteers with differently abled individuals and is excited to join our art community. She is a ceramicist and has been creating work for around 30 years.

Melinda Paterson:  Melinda is a previous member. She is a fiber artist and also makes jewelry and does encaustic painting. She showed me some amazing felt work including some adorable fairies she makes that have to be seen. She has taught classes in making miniatures and dolls. When we chatted her current project has been teaching her grandkids to sew!

Pam Schmieding: Pam discovered our gallery as a curious visitor. She is a retired middle school teacher and grandmother. She joined VGA wanting to be part of an art community. She loves conversing with fellow art lovers so look for her at the Art Chats. Pam is a jewelry designer. She has also taught calligraphy. She is good at advertising and layout.