Gallery 54 Artist Demonstrations

Gallery 54 presents Gourd Loon Mask Making Demonstration by Andree Dennis Newton on Saturday April 14 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Carrying on the traditions of her culture, Abenaki Indian and Old Forge resident, Andree Dennis Newton, will design a dynamic mask. Using the popular Adirondack bird as subject,she will use a hard-shell gourd as the base, adding detail with burning pen, dremel, and acrylic paint. Feathers and beads will be added to finish.  She will also “show and tell” each phase of gourd mask making. Gallery 54 is located at 54 E. Genesee St in Skaneateles. Open Sunday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.www.gallery54cny.com, 685-5470

Amy E. Bartell will be demonstrating mixed media and collage techniques on Sunday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gallery 54.  Bartell will demonstrate layering combinations of handmade papers, drawing, using gouache and line work to develop the rich surfaces and imagery in her mixed media collages. Gallery 54 is located at 54 E. Genesee St in Skaneateles. Open Sunday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.gallery54cny.com 685-5470