About the Artist
Jaynie has been growing and crafting gourds for eleven years and teaching for six. Her first exposure to gourds and gourd craft was about 14 years ago when she began collecting gourd rattles from different cultures. As an avid gardener, she soon began growing and crafting her own gourds. Although, initially self taught, she has studied with nationally renowned gourd artists. As a crafter of natural fiber pouches and baskets of many years, she now incorporates her basketry & fiber art techniques into her gourd art. She also offers gourd instruments, ornaments, vessels, fiber baskets, pouches, bags and other functional gourd items.
Jaynie has previously taught at Holyoke Creative Arts Center, Smith College, and Hill Institute. Her work has been exhibited Hilltown Artisans Guild Summer, Art Shows and at the Smith College Student Center and the Smith College Art Museum. Jaynie's gourd art is published in "The Gourd Magazine", the official publication of the American Gourd Society and is featured in two recent book publications, "Weaving on Gourds" and "Antlers in Basketry and Gourd Art" by Schiffer Publishing. She currently sells her work at local craft fairs, art shows and festivals. Her work can also be found at Shelburne Arts Co-op, a gallery of fine Arts and Crafts owned and operated by regional artists located in Shelburne Falls, MA. Jaynie is presently offering classes at Greenfield Community College.
Jaynie is a member of the Artisans of Western MA, the Hilltown Artisan Guild, the Shelburne Arts Cooperative, the Center for Native American Awareness, the American Gourd Society, the Pennsylvania Gourd Society and the Northampton Community Gardens for 21 years. She holds a BA in Education, with 25 years experience facilitating/leading groups and workshops. She is passionate about bringing awareness to gourd culture and gourd art to local communities and the New England area.
Gourd Art for Sale:
Please contact Jaynie regarding custom designs, prices and
ordering information:
Earth Spirit Designs
Jaynie Barnes
Leeds, MA 01053
413-586-3978
Jaynie's work is also available at:
Shelburne Arts Cooperative
A Gallery of Fine Arts and Crafts Owned and Operated
by Regional Artists
26 Bridge St.
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts 01370
413-625-9324
M & M's Green Valley Produce
282 Greenfield Road
South Deerfield, MA 01373
413-665-8589
Hilltown Artisan Guild
P.O. Box 581
Worthington, MA 0109
Hilltown Artisan Guild Summer Art Show, 2010
Upcoming Shows, 2011:
Spring:
Haydenville Craft Fair
3 Grove Street, Haydenville, MA
Memorial Day Weekend - May 28, 29 & 30'th
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pottery, Gourds, Photography, Jewelry, Walking sticks, Jellies/Jams,
Sculpture Demo and free music. Fun for the whole family.
Free Admission
Summer:
Burgy Thursday Market
Meekins Library Lawn, Route 9 in Williamsburg
Thursday, October 16'th, 2:30 - 7:00 pm
Local farms & live music
Lavender Festival
Johnson Hill Farm, Home of the Lavender Labrinth
51 Hog Hollow Rd., Buckland, MA
Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm
Lavender Labrinth, releasing of the doves, food, lavender workshops,
artisan vendors and more
Free Admission
Hilltown Artisan Guild, Summer Art Show/Sale
Worthington Town Hall, Rt 112, Worthington
Saturday, July 9'th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Pittsfield Ethnic Fair
Downtown Pittsfield/North Street
Sun., August 7th, 12:00-6:00 PM
Great food, music, arts/crafts
For info: 413-443-6501
Free Admission
Fall:
Williamsburg Fall Festival
The Williamsburg Grange, rt.9, Williamsburg, MA
Sunday, October 23'rd 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free Admission
Snow Farm, The New England Craft Program
Annual Seconds Sale Fundraiser, Current Work and Seconds
5 Clary Road, Williamsburg (off rte. 9)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm every day:
November 11, 12 and 13
November 18, 19 and 20
November 25, 26, and 27
Artspace, Fundraising Event
Holiday Gift Sale - Local Arts & Crafts
TBA
For more info, please visit:
Hilltown Artisan Guild, Holiday Show
Worthington Town Hall, Rte 112, Worthington
Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13
Free Admission, Refreshments
Grasshill Gallery, Holiday Craft Fair
Haydenville Congragational Church, rt. 9
TBA
Free Admission, Refreshments
Gourd Art Classes
Adult Gourd Art Class,
"Creating Gourd Art"
Greenfield Community College
270 Main Street, Greenfield, MA
413-775-1605
6 weeks, Thurs. 6- 8:30 p.m.
To see description and to sign up:
