Took awhile!! Ribbon Cutting for Spring Willow Gallery!

We've been open since July 25th but had our ribbon cutting on Oct. 22 and it finally made the papers this week(end of December)! Oh well, better late than never! Here is hoping you all have a wonderful 2009! Thank you to all of our customers, friends and family that have supported Spring Willow Gallery since we opened. In these trying economic times, please know that you are so very much appreciated! Hope to see you this year even if its just to have a chat with a cup of coffee or tea on our comfy leather couch. This place has become my home and I hope all feel welcomed here as well! Peace to your hearts, Laura

New artist- Michelle Collins-

If you know me, I'm a sucker for whimsy and things that make me laugh or smile...these pins accomplish that for me! New to Spring Willow are Michelle Collins' Wise Woman Design Pins...each one very unique and with a little story.

Shown are on left: Hortense - who was of the opinion that those who lived in glass houses spent a lot of time washing windows!

And Right: Petula- She rests secure in the knowledge that her jealously guraded recipe for supremely fluffy angel food cake would one day win her fame and fortune!

New To Spring Willow! Rachel Kruse

Another beautiful example of Rachel's work.

New Arist Rachel Kruse!

Unbelievable texture and uniqueness! Rachel uses multiple mediums to create these beautiful originals. They are Masterpieces! You need to come and see them in person to truly experience. Everyone has been ooohhing and ahhhing!

The Sophisticates of String Quartet will play at Spring Willow Gallery for a free concert of beautiful Christmas Music! Come and enjoy x-mas shopping and hear some truly awesome and soul stirring Christmas Classical Music. The quartet will begin playing at 10:00-12:00 am on Saturday, Dec. 6 for the Victorian Holiday Event at Spring Willow Gallery.

Come and enjoy the music on Sunday as well (see below!) Both days we'll have some Christmas treats to share as well.

The Gallery is full of wonderful gifts to give for Christmas to others....but dont forget yourself!

To find out more about the Quartet, please visit www.sosquartet.com

See you soon!

Rachel Avery/Harpist to play at Spring Willow Dec.7!

Rachel Avery, harpist, will be playing at the Spring Willow Gallery! A special X-mas Concert of beautiful traditional and blend of Celtic Christmas music to sooth your soul!

Rachel will be playing on Sunday Dec. 7 from 10:00 am-1:00 for the Victorian Holiday Event .

Free Concert! (Free will offerings accepted). Please come and enjoy...you wont want to miss it! To find out more about Rachel, please visit www.gigmasters.com/celtic/rachelavery

Victorian Holiday Event Coming Up!

Please come and enjoy some holiday shopping and festivities with us! I know, I know it's not even Thanksgiving!! We retailers have to think way ahead..sorry! However, you would not believe all the "Christmas presents" that have been bought here already! We are stocking up-getting ready and have a great selection of beautiful artwork for you!

Article in Wisconsin Women/October Issue

I was in the "Wisconsin Women to Watch" in the Wisconsin Women Magazine- October 08. Many people said they saw this and came in to see the Gallery!

Spring Willow In the Newspaper!

We were in the Stoughton Hub in September! Welcoming us to the community and retail life!

New Artist John Melo!

Wood spirits straight from Canadian woods have made it to our Gallery...they'll make great x-mas gifts at only $25 each...

"Wood Spirits are believed to live in the woods and be the protector of 'pure spirit' of all those who enter. It is said to be good luck if you are able to spot a Woodspirit in the trees. They were known to like to play tricks on people but could also be good and would grant wishes if a person was felt to have a kind heart. The term 'knock on wood' is believed to have originated with hunters and woodsmen who, upon entering the forest would knock on a large old tree to awaken the Woodspirit, ensuring that no evil came to them!"

New Artist to Spring Willow- Laura Livermore

Come See Laura's Luscious new silk scarves, wallhangings, and pillows just in!

Robyn and Susan-Owners of the Flying Pig (and me)

August 2008-

The Flying Pig lit up at night

Our visit to the Flying Pig Gallery

Well my computer is finally back and running! I promised some pics from the flying Pig Gallery. It was a joy to meet Robyn and Susan who own it and they gave me much inspiration and helpful suggestions...the gallery is wonderful and I just soaked it all in! We heard a great band Sat night in the gardens..under the twinkling lights...and had breakfast the next morning to chat some more...I find in life, you meet many people who make life a little sweeter...people that help light the path your on......and I am so happy to have been able to meet Robyn and Susan. Thanks to them.

Oh, Boy....computer crashed!

I have always felt so badly when people told me about their computer crashing....I thought ...there but by the grace god...go I...well,...............it crashed! If anyone is wondering why I havent been contacting them as usual...that is why! I am having my "computer God guy" come by and help me and I'll take any and all prayers that we can get it running again..and not lose everything!!! Talk about stress.. Anyway, on a good note..............we are going this weekend to visit the Flying Pig Gallery in Algoma, WI. They are my heroins...and have offered to mentor me a bit...I am so grateful and excited to meet the owners and to see the gallery...we are going to pitch a tent...and see a band at the gallery Sat. night....will post pictures later! The Flying Pig is what I look at in my mind and heart's goal for our future as a gallery owners. The place just makes me happy. They have been at in for 5 years or so..so they have much to teach me..and of course I'll put my own twist to it! If you are ever in the Green Bay area you should go to the Flying Pig Gallery! Remember me in your prayers so my computer and all the gallery information is saved!! I'll keep you posted. Computers are great till they dont work...I think I have been saving on my saving disc...but I wastnt quite sure I was saving correctly...It was on my list of things to do...(to make sure I was doing it correctly)...so here's hoping I was! You all have a great day....make good choices...as I say to my kids! And enjoy the little wonderful moments! Don't let the stuff, like computers crashing, get you down....nothing stays the same. I have another prayer request...my brother in Law (Kim) my husband's twin, needs a new liver as he has been living with cancer for almost 5 years. We are happy to say that he is now on the liver transplant list. So we are praying for a liver....kind of a hard prayer knowing that someone else would need to pass on in order to get the liver....so I never quite know how to pray for that. I know we dont need our organs where we are going.....!!! So, I am also pleading that you all put on your drivers license that you will donate your organs....kind of something you dont want to think about...but so important to those who need them here on earth. Just a thought. Again, enjoy this wonderful day and peace to your hearts!

New Artist- Felted Artwork- Mary Wallace

Mary makes beautiful feltwork wallhangings, scarves, hats and felted sculptures. You've got to feel them and see them in person...just gorgeous!

New Artist! John Wrenn- Raku Pottery

Pictures of the Gallery Walk Night

The Fine ARTsy Fair was wonderful! July 25, 08

The Whoopers played some great music..for 3 hours! People stayed the whole time to hear them!

Opening July 25th!! Friday Night Gallery Walk 5-8 PM

Don Spencer- Mosaic Glass Artist- "Sandhill Crane"

Vincent Paul Padilla- Photographer

From a series entitled "The Tights Project"

Come and Enjoy our beautiful new gallery! Stoughton's Fine Artsy Fair is July 25-28.

Spring Willow Gallery is part of the Gallery Walk Night on

Friday July 25th from 5:00- 8:00 PM. There will be Artwork

to view and purchase and many of the artists will be there to talk to! Listen to Live Music from 5-8 as well as good food to munch on! Please come and celebrate our first event! The fair continues on Saturday from 12-9 and Sunday from 12-5 and then regular summer hours to begin after the fair Look forward to seeing you!

Working on the new Gallery- Adding Artwork Everyday!!

Coming Soon!

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS TO SELL YOUR ARTWORK AT OUR GALLERY: If you are an artist that would like to sell your artwork in our Gallery on consignment please contact to talk further! We'd love to see your work and talk specifics! Will be accepting digital photos sent to springwillowgallery@yahoo.com. Please have at least 3 pictures of works. Will try to get back to all candidates within 1 week. Include bio of yourself along with contact information. Fine Art , good quality unique "craftwork", electic mix o.k! Looking for professionalism but emerging artists considered if you are ready! Look forward to hearing from you !