FRENCH MARKET – VALENTINE BASH SHOWCASING JUNK EVOLUTION AND CARPENTER GOTHIC
February 3, 2010 — SOUTH BEND, IN, February 3, 2010. French Market Valentine Bash comes to the
East Bank Village on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13. Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will be “first choice” buying that will include a wine and cheese reception, for a $3.00 fee for Friday only. Shop all day Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us at the former Inspire Me! at the corner of Hill St. and Colfax Ave.
at 528 East Colfax Ave., Suite #2. There is plenty of free parking in the back of the building.
Bernie & Linda Sherck and Char Osborn Swoveland form the team called junk EVOLUTION. Char and Linda have backgrounds in Art and Interior Design and Bernie is a talented artist and woodworker. In this throw away society they decided to go Green and use items that may be past their prime or no longer used in their original form, and bring them back to life better than before. They embrace the French style of decorating because it uses quality, time worn pieces found at flea markets and a mix of styles. They also do custom work, and offer design services, faux finish painting, and party planning.
Carpenter Gothic is rough old items that have the potential to be re-created into works
of art. Rediscovered pieces of furniture and architectural details from the past are used
to bring about new pieces. The end result reflects whimsical and caring reflections on historically based craftsmanship. Odd bits of furniture, vintage pottery, lamps, suitcases and other surprising treasures add to the fun and creativity.
Other great spaces to explore while you’re in our neighborhood include Piser Designs, 516 East Colfax Ave., Inspire Me!, 520 East Colfax Ave., Concrete Haus, 520 East LaSalle Ave., Fire Arts, Inc., 305 East Colfax Ave., Buttons & Bows, 712 East Jefferson Blvd., The Beehive, 706 East Jefferson Blvd.
For more information regarding the French Market-Valentines Bash, contact
Char Swoveland, 574-215-7812, chosmo79@hotmail.com, or check out the blog www.junkevolution.blogspot.com.
For more information regarding the French Market-Valentines Bash, contact
Kathy Reddy White, 574-233-8400, circaarts@sbcglobal.net, www.circartsgallery.com.
