Carol Funke and David Datwyler
Dates: September 1st – 27th Reception: Thursday, September 16, 6:00 – 8:00pm in conjuction with Artwalk The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will exhibit “From Wood to Paper,” a collection of woodturnings by David Datwyler and two- and three-dimensional paper creations by Carol Funke, from September 1st to the 27th in the Guild Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center. The Guild will host a reception with the artists during the Art Walk on Thursday, September 16th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Despite the difference in their final creations—Datwyler turns objects from various unusual woods while Funke creates her unique designs on handcrafted papers—both artists share an instinctive love of their chosen media. “Wood is a liquid medium,” says Datwyler. “Natural bark inclusions, the direction of the grain and knots, rot, fungi, cracks, and insect damage are all factors in the final form of a piece.” Similarly, Funke embraces the unpredictable in her work. “Each time I finish a piece of handmade paper artwork I am still surprised at the outcome.” “From Wood to Paper” highlights these surprising continuities between works by two quite different artists. Whereas Datwyler carves his vases, teapots and other objects from a single block of exotic wood such as Australian burls, Funke mixes a variety of raw materials into her paper, from ribbons to pieces of her grandmother’s handmade knit doilies and placemats. “When I find something unique or interesting,” Funke explains, “I have to add it to my collection of ‘things’ that someday I may add to the pulp when I am designing a handmade paper piece of artwork.” Each now settled in the Spartanburg area, the September Guild artists have lived and exhibited all over the country. Funke has trained and worked in Hong Kong and Europe, along with over a dozen states, collecting numerous honors along the way. She has earned several national and statewide prizes, such as the Baber, Helen Frater, and Strathmore Awards, as well as The Artist’s Magazine Honors. Datwyler, a native of Utah, has been invited to a number of exhibitions and demonstrations, and is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Carolina Mountain Woodturners. Along with their impressive art credentials, both artists pursue parallel interests and careers. Datwyler is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, while Funke recently published her third book, Life on a Seesaw. Hours at the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday. For information, contact Laura Pinkley, 864-764-9568.

Student Art Show: District 7
See the work of students from Spartanburg School District 7 on the first and second floors of the West Building. Sept. 1-27.

Carol Funke and David Datwyler
Dates: September 1st – 27th Reception: Thursday, September 16, 6:00 – 8:00pm in conjuction with Artwalk The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will exhibit “From Wood to Paper,” a collection of woodturnings by David Datwyler and two- and three-dimensional paper creations by Carol Funke, from September 1st to the 27th in the Guild Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center. The Guild will host a reception with the artists during the Art Walk on Thursday, September 16th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Despite the difference in their final creations—Datwyler turns objects from various unusual woods while Funke creates her unique designs on handcrafted papers—both artists share an instinctive love of their chosen media. “Wood is a liquid medium,” says Datwyler. “Natural bark inclusions, the direction of the grain and knots, rot, fungi, cracks, and insect damage are all factors in the final form of a piece.” Similarly, Funke embraces the unpredictable in her work. “Each time I finish a piece of handmade paper artwork I am still surprised at the outcome.” “From Wood to Paper” highlights these surprising continuities between works by two quite different artists. Whereas Datwyler carves his vases, teapots and other objects from a single block of exotic wood such as Australian burls, Funke mixes a variety of raw materials into her paper, from ribbons to pieces of her grandmother’s handmade knit doilies and placemats. “When I find something unique or interesting,” Funke explains, “I have to add it to my collection of ‘things’ that someday I may add to the pulp when I am designing a handmade paper piece of artwork.” Each now settled in the Spartanburg area, the September Guild artists have lived and exhibited all over the country. Funke has trained and worked in Hong Kong and Europe, along with over a dozen states, collecting numerous honors along the way. She has earned several national and statewide prizes, such as the Baber, Helen Frater, and Strathmore Awards, as well as The Artist’s Magazine Honors. Datwyler, a native of Utah, has been invited to a number of exhibitions and demonstrations, and is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Carolina Mountain Woodturners. Along with their impressive art credentials, both artists pursue parallel interests and careers. Datwyler is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, while Funke recently published her third book, Life on a Seesaw. Hours at the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday. For information, contact Laura Pinkley, 864-764-9568.

Student Art Show: District 7
See the work of students from Spartanburg School District 7 on the first and second floors of the West Building. Sept. 1-27.

Hello, Dolly!
One of America’s most beloved musicals is back on the SLT stage after more than 30 years! Hired to find a mate for the incorrigible millionaire Horace Vandergelder, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi finds the perfect match---herself! But first she must stop his impending marriage to someone else. Will Horace marry Irene Molloy? Will Cornelius and Barnaby come back to Yonkers without having kissed a girl for the first time? Will Dolly get her man? Brimming with beautiful tunes such as “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before the Parade Passes By”, and “It Only Takes a Moment”, this classic of stage and screen is a musical lover’s dream! If you loved last season's "My Fair Lady", you'll adore "Hello, Dolly!".

Friday Campfire at Walnut Grove Plantation
Bring the family, gather ‘round the fire, toast marshmallows, and hear exciting stories of the Upstate's past! On Friday, September 10, 2010, at Walnut Grove Plantation, Lamar Nelson and others from the Foothills Chapter, Archeological Society of South Carolina, will share stories and artifacts of our region's Native Americans from prehistoric days to European contact. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for self-guided tours of the site. Campfire program begins at 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Bug spray encouraged. Event is Rain or Shine! This will be the final Friday Campfire of the season but the series has been a big success and will continue next year! 864-576-6546 or walnutgrove@spartanburghistory.org

Carol Funke and David Datwyler
Dates: September 1st – 27th Reception: Thursday, September 16, 6:00 – 8:00pm in conjuction with Artwalk The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will exhibit “From Wood to Paper,” a collection of woodturnings by David Datwyler and two- and three-dimensional paper creations by Carol Funke, from September 1st to the 27th in the Guild Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center. The Guild will host a reception with the artists during the Art Walk on Thursday, September 16th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Despite the difference in their final creations—Datwyler turns objects from various unusual woods while Funke creates her unique designs on handcrafted papers—both artists share an instinctive love of their chosen media. “Wood is a liquid medium,” says Datwyler. “Natural bark inclusions, the direction of the grain and knots, rot, fungi, cracks, and insect damage are all factors in the final form of a piece.” Similarly, Funke embraces the unpredictable in her work. “Each time I finish a piece of handmade paper artwork I am still surprised at the outcome.” “From Wood to Paper” highlights these surprising continuities between works by two quite different artists. Whereas Datwyler carves his vases, teapots and other objects from a single block of exotic wood such as Australian burls, Funke mixes a variety of raw materials into her paper, from ribbons to pieces of her grandmother’s handmade knit doilies and placemats. “When I find something unique or interesting,” Funke explains, “I have to add it to my collection of ‘things’ that someday I may add to the pulp when I am designing a handmade paper piece of artwork.” Each now settled in the Spartanburg area, the September Guild artists have lived and exhibited all over the country. Funke has trained and worked in Hong Kong and Europe, along with over a dozen states, collecting numerous honors along the way. She has earned several national and statewide prizes, such as the Baber, Helen Frater, and Strathmore Awards, as well as The Artist’s Magazine Honors. Datwyler, a native of Utah, has been invited to a number of exhibitions and demonstrations, and is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Carolina Mountain Woodturners. Along with their impressive art credentials, both artists pursue parallel interests and careers. Datwyler is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, while Funke recently published her third book, Life on a Seesaw. Hours at the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday. For information, contact Laura Pinkley, 864-764-9568.

Student Art Show: District 7
See the work of students from Spartanburg School District 7 on the first and second floors of the West Building. Sept. 1-27.

Hello, Dolly!
One of America’s most beloved musicals is back on the SLT stage after more than 30 years! Hired to find a mate for the incorrigible millionaire Horace Vandergelder, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi finds the perfect match---herself! But first she must stop his impending marriage to someone else. Will Horace marry Irene Molloy? Will Cornelius and Barnaby come back to Yonkers without having kissed a girl for the first time? Will Dolly get her man? Brimming with beautiful tunes such as “Put on Your Sunday Clothes”, “Before the Parade Passes By”, and “It Only Takes a Moment”, this classic of stage and screen is a musical lover’s dream! If you loved last season's "My Fair Lady", you'll adore "Hello, Dolly!".

Carol Funke and David Datwyler
Dates: September 1st – 27th Reception: Thursday, September 16, 6:00 – 8:00pm in conjuction with Artwalk The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg will exhibit “From Wood to Paper,” a collection of woodturnings by David Datwyler and two- and three-dimensional paper creations by Carol Funke, from September 1st to the 27th in the Guild Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center. The Guild will host a reception with the artists during the Art Walk on Thursday, September 16th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Despite the difference in their final creations—Datwyler turns objects from various unusual woods while Funke creates her unique designs on handcrafted papers—both artists share an instinctive love of their chosen media. “Wood is a liquid medium,” says Datwyler. “Natural bark inclusions, the direction of the grain and knots, rot, fungi, cracks, and insect damage are all factors in the final form of a piece.” Similarly, Funke embraces the unpredictable in her work. “Each time I finish a piece of handmade paper artwork I am still surprised at the outcome.” “From Wood to Paper” highlights these surprising continuities between works by two quite different artists. Whereas Datwyler carves his vases, teapots and other objects from a single block of exotic wood such as Australian burls, Funke mixes a variety of raw materials into her paper, from ribbons to pieces of her grandmother’s handmade knit doilies and placemats. “When I find something unique or interesting,” Funke explains, “I have to add it to my collection of ‘things’ that someday I may add to the pulp when I am designing a handmade paper piece of artwork.” Each now settled in the Spartanburg area, the September Guild artists have lived and exhibited all over the country. Funke has trained and worked in Hong Kong and Europe, along with over a dozen states, collecting numerous honors along the way. She has earned several national and statewide prizes, such as the Baber, Helen Frater, and Strathmore Awards, as well as The Artist’s Magazine Honors. Datwyler, a native of Utah, has been invited to a number of exhibitions and demonstrations, and is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Carolina Mountain Woodturners. Along with their impressive art credentials, both artists pursue parallel interests and careers. Datwyler is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, while Funke recently published her third book, Life on a Seesaw. Hours at the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Saturday. For information, contact Laura Pinkley, 864-764-9568.

Student Art Show: District 7
See the work of students from Spartanburg School District 7 on the first and second floors of the West Building. Sept. 1-27.