WHAT’S WHATWHAT’S WHAT

HIGH HAND NURSERY

www.HighHand.com 916-652-2065

High Hand Nursery offers a unique shopping experience. Unwind in a world of unusual plants, pottery, and inspiring garden art. Tour our greenhouse, the home of High Hand grown plants. Relax next to the koi ponds and wander through uniquely landscaped venues. High Hand Nursery also offers a full range of landscape services. Hours: Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm; Sun 9am - 4pm

HIGH HAND CONSERVATORY CAFÉ www.HighHand.com 916-652-2064

Purveyors of hand crafted cuisine, the Conservatory offers brunch, lunch, and dinner derived from the finest flavors Placer County offers, including fresh grown produce from our own garden. The Conservatory is also available for events and private parties.

Hours: Lunch Tue - Fri 11am - 3pm; Dinner Fri & Sat from 5:30pm; Brunch Sat & Sun 9am - 3pm

HIGH HAND GALLERY www.HighHandGallery.com 916-259-4298

High Hand Gallery is an artist cooperative featuring over thirty of the area’s leading artists. Presenting a variety of mediums, styles, colors, and textures, there is something that appeals to everyone.

Artful Sundays Receptions every 3rd Sun 2pm - 5pm

Hours: Tue - Fri 10am - 4:30pm; Sat - Sun 10am - 5pm

THE VINTAGE BRICOLEUR 916-261-9079 www.thevintagebricoleur.blogspot.com

The Vintage Bricoleur is a vintage home design and antique store featuring a few hand-picked local designers and antique dealers. Whether you’re shopping for home décor, jewelry, or gifts, there is an abundance of treasures to choose from.

Hours: Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm

THE TIN THIMBLE www.TheTinThimble.com 916-652-2134

Our store is a family owned and operated creative sewing and fiber arts shop. We carry felting supplies, wool, rovings, new and vintage fabrics, notions, new and vintage sewing patterns, an assortment of handmade gifts, and much more. Check out our wide variety of classes online: sewing to tatting to felting!

Hours: Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm

TRUCKEE MOUNTAIN RUG CO. www.TruckeeRug.com 916-652-4136

Locally owned, we’ve been serving the Loomis and surrounding communities since 2004. We offer an outstanding collection of handmade wool, tribal, and traditional rugs for designers, collectors, and private clients. Our friendly, experienced staff will make your shopping virtually effortless. Visit our store or take advantage of our in-home consultation and cleaning/repair services.

Hours: Wed - Sat 10am - 4pm; Sun 12pm - 4pm

MANDARIN VALLEY 916-520-4568 www.MandarinValley.com

Our store sells fabulous hand-made local crafts as well as our own line of natural & custom candles, soaps, and lotions made right here at The Foundry at High Hand. We also offer candle making and crafting classes, and look forward to showing you how to make your very own personalized gifts.

Hours: Thu - Sun 10am - 5pm

3 VIGNE www.3Vigne.com 916-538-9150

Three Artisanal Wineries - One Historic Location We invite you to visit Ciotti Cellars, Cristaldi Vineyards, and Popie by Duarte Family Vineyards to experience some of the finest hand-crafted wines Placer County has to offer.

Hours: Wed - Sun 12pm - 5pm

MAPLE ROCK GARDENS www.MapleRockGardens.com

Maple Rock Gardens is proud to now be affiliated with High Hand Nursery. This 30 acre ranch has meandering pathways leading to enchanting gardens and plants. Maple Rock Gardens is not currently open to the public but for more information, email us at info@maplerockgardens.com.

Cool Expressions runs July and August with featured artists:

Anne Bradley, Sue Anne Foster, Kermit McCourt, and Steve Harrington

ARTFUL SUNDAY ARTISTS RECEPTIONS

July 22nd and August 19th 2:00pm - 5:00pm

High Hand Gallery’s Transformations

By Stephanie Benedict Every two months or so, High Hand Gallery transforms

itself.

High Hand Gallery is an artist-owned cooperative gallery,

which means that the artists are the owners and do all of

the work to operate the gallery. Co-op galleries have a

mixed reputation out there in the world, but in our

humble opinions, we think you’ll find that High Hand

Gallery is one of the best around.

At High Hand Gallery, we alternate featured artist shows

with our all-members show. Featured artists may have

slightly more artwork in more prominent locations. In

the all-members show, the displays are designed to

showcase all of the work more or less equally.

Hanging the shows is an art in itself. What looks good

together? Do the colors and sizes complement each

other? Are there themes to the artwork that go

together? (This is why you’ll often find an area of ocean-

or water-themed work: a couple of our artists make

wonderful oceanic art.) Some cooperative galleries

display all of the works by one member together in one

stall, or on one fixture. That way, a potential collector

can find all of that artist’s work in one place. But often,

we find, it leaves the display as a whole kind of choppy.

So at High Hand Gallery, we take another strategy: we

hang artwork together that looks good together,

whoever the artist is. Sometimes, it’s true, you’ll find the

work of an individual artist more or less displayed

together—all of the jewelry by one artist may be in one

case, for example—but the reasoning is different. For

jewelry, we want you to be able to find the artwork, so

we group it together—otherwise, it would be lost, both

literally and figuratively. For some artwork, the grouping

is the best way to show off the work. Other times, size

may be a consideration: small works show better in

some locations than others, and large works need space

for the viewer to stand back and see them. Ocean-

themed artwork may look good together, and winery

themed work…you get the idea.

HOURS Tue - Fri 10:00am - 4:30pm Sat - Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm www.HighHandGallery.com

Featured artists Kermit McCourt’s metal and wood framed mirror, and Steve Harrington’s found metal ‘Pigasus’.

All of which is why, every two months, it’s always a treat

to walk into the gallery and see how Kat Oliver and the

crew have redone the room. New works appear, and

some older works are rearranged (not everything is new

each month). Display cases are moved around, creating

space where there was none before. For each new show,

the gallery has a whole new feel.

We hope you like it, too.

Hanging shows at the gallery is truly an art.

THE HOTTER

THE BETTER—

Plants for the heat

It’s hot here in the summer—absolutely. And

during the worst of the heat it’s hard to believe

that a lovely, blooming garden is even possible.

But it is. There are a number of plants that thrive

in the heat, blooming happily out in the full,

glaring sun. Let us introduce you to a few of our

favorites.

Many of the best perennials for the summer garden

are in the daisy (or Asteraceae) family. Stars of the

summer garden, many of whom are native to the

American prairies, these plants include Echinacea

(Purple coneflower), Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan),

and Helenium (Sneezeweed). Tough plants that

need little care, they bloom in a wide variety of

colors.

Dahlias, originally native to Mexico, are grown in a stunning array of sizes, flower types and colors.

For a tropical effect, try cannas, with gorgeous blooms in

vibrant colors against striking foliage. Pair them with an

old fashioned favorite, crocosmia, native to South Africa.

Sprays of vivid red or orange blooms nod above grass-like

foliage. Contrast the hot colors with the cool blue of

agapanthus.

Pots filled with colorful, sun-loving plants are a

great way to make your patio or deck

welcoming for summer parties. Add spillers

such as calibrachoa and verbena for non-stop

color all season.

Consider using herbs in your summer garden.

They love the sun and heat. Chives, basil, borage,

lavender, oregano, thyme—they all have pretty

leaves, great fragrance, and flowers which attract

beneficial insects.

COUPON

Purchase one of High Hand’s own flowering baskets, and receive the

second basket 1/2 off.

Offer valid until August 30, 2012

Not valid with any other offer

We are a vintage home design and antique store featuring a few hand picked local designers and antique dealers. Whether you’re shopping for home décor, jewelry or gifts, there is an abundance of treasures to choose from. Bricoleur is a French word describing one who makes creative and resourceful use of whatever materials are at hand, regardless of their original purpose. Many of the items in our store represent this philosophy.

Re-purposed Jewelry

Six Months! Our first six months here at High Hand have gone by very quickly. Thanks to all who have helped us make our dream come true! Don’t forget to sign the guest book with your email for up-to-date information as to what is happening in the store such as workshops, shows, new inventory and special events.

Store Hours:

Tue-Sun.………….. 10:00am - 5:00pm www.thevintagebricoleur.blogspot.com

(916)261-9079 (916)663-4663 terry@thevintagebricoleur.com

Brenda Ackley – Sweet Silver

Brenda and her husband George

have been creating jewelry out of

vintage silverware for about 10

years. Beaded

bracelets are

one of the

most popular

items they

create along

with spoon

rings. She also

makes large

pendants that

fit perfectly on an Omega chain, coin

bracelets, and earrings. This is a

great way to put to good use

silverware that is no longer used.

They are beautiful and one-of-a-kind

pieces that anyone would love to

wear.

Jodie Douglas – Bombshell Betty

Shop

Jodie makes unisex leather cuffs

using vintage belts and unique

hardware to embellish them. Her

bracelets were worn by artists that

competed in American Idol last

season. She also makes rings using

vintage cabochon pieces from over-

seas in beautiful colors. Bracelets,

headbands, earrings, and bobbies are

also to be found in her drawer full of

treasures.

Laura Strang – Miss Worm

Laura has been making her own

jewelry for years. Often people

would ask where

she purchased

something she was

wearing. When

they found out that

she had made it,

they asked for one

of their own. Laura has petite

beaded bracelets, beautiful initial

baubles, messages in a bottle, and

other beautiful items. Each is made

with special thought and make

wonderful gifts.

Angela Sjotvedt – Random Bits

Angela is our

youngest jewelry

artist. Getting

ready to go into

her junior year of

High School, she

has been taking

bits and pieces

from here and

there for a few

years now and creating unique

necklaces. Many times her “bits” are

from an old adding machine or

typewriter. The mix of an old gear,

pulley, key and a little jewel are very

appealing and look great with most

any style of dress.

What is Felting?

Felting, Wet Felting, Felt-making - these are all words for the 3,500 year old process of turning raw wool fibers into a fabric through a process of water and agitation. The process produces a very durable, water resistant fabric that can be used for clothing, hats, boots, rugs, tents, etc.

Nuno Felting, Laminated Felting - both are words for the more modern process of bonding raw wool fibers to a thin fabric such as silk chiffon or cotton gauze. This process produces a light weight, airy fabric that is lovely to use for clothing, accessories, curtains and wall hangings.

Needle Felting, Dry Felting - both are words for the more modern process of using a barbed needle to “poke” the wool fibers. The barbs cause the fibers to entangle into a matted fabric. This process is very popular with crafters, doll makers and artists alike. You can create a very sculptural piece and can also “draw” with the wool. Fulled Knitting - the process of knitting something with wool yarn and then washing it in a washing machine to shrink it for strength and sizing. Although this process is popularly known as “felting” it is actually

Hours: Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm www.TheTinThimble.com

916-652-2134

Truckee Mountain Rug Co is dedicated to placing high-quality, hand-knotted, all-natural Persian rugs into homes where they will be loved and treasured for years to come. We have over 2,000 rugs available between our showroom and our webstore, www.truckeerug.com. We also wash and repair rugs and offer rug pads, ethnic clothing, fine art painted gourds, and selected antiques.

SPOTLIGHT: Ethnic Clothing, Tribal Accessories, and Local Art In addition to our rugs and hand painted gourds, we have also gathered unique items from the surrounding countries

of Uzbekistan, Turkey, and other regions of Central Asia. In this collection we have quite a variety of these items, such

as robes, dresses, decorative wall hangings and bed covers, fabrics, tribal jewelry, saddlebags, pillows, and cushions.

They are rare and note-worthy additions to any wardrobe or home.

Ikat-Atlas: This unique fabric is made through a special process of dyeing

and laying out a pattern with individual fibers before weaving it together.

This process is usually done by hand and requires a great deal of precision

and skill on the part of the weaver. Uzbek Ikat-Atlas is bright and lively. It is

made with silk that is produced by the craftsmen themselves from their

own carefully cultivated silkworm farms. This silk is what gives the final

product its softness and beautiful luster. Geometrical and floral patterns of

the Ikat-Atlas are becoming popular all over the world. Ikat-Atlas is a wonderful example of Uzbek craftsmanship and

culture and is used in making many other Uzbek handmade articles. We carry an expanding selection of Ikat-Atlas

fabric lengths that are ideal for an eye-catching table runner or to use as you would any other fabric to make articles of

clothing or pieces for your home.

Chapan Robes: This is one of the most important and distinctive elements of

traditional Uzbek garb. These robes are known for their comfort, rich colors, original

designs, and bold exotic patterns. They are either made of cotton fabrics and then

elaborately embroidered with silk floral motifs, or constructed of Ikat-Atlas fabric. An

incredible piece of folk-art, they are appropriate for display or everyday wear.

Gourds: Local artist Kathleen Sailor has a collection of hand painted gourds on

display. Using various combinations of burning, carving, oil painting and dyeing,

they are each transformed into unique, one-of-a-kind creations that you just

have to see once to be captivated by. They are perfect as gifts and statement

pieces that you can showcase in your own home for years to come.

Suznis: These large embroidered tapestries from Uzbekistan are colorful and exciting.

They are generally used as wall decorations, bed covers or throws. Their colors are

diverse and bright with hand embroidered designs that are highly geometrical,

showcasing floral elements such as rosettes, wreaths, and leaves. Grid layouts are

highly common. They were originally used as wedding gifts and are quite durable,

made with cotton fabric as the base. The detailed embroidery is done completely by

hand with silk threads. These quality home textiles and statement pieces are rare

finds.

The High Hand Conservatory has been using our Natural Citronella Palm Pillars since

2010. Our natural citronella candles are made with essential oils known to naturally

repel pests. Many citronella oils and candles rely on creating smoke to repel mosquitoes

and flies. They can be noxious and toxic and should never be used in a restaurant or

close contact setting. At Mandarin Valley we make a wonderful formula in a natural

palm wax that is a slow, clean burning candle. It works very well to repel bugs without

affecting air quality in the area or taste when guests are enjoying an elegant candle-lit

meal.

We have also made our lovely citronella as a floating candle or votive. These burn slow and clean and look stunning in

glass bowls or glass jars on the patio. All are currently available at our store in the High Hand Fruit Sheds.

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In the beginning, this little candle company started, like many others, on a

kitchen counter with pots and jugs and every candle making book I could

lay my hands on. I began with the same paraffin wax everyone else uses

before I figured out there were much better alternatives. It was a learning

curve I would not trade for the world. Since 2007 my adventures have

taken me to many places I could never have anticipated, the most

surprising of all is to High Hand. I now have an amazing team and together

we make gorgeous candles and hold fabulous classes at the Iron Foundry

in the Fruit Sheds. Along with great candles we are always adding new and

unique items to the store.

As a Mum and candle maker, I have always had a healthy respect for

natural products and wanted to incorporate that into my candles. I began

to focus primarily on air quality in the home and was surprised to find there

are very few regulations to limit what chemicals can be used in candles, or

any scented product for that matter.

The result of this journey brought me to the natural waxes and essential oil based fragrances I now use. As a small

candle company I am able to set a much higher standard for the candles I make and the materials I buy. Bees wax, soy,

palm and coconut all make wonderful, slow and clean burning candles. There are no carcinogenic chemicals and they

have a great scent throw whether hot or cold. Our natural wax candles are non-toxic, sustainably created, and

biodegradable.

For me, in-home air quality has become part of a broader awareness about the chemicals we are exposed to on a daily

basis. What we put on our skin is as important as the air we breathe, so with the help of an awesome team, we have

designed a fabulous line of all natural organic soaps, lotions, lip salves, and massage oils. Our workshop facilitators

have been making body products for over five years and are now teaching soap making classes at the High Hand

workshop. This summer we will launch a brand new line of natural body products from The Old Fruit Shed Soap Works.

Manage air quality and extend the life of your candles: keep burn times to 3-4 hours and keep

wicks trimmed to 1/4 inch.

Mandarin Valley At High Hand Fruit Sheds

Good Air Quality Starts In The Home

Contact us at www.MandarinValley.com or Facebook.com/MandarinValley or call 916-520-4568

Mention this article and get 10% off any Mandarin Valley candle product!

Steeped in Tradition…. Bound by Quality…. Driven by Excellence….

Popie Wines is a hand crafted boutique winery producing award winning wines in Loomis, California. Our

wines have garnered silver and bronze awards at several competitions, most notably the 2011/2012 San Francisco Chronicle and the 2010/2011 California State Fair.

Since 1922, three generations of the Duarte Family before me have worked in The Napa Valley growing high quality grapes that have produced award winning wines. I am the fourth generation Duarte continuing the family growing tradition, here in Placer County, that my father (Richard “Popie” Duarte) taught me years ago.

I consider myself a grower first and winemaker second, as I feel wine is truly made in the vineyard. My success as a winemaker is highly dependent on my growing skill and/or the skill of the growers I purchase grapes from. After years of growing grapes, I decided to expand my horizons and dive into the world of commercial winemaking. 2006 found me

completing the cycle “from soil to bottle”, not just as a grower, but now as a winemaker

as well.

At Popie Wines, we produce hand crafted wines in small lots, allowing us to keep tight control on the

quality. Our winemaking style is to produce a well-balanced smooth and clean wine that stands on its own, and of course pairs well with the right meal. Careful attention is given to the vineyard we farm, as well as the other local vineyards we buy fruit from. Barbera is our specialty and is from our Estate Vineyard. We also produce a Zinfandel from a 20 year old Loomis vineyard; a Syrah from Hidden Falls Vineyard in Auburn; an intriguing blend of Barbera and Syrah called “Basin Red,” named after the Loomis Basin and in honor of a local legend Walter Taylor and his father P.L. Taylor; and a very rare and unique limited production dry rose from our Barbera grapes called “Bianca di Barbera.” Coming in the future are various new wines: Charbono which is considered rare in California as there are less than eighty acres planted; a multi vintage blend of Zinfandel/Barbera/Syrah that will be called “Beetle Juice” in memory of my Grandfather; a Super Tuscan blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet; a Vermentino; a Cabernet; and a Barbera Port.

At Popie Wines, my wife Lisa and I strive to produce what we hope is

an enjoyable experience for you and whomever you choose to share our wines with.

It is our pleasure to serve you our wines...

Popie Wines Michael & Lisa Duarte

Michael and Popie

WHAT’S HAPPENING WHAT’S HAPPENING Check venue websites for more information!

Ongoing Activities

Ongoing The Tin Thimble

Classes Classes! Schedule: www.TheTinThimble.com Weekends 10am - 2pm Mandarin Valley

Make Your Own Candles www.MandarinValley.com Group classes available on request!

Mondays 9am High Hand Café

Yoga with Cathy Mikles www.CathyMikles.com Thursdays 11am - 2pm High Hand Gallery

Drop-In Plein Air Painting with Unni Stevens

July

Thu Jul 5th 10am High Hand Nursery

Garden Club meets special date due to holiday. monthly!

Sat Jul 21 1pm - 3pm Mandarin Valley

Book Signing The Art of Real Food Cookbook with Paula Amerine

Sat Jul 7th 12pm - 3pm Mandarin Valley

Pottery Demonstration with Marianne DeMartini Fri Jul 27th 3pm Mandarin Valley

Soap Making Class with Debbie McGinty

Sun Jul 15th 2pm - 5pm High Hand Gallery

Artful Sundays Artists Reception with featured artists Kermit McCourt, Steve Harrington, Paula Amerine, and Sue Anne Foster

Sun Jul 29th 12pm Mandarin Valley

Soap Making Class with Debbie McGinty

August

Wed Aug 1st 10am High Hand Nursery

Garden Club meets 1st Wednesday monthly! Sun Aug 19th 2pm - 5pm High Hand Gallery

Artful Sundays Artists Reception with featured artists Kermit McCourt, Steve Harrington, Paula Amerine, and Sue Anne Foster

Sat Aug 4th 12pm - 3pm Mandarin Valley

Pottery Demonstration with Marianne DeMartini Fri Aug 24th 3pm Mandarin Valley

Soap Making Class with Debbie McGinty

Sat Aug 18th 1pm High Hand Gallery

Painting Realisms in Oil Class with Linda Merchant Sun Aug 26th 12pm Mandarin Valley

Soap Making Class with Debbie McGinty

WHAT’S WHEREWHAT’S WHERE

Getting to High Hand High Hand 3750 Taylor Road Loomis, CA 95650

Located in downtown Loomis, High Hand is easily accessible from Interstate 80.

From Sacramento: I-80 East past Roseville. Take Exit 109 Sierra College Blvd. Turn left onto Sierra College Blvd and continue about .8 miles to the stoplight at Taylor Rd. Turn right on Taylor Rd and continue approximately .7 miles and High Hand will be on your left. Look for the old pick-up truck by the parking lot.

From Reno: I-80 West past Newcastle. Take Exit 110 Horseshoe Bar Road. Turn left onto Horseshoe Bar Road and continue .3 miles to Taylor Road. Turn left onto Taylor Road and continue .2 miles. High Hand will be on your right.

From El Dorado Hills: Hwy 50 West. Take Exit 23 Folsom Blvd. Turn left onto Folsom Blvd. and continue approximately 3.4 miles.

Folsom Blvd. becomes Folsom-Auburn Road for 2.2 miles and then becomes Auburn-Folsom Rd. Continue

another 3.9 miles on Auburn-Folsom Rd. and turn left onto Cavitt Stallman Road. Take the first right onto

Laird Road and travel approximately 3.3 miles. At Horseshoe Bar Road, take a left and go about 1 mile to

Taylor Road. Take a left on Taylor Road and continue .2 miles. High Hand will be on your right.

Getting Around High Hand

Exit109

Exit110

ParkingHigh Hand

ConservatoryCafé Parking

High Hand Flower & Gift Shop

Scott Paris Enterprises

High HandGallery

Foundry

3 Vigne

MandarinValley

Candles

Propagation Growing Grounds

PotteryPottery

Base-ment

Kitchen Garden

Green HouseTree LineMapleHouse

MainOffice

High HandNursery

Nursery Garden

TruckeeRug Co.

The Tin ThimbleVintage Bricoleur

Inside the historic Fruit Sheds: