Monday, April 20, 2009

The Shinn House

Today we painted at Shinn House.  It is very warm today, about 84 when we left but there is lots of shade at the Shinn House.  

We all feel the need to come back and work on the house again, somehow to get off the details but portray the character of the house.  There are lots of wonderful scenes to paint there, the gardens are beautiful and varied.

May 17, 2009:  MISSION PEAK HERITAGE FOUNDATION and FREMONT CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL present Arts & Crafts in Shinn Park, 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Co-sponsors of the event are Dale Hardware and Fremont Art Association.  Local artists will display, demonstrate and sell their artwork.  There will be historic crafts people with their works for sale.  Entertainment will be offered throughout the day, including Square Dancers and belly dancers.  Hot dogs, popcorn, and other refreshments are available for sale.  The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum will show Silent Films in the Archive Room at the Shinn house, some of which were locally produced.  Docents will offer tours of the historic home.  Tours are $5.00 adults, $2.50 for children, age 5 – 12.  There is no admission charge to the grounds, and no booth charge to the Artists or Craftsmen.  Call Al Minard at 510.552.4839 for information

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