Nick and Sara set 2 cards for visitors to print, a Christmas card and a Holiday card. Many new to the shop and many returners printed during this annual event! Some had never seen printing presses and were amazed at how well they worked! Both a C&P platen press and a Vandercook proof press wereContinue reading “OPEN STUDIO WAS A BLAST!”
The Local History Class of MCA visited Ashantilly. President Harriet Langford led a tour of the house and presented a program on its history. Ms. Langford shared the variety of programming offered each year at the Center. Many were interested in future voluntarism. Students then toured the Print Shop and were able to print aContinue reading “Local History Class of MCA Tour”
Harriet Langford and Buddy Sullivan discussed the history of this beautiful home called the “Old Tabby” and the Haynes family’s vision for the historic site. In a well-attended talk at the local library, Ashantilly Center’s origins and the Haynes’ vision for the Center were the topics presented by Buddy and Harriet, active member’s of Ashantilly’sContinue reading “Ashantilly Center: History and Vision”
A collaboration between Bill Haynes’ 1930’s drawings and Kristin Everson’s 2022’s story and finally been published. Board President Harriet Langford and Everson worked long hours to accomplish this, working with a publisher in Canada! Everson and Langford have been promoting the book to local bookstores, including readings at some locations. Kudos to these two ladies!Continue reading “Fire Dog is Finally Published!”
The Annual Bluegrass & BBQ was a blast! Jackson Bethune’s Bluegrass Band were incredible and Rick Caldwell’s BBQ was delicious! Local craft beer from Silver Bluff and Southbound Breweries were also very popular. We are grateful for our sponsors and friends who made this a successful event!
Coastal Wildscapes’ Annual Fall Native Plant Sale once again brought out the gardeners who have discovered the beauty of native plants, and some who are seeking to discover them! A beautiful day and several vendors made this a very successful sale!
Janisse read from her book and discussed stories contained within its covers. A very enjoyable afternoon and a call to save our beautiful landscape. After the book signing, a lovely wine reception was enjoyed by all.
Valerie Frey, author of Preserving Family Recipes, How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions, led a discussion at a recent Lunch & Learn held at Ashantilly. Guests were instructed in how to decipher old recipes and what substitutions to use for ingredients no longer attainable. A delightful lunch was served, including homemade peach iceContinue reading “Preserving Family Recipes”
Three weeks at Ashantilly Press allowed Tennille Shuster, 2022 Artist Resident, time to explore the shop’s offerings and produce some incredible work! Guests were given an opportunity to view her work at a reception held in her honor. Tennille used both new and old tools to produce several broadsides and artists’ books. She enjoyed experimentingContinue reading “Closing Reception for Tennille Shuster”
Senior Curator at Telfair Museum of Art, gave a talk about the artwork and the fascinating life of William O. Golding/Golden of Liberty County. Golding’s work is on display at an exhibit at the Jepson Center in Savannah through August 28. Ashantilly has loaned our 2 Goldings for this exhibit.
Nick and Sara set 2 cards for visitors to print, a Christmas card and a Holiday card. Many new to the shop and many returners printed during this annual event! Some had never seen printing presses and were amazed at how well they worked! Both a C&P platen press and a Vandercook proof press wereContinue reading “OPEN STUDIO WAS A BLAST!”
The Local History Class of MCA visited Ashantilly. President Harriet Langford led a tour of the house and presented a program on its history. Ms. Langford shared the variety of programming offered each year at the Center. Many were interested in future voluntarism. Students then toured the Print Shop and were able to print aContinue reading “Local History Class of MCA Tour”
Harriet Langford and Buddy Sullivan discussed the history of this beautiful home called the “Old Tabby” and the Haynes family’s vision for the historic site. In a well-attended talk at the local library, Ashantilly Center’s origins and the Haynes’ vision for the Center were the topics presented by Buddy and Harriet, active member’s of Ashantilly’sContinue reading “Ashantilly Center: History and Vision”
A collaboration between Bill Haynes’ 1930’s drawings and Kristin Everson’s 2022’s story and finally been published. Board President Harriet Langford and Everson worked long hours to accomplish this, working with a publisher in Canada! Everson and Langford have been promoting the book to local bookstores, including readings at some locations. Kudos to these two ladies!Continue reading “Fire Dog is Finally Published!”
The Annual Bluegrass & BBQ was a blast! Jackson Bethune’s Bluegrass Band were incredible and Rick Caldwell’s BBQ was delicious! Local craft beer from Silver Bluff and Southbound Breweries were also very popular. We are grateful for our sponsors and friends who made this a successful event!
Coastal Wildscapes’ Annual Fall Native Plant Sale once again brought out the gardeners who have discovered the beauty of native plants, and some who are seeking to discover them! A beautiful day and several vendors made this a very successful sale!
Janisse read from her book and discussed stories contained within its covers. A very enjoyable afternoon and a call to save our beautiful landscape. After the book signing, a lovely wine reception was enjoyed by all.
Valerie Frey, author of Preserving Family Recipes, How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions, led a discussion at a recent Lunch & Learn held at Ashantilly. Guests were instructed in how to decipher old recipes and what substitutions to use for ingredients no longer attainable. A delightful lunch was served, including homemade peach iceContinue reading “Preserving Family Recipes”
Three weeks at Ashantilly Press allowed Tennille Shuster, 2022 Artist Resident, time to explore the shop’s offerings and produce some incredible work! Guests were given an opportunity to view her work at a reception held in her honor. Tennille used both new and old tools to produce several broadsides and artists’ books. She enjoyed experimentingContinue reading “Closing Reception for Tennille Shuster”
Senior Curator at Telfair Museum of Art, gave a talk about the artwork and the fascinating life of William O. Golding/Golden of Liberty County. Golding’s work is on display at an exhibit at the Jepson Center in Savannah through August 28. Ashantilly has loaned our 2 Goldings for this exhibit.