Events & Appearances
4th Annual Gallery Show & Art Sale:
There is something for everyone at the Saugatuk Douglas Art Center Gallery Art Show and Sale, 2025
Patti Reen will have two pieces available for sale at the show:
Kokopelli
Bluebird in the Garden
Highlighting works by 87 members— including fabric art, jewelry, blown glass, assemblages, found objects, furniture, pottery, photography, oil, acrylic, watercolor, digital, and charcoal art in styles from realistic to abstract, small to large, in a wide range of price points. The show is free and open to the public!
Show Schedule:
Thursday, May 15:
Opening Reception with the Artists: May 15, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
The gallery will be open from 12 pm to 7 pm on the 15th, but the reception, which will include a chance to meet some of the artists, will be held on the evening of May 15.
Friday, May 16: The gallery is open from noon to 5 pm
Saturday, May 17: The gallery is open from Noon to 5 pm
Sunday, May 18: The gallery is open from Noon to 3pm
Bluebird in the Garden punch needle work by Patti Reen. Available at this show!
This event is free and open to the public.
Kokopelli punch needle work by Patti Reen. Available at the show!
Punch Needle Embroidery with Holland Arts Council Part 1 of 4
“Punch needle embroidery is a timeless textile art enjoying a modern revival! In this workshop, you'll learn to use a hollow needle and cotton floss to create a 4-inch design. With guided instruction, demonstrations, and time for questions, you'll explore tools, techniques, and finishing methods.”
Punch Needle Embroidery with Holland Arts Council Part 2 of 4
“Punch needle embroidery is a timeless textile art enjoying a modern revival! In this workshop, you'll learn to use a hollow needle and cotton floss to create a 4-inch design. With guided instruction, demonstrations, and time for questions, you'll explore tools, techniques, and finishing methods. Materials fee of $25 (fabric and threads) you will use our punch needles but there will be an option to buy your own if you wish.”
Punch Needle Embroidery with Holland Arts Council Part 3 of 4
“Punch needle embroidery is a timeless textile art enjoying a modern revival! In this workshop, you'll learn to use a hollow needle and cotton floss to create a 4-inch design. With guided instruction, demonstrations, and time for questions, you'll explore tools, techniques, and finishing methods.”
Punch Needle Embroidery with Holland Arts Council Part 4 of 4
“Punch needle embroidery is a timeless textile art enjoying a modern revival! In this workshop, you'll learn to use a hollow needle and cotton floss to create a 4-inch design. With guided instruction, demonstrations, and time for questions, you'll explore tools, techniques, and finishing methods.”
Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop at Ox-Bow House: Week 4 of 4
FOUR-PART PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP WITH PATTI REEN
Week 1: Introduction, demonstration, and practice
Week 2: Work on the design and learn to change threads in the tool
Week 3: Continue to work on the design
Week 4: Finishing edges and mounting
Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop at Ox-Bow House: Week 3 of 4
FOUR-PART PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP WITH PATTI REEN
Week 1: Introduction, demonstration, and practice
Week 2: Work on the design and learn to change threads in the tool
Week 3: Continue to work on the design
Week 4: Finishing edges and mounting
Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop: Week 2 of 4
FOUR-PART PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP WITH PATTI REEN
Week 1: Introduction, demonstration, and practice
Week 2: Work on the design and learn to change threads in the tool
Week 3: Continue to work on the design
Week 4: Finishing edges and mounting
Contact Maggie Bandstra for information and registration.
Punch Needle Embroidery Workshop: Week 1 of 4
FOUR-PART PUNCH NEEDLE EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP WITH PATTI REEN
Week 1: Introduction, demonstration, and practice
Week 2: Work on the design and learn to change threads in the tool
Week 3: Continue to work on the design
Week 4: Finishing edges and mounting
Contact Maggie Bandstra for information and registration.
Tactile Fiber Arts Invitational
Thirteen regional contemporary textile and fiber artists will have work on display in the Padnos Gallery from January 10th to March 1st with a reception on February 6th 5:30-7:00 pm. This show will display a wide variety of masterwork including sculpture, weaving, and quilts.
- Exhibiting Artists -
Kelly Allen, Jennifer Gould, Pricilla Lynch, Gloria Kirk-Hanna, Elliot Johnson, Jane Blacquiere, Judy Rosbury, Suzanne Ditsler, Sally Sundstrom, Nancy DeVries, Carol Irving, Susan Fleming, Shelby Freehling, and Patti Reen.