Karen Franzen’s Exhibitions 2024
Karen’s work is also available year round in her studio. Please call ahead to make an appointment.
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Fusion Clay + Glass Show: Breakthrough Plus
A juried show featuring 33 clay and glass artists.
Serpa gallery, Old Town Hall, Newmarket, ON May 31 – June 9, 2024
The Art Gallery of Burlington, Burlington, ON June 20 – September 2, 2024
The Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, ON September 14 – January 5, 2025
Thames Art Gallery, Chatham-Kent, ON January 13 – March 30, 2025
Fusion Clay + Glass Show
A celebratory pop up show and sale celebrating FUSION’s 50th birthday.
November 17-18 Sunday Monday 10-5.
Gardiner Museum 111 Queens Park, Toronto, M5S 2C7
A Harvest of Holiday Delights
November 18, 19 Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
A lovely selection of hand-made works. Perfect for holiday shopping, plus delectable goodies and GATHERING of the GREENS Boughs, berries, dried materials, wreaths, swags & topiaries, etc.
And, for seasonal decorating you can MAKE YOUR OWN WREATH (cash and cheques accepted) 905-753-2196 or kathrynsgarden@nexicom.net
Karen Franzen and Friends 22nd Annual Holiday Show
December 8,9,10 Friday 6- 9pm, Saturday- Sunday 10 am- 5pm
Guest artists TBA
Come and join us for some holiday cheer!
Enter our fundraiser raffle in support of our local food bank.
3 Wembley Drive, Toronto, M4L 3C9
2 blocks east of Coxwell Avenue and Upper Gerrard Street.
Admission is free.
Karen Franzen’s Fall / Winter Exhibitions 2023
Fusion Clay + Glass Show & Festival
October 18-20 Friday 6-9, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5.
Find exquisite Ceramic and Glass pottery, sculpture, garden art and jewelry in the historic Wychwood Barns, organized by FUSION Clay+Glass Ontario Artists from all over Ontario are juried into this show. Bring your family, stay for lunch in our bistro area and watch a live clay demonstration provided by local studios where you can sign up for clay classes.
Listen to live music while you shop. Ample Street Parking Farmer’s Market outside on Saturday
For more information clayandglass.on.ca Wychwood Barns
A Harvest of Holiday Delights
November 18, 19 Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Participants: Meta Hoeptner-Homme, Lynda Brown, Madeleine Sinnott,
Karen Franzen, Kathryn McHolm & From Scratch Farm
The harvest of gifts:artwork – originals and reproductions, honey, bird feeders, ceramics,
hand spun yarn, weavings, collectables, artist created tree hangers and unique cards
plus delectable goodies and much MORE (cash and cheques accepted)
GATHERING of the GREENS Boughs, berries, dried materials, wreaths, swags & topiaries, etc. And, for seasonal decorating you can MAKE YOUR OWN WREATH
All enquiries 905-753-2196 or kathrynsgarden@nexicom.net
Karen Franzen and Friends 21th Annual Holiday Show
December 8,9,10 Friday 6- 9pm, Saturday- Sunday 10 am- 5pm
- Gail Williams @gailwilliamsartist Bold original paintings, fine art, prints & cards
- Karen Franzen @karen.franzen Joyful functional ceramics & hand-painted tiles
- Lisa Ridout @LisaRidout Sterling silver original chainmaille jewellery
- Margaret Carson @m_a_carson Cozy, warm hand knits and felted accessories
- Sunny Mills @sunnymills19 Original fine art, tea towels, note cards & more
3 Wembley Drive, Toronto, M4L 3C9
2 blocks east of Coxwell Ave
Come and join us for some holiday cheer! Enter our fundraiser raffle in support of our local food banks.
Admission is free.
Karen’s work is also available year round in her studio.
To make an appointment please contact karen.franzen@sympatico.ca
Instagram @karen.franzen
#karenfranzenceramics #studiounderthetrees #lifealongthe506
Karen Franzen’s Exhibitions 2022
Fusion Clay + Glass Show
November 18-20, 2022
601 Christie St., Toronto
FUSION Party and Awards: Saturday, November 19, 6-9 p.m.
Featuring clay and glass artists from all across Ontario.
This show celebrates 24 years and is a must-visit event to kick off the holiday season!
Admission is free www.clayandglass.on.ca
A Harvest of Christmas Delights
Nov 19th & 20th, 10am-4pm
In the village of Welcome
4749 County Road 1, 1 km n of 401
A harvest of gifts from 12 makers
Gathering of the greens, make your own wreath
All inquiries 905-753-2196 or kathrynsgarden@nexicom.net
www.facebook.com/harvestofdelights
Karen Franzen and Friends 20th Annual Holiday Show
Celebrating 20 years!
December 9,10,11,
Friday 6pm- 9pm, Saturday- Sunday 10am- 5pm
This year A Holiday Art Crawl
featuring 12 artists in 3 studios, within two blocks of one another, for one great art filled weekend! Join us for some east-end love and embrace your inner “hygge”
Studio #1 Karen Franzen (HOST)
3 Wembley Drive
Guests:
Fred Franzen, fine art drawings and paintings
Sandy Galloway, hand-woven accessories
Sunny Mills, hand painted tea towels and cards
SarahAnn Goldnau Voit, Charcoal & Petals, skin care
Talia Tiang, embroidered jewellery and kits
Studio #2 Noel Yardly & Thomas Bollmann Ceramics
148 Gainsborough Street
Studio#3 Lisa Herrera & guest artists
Tangerine Dream Studio Gallery
8 Eastwood Avenue
Admission is Free
In A Garden
July 16 – 17 Saturday & Sunday 10 am 5pm (rain or shine)
A show and sale of works inspired by the garden, from the garden, and for the garden.
It takes place in the country garden of Kathryn McHolm. Located 1 km. north of 401 in the Village of Welcome, north of the Town of Port.
*Watch for signs and cars along the Cty.Rd/hwy.2 at #4749.
Admission is free. Email: kathrynsgarden@nexicom.net or call 905.753.2196
Breakthrough Plus, FUSION Ontario Clay and Glass
May 19 – June 4
Leslie Grove Gallery, 1158 Queen Street East, Toronto
Tuesdays by appointment, Wednesday-Sunday: 12-5pm
FUSION’s popular annual exhibition, exhibits 32 student, emerging and established FUSION artist members. Submissions were juried by John Gagné, curator and owner of Gagné Contemporary.
To view the exhibition catalogue, please click here
Karen Franzen’s Exhibitions 2021
In A Garden
July 14 -15
Saturday & Sunday 10 am 5pm (rain or shine)
A show and sale of works inspired by the garden, from the garden, and for the garden.
It takes place in the country garden of Kathryn McHolm. Located 1 km. north of 401 in the Village of Welcome, north of the Town of Port – watch for signs and cars along the Cty.Rd/hwy.2 at #4749.
admission is free. kathrynsgarden@nexicom.net 905.753.2196
Lisa’s Annual Artisan Holiday Studio Show
Thursday, November 25 – Thursday, December 23, 2021
Weekdays: Noon – 7:00 pm Weekends: Noon – 5:00 pm
My long time artist friend Lisa Ridout is doing a holiday show Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood.
I will have garden inspired plates, cache pot planters and a few other goodies.
email (lisa@lisaridoutjewellery.ca) or call (416-537-8479) to arrange.
lisaridoutjewellery.ca
A Harvest of Holiday Delights
November 20, 21, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
A show and sale of works inspired by the garden – pottery, beeswax candles, soap, needle arts, tinwork, jewellery, artwork, vintage ornaments, delectable goodies and more.
Gathering of the Greens – boughs and berries, dried materials for all your decorating needs, wreaths, topiaries and swags (orders also taken)….or you can make your own wreath.
The show is located 1 km. north of 401 in the Village of Welcome, north of the Town of Port – watch for signs and cars along the Cty.Rd/hwy.2 at #4749.
admission is free.
kathrynsgarden@nexicom.net 905.753.2196
Karen Franzen & Friends 19th Annual Holiday Show
December 10,11,12 Artists present
Friday 6pm- 9pm, Saturday- Sunday 10 am- 5pm
Dec 13-19 by appointment 11am-7pm
Guest artists:
- Fred Franzen fine art drawings and paintings
- Bev Winn, cozy knitted hats, scarves and mittens.
- And a few surprise specialty items from other makers TBA
3 Wembley Drive, Toronto, M4L 3C9
located 2 blocks east of Coxwell Ave and Upper Gerrard
Come and join us for some holiday cheer! ( Bring your own mask)
Admission is free.
