Art Association Meets At V. M. Hannell Home; Inspect Members’ Work
The regular April meeting of the Porter County Art Association was held at the interesting studio home of Mr. and Mrs. V. M. S. Hannell at Furnessville. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was not as large as usual, but the enthusiasm left nothing to be desired.
A general pamphlet put out by the Associated Art clubs, relative to the forming of a Business Men’s Sketch club, was passed around for inspection. A general discussion followed and the matter of forming a similar organization in Valparaiso was left with Mr. Euston and Mrs. Amstutz to work out.
As announced, the members present made charcoal and other sketches of Mrs. Ponader, who posed for the group. The results were varied as the different angles of observation brought into being a number of sketches other than profiles.
The sylvan retreat of the Hannell’s has become quite a mecca for art lovers. They exhibited many specimens of pottery production, carvings and paintings which show a wide versatility.
The pottery itself, at a distance down a sharp incline back of the studio-proper, was open for inspection. Here the Hannells have a large kiln now supplied with an automatic oil burner.
A replica of an historic potter’s wheel has been made by Hannell. It comprises a vertical shaft passing through an operator’s scat. A very heavy stone table is on the upper end of the shaft and near its lower end a similar diameter and heavy stone is on the shaft. This stove is rotated by the feet of the operator. The great weight of the stone maintains steadiness of rotation.
Euston showed three points of drypoint etchings he has made since the last meeting of the club. These are exquisite specimens of his charming style.
Miss Agar displayed a most interesting watercolor sketch of an old lady.
At the close of the evening’s work Mrs. Hannell served delicious tea and cookies, made doubly interesting because they were served from tea pots and cups made by the hostess herself, which gave added charm to the occasion.
The May meeting will be with Miss Edna Agar.
