The Mistletoe Gallery takes it's name from the Norse legend of Balder the good and the beautiful, God of the forest and son of Odin. According to the legend his mother, the goddess Frigga took an oath from all the elements (fire, water etc) and from all living things not to harm Balder, one thing that was omitted from the list was Mistletoe. It was from Mistletoe that the arrow was fashioned with which Balder was eventually killed.
Balder was a forest God and one of the many sources for the legend of The Green Man. The foliate head or green man has been around for more than 4,000 years.
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NEWS
Harlow Carr Artists Exhibition- 27th July to the 13th of August
Don't forget to visit us at the Annual Art Exhibition at the R.H.S. Harlow Carr Gardens. This Exhibition has grown from strength to strength every year and many people come especially to see the exhibition and have a lovely day out in the gardens and Tea at Bettys!
David Wardingley will be there with his woodturnings and green men and Julia Wardingley this year is exhibiting a selection of small oils of The Dales, unframed mixed media, artistic digital images and a selection of colourful cards to beat the "credit crunch!"
JOHN HINE RAKU POTTERY, NEW STOCK IN!!
We now have back in stock the Boxing Hares, Moongazer Hare, Prudence and Yo-Ho Hares. -- Spot them hopping around !!
We also have the sleeping doormouse which is on Special offer at £39.95 plus postage.(normally £59 95)--- click on more to see pictures.
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Simian Breeze Catchers
We now stock a large range of Simian Breeze catchers which are all hand made ceramic in many different forms and colours.-- They make an ideal present for all ages. They are fired in total 3 times up to 1120c and hand painted in vibrant colours. For example bees, rabbits,pigs, hens, elephants,owls, dolphins, snails, etc. They are not suitable for outside as they are not gale proof but can hang near a window or door. We can post to you if you can't visit our gallery. Prices start at £15.95 plus postage.
EVENTS
Harlow Carr Gardens Art Exhibition
The annual ART EXHIBITION at The Harlow Carr Gardens Harrogate this year is from the 28th of July to the 13th of August 2009.
David and Julia Wardingley have been exhibiting here for many years and the exhibition goes from strength to strength with a varied selection of original paintings,framed and unframed, prints and cards, ceramics, sculptures,and of course David's wood turnings and green men.(see Green man page and gifts page) and new this year David's carved birds - look out for pics later! Julia is exhibiting very small oils and pastels this year - to beat the credit crunch!
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