Purple Shack
Makers Gallery

Through the end of July, 25% of sales proceeds from blown and fused glass, garden art, textile art and more will be donated to relief efforts following the devastating flood in Kerr County.

Paul and Holly Simonette, owners of the Purple Shack Makers Gallery & Fredericksburg Glassblowing at EFR, announced that local, regional and visiting artists who have consigned work to the Purple Shack Makers Gallery will donate 25% of their sales proceeds to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund and Hill Country Arts Foundation.

 

Artists, in alphabetical order, participating in the donations program include:

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• Bobcat Ranch Workshop (Gayle & Lee Wilson) (Fredericksburg) – garden art, treasure boxes and “found objects” art

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• Cindy Cherrington (Fredericksburg) – fused glass sculpture and wall hangings

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• Kitty Hester (Fredericksburg) - jewelry

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• KB Art Glass (Kevin Baker) (San Diego, Visiting Glassblower) – hand-blown vases and soap dispensers

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• Kelly Garry (Kerrville) – fused glass jewelry and window/wall hangings

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• Gene Looman (Austin) – quilted journal covers and bookmarks

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• Letitia Rogers (Fredericksburg) - handwoven scarves​​​

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• Keith Ruffner & Beth Wuller (Dallas) - illustrated children's book

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• Holly Simonette (EFR Co-Owner) – handwoven clothing

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• Paul Simonette (EFR Co-Owner & Resident Glassblower) – blown and sculpted glass

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This list was up-to-date as of 2 p.m. on July 9. 

“We are heartbroken and praying for our neighboring communities and artists impacted by the devastating floods in Kerr County,” said Holly Simonette, EFR co-owner. “We wanted to do something to help those dealing with the tragic loss of life and property throughout our neighboring communities. Paul is also helping with onsite recovery efforts in Ingram as a volunteer firefighter with Willow City VFD. We are so pleased that our artists are joining us in this fundraising effort.”

The Purple Shack Makers Gallery features hand-blown and fused glass, fabric art, pottery, photography, jewelry, yarn, and hand-woven items created by local, regional and visiting artists. The gallery will be open extended hours through July 25, Thursday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and by appointment by calling (830) 321-7991.

 

On Saturday, July 26, artwork by the participating artists will be available at the “Sip & Shop” event at Texas Wine Collective, 10354 US-290, Fredericksburg.

In addition to the Purple Shack Makers Gallery being open, Fredericksburg Glassblowing at EFR will be open for the public to watch free demos until 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 25. Please arrive by 2:30 p.m. to watch demos at the only glassblowing studio in Fredericksburg.

 

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We offer a curated collection of beautiful and functional art by makers in Fredericksburg and beyond. Take home a special piece regardless of your budget.

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You'll be amazed at the craftsmanship of our makers: weavers and fiber artists, jewelry and glass artisans, potters, photographers, wood workers, and more! 

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Each piece is carefully handcrafted for you to take home as a special memory of your time in the Texas Hill Country, or to give as a gift to someone special.