February DIsplays at the Washington Twp. Public Library

 Antique Doorknob Display at the Washington Township Public Library, Long Valley, NJ

Come to the Washington Township Public Library, 37 E.
Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ during the month of February to see"Jewelry for Buildings," a display of antique doorknobs by the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America. The Antique Doorknob Collectors of America is a non-profit organization devoted to the study and preservation of
ornamental hardware. This organization includes members who admire fine design, and early metal and glass craftsmanship, own a period house or building, have a
business serving the renovation market or have a love fine old hardware of all kinds.

Paintings by the Musconetcong Watercolor Group will be on display at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ during the month of February 2012. The show is a celebration of another year of painting together. The artists meet weekly in the idyllic setting of a 19th-century gristmill overlooking the Musconetcong River near Hampton.  The mill is the home and studio of Doris Ettlinger (www.dorisettlinger.com) who is a watercolorist, teacher and illustrator of many children’s books. 

Ettlinger shares her knowledge of watercolor technique and color theory, and provides members with one-on-one instruction. “Watercolor requires careful thought before wetting the brush, courage when applying the paint, and restraint from fussing over it afterwards.  When done right the color looks fresh, not overworked.” Refreshments and music create a convivial atmosphere for the artists to home their technique, develop their skills, and learn new approaches to watercolor.  Above all, class members are inspired by each other’s work, offering encouragement and feedback to their classmates.

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org
for further information.