Events & Exhibitions
Special Guest Photographer Rebecca Pavlenko
Rebecca Pavlenko’s beautiful photography is in our gallery space July 9th through August 3rd. Her photography grows out of her love of nature, Zen practice and a joy in exploring photographic materials. She is fascinated by the psychology of the human spirit, the interconnection of all things and the [...]
Beth Dooley and Foodie Friends
Beth Dooley, James Beard Award-winning author is in the gallery July 18, 5:00-7:00. She will be discussing her new cookbook, SWEET NATURE a cook's guide to using honey and maple syrup. Beth will be joined by a variety of local food vendors for an evening of easy food [...]
FORM & FUNCTION interior design and home furnishings
Stop by in July and see "Form and Function: interior design and home furnishings". We are featuring furniture craftsmen; Joel Nichols, Peter Wright, Bill Brown and The Straight Thread, textile artists; Kelly Marshall and Lindsay Herbert and photographer Rebecca Pavlenko. Please come Thursday, July 11th to either our [...]
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Our Blog
W2 Blog – Episode 3
In the midst of the chaos of a new business starting during the holiday season, I find myself pausing and reflecting. I think about the satisfaction of a pot thrown straight and true. I think about the color-Lake Vermillion Blue- that gently laps upon a canvas above the [...]
The Art of the Gift
You need a special gift and we would love to curate it. With a few simple details about the occasion and the receiver, we will create a gift suggestion for your consideration, wrap it and have it ready for pick up or mailing. In person, by text photo [...]
Living Our Dream in 2019
At the end of 2018 we launched our dream, W2 The Grand Hand Gallery. Thank you to everyone for the love and support, and cheers to the brand new year! We wish you a grand 2019. ~Mary & Cathy
Meet the Artist
Nick Wroblewski
Nick Wroblewski, a former Twin Cities artist now based in Viroqua, WI, specializes in hand-cut wood block prints. Nick studied art at Bennington College (VT) and later taught himself relief printmaking. Majoring in painting and sculpture, he combined elements of the two and has been busy creating new images with woodblocks since 1996.