Bee Global featured in WNC Magazine
We were lucky enough to be featured in The Sustainability Issue of WNC Magazine. Pick up a copy or click here to read the story »
A Honeybee Garden
Bees are in decline but you can help restore a healthy bee population right in your own garden by doing a couple of things.
First stop using pesticides and herbicides. There are a number of ingredients that are toxic to bees. If you absolutely must use a pesticide, spray in the evening when bee activity has ceased.
Next, plant a bee friendly garden. To name a few from our garden, bee balm, cosmos, lavender, zinnias, Russian sage, sunflower, poppy, mint, marigold, black eyed susan, and asters all attract bees and have ample pollen for the bees to make honey. Include various heights of flowers and only single form flowers. Those with double forms(multiple layers of petals) have less pollen.
Basically bees prefer a naturalistic landscape to live and feed. Maybe by educating others we can reverse the effects of the decline of bees and learn to live together.
New Gallery Table
Being self-employed now for 14 years one learns many things they never thought they could do. Last summer Jeff took a welding course at a local college and has since then made several works of art, one being this register/check out table to better serve our valued customers. Made from welded steel and birch wood. It also features a glass encasement for selling unique handmade jewelry. Stop in for a visit this summer and see all the new things we are doing.
Summer Artisan Drive About: June 25th and 26th, 2010
The Stecoah Artisans are having the 9th Annual Artisan Drive About, a self guided driving tour of 9 artist studios and shops in Graham County, NC. The idea came about many years ago to provide a brochure and artisan tour and map for the Graham County artisans. Started by Karen Mickler of Yellow Branch Pottery and Cheese, and Crim and Jeff Bassett of Bee Global Studio Gallery, people now come from all over to experience the beautiful mountains and meet many creative and talented artists living and working in the area.
On the Drive About one can find Bee Global’s blooming wildflower gardens and unique beeswax lighting to Yellow Branch’s stoneware pottery and fresh cheese, made from their jersey cows. There are hand turned wooden bowls made and sold in a 75 year old tobacco barn that brings a sense of Appalachian curiosity. Visit the Stecoah Valley Art Center, the hub of this small mountain community, and one can find traditional and contemporary art and crafts; weavings, pottery, photography, Cherokee crafts and more.
A silent auction will be taking place in conjunction with the Artisan Drive About. The auction items consist of local and regional art donated by artists themselves. The money raised will go towards the arts program at the Stecoah Valley Center, SVC. The auction will be held both days, June 25 and 26th, and taking place at the SVC. The final bid will be Saturday night after the evening music performance. It’s a lot of fun!
For more information, please visit: www.stecoahvalleycenter.com
Or click here to download a printable map of all the participating artisans.
Thanksgiving Artisan Drive about
It is time once again to make a picnic, gas up the car and grab your sense of adventure for the 9th annual Graham Co., NC Thanksgiving Artisan Drive About. Situated in the beautiful area of Western North Carolina, this event is becoming a happening where folks mark their calendars to attend. Taking place the weekend of Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27th and Sat. the 28th. From 10-5. There are about 8 locations in which one can experience meeting the artist with the art. Pottery, farmstead cheeses, candles, hand dipped ornaments, wood turnings, paintings, jewelry and more can be found along this tour. Bring along your festive spirit and holiday wish list for many unique gifts.
For more info go to: www.stecoahartisans.com
NEW-Colored & Scented Pillar Candles
Bee Global’s new colored and scented beeswax candles are un-bee-lievably irresistible. Made with pure beeswax and lightly scented with natural artisan perfumes made here in the U.S. Each pillar is hand poured and colored using dyes made with only eco-friendly ingredients. Choose from amy of our 7 scents and colors:
Studio & Gallery
The studio, which has been described as contemporary organic, is a simple idea that pushes traditional ideas with a purposed redirection. It is intended to be functional, efficient, and beautiful. The studio reflects the valley, maximizing efficiencies naturally. Western and southern exposures are utilized along with a concrete slab and SIPS panels to create a passive solar structure. The siding is fashioned from locally harvested and sawn pine trees devastated in the pine beetle kill and heated with dying and deadfall wood that has been gathered on the property. We worked with architect Jim Bassett to design a building that glows with natural light, keeping our rhythm in tune with the changing day.
Come visit Bee Global and enjoy in the beauty of the gardens and gallery. The gallery is full of pleasing aromas, soothing light, and many wonderful creations. The path is well marked and worth the experience. Thank you to all of the customers, family, and friends who have supported us through the years, it is greatly appreciated.
Enjoy the glow!
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