Welcome to CHAPEL GALLERY A Local Artist Co-Op in Delphi, Indiana
A unique gallery with one-of-a-kind artwork. Something for everybody!
Exciting News
Katrina Kibler
New Artist Jim Phelps
New Artist Deb Dye
A reception for Visiting Artist Katrina Kibler will be on October 10 from 2-5. Come meet the artist! Snacks will be provided!
New Artist Deb Dye
New Artist Jim Phelps
New Artist Deb Dye
Deborah Dye spent over 50 years in healthcare and recently retired after 22 years as a nurse educator. Her creative foundation was shaped early in life by her mother, who taught her sewing, knitting, and crochet, and by her maternal grandmother, whose intricate crocheted doilies, tablecloths, and jewelry left a lasting impression. Deborah
Deborah Dye spent over 50 years in healthcare and recently retired after 22 years as a nurse educator. Her creative foundation was shaped early in life by her mother, who taught her sewing, knitting, and crochet, and by her maternal grandmother, whose intricate crocheted doilies, tablecloths, and jewelry left a lasting impression. Deborah learned to knit at eight and sewed her first dress at nine, beginning a lifelong relationship with fiber arts.
Drawing on her holistic nursing background, Deborah views creativity as a spiritual practice—one that calms the mind, steadies the emotions, and nourishes the soul. Her fiber art represents a return to her roots through quilting, crocheting, and knitting. She hopes her work inspires her children, grandchildren, and others to embrace their own creativity and to experience the healing power of making.
New Artist Jim Phelps
New Artist Jim Phelps
New Artist Jim Phelps
After retiring from a career in manufacturing engineering, I wanted a
year-round creative outlet that would challenge me and build on my
technical background. Growing up, my father taught me basic carpentry
and furniture making. Returning to woodworking felt like a natural next
After retiring from a career in manufacturing engineering, I wanted a
year-round creative outlet that would challenge me and build on my
technical background. Growing up, my father taught me basic carpentry
and furniture making. Returning to woodworking felt like a natural next
step—allowing me to reconnect with my roots while approaching the
craft from an entirely new perspective.
When my wife and I moved back to Monticello in 2023 to be near
family, we included a third garage bay in our house plans specifically for
a woodshop. That dedicated workspace laid the groundwork for the art
I create today.
In my woodworking, I bring together complex geometry and natural
artistry. I blend multiple species of wood using freestyle weaving and
3D geodesic forms, often adding Escher-inspired designs and optical
illusions to challenge the eye and create truly one-of-a-kind functional
and decorative pieces.
Wildlife Art Workshop: Painting an American Sunfish
New Artist Jim Phelps
The incredible master Fred Holly is pleased to offer another invaluable class in painting technique. Fred's classes are fun and lively, something you won't want to miss if you really appreciate the skill and talent needed to create beautiful artwork. This workshop will take place on Saturday October 17 from 1 to 3 and appropriate for ages
The incredible master Fred Holly is pleased to offer another invaluable class in painting technique. Fred's classes are fun and lively, something you won't want to miss if you really appreciate the skill and talent needed to create beautiful artwork. This workshop will take place on Saturday October 17 from 1 to 3 and appropriate for ages 16 and up. Class size will be limited to 8 with a cost of $25. Materials are provided.
Calligraphy Class in Foundation Hand taught by Wyndham Traxler Carter
Join us on Sunday November 8 from 1 to 3 for an art class taught by Wyndham Traxler Carter. Work with Wyndham to make your very own unique card design which will thrill your friends and family. Class size is limited to 10 and appropriate for ages 14 and up. Materials to make a card are supplied.
Create a Scandinavian Star Ornament
Time to get started on your holiday decor! Join us on November 15 from 1 to 3 for a class to Create a Scandinavian Star Ornament. This art class will be taught by Deb Dye, one of the newest members to the Chapel Gallery Artist Guild. Limited to 10 participants and appropriate for ages 12 and up, all materials are provided. Made by folding
Time to get started on your holiday decor! Join us on November 15 from 1 to 3 for a class to Create a Scandinavian Star Ornament. This art class will be taught by Deb Dye, one of the newest members to the Chapel Gallery Artist Guild. Limited to 10 participants and appropriate for ages 12 and up, all materials are provided. Made by folding fabric, no sewing skill is required. Cost is $12 and extra kits will be available for $6 each if desired.