Buy Local! Buy Creative! Be Creative! Check out some of the locally made, creative holiday gifts and workshops!
CRISPINA AND FRIENDS STUDIO SALE
December 13 & 14
With over 20 Local Vendors!
40 Melville St. Pittsfield MA
413-236-9600
www.crispina.com
Make Your Own Gifts at CRISPINA’S Upcoming Workshops
Sunday, November 16
Learn to make Crispina style sweaters collaged from used sweaters in a shape and color of your desire
Monday, November 17
Rug weaving or Ornament Workshop (including Crispina’s baubles and wreaths)
Tuesday, November 18
Scarves, Blankets, and Pillows or Ragamuffins
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Community Access to the Arts (CATA), ART FOR AWARENESS
CATA, a non-profit organization providing arts workshops to people with disabilities in Berkshire County, announces two new initiatives aimed at engaging local businesses in growing awareness for CATA and its work in the community.
Holiday Cards
Choices include printed cards in packs of 20, handmade collage cards, and a 2009 calendar card all featuring images created by CATA’s artists with disabilities. All cards come with envelopes and can be customized with seasonal messages.
*CATA artists receive a design fee for artwork used and get paid by the hour to produce handmade cards in CATAdirect, a creative employment program.CATA Art on Tour
Decorate you business with framed artwork for exhibit in offices and public spaces.
*Artists receive 50% commission on art sales CATA Art on Tour is managed by CATA faculty artist, Pat Hogan, and sponsored in part by Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation and gifts from CATA supporters.For more information, call CATA at (413) 528-5485 or visit www.communityaccesstothearts.org
Hoffman Pottery Thanksgiving Weekend Sale
Check out Hoffman Pottery’s Thanksgiving Weekend Sale for 10%-75% off selected items from local Ceramicist, Elaine Hoffman!
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IS183 Art School’s Holiday Fine Art and Crafts Sale
Saturday, December 6
Join us for this year’s Fine Arts and Crafts Sale on December 6th at IS183 Art School (13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge)
Champagne Preview Party: 9:30-11:00
Come early and find great holiday gifts while sipping champagne and nibbling light fare. Tickets are $10, reservations appreciated: 413-298-5252 x100
Art Sale: Free Admission 11:00-5:00
Purchase jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography, textiles and more from some of Berkshire’s finest artists and artisans. Light Fare available for purchase.
Free Art Making for Kids while you shop! For directions please call 413-298-5252 x100 or visit is183.org.
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