June 3, 2015 - A Report on the May 30 Willow Art Studio Tour

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A Good Time Was Had By All  -- at least I think so!

Last Saturday's Willow Art Studio Tour had a good turn out of folks who seemed to enjoy visiting with one another and seeing the art work of local artists. The lucky winner of the $100 gift certificate from Willow Creek Studio is Natasha Webb.  If that name sounds familiar, it may be because her mother-in-law won the gift certificate last November!  Thanks to all who participated in the event one way or another.

I'm happy to report that the fundraiser we had for Willow's Grow Your Library Fund raised $664, most of which was generated through the sale of  beautiful plants.  Hope it was a fun experience if you came; sorry you missed it if it didn't work out for you. Here are some photos showing displays of what we had for sale at the WillowAK Pottery studio:

Large serving bowl


Porcelain buttons - trees, cabins, sled dogs, bear, moose

Joan's coiled bowls, wall hangings, quilts, and bags

Bill's cutting boards

Salmon - can be personalized with names

Grow Your Library Fund booth - a community fundraiser


Headbands and hats, felted bowls and clogs, knit balls

Serving bowls

Tissue holders, bags, and lap quilts

Moose lineup

Melinda's  wall hangings

LOTS of mugs

Ornaments, light pulls, mobiles?

Large platter

Nativity sets and other pottery

Joan's table runners and totes/purses

Covered dishes and platters

Melinda's wall hangings

Yarn bowls
There are still lots of pieces available in our studios. Willow Creek Studio is now open daily for the summer.  Bonnie's Blings (907-715-8011) and WillowAk Pottery (907-360-3696) are available by arrangement with Bonnie and Carol, respectively.  Enjoy your summer!!

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