Knitting Preview - A final peek at Art Tour offerings

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Along with pottery,  as well as woven, quilted, and wooden pieces, you'll find hand-knit items in the pottery studio during Willow Holiday Art Tour.  Some are felted, some not. Check them out:

Cable hats!  A selection of color, size, and details.  All are 100% wool.

More hats, headbands, and Christmas stockings

Cozy Clogs. Knit, felted, embellished and ready to wear.

Hat and sock sets of washable sock yarn make special gifts for little ones.
 

Yes...a Silent Auction for the Library!  Participating artists are donating pieces of their work to a silent auction for the Library/Community Center Project.  Items will be displayed and bidding will take place at WillowAK Pottery.  Please consider bidding or making a direct donation to the "Match the Mayor" box that will also be here. 100% of the high bids and the money in the box will go to this fundraiser.  Thanks for participating in some way if you can.

Finally, we've reminded you that Dec. 1 is a Great Day To Be In Willow.  In addition to the Holiday Art Tour there is a craft bazaar and soup/bread lunch at the Methodist church and a 6:00 holiday dinner at the Community Center.   'Tis the season.   And now 'tis the time to go clean the studio!


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