Show continues in gallery, gift shop Nov. 18 – Dec. 23

Tryon Arts and Crafts Gallery and Gift Shop will hold an opening reception Friday, Nov. 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. for the Holiday Gift Show.

The show will run until December 23. Exhibit hours will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

More than 30 artists and craftspeople are exhibiting their work, including:
• Brenda Atchley
• Jim Cullen
• Cheryl Stippich
• Bruce Bunch
• Ruthie Cohen
• Dennis Piper
• Jim Mellberg
• Don Blackwell

There will be pottery, stained glass, fused glass, wooden bowls, woven and knitted items, leatherwork, jewelry and more.

The pieces may be purchased and taken out of the show immediately for gift giving. Artists will then replace the pieces with new artwork, making for an ever-changing exhibit.

Brenda Atchley, a basket maker from Forest City, will have some unusual baskets in the show. She specializes in miniature baskets that are delicately crafted from natural reed, cane or black ash with found object closures. Brenda will also teach a basket-making workshop at Tryon Arts and Crafts School on Saturday, Dec. 3.

– article submitted by Julia McIntyre