Our first show of the year finally arrived, and we moved our
show goods about one hundred yards to the recreation hall. The purpose of the
show is to get everyone out of their rv’s and show everyone in the park what
skills and art/crafts are available. Renita and I organized the show, about five
years ago, and the show is limited to people from the park or people that have stayed
here.
Not everyone sells their crafts and we did have some empty spots,
the weather here was cold, wet and rainy, so several people decided to not
display. Renita and Pam had driven
around the area and placed posters about the event, (Pam and Roy, are from Iowa and also sell Roy's work at an art coop in Bentonsport, Iowa).
We arrived early, seven am, and soon Sue, Pam and Roy carried in their supplies and arranged
their tables. Sue crafts teddy bears, that she hand knits! Pam and Roy also grind rocks and make their
own style of jewelry.
Evelyn paints, using watercolors for her medium, and she usually concentrates on birds and
wildflowers. One of her works caught our eyes, a beautiful kingfisher, and so we
had to purchase it! Diana crafts bracelets, silver wear holders, and other items,
and we were happy to have her in the show.
For the first year, there were no quilters on display and one
of our quilters who had committed had just left for two months in Florida.
Another table, occupied by two sisters, sold flags and bead kits, (I am amazed
at how small the beads are that they use to string into a picture). If I tried
it, I would have beads all over the floor!
So the show was a success, because people enjoyed talking and
sharing their passions, and even sold some of their work. Allowing them to buy
more supplies! It also reminded us of all the friends that have shown in years
past, we miss them all! Finally, we would like to thank Blue Lagoons for
allowing us the space to hold the show. Clear skies
Interesting post. Hope you sold some of your stones.
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