Treasures of the Earth @ Peace Church, March 23

Susie's Crayon Creations to help fund Kids' Kitchen.

This week is the start of a new season... Spring. I have yet to hear any complaints about the weather forecast for the week ahead.

Two events of note for this coming weekend. The first, Friday evening, will be at the Joseph Nease Gallery. Info below. The second: On Saturday March 23  Peace Church is hosting its Treasures of the Earth Green Art & Gift Fair. All the goods, arts and crafts are made from recycled materials or natural materials, by local artisans. There will also be nature photography and artwork featuring the beauty of life on earth.

It's been a long, snowy winter, but the forecast for next Saturday is mid-fifties and sunshine. It's time to come out and stretch. Maybe pick up a gift for your mother or something new for your yard, home, or office. Several of the vendors this year are new to the fair and there are plenty of 'regulars' with their quality, locally-made items you won't want to miss, including Susie's latest Easter Edition Crayon Creations made from recycled crayons. Easter Edition crayons are a perfect little gift to put in a child's Easter basket, something that is NOT sugar for a change. Best of all, 100% of her crayon sales goes to the Damiano Center Kids' Kitchen.

Yes, they are crayons, not candy.

Susie's Gift Original Box Designs 

Treasures of the Earth will have all manner of treasures.

Here's a request from Wendy Up North:

Tote bag example.

IF ABLE, PLEASE BRING ANY EXTRA SHOPPING TOTE BAGS TO DONATE TO CHUM TO USE AT THE FOOD SHELF (to reduce use of plastic bags). The Great Lakes Aquarium has been collecting some and over 500 have been brought in so far to CHUM. There will be a drop off spot at Treasures near the entry table. Many people tend to accumulate them at conferences and such so this is a good opportunity to share them with others. Larger ones are especially useful. Bring a couple and add them to the colorful pile of bags to share.

For more information, visit the Treasures of the Earth Facebook page.

If you know people who want to be in the fair there will still be room.
 
Nutshell version of this story:

What: The Treasures of the Earth Green Goods, Craft & Art Fair
When: March 23 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Where: Peace Church, 1111 11th Ave. E., Duluth
Who:  Local artists making things from natural materials (rocks, wood, fiber) or reused/recycled materials will be part of the fair.

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THIS FRIDAY @ the JOSEPH NEASE GALLERY

Opening Reception
Friday, March 22, 5-8 p.m.
Artist’s Reception: Sirpa Särkijärvi, 23 W. 1st Street

"Sirpa Särkijärvi is a painter from Turku, Finland. More than 20 of her newest paintings will be on display in this exhibit."

FOR a list of MORE ARTS EVENTS in the Twin Ports

Visit the Twin Ports Arts Blog

ART is at the HeART of our Region.