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The Art of Giving
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: December 2024
Wrap up the joy at The Bascom’s Holiday Market, now through December 28.
Get ready for hearts to sing as The Bascom opens its first-ever Holiday Market.
Curated to showcase the unique talents of local and regional artists, the market promises a diverse array of hand-crafted treasures and festive finds for every taste.
“Our goal is to represent the exceptional work of artists in our shop and other creators,” says Jessica Lammers, Manager of The Bascom Shop. “We want visitors to experience the joy of holiday shopping in a warm, seasonal atmosphere filled with one-of-a-kind pieces.”
There are treasures galore for all. Explore a wide selection of values from luxuriant to family-friendly. When gifts are unwrapped, be prepared for oohs, ahhs, and super-wows.
There will be curated kids gifts, too: puzzles, cuddly animals, toys, all of them woodland-themed and specially-purchased.
Art, creation, celebration, joy, and family – all these themes will glow in hand-crafted ceramics, turned bowls, kiln-fired glass ornaments, paintings, votive candle holders, iconic trees, fiber art creations (scarves, mittens, gloves, and accessories). Some items are holiday-themed; most are favorites you’ll display in your home or office all year round.
The Bascom Market remains open until December 28. A reception will be staged December 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Hot chocolate and festive treats will warm tummies and toes.
On December 14, hang out with Santa. Bring your phone/camera and capture a Facebook holiday greeting. And, of course, prepare for more hot chocolate and festive treats.
Kids will enjoy writing a letter at Santa’s Station. The station will stay open through Christmas.
Santa has just a sampling of his favorite Elf artists listed below to help inspire your holiday shopping. These talented local and regional artists, along with many others, will be featured in The Bascom’s Holiday Market: Frank Vickery, ceramics; Ester Lipscomb, ceramics; Christine Smith, wood artist (turner); Olga King, jewelry natural gemstones jeweler; Virginia Fisher copper artist, jewelry and baskets; Jo Hill, ceramics, bowls, cups; Eva Hoke, handmade mittens and zipper bags made of re-purposed materials; Corbin Tucker, ceramic bowls and cups; Madison Minus, wood artist bowls, necklaces, charcuterie boards; Gwen Greenglass, photographer; And more!
If you want to know more about any of the market events, go online to thebascom.org and look under Holiday Market on the webpage. And don’t forget you can give art classes as gifts. They can be life-changers!
