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Special gift for special people

Christmas shopping will be made easy Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 17 when the Artistry 2013 Show and Sale will be held

Christmas shopping will be made easy Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 17 when the Artistry 2013 Show and Sale will be held at the Blind Bay Community Hall.

Those looking for a unique gift for someone special or even a treat for themselves are invited to stop in at this year’s event.

The sale offers a large variety of handmade items at affordable prices, as well as individual and unique pieces created by local artisans.

The artisans’ work includes jewelry, pottery, funky knitted and felted art, fibre art purses and cuffs, Christmas themed glass art, original lampwork beads, dough art, sculpture, woodwork and driftwood sculpture and the selection doesn’t end there.

The artisans will be on-site to talk about how they create their art. Many of these items are one-of-a-kind creations.

Browse home decor and wearable art and discover little stocking stuffers or larger statement pieces.

Artistry 2013 will also feature delicious refreshments in the beautifully renovated hall, and enter your name in the draw for a basket full of amazing items donated by the artisans.

The lower hall has been upgraded with gallery lighting and has a level entry and the upper floor has a wheelchair ramp.

Take a drive to Blind Bay and see the beautiful work by these talented artisans.

The sale runs next Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The sale will be held on both levels of the Blind Bay Community Hall, which is located on Blind Bay Road at Marine Drive.

There is no charge for admission.

For more information, call Bonnie at 250-835-8833.