Blind Center presents craft show
The Blind Center in Washington will offer shoppers the opportunity to make an early dent in their Christmas lists this weekend.
The center is hosting its annual Autumn Area Craft Show on Friday and Saturday, said Sally Moler, director of The Blind Center.
The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The Blind Center is located on the corner of North Harvey and East Third streets.
Crafters from Beaufort County and surrounding areas will show and sell a variety of wares. Among the items expected are pottery, hand-carved birds, wood turnings, hand-sewn pieces, decorated glassware, book binding, silk-screen scarves, handcrafted stools, wood crafts and jewelry of all descriptions, Moler said.
The reason for hosting the show is two-fold, Moler added.
“All the money we raise goes for our operating expenses, and this show brings people in and makes them aware that we’re here,” she said.
In addition to the visiting artists and crafters, The Blind Center’s gift shop will also showcase an assortment of handcrafted items.
Among the new items is an assortment of Christmas carolers, each clad in a festive gingham gown and holding a miniature song book. The carolers are designed in such a way that they can serve as a standalone holiday decoration or as a tree-topper. A line of similarly designed angels is also planned.
