Kids’ Ornament making class
The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center at Enid will offer youngsters the opportunity to make Christmas ornaments for birds at 2 p.m. Saturday. Participants will create edible ornaments to decorate their trees. This free program is for all ages with a variety of ornaments for various skill levels. All the supplies will be provided. Some of the creations made will decorate the trees around the hatchery, but most will go home with the artists.
The hatchery is located off Interstate-55 at Enid, Exit 233 east. To make your reservation for this program, call the hatchery at 622-563-8068. For more information, visit the website at home.mdwfp.com/NMFH. (December 10, 2010)
Studio Open House
The Spirit Song Studio, operated by Mike and Jenny Crowson, will host its first open house and kiln opening from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at 1 CR 471. Several collections will be featured along with confections. For more information and/or directions, call 662-202-4379. (December 1, 2010)
Artists Studios Open House
Jere and Jeff Allen and Ron Dale will have open house at their studios on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Allens’ studio is on Alderson Road, across from the hospital. Dale’s studio is on CR 411 off of Highway 334 near Yellow Leaf Creek, a short distance from Neil Studios. (December 1, 2010)
Spinning Demonstration
The Creative Yarn Spinners, a group of fiber artists from the Memphis area, will demonstrate spinning at Knit1 Oxford this Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The group’s handspun yarns will be available for purchase. For more information, call Knit1 Oxford at 238-2829. (December 1, 2010)
Holiday Group Exhibit Reception
Southside Gallery will feature paintings, ceramics, sculptures, furniture and photographs by many local and regional artists from today through Jan. 10. A reception will be held Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (December 1, 2010)
Arts & Crafts Fair
North Oxford Baptist Church will host its annual Arts & Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its Family Life Center. Numerous vendors will offer a variety of items, including baked goods, jewelry, jams and jellies, woodwork, florals, arts, gifts and photography. For more information, call 234-1101. The church is located two miles north of the Square on North Lamar Boulevard (Ole Highway 7 North). (November 29, 2010)
Holiday Group Exhibit Reception
Southside Gallery will feature paintings, ceramics, sculptures, furniture and photographs by many local and regional artists from Tuesday through Jan. 10. A reception will be held Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (November 29, 2010)
Art Show
The Oxford Artist’s Guild’s Biggest Baddest Art Show continues its run at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center through today. It features 40 local artists and more than 100 pieces of original art, including photography, paintings, jewelry, sculpture, mosaics, furniture and hand-carved toys. (November 29, 2010)
Artists Open House
Neill Studios, located at 328 CR 418 (Fudgetown Road), will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4. The following artists will be featured: Ashley Chavis, Virginia Chavis, Patti Henson, Matt Long, Lee McCarty, Sarah Teasley-McCarty, Vivian Neill, Walter Neill, Carole Pigott and James Price. (November 24, 2010)
Holiday Miniature Show
The Bozarts Gallery in Water Valley will have its annual Holiday Miniature Show from Dec. 3 through Dec. 22. The opening reception will be on Dec. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through the Dec. 22 for holiday shopping. Bozarts is located at 403 Main Street in the historical area of Water Valley. (November 24, 2010)
