A Class Act Gallery Fine art, sculpture, glass work & gifts. 612 South First Street

Tim Wistrom featured daily during the festival. 10-5 pm. Unveiling a new print, Saturday at noon

Art League North & La Conner Retirement Inn

Exceptional retirement living on the channel north of Morris Street. 204 North First Street.

Art League North 30 artists in a mixed media exhibit.
Reception Fri 6 - 8 pm. Sat 10 - 8 pm,Sun 10 - 5 pm.

Caravan Gallery Global collection of cultural crafts & jewelry. 619 South First Street

Chinese collection of hand cut jade jewelry. Saturday & Sunday all day

Cattails and Dragonflies Gift gallery; unique works of Washington artists. 608 South First Street

Kristy Gjesme. San Juan Island watercolor and mixed media artist/ instructor featuring florals, rural island scenes and mandalas. Sat 11 - 5 pm, Sun 11 - 4 pm

Champagne Cove Multi-media gallery with a maritime focus. Lime Dock, 109 North First Street #104

James Williamson. Well-known northwest watercolorist whose work focuses on the regional landscape, boats and lighthouses. Sat & Sun 11 - 4 pm

Christianson's Nursery Award winning nursery; flora galore. 15806 Best Road

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Samish Bay Cheese & Rootabaga Country Farm.

Sample organic cheeses produced in Bow,Washington. Sat 11 am
Tulip Valley Vineyard & Orchard.
Showcasing Cabernet, Merlot & Chardonnay wines. Also, the famed Red Barn Hard Cider. Sat 11 am
Autumn Cider Pressing.
Using an antique press, observe how apples are made into cider. A favorite fall beverage served with traditional molasses cookies.

Karen Harper. Wreath-making demonstration creating one-of-a-kind garden green decorations. Sat & Sun 11 - 2
Bob Harper & Dennis Burkhardt Duo.
Celtic & classical melodies. Sat & Sun

Courtyard Gallery Showcasing nationally recognized American crafts. 701 South First Street.

John Ebner. Celebrated northwest watercolor. Sat 11 - 4
Bill Matheson.
Metal sculptures. Sat 11 - 4 pm
Craig Medahl.
Mixed media. Debut showing. Sun 11 - 4

Earthenworks A collection of fine American arts & crafts. 713 South First Street

Catherine Foster. Textured copper, mixed media, woven wall sculptures. Sat 1 - 4 pm
Carolyn Oltman.
Mixed media collages incorporated into abstract style paintings using bold color. Sat 1 - 4 pm Fibre arts by Marylou Ozbolt-Storer. Trunk show of wool and fleece appliquéd vests, jackets, coats. Sat & Sun 1- 4 pm
Gene Boyd.
Realistic wood carved birds with detail to textures and colors of feathers. Earned many “Best of Show” awards. Sun 1 - 4 pm

Fairy Godmother's Unlimited Gifts of enchantment from cottage to castle. 705 South First Street.

Chris Campbell. Inspired by celtic mythology, fairies and fantasy are brought to life using watercolors. Sat noon - 4 pm

La Conner Brewing Company Wood-fired pizzas, innovative salads and more. 117 South First Street

Carol Merrick & Joann Ossewarde. Well known La Conner artists showcasing paintings from their South African Safari Adventure. Sat & Sun

La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum Exhibiting quilts & textile art in the historic Gaches Museum. 703 South Second Street.

Patty Weber. Local artist and educator demonstrates drawing in various media. Sale proceeds of originals and prints will benefit the Gaches Mansion. Sat 11 - 4 pm

La Conner Seaside Gallery Original works from a variety of artistic styles and artists. 112 Morris Street

Greg Prince. Premier watercolorist, focusing on design, form and mood taking watercolor in directions not usually seen. Sat 1 - 5 pm

Museum of Northwest Art Showcase of the northwest's most well-known artists, unique handmade gifts. 121 South First Street

Joseph Goldberg. Retrospective Sat & Sun 10 - 5 pm Selections from the Permanent Collection Museum open daily 10 - 5 pm See www.museumofnwart.org for details

Seeds Bistro & bar with a northwest flair. Morris Street

Roger Lantaff. Photographer of local color, showing a collection of unusual images and sights from La Conner and the Skagit valley

 
Skagit County Historical Museum Top of the hill show. 501 South Fifth Street

Harvesting the Light Images of Contemporary Skagit farm life. Show finale. Fri,Sat & Sun
Friday Night Fete
7 -9 pm. Featuring refreshments, music and gallery chats with the exhibit photographers: David Grant Best, Matt Brown, Dick Garvey, Jeanne M. Hansen, Carol Havens, Lewis Jones, Lisa Kuhnlein, Peter Kuhnlein, Joella Solus, Cathy Stevens, Vince Streano.

Skagit River Boutique Distinctive clothing & gifts for women. 625 South First Street.

Daria Wheatley. Original millinery. Sat 10 - 3 pm
Sandy McKellar.
Hand woven wearable art. Sat & Sun 10 - 3 pm
Janet Foster.
Painting & jewelry. Sat & Sun 10 - 3 pm

The Next Chapter Bookstore & Coffeehouse

Pages & papers; sips & soups.721 South First Street
Andi Shannon. Valley fiber artist. Using fabric and fiber, each art piece is formed organically one piece of textile at a time. Creating to delight the eye, inspire the mind and encourage the soul. Sat & Sun
David Henkes.
Photographer and mixed media. Celebrating the arrival of a fresh perspective on the outdoors – images from the garden, nature and travel. Sat & Sun 1 - 3 pm
Luci Shaw.
Celebrated author of ten volumes of poetry; several non-fiction prose books and co-authored three books with the late Madeleine L'Engle.

An Afternoon with Luci Literary Retreat - Sunday, November 4th 1 - 4:30 pm
The Literary Life.
1 -2:30 pm. An interactive session exploring the ordinary gradual growth into writing, opportunities for learning and deepening one's work.
Afternoon Tea.
2:30 - 3:30 pm.
Personal Journal Writing.
3:30 - 4:30 pm.The rewards of keeping a personal journal. Questions of time, privacy, security, emotional, spiritual honesty and therapeutic value. Different models for journal writing and finding the best environment for creative writing.

Reservations required. $20.00 fee. Limited seating. Call 360-466-2665. 9 - 6 pm daily.

The Wood Merchant Fine crafted furniture & gifts. 20 years representing northwest woodworkers.709 South First Street

Northwest Corner Woodworkers Association.

Wood furniture, turnings, toys and gift items.
Sat & Sun 10 - 6 pm. Civic Garden Club, Second Street

Two Moons Elegance, with a serious touch of whimsy. 620 South First Street

Teri Silva. Magical and whimsical ceramic pots with crows. Sat 11 - 4 pm
Esperanza Grundy.
One-of-a-kind acrylic collages with crows. Sat 11 - 4 pm

Wyman Park Gifts of distinction. 101 South First Street

Kristin Ford. Jeweler. Former journalist and humanitarian who works with gems and semi-precious stones to combine elements of energy and beauty. "Jewelry with Meaning". Sat 1 - 4 pm
Debbie Aldrich.
Jeweler. Handcrafted jewelry with semiprecious stones, glass and antique beads, shells and pearl. Inspired by native American design and beads. Custom pieces available. Sun 10 - 4 pm
Byer's Choice Carolers.
Wonderful carolers, handmade in the USA.An event piece,"Three French Hens Chef",will be available, as well as our entire holiday collection. Free Drawing. Sat & Sun all day.







Invitational Art Exhibition & Open Show
Friday Evening, 6 - 9 pm
Maple Hall / Maple Center

Harvesting the Light
Friday Evening 7 - 9 pm
Skagit County Historical Museum

Art League North Reception
Friday Evening 6 - 8 pm
La Conner Retirement Inn







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