Oracle Holiday Gifts Market opens Thanksgiving weekend

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“Embellished Cigar Boxes and Mirrors” by Elvia Schwenke

“Beargrass Baskets” by Susie Cochran

“Claw Critter” by Jill Caid

Thanksgiving weekend —Nov. 28, 29, and 30 — kicks off the season’s most exciting gift shopping as a dozen Oracle artists and artisans offer their unique creations at the annual Holiday Gifts and Art Market. The event continues for 15 days in December.

Among the treasures shoppers will find are imaginative jewelry crafted with glass, stones, metals, wire and beads; paintings in several media and mixed media wall art; garden art and lights; collectible artists books; and fired pottery. 

The Market is at 35 W. American Ave., a white cottage just west of St. Helen Church. It’s open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; parking is ample. Shopping for special gifts continues at the Market Wednesdays-Sundays on Dec. 3-7, 10-14, and 17-21.

New this year: seasonal wreaths; yarn-star and stick ornaments; embellished cigar boxes and mirrors;  Kumihimo braided bead necklaces; etched copper bookmarks; fabric and photo cards; beargrass, devil’s claw, and saguaro boot creations; and other nature art. In keeping with the spirit of friendly pricing, many items are less than fifteen dollars.

Participating artists are Jill Caid, Alicia Bristow, Susie Cochran, Susan Daigneault, Allison Griffin, Sharon Holnback, Anna Marie Martin, Laurel Roth, Elvia Schwenke, Carolann Small, Judy Walsh and Val Bembenek. A “Meet the Artists” evening with hors d’oeuvres and desserts is set for Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Take Hwy. 77 to Oracle. At mile market 100, turn onto American Ave. and continue for 1.5 miles to the Cottage. Information is available at www.oracletown.com. 

John Hernandez (785 Posts)

John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.


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