Arts Council's Christmas Shoppe

Thursday, December 4th will mark the beginning of Black Creek Arts Council's Second Annual Christmas Shoppe. The event, which features local, regional, and national artists, will last until December 6th and will be held at the Black Creek Arts Center on College Avenue.

The Christmas Shoppe kicks off with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, continues from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, and concludes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free on all three days.

While parents shop, kids will also have an avenue for enjoyment. Michelle Morris will be offering a holiday ornament-making class. The class will be offered during the opening reception and will cost $4. Students will be allowed to start as they arrive.

Along with ornament-making, kids will also be able to visit with Santa Claus. Santa will be making a visit from the North Pole to the Arts Center for the opening reception. Santa will be available for photographs.

The artists selling in the Christmas Shoppe are: Suzanne Muldrow (photography), Mike Gann & Laurie Brown (glassware), Mary Lou Bailey (hand-built pottery), Barbara Watson (hand-thrown pottery), Sammy Clark (pottery), Beth Wicker (handmade jewelry, mixed media fiber and silk paintings), Theresa Truett Rogol (handmade jewelry), Patrick Showalter (handmade soap), Dianna Herrera-Keller (handmade jewelry), and Dyana Flax (customized mirrors), John Herth (hand-carved wooden decoys of ducks and fish).

The Black Creek Arts Center is located at 116 W. College Avenue in Hartsville. For more information, contact Bruce Douglas at 843.332.6234.