Unique event at Shepard Center features hand-painted items, tea service
This beautiful hand-painted plate was among the works displayed at last year's tea and show by the Camellia City Porcelain Artists. Photo courtesy Camellia City Porcelain Artists
It’s tea time, Sacramento style.
This weekend, the Camellia City Porcelain Artists will host its 32nd annual show and fall tea at Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park. Admission and parking are free.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15, patrons are invited to sip tea, enjoy snacks and browse the show, packed with beautiful hand-painted creations.
“You are invited to view the art of traditional and creative works of hand-painted porcelain from local artists,” says the club. Honored artist for the event will be Linda Janzen, whose work will be featured.
Take home some finished pieces -- as well as what’s needed to start this creative hobby.
“Supplies will be available for purchase,” says the club. In addition, a Christmas tree fully decorated with hand-painted ornaments will be raffled off. Patrons will receive tickets for door prizes and a free raffle for a painter’s supply basket.
Interested in learning about ceramics and porcelain painting? This is the place. Watch artists at work; they’ll answer questions, too.
Shepard Center is located at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, in McKinley Park.
Details: www.sgaac.org.
Comments
0 comments have been posted.Sacramento Digs Gardening to your inbox.
Local News
Thanks to our sponsor!
Sites We Like
Garden Checklist for week of April 21
This week there’s plenty to keep gardeners busy. With no rain in the immediate forecast, remember to irrigate any new transplants.
* Weed, weed, weed! Get them before they flower and go to seed.
* April is the last chance to plant citrus trees such as dwarf orange, lemon and kumquat. These trees also look good in landscaping and provide fresh fruit in winter.
* Smell orange blossoms? Feed citrus trees with a low dose of balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) during bloom to help set fruit. Keep an eye out for ants.
* Apply slow-release fertilizer to the lawn.
* Thoroughly clean debris from the bottom of outdoor ponds or fountains.
* Spring brings a flush of rapid growth, and that means your garden is really hungry. Feed shrubs and trees with a slow-release fertilizer. Or mulch with a 1-inch layer of compost.
* Azaleas and camellias looking a little yellow? If leaves are turning yellow between the veins, give them a boost with chelated iron.
* Trim dead flowers but not leaves from spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. Those leaves gather energy to create next year's flowers. Also, give the bulbs a fertilizer boost after bloom.
* Pinch chrysanthemums back to 12 inches for fall flowers. Cut old stems to the ground.
* Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and control weeds.
* From seed, plant beans, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, corn, cucumbers, melons, radishes and squash.
* Plant onion sets.
* In the flower garden, plant seeds for asters, cosmos, celosia, marigolds, salvia, sunflowers and zinnias.
* Transplant petunias, zinnias, geraniums and other summer bloomers.
* Plant perennials and dahlia tubers for summer bloom.
* Mid to late April is about the last chance to plant summer bulbs, such as gladiolus and tuberous begonias.
* Transplant lettuce seedlings. Choose varieties that mature quickly such as loose leaf.
Powered by California Local
