Huge event features handmade pottery, ceramics, glass and metalwork
Artful creations of all kinds will be on sale at the Art By Fire event at the Shepard Center this weekend. Courtesy Sacramento Potters Group
Looking for a one-of-a-kind vase to complement your flowers? How about a perfect pot – or other ceramic?
Find memorable, beautiful and unique containers (and a lot more) at the annual Sacramento Potters’ Group “Art by Fire” fall sale at Shepard Garden and Arts Center.
Set for Saturday, Oct. 28, this huge sale features handmade pottery, ceramics, glass and metalwork by local Sacramento artists at good prices.
Shepard Center will be packed with one-of-a-kind pieces by dozens of local craftspeople. You might even find a few pumpkins or other Halloween decorations as well as several holiday pieces.
The common theme: Everything was made with fire.
“Discover beautifully handcrafted treasures made by skilled, local artisans who use fire or extreme heat in the production of their work, such as clay, glass or metal,” say the organizers. “Find authentically made gifts. Bring a friend and enjoy some wonderful art.”
This sale also is a great place to do early holiday shopping – so many gift ideas! Besides pots and vases, find bowls, plates, teapots, mugs and countless other clay, glass and metalwork creations.
Art by Fire features more than 80 artists. Check out some of the participants here: https://artbyfire.org/members-artists/
Sale hours will be 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission and parking are free.
Shepard Center is located at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, in McKinley Park.
Details: https://artbyfire.org/.
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