Arts

Artisans group hosts “meet the artists” event

SAXTONS RIVER — In conjunction with the annual Saxtons River Chili Cook Off, the Saxtons River Artisans Cooperative will host a “Meet and Chat with the Artists” event on Saturday, Oct. 22. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with artists working throughout the day and demonstrating their skills from 11 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Participating in demonstrations will be B.J. Clauson doing needle felting, Jennifer Meehl designing collaged leaf cards, and Allison Ounanian, hand building in clay. There will be an opportunity to talk with the artists and learn about their particular crafts as they work, as well as to see the many other hand-crafted and unique gift items by local and area artists that are sold in the shop. Refreshments will be served.

Saxtons River Artisans Cooperative is located at 26B Main Street in Saxtons River, directly across from The Saxtons River Inn and The Village Market. For further information, call 802-869-2099 or visit riverartisans.com.

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