Free Handcrafted Holiday Sale Supports Walnut Creek Arts Programs This Weekend

WALNUT CREEK, CA — If you're just getting started on holiday shopping, here's a great way to find some unique gifts.

The Handcrafted Holiday Sale at Center for Community Arts is this weekend, and offers handmade ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber arts, photography, prints, and much more – all by Community Arts teaching artists and students. More than 100 artists are represented.

And while you're scoring some great gifts, 25 percent of your purchase is donated to community arts education.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. offering live music, free craft classes and demos. The sale continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4.

See the full schedule below.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 5-9 p.m.

Schedule:
5-9pm: Join us for wine, beer tastings courtesy of Calicraft Brewing Company and light appetizers to kick off the sale!
Musical Guests:
5-5:45pm: Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Chamber Singers
6-7:45pm: Classical Guitarist Jon Mendle
8:15-9pm: Amelia Morucci and Rose Khorsandi - Duets on Flute

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10 a.m. - 6p.m.

Schedule:
10:30am-12pm: Make and Mingle - Fun Holiday Wreath Making
12-1 Cocoa and Cookies
12:30-3:00: Maker Series - Home for the Holidays Workshop
1-3pm: Kids Open Studio - Decorate your own stocking
2 - 2:45pm: Entertainment by Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Theatre Improv Group
3-4pm: Beer tasting courtesy of Calicraft

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Schedule:
10:30am-12pm: Make and Mingle - Festive String Art
12-1pm: Cocoa and Cookies
12:30-3:00: Makers Class - Home for the Holidays Workshop
1-3pm: Kids Open Studio - Ornaments from Around the World