2016 Holiday Sales Show to open December 2 in Camden

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is gearing up for the 2016 Holiday Sales Show. This year, the Holiday Sales Show will take place from Friday, December 2 through Thursday, December 15. Don’t fight those mall crowds…shop local and give the gift of art.

About the Holiday Sales Show
This year, 40 vendors will have fabulous, one-of-a-kind, handmade items for everyone on your list. Set in the Fine Arts Center’s historic Douglas-Reed House (ca. 1812,) the show will feature a selection of fine, artisan pieces in clay, glass, metals and wood. Some of the items you will find include pottery, hand-blown glass, aprons, woodwork, soaps, candles, specialty teas and coffees, dog treats, herbed jams and syrups, candies and dips, jewelry, stuffed toys, ornaments, wall art, stained glass and so much more!

Shopping hours are 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:30-6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The Holiday Sales Show is curated Debra Gregory and is sponsored by Duke Energy. Special arrangements have been made with the artists from Artists’ Attic who will donate a portion of their sales to the Fine Arts Center this year. Please be sure to visit the Artists’ Attic located at 930 Broad Street in downtown Camden. The Artists’ Attic is host to several South Carolina artists specializing in equine art, botanical and animal art, landscapes, stained glass, mixed media, photography, traditional portraiture, and home décor.

“I am always amazed at the array of beautifully crafted items that are available at the Holiday Sales Show,” said Jane Peterson, FAC’s Director of Marketing. “Debra Gregory does an amazing job coordinating this event. You do NOT want to miss it!”

*This year’s vendors include:

• Artisan Specialty Goods–specialty foods produced in South Carolina
• Bell Honey–local honey and candles
• Truesdale Barkery–homemade dog treats
• Iron Brew Coffee–specialty coffee blends
• The Peanut Man–fudge, pretzels, nuts and assorted candies
• Sallie’s Greatest Jams–herbed jams, jellies, and infused syrups
• Bobby Baker–jewelry made from found objects and lamps
• Nancy Bishop–jewelry made from mother of pearl, shells, seed, pearls, and embroidered items
• Valerie Lamott–clay and metal hand-crafted jewelry
• Benira Sutphin–hand-crafted sterling silver jewelry
• Sue Schrader–fused glass jewelry and plates
• E.J. Ham–wooden forks, spoons, serving boards, carved birds, oyster knives and more
• Chuck Klemme–wooden bowls, rolling pins and ornaments
• Cindi Berry–bark baskets
• Chet Lanious- wood votive holders and other wooden items
• Derek Napper–wood pens, bottle stoppers and more
• Joyce Dixon–aprons, pillow cases, baby blankets
• Peggy McCoy–woven shawls
• Susan Moore–Moravian paper stars
• Catherine Coulter–pottery
• Debra Gregory–pottery
• Anne Schultz–pottery
• Harvee Kranz–hand-painted glassware
• Kathy Redner–stained glass
• David Russell–hand-blown glass vases, bowls, and ornaments
• Brennen Baker–handpainted chicken egg ornaments
• Margaret Bass–hand-painted gourds and eggs
• Samantha and Paul Brillinger–purses, makeup bags, leather jewelry, and paintings on reclaimed wood
• Camden Poets Society–Most recent collection of poems by the Camden Poets Society
• Susan Ciotti–painted signs, etched glass, tiles, etc.
• Salli Cupstid–mixed media, painted organizers, and other miscellaneous items
• Geri Desousa–greeting cards
• Iron Imagination–iron garden art
• Knot Board Designs–ornaments, cedar trays, and boards, bow ties, and more
• Natasha Lawrence–polymer clay art
• Gloria McKay–woven basket heart ornaments
• Mitsi Paquette–hand sewn toys
• Becky Ratz–handmade soaps, candles, and lotions
• Sarah Jane Woolington–hand-painted refrigerator magnets
• Nancy Wylie-embroidered and crotched handwork

*Subject to change without notice.

For more information, please call the FAC Box Office, or visit the FAC website at www.fineartscenter.org and check out a video of some of the artists’ work. The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

The Fine Arts Center is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding is provided by the City of Camden, Kershaw County, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina along with donations from businesses and individuals.