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Discover heart of art, antiques on peninsula Ocean Park to host second Art and Antiques Walk at area studios, galleries OCEAN PARK, Wash. — Ocean Park has been hiding a secret, but the time to share is at hand: Art and antiques abound in this seaside town. You are invited to discover the artist studios, galler- ies and antique shops nestled be- tween the beauty of the sea and bay and to experience all they have to share. $UWGHPRQVWUDWLRQV¿QHMHZ- elry appraisals, emerging collec- tions, a casual photo contest and conversations with artists as they ZRUNDUHMXVWDIHZRIWKHH[FLW- ing options available during the upcoming second Ocean Park Art and Antiques Walk. Held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- day, Sept. 19, the walk is free to all with maps at walk locations, posted around town and on Face- book. Although most stops are on Bay Avenue, two studios are lo- FDWHGQRUWKDVKRUWMRJRII9HU- non Avenue. Naquaiya Studio, at 1609 273rd Place, hosts two art- ists: Michele Naquaiya and Bar- bara Weich. The art is not limited to the walls and shelves of the studio. Look everywhere inside and outside, and you will see the results of artistic hands at work. Weich has been painting in oils and has continued her pop- ular teapot series. “She is also continuing to frame her art in unique hand- hewn rough wood for a truly signature look,” Naquaiya said. “I’m drawing in scratchboard and pen and ink while designing a coloring book (coming soon), and with cooler weather com- ing on, knitting more hats and scarves for the holidays. We are adding prints and cards.” Bette Lu Krause also has a VWXGLR ORFDWHG RII 9HUQRQ $YH- nue, but it will not be open for the tour on Sept. 19. Instead, .UDXVH KDV RSWHG WR ¿OO D FRU- ner of Bay Ave Gallery with her paintings, prints, cards and tiles. Nature, colors and landscapes LQÀXHQFHWKLVDUWLVW Bay Avenue Gallery, locat- ed at 1406 Bay Ave., will host Westport artist Barbara Sampson during the tour and is also offer- ing a watercolor class by Samp- Open 7am Daily! S E R V I N G B R E A K FA S T, LUNCH & SUPPER European Style Coffeehouse by day, intimate bistro offering neo-regional cuisine by night. Regional selection of beers, wines and vintage cocktails available. 243 11th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-1787 www.AstoriaCoffeeHouse.com We cater your event! Follow & “Like” us on Facebook Weekly Specials: 5-8 PM Sushi & Martinis Mondays Taco & Margarita Thursdays (3 Buck Tacos) 2 | September 17, 2015 | coastweekend.com Submitted photo An oil painting of a teapot by Barbara We- ich, one of a series at Naquaiya Studio. Submitted photo Beach Home Old and New hosts a photo contest the day of the art walk. Here is a sample of an informal “Clothesline Photo Show.” son on Sept. 26. The bustling studio workshop has a long list of class choices and the gallery VSDFHLV¿OOHGZLWKFRORUWH[WXUH light and art from a large and diverse group of artists. Owner Sue Raymond is known for her charming clay creatures. Ever wonder what that beau- tiful bracelet from Aunt Nellie might be worth? At Forgotten Treasures, Antiques and Collect- ibles, located at 1904 Bay Ave., \RX PLJKW MXVW ¿QG RXW 9LQFH and Alissa Stevens have invited a MHZHOU\H[SHUWWREHWKHUHGXULQJ WKHZDONWRRIIHUIUHH¿QHMHZHOU\ appraisals. to dig a little. When asked who she creates KHUMHZHOU\IRU'HEELH+DXJVWHQ immediately answered, “It’s al- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 ways me.” Using vintage buttons beachhomeoldandnew@gmail.com from her large collection, Haug- facebook.com/opartandantiques sten’s bold and chattering brace- lets cemented her early success. Multiple locations Steampunk-inspired pendants, Ocean Park, Wash. made from bits and pieces of old Free FORFNV FKDUPV DQG ROG MHZHOU\ Close to 30 antique and col- followed. Moving toward a new OHFWLEOHD¿FLRQDGRVKDYHERRWKV style of necklace, she is experi- at the mall. Fine antiques share PHQWLQJ ZLWK FXULRXV MX[WDSR- space with the clunky, and fun sitions of rhinestones, metals, UHWUR ¿QGV DUH WXFNHG KHUH DQG shapes and colors that not only there. Great bargains can be create the pendant, but also cre- IRXQGLQWKHWHQWMXVWEHSUHSDUHG ate the chain. Hosted by Beach Home Old and New, located at 2311 Bay Ave., Haugsten’s customer pro- ¿OH GHVFULSWLRQ ¿WV LQ SHUIHFWO\ with shop keeper Bonnie Lou Cozby’s philosophy of, “If I don’t love it, it’s not here.” Most of Cozby’s customers also know that parting with well-loved items can be a bit bittersweet for her as well. Eclectic old and new décor mixes in with her and hus- band Charlie’s photography. For the Sept. 19 event, people are invited to participate in a casual photo contest hosted by Beach Home. “We’ll register you, give you a photo press pass, and set you out to take the best shots at any of the walk locations. The next Ocean Park Art and Antiques Walk Submitted photo “Bumblebee,” a watercolor by Michele Naquaiya. weekend, on the morning of Sept. 26, bring 4-incy-by-6-inch prints of your top three shots back to the barn to be hung for display, clothesline style. People can vote all day with the winner announced at 4 p.m.” said Coz- by. “Simple and fun, no cost and of course a prize. Just register ¿UVW´ Weir Studios, at 2217 Bay Ave., is housed in an old boat barn. This is where artists An- drea and Sven Weir hang their collective creative hats. For the upcoming tour, the studio will be hosted by artist Rose Power. Power is known for her warm and fuzzie knitted scarves, head- bands, gloves and more, her copper sheet mobile creations, her wit and charm. Andrea Weir has been doing a series of small- er-sized landscape paintings, and they will be on hand along ZLWKWKHJODVVEHDGDQGMHZHOU\ she and her husband are known for. For more information, email beachhomeoldandnew@gmail. com or visit facebook.com/ opartandantiques