NOVEMBER 24, 2016 // 21
See artwork at Trail’s End
Learn to weave a basket
GEARHART — Having trou-
ble finding that perfect gift?
Look no further than the
Trail’s End Art Association’s
December art show with its
opening reception from 2 to
5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. En-
joy refreshments and the art
at TEAA, 656 A St., before
going on to other Gearhart
Art Walk locations nearby.
Trail’s End will feature
work by local artists with a
thought to pieces that could
make gifts. You can choose
from photographs and
paintings that are original,
CANNON BEACH — Come to
the Creative Coast Project
Space and join Cannon Beach
Arts Association for a lesson
in basket weaving.
Artist Donna Crispin will
lead this workshop from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
26, with an hour break for
lunch.
Participants will have the
opportunity to learn how to
use natural materials to make a
raffia basket — perfect as it is
or for holding holiday treats.
Crispin is known for creat-
ing contemporary baskets that
incorporate Pacific Northwest
indigenous techniques, Japa-
nese aesthetics and materials
and inspiration from the
natural world. She has been a
basket weaver and fiber arts
instructor for over 26 years.
All materials will be
provided, so all you have to
do is book and show up ready
to learn.
The workshop will be held
one-of-a-kind works of art.
Many depict local scenes.
Also available are
high-quality prints and cards
of all types as well as fused
glass plates and decorations
by Jane Newhouse, featuring
holiday motifs.
For a hostess gift, consid-
er hand-turned wooden wine
stoppers by Jim Schoeffel.
Also available are delicate
hand-turned wooden bowls
and decorated boxes.
The show will continue
on view throughout the
month.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
“Trees” by Gheri Fouts.
Open 7am
Daily!
PHOTO BY ALEX PAJUNAS
“The Messiah” is an oratorio composed by George Handel.
Join ‘Messiah’ sing-along
ASTORIA — The North
Coast Chorale will present
its annual “Messiah” Com-
munity Sing-and-Play-Along
benefit for Clatsop Commu-
nity Action’s Regional Food
Bank at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov.
27 at the Clatsop Communi-
ty College Performing Arts
Center, 588 16th St.
The performance will be
directed by chorale music
director Denise Reed with
piano accompaniment by
Debbie Loyd.
Join the chorale in
singing or playing choruses
from this famous oratorio.
Written in 1741, Handel’s
“Messiah” was first per-
formed in Ireland to benefit
a children’s orphanage.
The public is invited
to bring their music, and
“Messiah” scores will be
available. Or just come and
listen. If you’d like to ac-
company on an instrument,
call Reed at 503-338-8403.
Although the concert is
free, it is a benefit for local
food programs. Over the last
eight years, this event has
raised more than $20,000
to help feed local hungry
families. Attendees are
encouraged to bring cash as
well as canned or dry goods.
The event is sponsored by
Thrivent Financial.
2016
at the Creative Coast Project
Space located in Suite 25 on
the second floor of Sandpiper
Square in downtown Cannon
Beach.
The class is limited to 12
participants and costs $45 for
Cannon Beach Arts Associ-
ation members and $65 for
nonmembers.
Reserve your spot online
at http://cannonbeacharts.org
or call 503-436-4426 for more
information. Creative Coast
is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday.
Th e
PENINSULA ARTS
ASSOCIATION
9th Annual
S C R O O G E D
IN A ST O R IA
SUBMITTED PHOTO
A raffia basket by Donna Crispin.
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