NOVEMBER 30, 2017 // 9 Holidays sparkle along Ocean Park’s Arts and Antiques Walk OCEAN PARK, WASH. — The artists and shopkeeps of the Ocean Park Art and Antiques Walk invite you to spend a lit- tle holiday time at the beach. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, the best offerings of local fine art, antiques and collectibles, artistic materials and delicious temptations will be on hand at six sites along Bay Avenue. Holidays can be stressful. Come relax and enjoy the hospitality offered by the friendliest art community and most eclectic group of antique and collectibles dealers on Washington’s southwest coast. Multimedia artist Andrea Weir has trays of fused glass pen- dants. process, continuing during the walk. Open most weekends. Look for the bright yellow “OPEN” sign. PHOTOS COURTESY BONNIE LOU COZBY Christl Mack holds up one of Eric Wiegardt’s new paintings from the Tidepoint Series before getting to the work of framing. Andrea Weir Studios Wiegardt Studio Gallery 2217 Bay Ave. When you enter Andrea and Sven Weir’s studio, it feels as if you have entered a box of colorful glass ornaments. Andrea is an award-win- ning artist, known for work that brings cheer to the buyer’s life. She has recently launched a series of fine art prints and has continued adding to her treasure trove of fused glass pendants, beaded jewelry, stained glass panels and paintings. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, they also accept appoint- ments. Call 360-665-6821. Adelaides Tapestry Rose Yarn Shop 1401 Bay Ave. A very popular coffee and ice cream stop and beloved yarn shop, Ade- laides is a local favorite. Cheri Diehl of the Peninsula Fiberistas will be on hand to represent the spinners and weavers during the first part of the day. Spinning wheels have a special kind of magic, and a demo is planned for 10 a.m. to noon. Chef and shop owner, Colleen Smith introduces a jolly holiday beverage, “Red Velvet Drinking Chocolate,” as well as “Red Velvet Truffles” … perfect for holiday gifting. Selected yarns will be on sale at 25 percent off. Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Bay Ave Gallery 1406 Bay Ave. One of the largest galleries on the Racks with the most sumptu- ous colors and textures of yarn fill Adelaides Coffee and Tapes- try Rose Yarn shop, located in the historic Taylor Hotel. Ready and anticipating holi- day fun, Cameo is dressed to welcome visitors to Forgot- ten Treasures Antiques and Collectibles Mall. peninsula, representing a multitude of diverse artists and a working stu- dio, too! Sue Raymond is the owner and clay artist behind it all. The open studio is always busy … classes for adults and children, potters working on projects and members of the Peninsula Clay Artists going in and out. The clay group will be “in” for the walk. They have been working on tree ornaments for the many trees on display in the gallery. A favorite tree from last year, the “Tree of Trees,” is making a return appearance. The gallery hosts a wide range of work from jewelry to found art objects. OPAAW member Bette Lu Krause has many of her paintings, prints and cards there, too. A hot chocolate and cookies tent is hosted by the gallery and Rosa’s Treasure Chest. Closed Monday and Wednesday, Bay Avenue Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forgotten Treasures Antiques and Collectibles 1904 Bay Ave. More than 30 dealers fill the booths of this two-building mall with unique and diverse wares representing the worlds of antiques, collectibles, art, Bay Avenue Gallery is bringing back a favorite from last year: the Tree of Trees. Filled with handcrafted tree ornaments, it is one of several trees set up for the holidays. home décor and craft. Vince and Alis- sa Stevens keep track of everything with considerable help from mascots Molly and Cameo, two large and adorable Great Danes. Long Beach Coffee Roasters will showcase their selection of locally roasted coffee. Gift baskets, designed with the coffee lover in mind, will be also be available. The Stevens stock the chalk paint line, Dixie Belle, and a section of the mall is set aside for classes and demos of this colorful and practical product. OPAAW member Bonnie Lou Cozby, of Beach Home Old and New, will be in her booth during the Walk. Dragon and Fae Folk mason jars, dragon dew drops, vintage ornaments and more decorate the trees in her space. Forgotten Treasures is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Big plans are in the works for 2018. Rosa’s Treasure Chest 1410 Bay Ave. “Things you want, nothing you need” is how Rosa Accuardi laughingly de- scribes her shop. Literally filled from top to bottom, you never know what might pop up. First-edition books, retro appliances, beachy kitsch or fine china — it’s all in this tiny bit of a shop. A storewide clearance sale is in 2607 Bay Ave. Since 1985, the large and picturesque Victorian house at the corner of Bay Avenue and Z Street has been home to artist Eric Wiegardt’s gallery and studio. Wiegardt’s newest book, “Painting Without a Net,” will be offered at 10 percent off during December and several originals and giclee prints have special, monthly prices, too, just in time for gift giving. Also on view, several paintings of Venice (from this year’s Italy painting workshop) and new work from the Tidepoint Series featuring the incorporation of gold pigment into the lush tones Wiegardt is known for. Come meet the award-winning artist, check out upcoming class options and immerse yourself in a world of color and texture. Open 11 to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. All shops and galleries are open through the holidays and into the New Year. Please visit our Facebook page, Ocean Park Art & Antiques, and ‘like’ it, too, to be in the know of future happenings. Links to all participating galleries and shops are there. For more information about this charming beach town and peninsu- la-wide events, visit Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce at opwa.com. Happy holidays and all the best in the New Year from the artists and shop-keeps of Ocean Park!