FRIDAY

10-1pm Chocolateers.Watch La Conner’s tastiest edible art created before your eyes Cascade Candy on First St. Yes, there will be samples

2pm Art of Taking Tea. Elegant 4 course afternoon tea. $25 reservations 466-9948 Ruby Sue’s T ea & Treasures on First St

4pm-6pm Open House. Native Springs on Second St. natural clay skin treatments

4pm-8pm Marie Wetzel. Raku pottery demo. large salmon motifs. The Artist's Remarque on First St

4:30pm-8pm Stark Raven Mad. Earthenworks Gallery on First St presenting the works of over twenty artists in a variety of mediums depicting many interpretations of The Raven. Gary Berner. Emerging glassblower; Oak Harbor dentist. Opening Reception. come and meet many of the artists while enjoying refreshments

5pm-6pm Janet Laurel. original only sumi and acrylic paintings. Calico Cupboard on First St

5pm-6pm Duane Simshauser. large original acrylic paintings incorporating texture and collage. La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House on First St

5pm-8pm Grand Opening. Celebrate the opening of Hutch. A shop and working studio that showcases the many talents of Bunnies By The Bay. Party and treats. On Morris Street.

5pm-8pm Holiday Open House. after hours shopping extravaganza. Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse on Best Rd. light refreshments served

5pm-8pm Art League North. opening reception. meet artists while enjoying a wide array of finger foods. La Conner Retirement Inn on First St

5pm-8pm John Schork. author, signing historical novel, Destiny in the Pacific Monogramon First St.

5pm-8pm Northwest Washington Woodturners at the Civic Garden Club on Second St

5pm-8pm Youth Art Show. mixed media. Pier 7 Gläswerks on First St

6pm-8pm Grove Street Library Band. jazz at Olive Shoppe / Ginger Grater on First St

6pm-8:30pm Kathleen Faulkner. introduces her latest works in oil pastels...a continuation of her visual journey of our region. Two Moons on First St


SATURDAY

10-1pm Chocolate Making. Cascade Candy

10-2pm Randy VanBeek. oil painter. Marie Wetzel. raku pottery. The Artist Remarque

10:30-3pm Darleen Nixion. beads. The Artist Remarque

11-2pm John & Kathy Willson. photography.
Suzanne Wechsler. cheesetasting.
Christianson's Nursery

11-3pm Sue Andre. clay jewelry. Cottons

11-4pm Vicki Wickell Stewart. watercolor.
Cattails and Dragonflies
David Gray. fine furniture. The Wood Merchant

11-5pm Sheri Barbeau. custom lampshades.
Mary Davis Lighting

12-3pm John & Emma Christianson. cider pressing.
Christianson's Nursery

12-3:30pm Dona Reed. gourds. Two Moons

12-4pm Christina Jennings. continental knitting.
Jennings Yarn & Needlecraft
Karen Sistek. silk painter. Courtyard Gallery
Leah Schell. illustrator. Fairy Godmother's

12-5pm Walk-in-Massage. 15&30 minute.
Blue Water Massage
Chris Campbell. myth fairies.
Fairy Godmother's

12:30-4:30pm Jill West. gourd artist. Earthenworks
1pm Connie Funk. author. The Next Chapter

1-3pm John Holtman. photographer.
Blue Water Massage
Trisha Hassler. fiber & steel textile.
LaConner Quilt & Textile Museum

1-4pm Cody Blomberg. art in motion.Wyman Park
Scott Bouwens. glass bead making.
Bearfoot Art Glass Studio

1-5pm Wine Tasting. Hellams Vineyard
Tea Forte Party. Wyman Park

2pm Art of Taking Tea. served $25
Ruby Sue's Tea & Treasures

2-4pm Shirley Erickson. pickle tasting.
Joanne Romann. living wreaths.
Christianson's Nursery
Vicki Grady. photographer.
Skagit Valley Styles
Handmade centric techniques. Hutch

4-6pm Wine Tasting. Italian. Sempre Italiano


SUNDAY

10-1pm Chocolate Making. Cascade Candy

11-3pm Sue Andre. clay jewelry. Cottons

11-4pm Kristy Gjesme. watercolor.
Jane Penman. lapidary. The Artist Remarque
Wood wine accessories. The Wood Merchant

12-3pm John & Emma Christianson. cider pressing.
Christianson's Nursery

12-4pm Marie Wetzel. raku pottery.
Cattails and Dragonflies
DeniseMisencik. jewelry. Courtyard Gallery
Diane Hill. watercolor. Fairy Godmother's

12-5pm Walk-in-massage. 15&30 minute.
Blue Water Massage

12:30-4:30pm Kathleen Nelson. sea wreaths.
Earthenworks

1-3pm John Holtman. photography.
Blue Water Massage


Contemplative Viewing
experiencing the Invitational Art Exhibit in stillness
Saturday, November 7th • 5:30pm • Maple Hall
an opportunity to participate in the artists’expression in a more interior, personal, and reflective setting.
Limit: 35

Walkable Silent Auction
art selections up for bid
information & guides at participating merchant exhibitors

Sculpture Walk
View 14 exceptional sculptures on exhibit
scattered along First Street available for purchase

Guided Tour
take an entertaining exhibit walk art in the village
Saturday & Sunday • 11pm
meet at the Museum of Northwest Art

Chowder by the Channel
Come taste the best chowders in La Conner and cast your vote.
Local restaurants and merchants vie for the title
of "Best Chowder" during Arts Alive weekend.
Join the fun...your vote could turn the tide!
Hosted by La Conner Kiwanis Club
Proceeds benefit the La Conner Boys and Girls Club
$7 • Saturday, November 7 • 3-6pm
La Conner Middle School
305 North 6th Street