Spotlight: AOY Art Center

Just in time for holiday shopping, AOY Art Center welcomes the return of its popular Fine Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual juried event brings together 18 talented artisans celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the beauty of handmade gifts.

Forget the ordinary and discover something extraordinary! From distinctive jewelry and handcrafted pottery to stained glass, fiber art and imaginative home decor, the show offers a fascinating range of techniques and traditions.

Basia Andrusko again brings the intricate art of Ukrainian pysanky, Lara Ginzburg showcases handcrafted enamel jewelry, Virginia DeNale features original modern jewelry designs, while Nelly Kouzmina creates distinctive accessories using handmade felt, leather and textiles. Jennifer Moll has created the most luscious body butters, lip balms and handcrafted soap sets. Yvonne Reyes shows her newly created Eye Candy felt glasses holders and Posh Pocket phone bags as well as Cozy Posy paper vases and beaded hostess ware.

Ceramic enthusiasts will enjoy the variety of work from Patricia Kim, Christina Poruczynski and Angela Tong. Laura Lutton brings the luminous beauty of stained glass, while April Zay transforms paper into imaginative origami jewelry and plants. Visitors will also discover Margarete Naperski’s mixed-media creations and sculptures fashioned from found objects. 

Held inside the historic Janney House on Patterson Farm, the show offers an intimate shopping experience where visitors can meet the makers and discover the stories behind their work.

AOY’s popular Homemade Bake Sale benefits the Emerging Artists of Lower Bucks County High School Awards. Each visitor receives a free door-prize ticket, with additional chances to win handcrafted works donated by the artisans.

Admission and parking are free. For more information at the AOY Art Center, located at 949 Mirror Lake Rd. in Yardley, visit aoyarts.org.