Friday, April 27, 2012

Raccoon River Artisan Colony Opens 2012 Season

TINSMITH JIM KIMPELL FEATURED OPENING DAY

The Raccoon River Artisan Colony in Jefferson will begin its 2012 season Saturday, April 28.  Opening day will feature demonstrations by tinsmith and historical interpreter, Jim Kimpell.  This year’s season will feature scheduled demonstrators each Saturday, including a stained glass artist, several repurposing artists, stone carver, toymaker, soap maker, basket weaver, and more.  The Colony’s general store will be open once again to sell the goods made by our artisans as well as off-site artisans.  Several antiques dealers are a welcome addition to The Colony this year as well.

Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested artisans or dealers may contact Angie Pedersen at 515-370-4306 or angiervp1875@gmail.com for more information.  Be sure to “Like” the Raccoon River Artisan Colony on Facebook and watch the page for our demonstrator schedule and announcements.  www.facebook.com/RaccoonRiverArtisanColony.

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