We are so happy to showcase these beautifully made gourd figurines and ornaments, handmade by artist Jennifer Throne! Whether you are looking for colorful fish and deadly sharks... ...sugar skull ornaments for that Day of the Dead fan... ...something Christmas-y... ...something Christmas-y for your friend who loves the beach: a "Sand-Man"... ...quails, birds, elephants, and roosters... ...or cats! Jennifer has a gourd just for you. Stop by and see all her amazing pieces at th

Lou Adams is a 30-year resident of Sedona, AZ, and holds an MFA from Claremont Graduate School. A multitalented artist, Lou is known locally for 20 years of folding origami art pieces for Honshin Fine Art in Tlaquepaque Arts Village in Sedona. She is committed to reflect a prayer for peace in everything she creates. Lou has taught art to small groups of women over the years. When she lived in California, she did commissions for hotels and interior decorators. She participated

Paula has been creating art for the last 35 years. While her work is inspired by the natural world, she puts her own interpretation and energy into her work to create contrast and appreciation of underlying natural forms. Stop by and see Paula's work at the front of the store, right next to the check-in desk.

Painter Russell Burchfield is one of our newer artists at SAM. We like his work so much, it is featured at the front of our store. Just look for 2 big splashes of color! Russell calls himself an archaeologist in reverse, burying and sometimes concealing images. He entices the viewer to decipher and decode what they experience for themselves. Russell hopes you will be overwhelmed with textures, layers interweaving: smooth, rough, grainy. Stop by booth 45B and check out all of

Janet creates amazing polymer clay jewelry AND intricately beaded jewelry. Stop by and check her out!

If you stopped by to celebrate with us last Friday by painting, making music, meeting new friends, and having fun: THANK YOU! We love seeing you and spending time together...creatively. For those of you who couldn't make it, here's what you missed. Please mark your calendars for our next First Friday, which will be December 4 from 4-7. We look forward to seeing you!