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Sculpture and Jewelry       Get-Aways & Fun!          Mixed Media Art          Great Gift Ideas!

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Silent Item # 34
Petrochko Bowl
Hand-Turned Wood Bowl
Peter's work in wood crafts is an outgrowth of studying both architecture and Fine Arts. While studying design, he became enthusiastic about making objects of wood. The current focus of his work is on wood vessels, sculpture, and furniture. www.peterpetrochko.com

Valued at $200.00, $100 minimum bid     Donated by Peter Petrochko

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Silent Item # 35
Sassy Sosse Basket
Hand-woven Basket
When Sosse Baker began weaving baskets — about 40 years ago, after attending a class — she learned that she is, as she says, "a very visual person," one who can look at a pattern and just know how to recreate it. No counting, no manual needed. See her work here.
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Valued at $65.00 Donated by Sosse Baker, Chester Gallery

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Silent Item # 36
Action Bowl
Stoneware Activist Bowl
John's bowls often feature inspirational quotes from great historical figures (adorable children not included). To see more of John Macomber's work visit www.greenleafpottery.com.


Valued at $60.00     Donated by John Macomber, Greenleaf Pottery

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Silent Item # 37
Schumacher Vase
​Tall Schumacher Vase
Alice Schumacher is a member of the Wesleyan Potters, a nonprofit cooperative guild founded in 1948 to promote the learning and development of skills in crafts. She is a regular and enthusiastic donor to the CCAG auction, and her work has become very popular among our crowd. Her work has become a crowd favorite! www.wesleyanpotters.com


Valued at $50.00     Donated by Alice Schumacher

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Silent Item # 38
Rachel Fischer Pottery
Ceramic Birdhouses
Rachel Fischer's pottery has an organic feel & quality, her pottery is inspired by nature and the beauty that surrounds us. She is a member of Expressions Pottery Workshop. Expressions has grown over the last several decades and now provides a warm and friendly facility to over fifty local potters. www.expressionspottery.com

​Valued at $85.00     Donated by Rachel Fischer

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Silent Item # 39
Chris London Masks
Two Clay Masks
While using both porcelain and stoneware clay bodies, Chris London would sculpt faces onto antique rakes, hand build slabs into masks and platters, or pinch clay into bowls. Chris London was an artist dear to our hearts. She was a potter, sculptor, and business woman. Versatility, definitely was one of her strengths and it shows in her various pieces.

​Valued at $30.00     Donated by Mike Brown & Tess Marquis

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Silent Item # 40
​Laurie Frenzel Scarf
​Handwoven Scarf
"​I have been comfortable with fiber since I was young, but had no idea how weaving would dominate my life.  I have been weaving for over thirty-five years and have experimented with many patterns and yarns.  In the past five years I’ve woven mostly with wool and silk, or just silk." 
www.wesleyanpotters.com

​Valued at $90.00     Donated by Artist Laurie Frenzel

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Silent Item # 41
Soooo Adorable!
Handmade Baby Hat & Children's Book
Cheri's Greek cotton baby hats are each a physical incarnation of the highly regarded "Warm Fuzzy" (no cold pricklies here!). And start the kid off right with their first book, "Moo Baa La La La" by Sandra Boynton.

​Valued at $35.00     Donated by Cheri Quickmire

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Silent Item # 42
Unmitigated Cuteness!
Handmade Baby Hat & Children's Book
Cheri's Greek cotton baby hats are each a physical incarnation of the highly regarded "Warm Fuzzy" (no cold pricklies here!). And start the kid off right with their first book, "The Going to Bed Book" by Sandra Boynton.

​Valued at $35.00     Donated by Cheri Quickmire

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Silent Item # 43
Green and Gold
Steinberg Earrings
One upon a time, Mary Steinberg-Pichey was CCAG's event/auction organizer.  She lives on the left coast now, but is always eager to donate samples of her outstanding jewelry to the legacy she left us.  Beading Together

Valued at $19.00     Donated by Mary Steinberg-Pichey

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Silent Item # 44
Czech Turquoise
Steinberg Earrings
One upon a time, Mary Steinberg-Pichey was CCAG's event/auction organizer.  She lives on the left coast now, but is always eager to donate samples of her outstanding jewelry to the legacy she left us.  Beading Together

Valued at $14.00     
Donated by Mary Steinberg-Pichey

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Silent Item # 45
Tibetan Gold Pearl
Steinberg Earrings
One upon a time, Mary Steinberg-Pichey was CCAG's event/auction organizer.  She lives on the left coast now, but is always eager to donate samples of her outstanding jewelry to the legacy she left us.  Beading Together

Valued at $20.00     
Donated by Mary Steinberg-Pichey

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Silent Item # 46
Lady in red
Steinberg Necklace and Earrings
One upon a time, Mary Steinberg-Pichey was CCAG's event/auction organizer.  She lives on the left coast now, but is always eager to donate samples of her outstanding jewelry to the legacy she left us.  Beading Together

Valued at $50.00     Donated by Mary Steinberg-Pichey

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Silent Item # 47
Back in Black
Steinberg Necklace and Earrings
One upon a time, Mary Steinberg-Pichey was CCAG's event/auction organizer.  She lives on the left coast now, but is always eager to donate samples of her outstanding jewelry to the legacy she left us.   Beading Together

Valued at $50.00     Donated by Mary Steinberg-Pichey

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Silent Item # 48
World Jewelry Collection I
3 Pairs of Earrings and a Necklace
This collection includes rhinoceros shell earrings from Cape Town, South Africa; purple and green Circular Unity earrings; retro green bangle earrings; and a retro acrylic purple necklace.

Valued at $50.00     Donated by Eva Bermudez-Zimmerman

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Silent Item # 49
World Jewelry Collection II
4 Pairs of Earrings and 2 Necklaces
This collection includes an elephant necklace from Thailand; pink "candy cane" acrylic earrings; scroll work teardrop earrings; clear and purple acrylic dangling earrings; and a pink bobble earring and necklace set.

Valued at $70.00     Donated by Eva Bermudez-Zimmerman

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Silent Item # 50
World Jewelry Collection III
3 Pairs of Earrings and a Bracelet
This collection includes mother of pearl earrings with ochre leaf inlay; handcrafted wire squiggle earrings from Spain; a pair of scroll work earrings; and a red macrame bracelet from Italy.

Valued at $50.00     Donated by Eva Bermudez-Zimmerman

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Silent Item # 51
Ceramic Beads
Beaded Necklace
This piece comes from a craft shop on Cape Cod.

Valued at $25.00     Donated by Barbara Maslen
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