Whet your appetite for crafts in Newport

After rebranding its annual winter market as the Coastal Creations Artisan Market, Newport Parks and Recreation also added a new Artists Reception to start the weekend. The reception will take place this Friday, Nov. 8, followed by the market on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The reception is only for people aged 21 and older and tickets are $10.

“Our fall Artisan Market was already a big success, so we wanted to add something unique that also gives the artists another opportunity to showcase their work and talents,” said Recreation Program Specialist Jenni Remillard. “The artists are really excited. Some of them are even planning on talking about what goes into creating their raw materials and bringing in pictures of that process, while others will be doing live painting, spinning of yarn, felting, jewelry making, wood burning and more. This is a great opportunity for people to get an up-close look at a variety of art processes.”

The Flying Dutchman Winery will offer free tastings and Siren’s Lure Bakery will have food and signature baked goods available for purchase. One food item is included with admission. The evening will be rounded out with Native American flute music by two-time Grammy nominee Vince Redhouse.

The Coastal Creations Artisan Market will bring together more than 80 artists in the center’s large and small gyms as well as the dance studio.

“Shifting to an artisan market opens up avenues for us to showcase more artists, especially with Newport’s thriving artisan scene,” Remillard said. “The items our artists bring are a wonderful variety from 3D-printed items to fine art paintings and everything in between. There

really is something for everyone.”

The Artist’s Reception runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm this Friday, Nov. 8, and the Coastal Creations Artisan Market is from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Newport Recreation Center is located at 225 SE Avery Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-4859.