Family Studio Portrait

Fine Art Photographer John Kieltyka will take your family's portrait in a 1 hour photo shoot in his downtown Seattle studio.

Donated by John Kieltyka

Peace Vine Wall Art & Hand-Embroidered Pillows from Hands of the World

Hands of the World, in the Pike Place Market, specializes in hand-selected jewelry, folk art and accessories from the world. They've donated fair trade works of art. The peace vine is cut from recycled oil drums, created through the fold art of Haitian artisans, a shining example of making art with what is available. The two pillows are beautiful, fair trade, handmade embroidered red pillow covers from Guatemala. Sure to brighten any home!

http://www.handsoftheworld.com/

Gift Basket from Pike Place Vendors

This basket, from local Seattle artisans, includes a clock from Kris at Weirdwoods, a painting of the market from Studio Solstone and artist Sarah Clementson Yaeger, a gift certificate to Uli's Famous Sausage in the Market, olive oil and balsamic from Sotto Voce, a t-shirt and fish catching experience from The Pike Place Fish Company.

Hand-Crocheted Baby Blanket

This pink baby blanket was crocheted by Miss Michelle's Aunt Sherri, who's been crocheting for as long as Miss Michelle can remember (so a loooooooooooong time!)

Donated by Sherri Malmin

Handmade Quilt with Carrying Bag and 2 Pillowcases

This quilt was made by Miss Michelle's Gramma Lou. Gramma Lou's been making quilts and teaching her grand kids how to make them for over 30 years!

Donated by Lou Mullins

Photo Sessions with Sonja Hunt Photography

This photo session is good for up to 4 people + pet!  It can be used for family, friends, children, pets, maternity, newborn, engagement or professional headshots.  It also includes a password protected, online gallery with FREE image downloads.

Sonja Hunt is a natural light photographer who loves to spend time at the park (or your favorite place) getting to know you and your family, capturing candid moments and genuine interactions.  She looks forward to meeting you soon!


http://sonjahuntphotography.com/

Glassblowing Experience

Experience the MAGIC of Hot Glass! This hands-on session(s) allows you to pick from 11 different shapes, 5 different patterns, and over 20 different colors. You will then work one-on-one with one of our experience Glassblowers who will help you create a unique and beautiful piece of art glass designed by YOU. Each session lasts for 1 hour and will be ready for you to pick up the next day after 1:00pm.

Donated by Tacoma Glassblowing Studio.

http://www.tacomaglassblowing.com/index.php

Oil Painting by Renowned Artist Michael Hoffman

Exploring little more than the lush properties of oil paint and color, this painting from the collection of recent abstract paintings by local painter Hoffman reaffirms the more fundamental joys of the beautiful. Taking cues from the natural landscape — particularly the Northern Pacific coastline near Seattle — this medium-scale work vacillates between intimate immediacy and cool, patterned abstraction.

http://www.addingtongallery.com/

One Month of Art Lessons at Thrive Art Studio

Find your inner artist with 1 month of art classes at Thrive. Their experienced, trained teachers can teach anyone how to draw using a guided step by step approach. Come draw animals, people, vehicles, landscapes, and more. Experiment with oil pastels, chalk pastels, acrylic paint, watercolor, and design markers. Classes are for all ages, 3 1/2 - adult.

Immortalize Your Family in Caricature

Bring your Christmas cards to life this year with a one-of-a-kind family portrait, created by professional illustrator Mark Poutenis! You send him a photo of your family, and he returns a personalized image that will your Christmas cards the envy of your family! Mark's work has been featured in The New York Press, The Phoenix New Times, Sports Illustrated for Kids, and many more publications!

Blown Glass Art from Washington's Glass Eye Studio

Glass Eye Studio has donated an amazing assortment off blown glass art, showcasing their bowls and decorative paperweights and hearts.