Creative Quartet Will Host Pop Up Arts Show

Take four artsy friends, put them together in one spot and what do you get? A celebration of creativity and self-expression.

A Winter Arts Pop Up will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, at 227 E. High St., Manheim. The event will feature handcrafted and vintage items for sale from artists Kathy Frey, Sally Young, Deb Good-Allen and Dora Forry.

The women, who are all originally from the Manheim area, have their own unique styles they'll bring to the show.

Frey, a retired boutique owner, will sell art that reflects her interest in nature and was inspired by a recent trip out west.

"I've turned my original art into some textiles," she shared, noting that she'll have items for sale including a long linen tunic and cropped bomber jacket. "I attended a powwow out west, and I was influenced by Native American culture." She'll also feature notecards and small canvas art with similar styles, as well as embellished hats and bags with a southwest vibe. Her art, which she markets under the name "Fearless," reflects her passion for travel, self-expression and dreams.

Young will showcase stylistic home decor and one-of-a-kind pictures made with vintage and costume jewelry as well as other art.

"Most of what I'm doing right now is resin pours," she said of her items, which include homemade charcuterie boards. "I use shells and things from the beach and nature. I also do a lot of vintage jewelry and crushed glass." Her jewelry creations include pictures made from the pieces. "I have a variety of Christmas trees I've made," she said. "I love Christmas trees, and I do those with different mediums."

Good-Allen was a full-time artist for 25 years. Now retired, she continues to indulge her creative side through her business, Hidden Woman Arts.

"I was also out west, and I was very moved by that," she said, noting that she incorporates natural items such as stone as well as suede and other textures in her art. "I do decoupage. I knit and embroider, and I started a new line of clothing called Kantha Kouture." This line features products made from old kantha blankets, hand-stitched Indian quilts. She also paints on canvas, wood and concrete, and she creates unique pieces, including jewelry, purses and macrame.

Forry will showcase her curated collection of vintage costume and sterling silver jewelry as well as Posh Posies she creates.

"I enjoy living artfully," she said. "Although I won't have many things here that I've made, I will have vintage pieces from the '50s and '60s. I like to accessorize my outfits with unique costume and sterling silver jewelry. I feel like little things you add to an outfit can make a difference, bring you joy and start conversations."

The show will display items throughout the first floor of Young's home, a 120-year-old house full of character.

"It's going to be held in a beautiful, warm home atmosphere with music playing," Frey said. "It's going to be a relaxing and fun atmosphere, and you'll feel that."

All of the artists will be on hand both days to interact with shoppers and answer questions.

"You will have time to talk to the artists in an intimate setting," Forry shared, adding that the show will have something for every taste and budget. "You can expect the unexpected in a good way."

Added Good-Allen, "You'll see lots of whimsy, things made with items from nature, things you can display around your house and things you can wear. And you'll find lots of things you can give as gifts."

Parking for the show is available along the north side of High Street, across from the house.

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