GREAT CLASSES IN APRIL!!

Check out our newest line-up of terrific classes at The Market at Serendip!

Children's Photography and Collage Gift Class. Lori Sudler, of Spell it Out, will teach students aged 7-12 the basics of photography as they create a great gift. Students will create a collage of photographs that they've taken themselves, plus a professional photo of the student. It is the perfect gift for Mothers' Day, Dad's birthday, or just to tell someone you love them. Each student will also receive a coupon for $10 off any purchase of $20 or more in The Market at Serendip. Registration in advance is $125 for four 1-hour sessions; all materials are included. The class will be from 6:30-7:30 on 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, and 4/28 in the Market at Serendip Classroom.

Peepin' Fresh Faces Spa Night: Come learn about all-natural skin care options! Angela Buckley from Celtic Naturals will talk about different skin types, and all-natural household items that feed the skin. Experience your own facial, and leave with a glowing complexion and a personalized recipe. This month's theme: Sugar scrubs. Pre-registration is $35; spa is 4/13 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

On April 11, from 1:00- 3:30 p.m., Susie Lowder will teach Making the Most of your Garden Flowers (with a little help from the produce & floral department). This will be a lesson in vase arranging, and will include a demonstration of hand-tying technique for arrangements. Susie will also show you some tricks to use the containers you already have. You'll need to bring garden scissors and/or a paring knife; all other materials are included in the $40 registration fee. You'll take home a lovely arrangement in a vase included in the price of the class.

Art like an Egyptian: Teresa Morbitzer will teach students (3rd Grade-9th Grade) to create their own Egyptian masterpiece on papyrus, using hieroglyphics and accented with gold paint. Saturday, 4/17, from 11:00-1:00; pregistration is $30 and includes all supplies.

Intro to Crochet: Andrea Gorzite invites you to learn simple crochet techniques to make potholders-- a great beginner's project! Students should bring 2 balls of Peaches and Cream 100% cotton, and a crochet hook in the size specified on the package. Class is two sessions, 1:00-3:30, on 4/17 and 4/24; preregistration is $45 total.

Moving on toward spring!

Slowly but surely, the Christmas items and home decor are moving out of The Market at Serendip! Don't forget that all Christmas items, including holiday floral and candles, are 25-50% off now!

We're working to get some extra-special accessories and handmade fancies ready for "Romance in the Air" -- a special showing of wedding items to start January 25 and run through February. Wait till you see the surprises we have in store for brides-to-be, wedding attendants, and guests looking for unique wedding gifts!

The wedding items, of course, will be in addition to our usual collection of original art and upscale handcrafted items.

We just installed a group of photographs and notecards by Ann Houser Photography-- florals, angels, and many more subjects!

Kristin Morris has four new dimensional mixed-media paintings on display, which add a whimsical touch to the shop. Wait till you see her vision of Hansel and Gretl!

Please stop in and see what's new-- our selection and displays are continually changing, but the coffee and tea are always hot!