PUTNEY — A gathering of current and past Putney Craft Tour members will celebrate the tour's 40th year on Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the Putney Public Library.
Along with friends and neighbors, stories and memorabilia from the fascinating early years of the tour to the present will be shared.
More than 100 artisans and artists have been part of the tour and many will be at the library celebration reminiscing about the life of the tour and their own personal stories.
Those sharing stories include craft tour members Ian and Jenny Eddy (decorative, functional, hand wrought iron), Carlene Raper (beautiful hand-dyed cotton fabrics, quilts, pillows), Wendy Wilson (wood turned bowls and wooden toys), Carol Keiser (art tiles), Liz de Niord (clay and paint), and Bob Burch (glassblowing).
In the tradition of welcoming the public into the studios, cider and refreshments will be served. A sampling of craft and memorabilia including old posters and brochures will be on display.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Nancy Calicchio at nancycalicchio@gmail.com.