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| Artistic, crafty women show their wares By Stacy Trevenon--[ stacy@hmbreview.com ] Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 4:02 PM PDT A handful of Coastside women, many of whom have mainstream careers, gather twice a year to share each others' company and show and sell the fruits of their talents in art and crafts. The next gathering is coming up Saturday, May 5, and will feature a showcase of varied craft work, tea and refreshments and socializing in time for Mothers' Day gift shopping. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Montara home of one of the members, nine of the women in the group will display and sell their work and welcome friends and like-minded Coastsiders. "For most of us, these are hobbies, or (this is our) closet-artist manifestation," said member Chris Pritchard with a laugh. She will show her handcrafted jewelry and goddess ornaments. "Most of us have other careers," she said. Joining Pritchard is: t Tracey Walsh, with still photography and greeting cards; t Pritchard's daughter Niki Pritchard-Bell, who is away at college but will send in her handcrafted jewelry for the show; t Connie McClintock and Julie Mathiasen, with sparkling bracelets, antique tassels and vintage holiday decorations; t Sandra Scowen, with dichroic glass plates and jewelry; t Pat Daley, with luster and raku pottery; t Sharon Pacheco, with handmade rag dolls and purses; and t Jayne Jackowitz, with organic aromatherapy soaps, potpourri and perfumes. The group, spearheaded by Pritchard and Walsh, has been gathering for several years, with shifting membership as participants come and go. "It's become a women's thing," said Walsh. "It becomes a wonderful social gathering," said Pritchard. "We have a good time sitting around in the kitchen and chatting." For more information, contact Pritchard at 728-3950. • AT A GLANCE What: A Gathering of Women Artists Where: 565 Fifth St., Montara When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5 Cost: Free Information: 728-3950 |