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Tehachapi Treasure Trove will be featuring a Jewelry Jamboree

First Friday in Downtown Tehachapi - 5-8 p.m., February 7, 2020

Susanna Monette | Feb 01, 2020
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Ruthie Stockdale creating jewelry.

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Andres Pena and Julian Romero of Superbia display their arrowhead necklaces and wood rings.

First Friday will be celebrated at Tehachapi Treasure Trove on Friday evening, Feb. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Featured will be a Jewelry Jamboree... just in time for Valentines day. The Treasure Trove features 11 different jewelry makers creating a variety of jewelry from funky fun to serious pieces.

Bassema Korkor and Catherine Hammonds use polymer clay to create one of a kind necklaces and earrings. Ruthie Stockdale's crystal creations glimmer in the sunlight. Loraine Dodson uses beautiful beads to create more formal bracelets, earrings and necklaces while Deborah Paxton creates bib necklaces and chandelier earrings. Cathy Clark creates handcrafted copper and silver pieces. Boho and novelty jewelry are Mel White's specialty. Aromatherapy bracelets that absorb essential oils are a creation of Carol Knudson. A rock hound, Gloria Moore has located her own gems in the Kramer Hills and wire wrapped them for necklaces. Susanna Monette loom beads bracelets in the native American tradition. And then, of course, there is our resident jeweler, Mike Alari, who along with his staff makes custom jewelry, repairs, hammered rings and an ever widening circle of new designs.

With our 50+ vendors and artists, things are always changing at Tehachapi Treasure Trove, and First Friday is an excellent time to come on in and check out our uncommonly eclectic and unusually unique stuff, created by your friends and neighbors right here in Tehachapi. Join us to show your creativity, and enjoy art, fun, food, wine, good conversation and music by the ever-popular Art Larson on clarinet.

Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. Hours are daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Remember we also carry an extensive line of art and craft supplies and artist services along with yarn, music and a jewelry studio. For additional information on any of our activities, classes and events, please call (661) 822-6794 or visit http://www.facebook.com/Tehachapi Treasure Trove.

 

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have become a popular event of fun, refreshments, hospitality and shopping at the participating venues.

Tehachapi Treasure Trove is located at 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd., right across the street from the water tower in Railroad Park. We will be featuring a Jewelry Jamboree. Come meet our artists, enjoy food, wine and music by Art Larsen on Clarinet.

Gallery ‘N’ Gifts, located at 100 W. Tehachapi Blvd., will feature their Winter Photo Contest.

Tehachapi Museum & Errea House is located at 310 and 311 S. Green St. Treasures from our local mountains and around the world will be featured on First Friday. Stop by for refreshments.

Sheridan’s, located at 114 W. Tehachapi Blvd., will be open for First Friday. Come share some refreshments, and browse our new fall collection. Mention our First Friday Special and receive 10 percent off your purchase Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.

Olde Vineyard Charm is located at 108 W. Tehachapi Blvd. Local author, Kathleen Kline will be in house reading samples from her collection of short stories, “When You Only Have Time for a Quickie.” Come and shop for unique wine related and other gift items. Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks while you shop.

Colleen Farrell Gallery is located at 112 #A E. Tehachapi Blvd. Join us for First Friday at Tehachapi’s newest fine art gallery and artist studio featuring multiple artists, oddities and curiosities.

Oak Tree Art Antiques Etc., located at 102 W. Tehachapi Blvd. (across from the Tehachapi Depot Museum), offers a broad variety of items, refreshments and music. Open until 8 p.m.