Local Artists Show Off Their Goods (PHOTOS)

Westminster was all about art this weekend as more than 30 artists showed off their goods in studios around the county.

The shops were bustling with people--some just milling around, some looking for holiday gifts and some enjoying the festivities (and free cookies and cider).

Participating artists included:

• Silversmith Linda Van Hart, 
• Potters Ken Hankins, Elisa Dasher, Nick Corso and Laura Wales;
• Batik artist Carolyn Seabolt;
• Jewelers Susan Williamson, Joanne Bast and Toni Javins; 
• Painters Lyndi McNulty, Sarah Abel Deluca, Stephen Deluca, Deborah Butts, Gloria Condon;
• Anime and Manga artist Kelsey Wales; basket makers Joyce Schaum and Sharon Schaeffer;
• Pencil artist Bobbi Vrtacnik;
• Watercolorist Sally Wooldrige;
• Printmaker Melinda Byrd;
• Textile artist Gwen Handler;
• Woodworker Larry Fisher;
• Blacksmith Reb Staub;
• Photographers Allan Taylor, Diane Stager and Pamela Zappardino

Westminster Galleries Eclecticity (artist Shawn Lockhart), Offtrack Art and Gizmos Art featured art from a variety of different artists.

For more information about local artists, visit ccartists.com.