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Salks Pottery
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Folk artist Davis Salks of Salks Pottery, Hamburg, Pa., brings his miniature, hand-thrown Early American stoneware pottery to Christkindlmarkt Dec. 1-4 and 8-11. Salks pays particular attention to minute details, which make the pots look just like scaled-down versions of their larger counterparts. He coats his pottery in trademark glazes that reflect the warm, old world charm inspired by the rich Pennsylvania German heritage of the region he lives in. Christkindlmarkt was
established in the tradition of the outdoor Christmas markets held in Germany.
Craftsmen from throughout the country participate in the event, which features
more than 75 different arts and crafts vendors each week. Each weekend the list
of artisans changes, with several new artists joining the mix, ensuring a vast
selection of holiday items. |