Holiday shoppers are invited to a first-ever Holiday Crafts Boutique at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 from 10 am to 3 pm.  The unique collection of creative gifts will include jewelry, ceramics, wood crafts, hand-painted scarves, watercolor miniatures, wreaths and felted holiday decorations.   There will also be holiday creations hand made by Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum volunteers.  All items will be affordably priced.  There will also be a raffle of specially made craft items.

The event will showcase crafts from local artists, including Ritz Creations, Art in Miniature, Joan Hain Art, Jeweled Lands, Kamala Anupindi.  Adult & Teen Challenge New Jersey, Happy Squirrel Workshop and Moss Around Studio.  Proceeds will benefit Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum, sponsor of the Holiday Boutique.  “Come and discover the pleasure of selecting beautiful handmade gifts for your friends and family—and even for yourself,” said Ritika Gandhi, chairperson of the boutique.