Shop Hop kits available at Nov 15th Holiday Craft Fair

The Guild is sponsoring a SHOP HOP Scavenger Hunt. The kits for the SHOP HOP will be available at the Nov 15th Holiday Craft Fair at Jacksonvill High School from 9 am - 4 pm. During February 2009 customers will bring their Scavenger Hunt Map to shops participating in the CCAC Guild’s SHOP HOP. They will receive a piece of a puzzle from each shop. Those customers that go to every shop and get their Scavenger Hunt Map marked may be entered to win a grand prize of $300 cash. There will be a secondary prize awarded to five people that have all the puzzle pieces and can name each item in the puzzle. The CCAC Guild is supporting those shops that support the arts & crafts industry. For more information call 910-938-7077 or email: ccacguild@yahoo.com

Camp Lejeune Officers' Wives' Club - Welcome Aboard Coffee

The Guild had a display booth at the annual welcome aboard coffee on August 27th at Camp Lejeune OWC. Information was available regarding the Shop Hop and the upcoming craft fair in November. Attendees could also sign up to receive more information about the Guild.

Guild Booth at National Night Out

The 10th annual National Night Out was held at the Riverwalk Park in downtown Jacksonville on August 5th. There were approximately 190 display booths, along with lots of family fun that included face painting, games & prizes and the annual bike give away.

The creative talents of several members of the CCAC Guild and information about joining the Guild were displayed at the booth shown below. The November Holiday Craft Fair and the SHOP HOP Scavenger Hunt were also advertised. Raffle tickets for a wreath were sold to help raise money for the Guild.

Nadine Miller, one of the Guild members,

sure thought that clown was funny!

The night ended with a terrific fireworks display!

Featured Artist of the Month

Every month at our monthly meetings we try to have a "featured artist of the month." This gives the artist an opportunity to tell us a little bit more about what they create and how. The presentations are very fun and informative.

July 2008, Beverly Hunt & Nancy Marstn - Beverly's Bags

June 2008, Norma Morton - Morton Homestead

April 2008, Kay Lannoye - Cleanup Time Soaps

March 2008, Roxanne Jones - Stitch n Sew

July 29th - next mtg of the Coastal Carolina Artists & Crafters (CCAC) Guild

The Coastal Carolina Artists and Crafters Guild meets on a regular basis -- the last Tuesday of every month at the Northwoods Recreation Bldg, 621 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville. July 29th is the next meeting and is open to the public free of charge. Beginning at 6:30pm we have refreshments and the opportunity to network with other artists & crafters and the meeting starts at 7:00pm. The CCAC Guild promotes arts & crafts in Onslow County and surrounding areas by providing a networking group giving artists & crafters the opportunity to exchange ideas, educate themselves through periodic guest speakers, literature and a venue to advertise their creative talents.

Pics from June 24th Guild Mtg

Featured artist of the month, Norma Morton of "Morton Homestead" ~ Baskets and Bags of Inspiration ~, held a drawing for one of her great baskets and Beverly Hunt wins!

Ellen Elder gives a presentation on ArtExposure which is scheduled

to open in Hampstead sometime next year.

Shriners Pig Cook Off

Some members of the CCAC Guild had booths at the Shriners 1st annual Pig Cook-off on Saturday, June 28th. It was a very, very hot day.... but people still came out...... even Elvis was there.... and the food was great!