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Arts and Eats Tour

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 10.19.2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

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Arts and Eats logoJoin us on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, to tour the grounds of the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary and view some beautiful art.  

Grounds activities

  • Lampwork Glass Demonstrations: Lampworking is a type of glasswork where a torch or lamp is primarily used to melt the glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. It is also known as flameworking or torch working.
    • Oct. 19: 11 a.m. to noon; 1 to 2 p.m.; 2 to 3 p.m.
    • Oct. 20: Noon to 1 p.m.; 2 to 3 p.m.
  • Kids Makers Market: This organization provides young entrepreneurs, ages 6-17, an opportunity to showcase their businesses.
    • Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featured artists

  • Ellie’s Sweets
    • Selling decorated sugar cookies
  •  FlatTail Creek Studio
    • Peter and Barb DeDecker, wood carvings and baskets
  •  Maryellen Hains Studio
    • Maryellen Hains, glass/metal
  • David Boslar Silver & Glass
    • David Boslar, silver, glass
  • Avolio GlassWerks
    • Michael Fortin, Judith Konesni; glass
  • Peggy Jo Orosz-Boslar Glass
    • Peggy Orosz-Boslar, kiln-formed fused glass
  • The Art of Anna Barnhart
    • Anna Barnhart, painting

“Arts and Eats is a free self-driving tour of Allegan and Barry Counties and the surrounding rural region. Partner organizations collaborate to bring you quality experiences in art, local food, and agriculture in those little out-of-the-way places that beg to be discovered.”

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Free admission all weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • May 01 Storybook Walk: Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward Learn More >
  • May 14 Birds and Coffee Online Chat: Bird Beaks Learn More >
  • May 22 Downtown Battle Creek Birding Walk Learn More >
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    12685 East C Avenue
    Augusta, MI 49012
    Phone: (269) 671-2510 birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu

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