Artisan demos free to all at The Corner Shoppe

The Corner Shoppe will host several artisan demonstrations in the near future which are free for anyone to attend.

June 8 from noon to 3 p.m. Attracting butterflies to your back yard

June 12 from noon to 3 p.m. Crocheting demo, including a free crocheted item for anyone who makes a purchase during the demo

June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gourd birdhouse painting demo

June 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jewelry making

June 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Glass blowing demo

June 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pottery making

These artisan demos are part of The Berks County Best Kept Secrets Tour, which is a tour of gift shops, garden centers and cafes throughout the county from June 7 to 23. You do not have to purchase a ticket for the tour to view the demonstrations. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at The Corner Shoppe. For more information on the tour or the demos contact The Corner Shoppe at 610 367-6884.

The Corner Shoppe is a gift shop serving our local area for over 20 years and representing dozens of local artists, carrying fair trade and recycled items as well as unique jewelry, home décor and antiques. The shop is housed in a restored 1850s Colonial Revival home at the intersections of Philadelphia Avenue, Swamp Pike, Route 73 (Big Road) and Gilbertsville Road, across from the Gilbertsville Post Office. A 1920s era Sunoco gas station is also part of the shop and contains gifts for men. The shop is located at 1500 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Gilbertsville.