Upon entering the main doors, brightly colored tables of vendors selling their wares are lined up and down the hallway. A student excitedly announces a raffle for donated prizes every half hour, and the sound of Christmas music can be heard softly playing from inside the cafeteria – a warm and festive environment.
The NHS Arts Education Foundation hosted a holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 23. Students from both the NHS art club and local vendors paid a table fee and participated in selling their hand-made goods. Crafts included hand-knitted scarves, hats, and teddy bears, as well as crafted buttons, jewelry, and wreathes.
All the money earned through renting table space and the purchase of raffle tickets was donated back toward the arts education foundation. The money will be put towards scholarships for eligible students in any one of the five art departments.
“It is a really good cause, helping out the arts,” senior Hannah Holloway said. “The art club focused on making ornaments and selling copper-etched jewelry. The designs are very unique.”
In addition to giving back to the arts department, students were given the opportunity to have fun and make their own money.
“When I was making my crafts, I just painted what I thought was cool and what interested me. I just hoped someone would like it,” said sophomore Miranda Svirk, who sold hand-painted incense holders. “My friend was saying that there was an opportunity to use our artistic skills to make money and I took her up on the offer of splitting a booth.”
Many of the vendors found out about the event through friends, and wanted to see what it was all about. After attending, there are high hopes for another event like this soon.
“A friend of mine who was also here and helped out at other craft fairs told me about it. I was glad I came, the atmosphere was small and cozy,” said Bonny Rooze, of Kickin’ Krafts who sold an array of handmade gifts, featuring knitted scarfs, hats, baby booties and teddy bears. “It was such a nice little event, and I would love to do it again. As long as my kids go here, and as long as events like this happen, I will always support Northwood.”
-By Meredith Norman
