The FSCA recently held the 3rd Annual Arts & Crafts Bazaar in the Main Lobby, Lester B. Pearson Building. There were over 16 tables of arts and crafts designed and hand made by FSCA members, employees, spouse or family members of employees. The following were represented:
knitted items by Camilla's Knitting (Sylvia T. & Camilla B.)
hand made jewellery by barbaroza (Barbara R.)
various items hand painted by Lyne L.
hand made jewellery made by Jane L.
spa gift baskets by Melissa R.
gluten free baked goods by bez gluten free (Samantha M.)
Handmade Hugs bouquets by Catherine M.
handmade and designed jewellery from Bali by Deborah D.
designed and handmade stained glass by Helen B
cookbooks written by Margaret Dickenson
books written by Adrian de Hoog
books written Laurel Pardy
miscellaneous holiday gifts (Margery L. & Laurie S.)
roundabout scarves designed and handmade by Glen D.
home made jellies and sauces by Anne-Marie & Jean-Pierre B.
portrait sketches by Ana Iriondo de Bryson
UNICEF sponsored by FSCA
This was also the kick-off for the Ottawa Food Bank donation box - a joint effort each year by the FSCA and the AES Division in DFAIT. We plan to hold the next bazaar just before Mother's Day. But we are already looking forward to next year's holiday bazaar in December.