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It's tea (and porcelain) time in Sacramento

Unique event at Shepard Center features hand-painted items, tea service

This beautiful hand-painted plate was among the works displayed at last year's tea and show by the Camellia City Porcelain Artists.

This beautiful hand-painted plate was among the works displayed at last year's tea and show by the Camellia City Porcelain Artists. Photo courtesy Camellia City Porcelain Artists

It’s tea time, Sacramento style.

This weekend, the Camellia City Porcelain Artists will host its 32nd annual show and fall tea at Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley Park. Admission and parking are free.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14 and 15, patrons are invited to sip tea, enjoy snacks and browse the show, packed with beautiful hand-painted creations.

“You are invited to view the art of traditional and creative works of hand-painted porcelain from local artists,” says the club. Honored artist for the event will be Linda Janzen, whose work will be featured.

Take home some finished pieces -- as well as what’s needed to start this creative hobby.

“Supplies will be available for purchase,” says the club. In addition, a Christmas tree fully decorated with hand-painted ornaments will be raffled off. Patrons will receive tickets for door prizes and a free raffle for a painter’s supply basket.

Interested in learning about ceramics and porcelain painting? This is the place. Watch artists at work; they’ll answer questions, too.

Shepard Center is located at 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento, in McKinley Park.

Details: www.sgaac.org.

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* Plant, plant, plant! It’s prime planting season in the Sacramento area. Time to set out those tomato transplants along with peppers and eggplants. Pinch off any flowers on new transplants to make them concentrate on establishing roots instead of setting premature fruit.

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