Gift idea from Carnegie Arts Center

Name of Store: Carnegie Arts Center

Item: Ceramic whistles

Price: $10-$20

Description: Handcrafted in Nicaragua, these fun and colorful whistles come in three sizes and in a variety of whimsical animal shapes. Potters for Peace is a volunteer organization that sends American artisans to help small potteries in Nicaragua begin to create and sell ceramic items to earn money for their villages. These whistles are made and sold as a fundraiser for the Potters for Peace program.

The perfect gift for: Anyone young or young at heart.

About the store: The Allen Family Members Gallery & Gift Shop at the Carnegie Arts Center in Downtown Turlock features pieces by regional artists and artisans, as well as unique gift items that encourage and celebrate creativity. Located at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Call 209-632-5761.

Pat Clark

This story was originally published December 6, 2016 at 3:19 PM with the headline "Gift idea from Carnegie Arts Center."