This weekend sees the 11th Annual Packwood Arts Festival, running 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 near the Packwood Community Center. It features an art exhibit and sale, a craft sale,and  awards (including People’s Choice) in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and three-dimensional. 

Dr. Bernie Bleha—who holds academic degrees in Graphic Design, Printmaking and Education—will judge the show again this year, and will also offer a printmaking workshop on October 8.  Attendance is by $5 donation or free to those registered in the Art Exhibit or the Craft Show.

Says organizer Bonnie Brasil: “A lot of Tacoma people …

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