‘Bottles Of Hope’ Workshop

Tracy VanBuskirk, a local polymer clay artist, will lead a workshop on Tuesday, November 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, at C.H. Booth Library in Newtown. Ms VanBuskirk will teach the class how to make beautiful bottles, “bottles of hope,” to give to cancer patients and their families as a symbol of hope and with wishes for their recovery.

“Bottles of Hope” are small nontoxic glass medicine bottles used during chemo that are covered in polymer clay, a colorful and easy-to-use material. Started in 1999 by a cancer survivor in Rhode Island, the bottles of hope project is now active across the country and in Canada.

The completed bottles are given to cancer patients, survivors and their families as a symbol of hope. Uplifting messages are given with the bottles.

All are invited to the workshop. Anyone can make a touching bottle, which will then be distributed by Ms Van Buskirk and the library to hospitals and cancer survivors.

The workshop is free, but a refundable deposit of $10 is required to reserve a space. Participation is limited to ten people. Sign up at the library, 25 Main Street, or call 426-4533.