Bottles Of  Hope Workshop

Tracy VanBuskirk, a local polymer clay artist, will lead a workshop on Tuesday, November 6, from 7 to 9 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.

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.