Hedgehog.Ink: Storytime and Artist on Dec. 15

Jan and Dick Hedges, owners of Hedgehog.INK

Hedgehog.INK, a bookstore at 16 S. Main that opened recently, is having a children’s story time on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Dick Hedges, co-owner of Hedgehog.INK, is the official book labeler, he said.

“Several people said they would like to take their children to the library story time, but work (makes it inconvenient), so we are offering one on Saturdays,” Jan Hedges, one of the owners of the Hedgehog.Ink said.

Following the story time, children will be able to decorate sugar cookies, she said.

“Rob Shaw, from Crooner’s, will be leading the children’s Christmas cookie decorating,” Jan said.

There is a story time each month, always on a Saturday morning, with some type of activity following.

Some of the children’s Christmas books offered at the bookstore.

A little later in the day, an artist will be featured, along with his work.

The store features a local artist each month.

Tony Fornelli, a local woodcarver, will be showing his wares and telling about his work, at 3 p.m. on Dec. 15.

Some of Fornelli’s wood creations.

In addition to the decor, Fornelli also offers carved knives made out of deer antlers.

“He will bring a couple to show, ” she said, “As well as talk about wood carving and how he does it.”

A bio of Tony Fornelli.

In addition to books, the store sells chocolate, lavender products, goat milk products, handmade cards and gift certificates.

Lavender products are produced locally by Betsy and Davin Reichard and sold in Hedgehog.INK.
Goat milk products for skin and hair are locally produced by Locust Hill LaMancha Dairy Goats.
Locally handcrafted Christmas and other cards by Jean Solomonson.
Cards produced by artist Paul Milks.
Jan Hedges shows the chocolates produced in Emporia that are for sale at the store.

Currently, the store is having a writing activity. Store goers are encouraged to write about “What I Love About Christmas.”

 

 

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