You are bidding on a 5" x 5" encaustic collage created by award winning artist and friend of Clearwater Judith Hoyt.

Judith has been making work with found metal and paper collage with encaustic wax for 40+ years. Among the honors and awards that Judith has received are the 2003 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in crafts, and in 2005, the "Best in Show" award at Craft Boston. Her work has appeared in numerous books and catalogues such as Altered Art by Terry Taylor, 500 Brooches and 500 Necklaces by Marthe Le Van, Found Object Art by Dorothy Spencer and Fine Art of the Tin Can by Bobby Hansson. Judith's solo shows have been at such venues as The Works Galley (Philadelphia, PA), the Signature Shop Gallery (Atlanta, GA) Facere Jewelry Art (Seattle WA).

To see more of her work contact Judith at judithhoyt57@gmail.com.

You are bidding on an elegant cherry wood bowl handcrafted by Andrew Willner.

The bowl has a lovely shell-like shape and is 12 inches at its widest and 3 inches high.

Willner has been a city planner, furniture designer, sculptor, boat builder, environmentalist, an advocate for the Waterkeeper model for habitat sustainability. He is currently the Executive Director for the Center for Post Carbon Logistics. He is also an accomplished wood worker. In his studio in Ulster County, he fashions chairs, tables, boxes and bowls. His work is original and organic. He often uses curved wood and branches which give his work a whimsical character.

You are bidding on a one-of-a-kind ceramic striped bass plaque.

This playful ceramic striped bass was handcrafted by former crew member and longtime educator and volunteer, Neall Burger. It is a reminder of her days aboard the Clearwater trawling for Hudson River fish. The plaque is 10" long and has a hook for hanging.

You are bidding on a beautiful glass bowl created by Kurt Pinkwater.

Lisa Schwartz and Kurt Swanson, founded Pinkwater Glass in 1983 in Carmel, New York. Lisa and Kurt's distinctive designs and innovative use of color have made them leaders in high quality studio glass design and production ever since. Their glass is prominently displayed in more than a dozen permanent collections, including the American Craft Museum, the Renwick Museum, and the White House.

Please note: This item is delicate. It cannot be shipped. Please plan on taking this item directly home from the Gala or picking it up from the CW office.

You are bidding on a handmade patchwork quilt.

A group of women, bound by four decades of friendship and their commitment to Clearwater's mission to protect the Hudson River, joined forces to create this beautiful quilt. Colorful and cozy, the quilt measures 82" x 52" and is made of 100% cotton fabric and batting. Perfect for a single bed or as a stunning wall hanging.

You are bidding on a basket holding a sampling of the treasures to be found in the historic Rondout District in Kingston.

It includes a $100 gift certificate to Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar. Ole Savannah's menu seeks to celebrate the fresh and inspired cooking and culture of the American South. The menu includes succulent, fall off the bone chicken barbecue, ribs, BBQ nachos, fried green tomatoes, as well as great bourbon and craft beers. When you dine at Ole Savannah's you will find "outstanding food, served by happy people, to appreciative friends.

This item also includes a Catskill Candle. The candle was hand poured in the Hudson Valley and is custom scented by Clove and Creek with a blend of saffron, cypress, clove, and cedar. It is made with soy wax and coconut oil, and burns for 60 hours.

This item also includes an adjustable bracelet, donated by Facets of Earth crafted with brass and leather, can be worn by men or women.

Finally, this item includes a 1000 piece mushroom puzzle. You will find lots of creative toys, like this Mushroom Rainbow puzzle, at Chicory Naturalist.