Auction descriptions-3 - St. John`s Episcopal Church

St. John’s “3-T”* Silent Auction
1. An authentic Indian dinner for up
to six people, prepared and hosted by
the Episcopal Bishop of Rochester and
his wife at their home in Fairport.
Starting bid: $150
2. A Finger Lakes “fly-over” for up to 3
people in a Cessna 172. Enjoy one full
hour of flying over the Canandaigua
area and other Finger Lakes! Departing
from Penn Yan airport.
Starting bid:
$150
3. Fall Foliage Sail/Cruise for 4
people including a picnic lunch.
Choose to sail in a 22 foot O’Day or
cruise in an 18 foot outboard
SeaRay motor boat.
See
Canandaigua from a different
angle!
Starting bid: $100
4. Handmade queen-size quilt in the “Teaberry Stars”
pattern. Made completely of Civil War era reproduction
materials (100% cotton), this quilt will be the pride of
your bedroom!
Starting bid: $250
5. Framed vintage print from The New York Journal,
1873, of scenes of Canandaigua. Some views are still
possible – some not!! Great gift for the local history
buff! (Framing by Olde Country Picture Framers,
Canandaigua)
Starting bid: $75
6. Original oil painting of the scenery of the
Canandaigua Lake area by local noted artist, Barbara
Doyle. A Canandaigua original!
Starting bid: $100
7. Handpainted child’s table and chair
set (2 chairs) painted in the
checkerboard pattern with animal
details. Perfect for the toddler in your
life!
Starting bid:
$150
8. “Pet portrait” – an oil painting of that favorite pet in
your life, by local artist Laurie Whiting. Even Queen
Elizabeth II has portraits of her corgis!!
Starting bid: $50
9. “Woodland Wonders” angel with woodland animals
figurine – a Jim Shore Design collectible, 2011. Donated
by Angelic Dreamz in Canandaigua, it’s perfect for the
“Jim Shore” collector!
Starting bid: $50
10. Three hours of housecleaning at your convenience!
Choose basic cleaning or that special project you’ve been
putting off . . . and yes! She does do windows!
Starting bid: $50
11. “Wardrobe Review” – a three hour consultation by
GEVA Theater’s Head Draper, Ms. Georgia Carney.
Georgia will help you figure out what’s going to make
you look your very best and share some secrets of the
theater and what works “behind the scenes!”
Starting bid: $100
12. Canandaigua Lake watercolor by noted local artist,
Cheryl Driscoll. You’ve seen her work at the RiniRohrer Gallery, so why not own your very own piece?
Starting bid: $100
13. If you’ve never tried them, you’re in for a treat!
Local distributor, Stephanie Raymond Morley is offering
$200 worth of Shaklee Products for your home. In
addition, Stephanie will gladly give you a free
consultation on their use and how to get the most out of
your purchase!
Starting bid: $75
14. Hand-painted garden chair by local gardening
expert and artist, Dorothy Grant. The best of recycling,
and the plant is included! You’ve seen them offered at
garden club shows, so here’s your chance to own one!
Starting bid: $50
15. For the Buffalo Bills fan in your life, we’re offering a
football signed by the entire team! In mint condition,
this is an exceptional piece of football memorabilia.
Starting bid: $50
16. Antique c1890 Victorian Mahogany Ladies Childs
Slant Front Lid Writing Desk. The slanted front lid
opens to a pigeon-hole storage interior gallery. Has a
large serpentine front drawer with brass pulls. It is 30”
wide x 16” deep x 40” tall. It is in original used
condition, possessive of normal usage scratch marks,
finish is dark and aged. Good old quality craftsmanship.
It is made in the USA, structurally sound and over 120
years and still strong, looking for a nice new home.
Starting bid:
$300.
17. Hand-crocheted lady’s shawl by one of the area’s
foremost fiber artists, Georgia Carney. It will be one-ofa-kind, to be sure! (Georgia is also the Head Draper at
GEVA Theater in Rochester.)
Starting bid: $100
18. “The Braided Bunch” – a woven pillow by “The
Knitting Deacon” at St. John’s – The Reverend Richard
Krapf. Using NORO yarns (for those of you who truly
know knitting!), this is a unique creation that will
become a family treasure!
Starting bid: $50
19. Two rounds of golf with luncheon following at the
legendary Canandaigua Country Club. Sponsor, Suzi
Blatchford, will accompany you on a lovely golf outing
on the edge of beautiful Canandaigua Lake.
Starting bid: $150
20. Four hours of labor from our own Boy Scout Troop
#32. Yard work? Garage cleanup? These guys will
make the job easier, for sure!
Starting bid: $50
21. Private knitting lessons (8-10 hours) with master
knitter, Marian Carney. Known as “The Master with
Needles,” Marian will work side by side with you as you
master the art and craft of knitting.
Starting bid: $50
22. Wine Tasting Experience for 6 offered by Cornell
Enology Prof Anna Katharine Mansfield.
Anna
Katharine will work with the winning bidder to develop
a personalized, guided three-hour wine tasting for up to
six people. The theme and technical level is up to you,
and can range from an introduction to wine tasting to a
detailed exploration of a certain wine variety or region. Anna Katharine will select and purchase up to six
wines, develop informational handouts for the event,
and help the host to choose food pairings (if desired.) All participants must be at least 21yrs old.
Starting bid:
$150