Back in Business

Hello Charleston friends!

I know it has been a while since this blog has been updating you on the goings on in the Charleston District of Bremerton, but we are working on making a stronger and more visible business association dedicated to promoting and improving the historic Charleston area.

We will be having a general meeting on Monday, August 29th at 6:15pm at Great American Furniture.  All business and property owners are welcome as well as residents and anyone interested in seeing Charleston thrive.  If there are any specific items you would like discussed, please let me know- beth@echoartworks.com or 360.405.4341.

We have seen a lot of momentum these past few weeks-folks have been painting, pressure washing, and getting ready for some late summer sprucing of their businesses.  Many of the Charleston business owners have been vocal at the City Council meetings, and we are all talking-positive things that will lead to more positive changes.  Thank you to everyone for all you have done and we would love to your help in the future!

echo artworks featured in Best of Beadwork

echo artworks bead shop & gallery has colossal news...store owner Beth Shea's beachstone necklace has been featured in Beadwork Magazine's Best of Beadwork. The special issue features the top 30 projects ever to appear in Beadwork Magazine in the last 10 years. And not only is Beth's necklace in the mag, it is on the cover!
Copies are available at the shop located at 626 N. Callow Ave. or call 360.405.4341.
echo artworks will be offering a workshop in found object jewelry on November 3rd from 9am-12noon & Beth's found object creations will be featured that night at the echo artworks First Friday Artwalk from 5-8pm. Beth will be demonstrating different techniques for incorporating found objects into jewelry & collectables as well as drilling stones for artwalk patrons.

Special Tea Pots

Welcome Scarecrows!!!!!!!!
SpecialTea Pots will celebrate the first Friday Art Walk by reading tea leaves, cards, and colors. Come early; avoid the rush. We'll be open from 6-8 P.M. on First Friday. Latley we've stayed a bit later so everyone could get their readings.
October is a great time to have a Children's Tea Party at SpecialTea Pots.
We have every thing a young lady or man needs to have a very special time. Take home a lovely picture as our treat. $5.00-$15.00 per person.
Our special Halloween Tea, made with candy corn, is here for the month of October. Like they say in the movies "Once it's gone it's gone" so be sure to come in for your supply.
Interested in a Tea Class? We will heat the water if anybody is intrested. Class is $10.00 with a $5.00 gift certificate good for any tea.
The Northwest award winning best tasting coffee, Black Swan, is fresh roasted and in stock. Remember we're the only shop on this side of the water to carry this Northwest treat! $5.50 a bag.

Amy Burnett Gallery on Callow

Amy Burnett displays the oldest in-store display cabinetry in the Bremerton Kitsap area, 322 callow Avenue in front of the historic Moeller street clock. There are four antique units totaling 40 linear feet. Two of the units measure fourteen feet long each and have carved "Ms" on the legs. They are presumed to be two out of the forty original 1880 Marshall Department Store display cabinets. These antiques cabinets can be viewed by appointment during weekday hours, (360) 373-3187. Amy is also available to talk with groups about the store's history and sign her new book which includes one chapter about the building and it's history.

Welcome to Charleston!

Welcome to Bremerton, home of big ships, small homes & unbelievable views. Believe it or not, there is more to Bremerton, Washington than the new Harborside development. Just over the hill is a quaint little business district called Charleston. Charleston has been around for a long time &, like Manette, was once a separate town from Bremerton. Most of Charleston became the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (hence, the "big ships" part of the description), but for years, Callow Ave. was the "main street" and had all the amenities a busy port could need: hardware store, bank, grocery, even an accountant & tax preparer. A few things have changed, but the character of Charleston carries on...we still have a grocery, hardware store, bank, & tax preparer as well, as a several fantastic restaurants, a couple of art galleries & arts & crafts retailers, a dry cleaner, a furniture refinisher, a bakery, a computer sales & service outlet, furniture stores, a new dance studio & much, much more! the goal of this blog is to get acquainted with the people & services located in Charleston & post information about special events going on around Bremerton. If you have some information you'd like to share, please post a comment & I will do my best to incorporate your ideas. Thanks for visiting!