Focus on the Masters Volunteers announce the opening of The Holiday Gift Shop located at the FOTM Archive & Library, 505 Poli Street, Suite 405, in Ventura (right behind City Hall). For four days only The Holiday Gift Shop will carry unique, hand-made and lovingly crafted gifts and art that are perfect for those special people on your shopping list. Shoppers can select from a variety of one-of-a-kind items including colorful quilts, elegant or casual purses, jewelry, cocktail aprons, meticulously crafted wood boxes and pens, luxurious hand-painted silk scarves, ceramics, photography and much more. All items are produced by FOTM volunteers, board members and staff, and outstanding Ventura County artists including Christine Beirne, David Blackburn, Kim Clarke, Maria Erlichman, Cecile Gurrola-Faulconer, Wanda Ferrin, Richard Franklin, Yvette Franklin, Aimee French, Mary Galbraith, Donna Granata, Michael Horwitz, Jo Ellen Lee, Victoria Littlejohn, Joyce Lombard, Debi Nowak-Hawkes, Deborah O’Brien, Kate Ratliff, Michael Rohde, Gloria Rupio, Lis J. Schwitters, Sara Smelt, Genie Thomsen Emily Threatt, Christine Watte and others. A portion of the proceeds benefits FOTM acclaimed Learning To See art education outreach programs. To learn more about Focus on the Masters, visit www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or call 805.653.2501.