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A jewelry "party" with artisan Amy Epstein is set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Lucy, Oakmont.
Epstein designs and handcrafts necklaces, bracelets and earrings with semi-precious stones, beads, pearls and handblown glass. Epstein also will offer hand-selected scarves, shawls, handbags, watches and wallets to complement her jewelry.
Lucy is at 510 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont.
Details: 412-820-2410.
Handbag trunkshow set in the Strip
Meet handbag designer Wendy Stevens at a trunk show of her hand-fabricated, metal and leather purses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Society for Contemporary Craft, Strip District. Refreshments will be served. Reservations are requested. The Society for Contemporary Craft is at 2100 Smallman St., Strip District.
Details: 412-261-7003.
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