Do you know that Brooke Pottery offers a 5% discount to teachers and educators who work for the Polk County Schools? Teachers and educators have worked hard over the past few weeks getting the new school year underway, and Downtown Lakeland applauds this dedication with a “Salute to Educators” theme on First Friday.  On Sept. 4, visit Brooke Pottery for these free activities 6-9 PM:

Ian Nicholas Designs are now at Brooke Pottery. Figurative painter Ian Nicholas is from England but now lives and works in Atlanta. In addition to his large scale portraiture, Ian Nicholas also creates original collages of paper and paint. His collages are then reproduced and applied to handpainted boxes, canvas, or glass – transformed into small works of art that make perfect gifts. Come see our selection of Ian Nicholas Designs greeting cards, magnets, art pendant necklaces, wall art and keepsake boxes.

 *Salute to Educators Drawing* is open to Polk County teachers and educators. The winner will receive a handpainted pencil box by Ian Nicholas Designs, a $25 Office Depot gift card, and a goodie bag of treats. One entry will be drawn at random on Monday; you do not need to be present to win.

  **Awards Presentation for Kids Art Ornament Design Contest at 7 PM**

The voting was tough, but the results are in! On Friday at 7 PM, Kay and Margaret will announce this year’s winning design for Brooke Pottery’s annual holiday ornament. The young artists behind the top three designs will be awarded savings bonds, and the first place design will be made into a clay ornament by The Potters. The ornament debuts Thanksgiving weekend during our Parade of Ornaments and will be for sale throughout the holiday season. We can hardly wait to show off the design!