An early childhood memory: my mom’s face lighting up when I gave her a clay ashtray I’d made with my very own thumbs. I was in elementary school; cute kids can pull off such useless, artless ...

The City of Tualatin's annual February treasure hunt, "Share the Love," invites residents to search the city's green spaces for 500 hand-blown glass hearts.

Half Moon Bay Art Glass 12341 San Mateo Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 283-5626 www.hmbartglass.com. Pumpkins as art is the essence of Half Moon Bay.

Here are three do-it-together activities with a lot of heart and meaning behind the creations: Make blown-glass art at Long Island Glass. 194 Morris Ave., unit 24, Holtsville ...