Forget the mall traffic and stress this weekend. Come do your holiday shopping at the Pottery 51 Holiday Open House this Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

The gallery, located in Suite C of The Lofts at 7714 at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, is filled with unique clay pieces and pottery made right here in Mint Hill by Pottery 51’s local artists.

Pottery 51 is a non-profit co-op that provides studio space for its members and offers classes to the public. For more information visit www. pottery51.org.