Greensburg store sells items made by Hempfield Area special ed, autistic support students

Wreaths, bracelets, ornaments and other gifts made by Hempfield Area students are on sale at a downtown Greensburg store ahead of Christmas.

Artisans of Hands and Heart, a co-op store located at 106 S. Pennsylvania Ave., is hosting its second annual Perfectly Imperfect Boutique — featuring items made by students in the district’s high school special education and autistic support classes.

Students created items such as lanyards, cards, keychains and decorative plaques to contribute to the boutique, said Helen Keegan-Geroux, one of 19 local artists who regularly showcase at the store.

“It’s a nice variety we have in the store right now,” she said.

Items will be available for purchase until Dec. 23. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, as well as 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday. All of the proceeds from the boutique sales will go directly to the students, Keegan-Geroux said.

“Oftentimes, these kids aren’t in other programs, like sports or other clubs, because of their disabilities,” she said. “If we can capture what they do that they like and is a good ability of theirs, we’re glad to do that.”