Our November events this month include the First Friday Art Walk, Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts, a Thanksgiving craft project at Sanibel Public Library, Holiday Market at Shangri-La Springs, and the Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair! Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Sunrise on Sanibel. We will also be releasing a new sticker design and discussing several projects this month. Photo above: orchids spotted at Edison Ford Winter Estates this month.
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Our October events this month include the Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts, a candy corn craft project at Sanibel Public Library, Fall Festival at Edison Ford Winter Estates, and the Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair! Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Halloween Nights. On Instagram, Melissa is releasing new art/sketches for the 2023 Drawtober art challenge. Photo above: a very stylish shell we found a few months ago Fine art, handcrafted accessories and gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more available at Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair, October 29, 2023. Sanibel Island, Florida - The Sanibel Community House will host an Arts & Crafts Fair on October 29, 2023. Shoppers will find fine art, handcrafted accessories, gifts, books, greeting cards, jewelry, shell crafts, tropical decor, and delicious baked goods from over 25 artists and makers. This free event takes place from 9 AM - 2 PM, indoors at The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Florida. The Community House will be hosting artists and makers monthly, from October through April. Participating artists and makers for October 29th include:
Virginia Alden - resin art Leslie Angel - jewelry, artwork and baskets Mara Balodis - original art Melissa Beeck - resin decor Paulette Boudreau - original paintings Steve Canton - baked goods Renee Chastant - watercolor art Gina Cotter - shadow boxes and jewelry JoAnn Crag - glass art on canvas Jayne Crowell - handmade jewelry and purses Clarice Fagin - stained glass Guna Foraker - children's bows and ornaments Mike Gibson - fine jewelry Melissa & Matt Gindling - original illustrations Vivian Kearney - watercolor art Jill Keenley - pottery Salli Kirkland - crafts and culinary Jill Krummen - seaglass and beaded jewelry Trish Logan - handmade jewelry Christine Marshall - handcrafted night lights Nancy Rector - beaded jewelry Patty Rusch - handmade bags and painted jackets Lauren Sandler - beaded jewelry and handmade decor Perky Smoot - sea glass jewelry Jim & Patty Sprankle - porcelain creations Arlene Stigum - original oil paintings Lynn Walters - seashell decorations Sanibel Shellcrafters - original shell crafts Since 1927, The Community House has served as the gathering place of the islands. Many social organizations, civic groups, and clubs that first found a home here at The Community House are still here to this day. The Sanibel Community Association (SCA) is an independent nonprofit organization that operates “The Community House,” which not only serves as an event location but also offers rental space. SanibelCommunityHouse.net 239.472.2155 The Island Octopus was created by husband-wife team Matt and Melissa Gindling. Their online gift shop offers whimsical critters, beachy art, coloring books, apparel, and handcrafted incense. Name of Press Contact: Melissa Gindling Melissa@islandoctopus.com These breezy and rainy days in Fort Myers are feeling a bit like autumn! Here's our autumn bucket list for Southwest Florida. How many will you complete?
Our events this month include the First Friday Art Walk, Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts and a "how to paint" event at Sanibel Public Library! Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Autumn Equinox. We will be releasing several new items in the shop this month, including some tank tops and a sticker design. We have some autumn-themed artwork in progress as well! Photo above: pelicans floating near Captiva Island Our events this month include the Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts and a "how to draw" event at Sanibel Public Library! Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Sandcastles & Cephalopods. We have several new items in the shop, including Matt's new incense blend: Birth of Aphrodite, some new card & postcard designs, and a dolphin sticker! We are also finishing some new shirt designs. Check out the new arrivals. Photo above: dolphin at Tarpon Bay Beach (Sanibel) Our events this month include the First Friday Art walk, Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts, and a "how to watercolor" event at Sanibel Public Library! Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Seashells & Sunshine. This will be the month of dolphins on Patreon and in the shop - multiple new dolphin-themed products and artwork will be created and shared. Matt will also be releasing a new incense blend named the Birth of Aphrodite. This was delayed from last month since the artwork is taking Matt a bit longer than expected. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter for details. Photo above: A preview of the Birth of Aphrodite incense artwork Our events this month include the Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts, a "how to draw" event at Sanibel Public Library, and a Virtual Summer Party! Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Summer Solstice. We will be releasing several new t-shirt designs and a sticker design this month. Matt will also be releasing a new incense blend. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter for details. Photo above: Recent sunset near Sanibel Island Our events this month include First Friday Art Walk, Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts, and UnicornFest. Melissa also enjoyed attending Saturday Crafterday at Sanibel Library and leading a "how to draw a frog" class in the children's section. Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Pirate Gold and will feature art and sketches by Matt and Melissa, a simple incense recipe to try at home, an activity, and more. We will be releasing a new sticker design this month, and subscribers to our Fiddler Crab, Manatee, and Gum Limbo tiers will receive one in the mail! Photo above: Fiddler crab spotted on Sanibel Island Our events this month included First Friday Art Walk, Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts, and a Riverside Pop-up Shop. Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our next digital zine! This one will be themed Southwest Florida Plants and will feature art and sketches by Matt and Melissa, a simple incense recipe to try at home, a game, and more. We will be releasing a new sticker design this month, and subscribers to our Fiddler Crab, Manatee, and Gum Limbo tiers will receive one in the mail! Photo above: Seashells collected near Marco Island, Florida |
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