 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
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 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.  Ceramic Ornaments by Jill Keenley  Original watercolors by Vivian Kearney  Stained Glass by Clarice Fagin  Original Art by Paulette Boudreau 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 [email protected] |
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