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Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair - November 26, 2023

11/10/2023

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Fine art, handcrafted accessories, books, holiday cards, jewelry, gift ideas, tropical decor, delicious baked goods, and more available at Sanibel Community House Arts & Crafts Fair on November 26, 2023. 

Sanibel Island, Florida - The Sanibel Community House will host an Arts & Crafts Fair on November 26, 2023. Shoppers will find fine art, handcrafted accessories, books, holiday cards, jewelry, gift ideas, tropical decor, and delicious baked goods from over 40 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.
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Handmade jewelry and purses by Jayne Crowell
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Paintings by Mara Balodis
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Jewelry by Jill Krummen
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Baked Goods by Steve Canton
Virginia Alden - resin art
Leslie Angel - jewelry, art, yarn baskets
Mara Balodis - original art
Faye Barczak - sewn coasters, bags, bandanas
Nicole Bender - dog treats
Paulette Boudreau - original paintings
Marcy Calkins - original art
Steve Canton - baked goods
Renee Chastant - watercolor art
Gina Cotter - shadow boxes, earrings
Jayne Crowell - jewelry, purses
Michael & Kira Dworkin - resin art and jewelry
Rhonda Emmer - sewn place mats
Guna Foraker - children’s bows and felt ornaments
Mike Gibson - fine jewelry
Melissa & Matt Gindling - watercolor art and illustration
Tracee Hicks - enamel and silver jewelry
Linn Hill - crafts
Lynn Hines - silver jewelry
Jane Hudson - stuffed fish, cats, birds, small paintings
Salli Kirkland - baskets and baked goods
Jill Krummen - sea glass jewelry
Doug MacGregor - children’s books
Christine Marshall - night lights and earrings
Sally McGowan - embroidered pillows
Gabriella McNeilus - resin crafts
Harrison McNeilus - handmade survival bracelets
Avalon Vinciguerra - friendship bracelets and beaded jewelry
Karen Navarre - sewn bags and wallets
Nancy Rector - beaded jewelry
Beth Redpath - jewelry and crafts
Deborah Salvatore - paintings
Karen & Steve Seay - decopage shells and palm frond art
Sarah Shaffer - seashell jewelry and beaded bracelets
Perky Smoot - sea glass jewelry
Patty & Jim Sprankle - porcelain art and bird sculptures
Arlene Stigum - oil paintings
Elaine Sullo - cards and paper cranes
Valerie Taloni - jewelry
Sheila Wissner - paintings and jewelry
Sanibel Community House Shell Crafters

​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
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November News

11/4/2023

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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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