 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  Stained Glass by Clarice Fagin Participating artists and makers for October 29th include:
Virginia Alden Leslie Angel Mara Balodis Melissa Beeck Paulette Boudreau Steve Canton Renee Chastant Gina Cotter JoAnn Crag Jayne Crowell Clarice Fagin Guna Foraker Mike Gibson Melissa & Matt Gindling Vivian Kearney Jill Keenley Salli Kirkland Jill Krummen Trish Logan Christine Marshall Nancy Rector Patty Rusch Lauren Sandler Perky Smoot Jim & Patty Sprankle Arlene Stigum Lynn Walkters 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
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 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  The Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox) marks the first day of spring and is one (of two) moments in the year when day and night are of nearly equal length. In the northern hemisphere the Spring Equinox usually falls on March 20. Continue reading for some fun ways to celebrate this time of year! Check out our Pinterest board for other related recipes and tutorials. Crafts & activities:
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 Spring Equinox incense recipe:
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Directions: Grind ingredients together with a mortar and pestle. Roll into small balls if desired. Smolder on top of a hot hookah charcoal. Best used during vernal rains and dewy mornings! Feel free to experiment and use different ingredients as necessary.  Our events this month included the Wednesday Night Market at Alliance for the Arts, the Shangri La Sunday Market and Millennial Brewing's Irish Festival. Learn more on our local event page.
On Patreon this month, we will be releasing our third digital zine! This one will be themed Spring Equinox and will feature art and sketches by Matt and Melissa, a simple incense recipe to try at home, a a feature on Sanibel Island, 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: Sunset over the Caloosahatchee River |
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