Come celebrate the creativity of artisans across the Eastern Shore at the annual Easton Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4. Admission is free for this one-day-only event, which takes place 10am to 3pm on the grounds of Trinity Cathedral at 315 Goldsborough St.
The fair features unique, handmade work from 40 crafters and will be a fun place to kick off holiday shopping. Here are a few examples of one-of-a-kind gems you’ll find, along with the creative artisans who make them:
· Mary Pellicano and Loretta Hatzel of Easton make bird and bee feeders from upscaled vintage china.
· Douglas Draper of Salisbury creates drawings, painting and photographs of Chesapeake Bay watermen.
· Wendy Kloetzli of Worton produces hand-felted creations of animals and nature.
· Karen Crane of Salisbury creates colorful tote bags made of denim and cotton fabrics.
· Jerry Pompeo of Preston, aka Grumpy Old Flag Guy, produces all kinds of wooden flags and “tank art,” including Minions, VWs, and other vehicles made from recycled refrigerant tanks.
· Gabriele Kendall of Chestertown specializes in jewelry made with driftwood.
· Michele Devine of Easton fashions unique apparel and accessories from hand-printed cotton fabric.
Come meet these and other talented makers doing original work in pottery, basketry, painting, woodworking, soaps, crochet stuffed animals, needlepoint and various media.
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