A new indoor-outdoor craft fair will debut in downtown Easton this October to showcase handmade arts and give the public a free venue for buying one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. More than 30 artisans have signed up to display and sell their work.
The Easton Fall Craft Fair will take place Saturday, October 15, on the grounds of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at 315 Goldsborough Street. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; everyone is invited to come and mingle with a group of creative craftspeople who will set up tents outside the cathedral or display their work inside the parish hall. A rain date is planned for the following Saturday, Oct. 22.
“We are excited to launch this new community event,” said Leslie Walker, the fair coordinator. “All available vendor spaces have been filled by a talented group of regional artisans.”
A wide variety of goods will be offered inside and under tents along the brick walkway ringing the cathedral. All items will be original and made by exhibitors. The goal is to present something to appeal to everyone, no matter their budget, tastes or interests.
“A group of crafters at Trinity Cathedral got the idea for this festival while talking about the spiritual experience of making things with your hands,” said Walker. “Each of us knows the joy of tapping our own creative potential and sharing the results with the world.”
The fair will present unique creations by artists working in all kinds of materials, including glass, metal, wood, ceramics, beads, basketry, soap, paint and fiber. In addition, there will be a bake sale and raffle for a beautiful queen-size quilt titled “Geometry of Joy.” The winning quilt raffle ticket will be drawn at 3 p.m. at the fair in front of Trinity Cathedral.
Participating vendors include Easton basket maker Heidi Wetzel, Neavitt potters Martha and Forrest Bogan, Federalsburg wood turner Tim Moore, Greensboro pyrographer Sharon Dennis, Centreville painter Susan Anderson and Easton decoy expert Donald Parks. A variety of handmade jewelry will be offered, including work in silver and gold by Jane Cross of Easton, Juliet Huber of Cambridge, and Sharon Stockley of Easton. Small toys will be in abundance as well, including work from St. Michaels fiber artist Angeline Sturgis, who makes adoptable felt families, gnomes, pocket pals and magic wands.
“There truly will be something for everyone,” said Pat Brown, chair of the Trinity Threaders Guild, which is helping to organize the event.
Send inquiries to [email protected] or follow the event online at www.facebook.com/eastonfallcraftfair.
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