The Sound View Beach Association is hosting an Artisan Fair and Wine Tasting at the Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme, next Saturday, July 20, from 4 to 9 p.m.
The Artisan Fair features a selection of local artisans and crafters working in Sterling Silver, Fabric Arts, Natural Bath & Body Products, Swarovski, Children’s Items, Copper, Sea Glass, Gemstones, Beadwork, Knit and Crochet.
Seaside Wines of Old Saybrook will conduct a wine tasting from 6 to 8 p.m.
Featured artisans include:
Anita Japp/ Anita’s Bead Creations: Master Bead Weaver Japp is known for her elaborate, fanciful beadwork designs. Specializing in three-dimensional beadwork, such as Christmas Ornaments, Gift Boxes and Sculptural Art. Unique and wearable beaded jewelry.
Deb Pearl/ The Beach Seaglass: Authentic Sea Glass jewelry, wrapped with Sterling Silver. Unusual colors and designs.
Kristine Clark/ Little Nuggets: Wonderful handmade children’s items including tutus, hats, scarves, hair accessories, superhero capes and more.
Michaelle Pearson/ Absinthine Jewelry: Hand-hammered Sterling Silver and Copper Bracelets, pendants and earrings. The “curved sterling cuff” design shown at right is fast becoming a shoreline classic. Also, historically-inspired gemstone beaded jewelry.
Amy Porter/ Willow Pond Totes: Handmade Tote Bags, Purses, Wristlets and Treasure Boxes. All original designs in a wonderful array of charming fabrics.
The Old Lyme Historical Society: Books, Maps and Posters of local interest. The Society’s Publications include: The Charm of the Place: Old Lyme in the 1920s, Rum Runners, Governors, Beachcombers and Socialists: Views of the Beaches in Old Lyme, The Land Savers, Hurricane of 1938: Old Lyme Remembers, This Ancient and Interesting Town, and Poverty Island.
Crystal Vibrations Jewelry: Genuine Swarovski and semi-precious gemstone bracelets, with sterling and 14K gold-filled accents, infused with divine blessings to heal and enhance the wearer.
Aiyana Essentials: All natural Bath and Body products: sea saltz soaks and scrubs, healing and massage essential oils, body butters, lip balms and more.
Joanne Zaccheo/ Bellizzima Jewelry: Handcrafted Jewelry made from Sterling, Gold Vermeil, Semi-Precious stones and Swarovski Crystals
Parking is free on Hartford Avenue and in the Town Lot for Old Lyme residents with Beach Stickers. Paid parking is available on-street in 2-hour increments until 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., all street parking is free.
