Local Artisan Fair
Join us to discover the talent and creativity of an exciting lineup of local artists and makers who will be at the Library showcasing and selling their work. Browse, shop, or simply stop by to chat with the artisans—and don’t forget to explore the Library before you head out and check out some great reading material.
All visitors are invited to take part in our raffle! We’ll be giving away three prize baskets filled with items generously donated by our artisans. To enter, just visit each artisan and get your passport stamped.
Need a little fuel while you browse? Zemi Coffee will be onsite until 12 PM serving delicious Puerto Rican coffee available for purchase and Candycopia will be here with their candy cart selling nostalgic favorites and unique small‐batch specialties.
The Artisans
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Artsygrl creates cozy chunky-knit blankets, non-tarnishing beaded jewelry, and a variety of sparkling, hand-embellished accessories.
ARTxLAB
Shop Lindsay and Brenna’s curated collection of original contemporary and vintage artwork — each piece is professionally framed and ready to hang.
Brown Sugar Caramels
These handcrafted small-batch caramels are made fresh with quality ingredients and come in both classic and creative flavors.
Casey Jones Avian Artist
Casey Jones creates colorful mixed‐media art using decoupage and recycled materials, drawing inspiration from birdwatching and hiking. She will also offer a watercolor painting demo during the fair.
Chimerapress Studios
Jill Kramer will have small hand-colored linocuts and original designs printed on fabrics for household use.
Creations By Kate
Kate is an artist with many talents! She crochets amigurumi, makes pottery, and upcycles materials into beautiful, repurposed art.
Daniel Weiss
Daniel Weiss, a ceramicist and poet from River Forest, blends writing and sculpture to create multimedia artwork that highlights the permeability of artistic media. He will also offer a hand-building clay demonstration.
Dive Bar Soap Company
Dive Bar Soap Company creates fun, travel-friendly self-care goods for all humans. Products are handmade in small batches and vegetarian friendly.
JennyKellyArt
Jenny Kelly is a self-taught artist who works exclusively with oils on canvas. At the fair, Jenny will have note cards and prints of her original artwork. You’ll be able to view her original pieces on our Local Spotlight Display.
KC Karen's Creations
From functional to whimsical, Karen makes knit and crochet items for people, pets, and the home.
Metro Woodworks
Steve Metro—an engineer, lifelong woodworker, and wood artist from River Forest—transforms wood into practical art inspired by nature, the planet, and practicality.
Mystic Photo
Landscape photographer Ed Siderewicz produces museum‐quality artwork perfect for home or office décor. From stunning landscapes to captivating moments, each image tells a unique story.
Toula’s
Toula’s produces all natural lotions, lotion bars and body oils using olive oil shipped from the owner’s family olive farm in Greece, as well as high end candles with all natural fragrance oils.
Twig Designs
Twig Designs creates jewelry inspired by everyday nature, resulting in exquisitely designed and unique pieces.
Vendors
Candycopia Candy Cart
Candycopia, a local family-owned candy shop, will be sweetening the day with a candy cart full of gummies, Swedish candies, and retro treats for sale.
Zemi Coffee Cart – from 10 AM-12 PM
Enjoy a cup of delicious Puerto Rican coffee as you browse the fair. Dominique and her coffee cart will be onsite offering coffee for purchase.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3530025-0
