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Fall Art Fair at the Settlement Shops, Sept 29

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Stroll the paths at the Settlement Shops on Saturday, September 29, from 10 am ’til 5 pm for the annual Fall Art Fair.

Artists and artisans from Door County and all over Wisconsin will be presenting their latest creations.  Original artisan craft work will include paintings, pottery, glass, photography, handmade soaps and candles, one-of-a-kind hand knit socks, jewelry made of precious metals and metal clay, beads, and recycled/repurposed treasures.  There will be interior decor items and original yard art, too!

Local resident Barbara Bicker will be selling her unique felt Christmas ornaments to benefit our local Library.  The Summerwind Alpacas will also make a live appearance!

Music performed by Settlement Art Fair favorites, the Heurer Brothers, will fill the air and Door County Private Chef will be serving up lunch, baked goods, light snacks and beverages.

Don’t miss this great day of art, food and music presented by the businesses of the Settlement Shops, just 1 mile south of downtown Fish Creek on highway 42.  For more information contact Barbara at 920.868.9222.

Settlement Shops Host 10th Annual Summer Art Fair, July 28

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An intriguing mix of artists and fine craftsmen will again line the paths of the Settlement Shops on Saturday, July 28, from 10 am ‘til 5 pm for the 10th Annual Summer Art Fair.

Takoda

Takoda, Twice AOBA National Blue Ribbon Winner!

Local resident Barbara Bicker will be selling her unique felt Christmas ornaments to benefit the local Library. The beautiful and friendly Summerwind Alpacas will also make a live appearance!

It’s all part of the fun as artists and artisans from Door County and all over Wisconsin gather here to present their latest creations at the Settlement, just south of Fish Creek. Original arts and craft work will include paintings, pottery, glass, photography, hand-woven textiles, one-of-a-kind hand-knit socks, and jewelry made of precious metals, metal clay, beads, and recycled/repurposed treasures. There will be interior decor items and original yard art, too!

Music performed by Settlement Art Fair favorites, the Heurer Brothers, will fill the air, and the Door County Private Chef will be serving up lunch, baked goods, light snacks and beverages.

Don’t miss this great day of art, food and music presented by the businesses that comprise the Settlement Shops, located just 1 mile south of downtown Fish Creek on Highway 42. For more information contact me, the Artful Artisan at 920.868.9222.

Join us here at the Settlement Shops on Wednesdays for the Fish Creek Farmer’s Market

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Each week you’ll find a brand new selection of organic food, local specialties, vegetables, fruits and crafts on display at the Settlement Shops’ grassy plaza.

Fish Creek Farmers Market at the Settlement Shops

Fish Creek Farmers Market at the Settlement Shops

Every Wednesday starting in June and running through October from 10 am – 2 pm. Would you like to be a vendor? Email or call Linda Birmingham at 920-868-3788.

Holiday Greetings from the Artful Artisan!

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 Wishing you all a New Year filled with Health, Happiness, and Prosperity!

Store hours over the Holidays:

December 20 – 22 open daily from 11 am ’til 3 pm.
Closed from December 23 – 27.
Open again December 28 – 30 daily from 10 am ’til 4 pm.

From January 7 – February 18 the Artful Artisan will be open on Saturdays only and at any other hours by chance. You can also make an appointment to stop in at any time by calling: 920.868.9222.

Find the Artful Artisan at Friends of Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Show, Sister Bay Village Hall, Nov 26-27

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Warm up your holiday spirit, tune up your caroling voice, bundle up the kids and join the festivities at Sister Bay’s Capture the Spirit events, November 25 and 26!

Photo by Len Villano

The village lights will glow brightly Friday, November 25 beginning at 4:30 pm with the lighting of luminaries around downtown and the Village Christmas tree and decorations at the corner of Mill Road and N. Bay Shore Dr. (Hwy. 42). Father Christmas will bring good tidings and merriment to all with his arrival and as he leads the children to the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library for storytelling and crafts, after the tree lighting. Light refreshments will be served at the tree lighting.

The Artful Artisan encourages you to shop locally for gifts for your family and friends at the annual Friends of Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Show inside the Village Hall November 26 – 27 from 10 am – 4 pm each day. I will be there with many other local artists and artisans, both days with a variety of my latest new works in fiber and metal.

Bring your sweet tooth, creativity and children to the Holiday Cookie decorating on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 3-5 pm at the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station. The Piggly Wiggly, Family Centers of Door County and the Sister Bay Advancement Association are sponsoring these sugary treats.

Help support the Northern Door Children’s Center and buy tickets for the Holiday Home Tour, Friday 4 – 8 pm and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. Call 920.854.4244 for tickets.

Many Sister Bay stores are also having special sales and offering free holiday treats and refreshments:

Artful Artisan at the 25th Annual Christmas Folk Art Fair this Sunday at the YMCA, Nov 20

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The Door County YMCA will hold the  25th annual Christmas Folk Art Fair this Sunday, November 20  from 9 am – 3 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center.

As always, the art fair will feature handmade works of art from Door County artists and fine crafts persons including watercolor paintings, jewelry, homemade candles and soaps, birdhouses, wreaths, greeting cards, mittens, scarves and more. Attendees will enjoy meeting with some of their favorite returning artists who participate year after year, along with a dozen new vendors for 2011.

The art fair is an opportunity to do some local holiday shopping and enjoy a spread of baked goods, soups, and sandwiches, while supporting the Door County YMCA Youth in Government Program. A silent auction with items from artists and local businesses will also be taking place all day. Admission is $3 for attendee’s ages 16 and older.

Founded in 1947, the YMCA Youth in Government is a nationwide program that provides students in grades 7- 12 withan opportunity to experience the democratic process firsthand. Proceeds from the Folk Art Fair make it possible for Youth in Government students to attend a four-day legislative session in Madison each spring.

If you have any questions about the Folk Art Fair, please contact Erin Hoffman at the Door County YMCA at 920.743.4949.

Click for a downloadable poster (PDF format).

Fine Art Fair at the Settlement Shops, Artful Artisan Discount Certificate, Sept 24

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The Annual Fall Art Fair at the Settlement Shops takes place on Saturday, September 24, from 10 am ’til 5 pm.

Fine Art Fair at the Settlement Shops

Fine Art Fair at the Settlement Shops

Capture the autumn spirit in beautiful Door County. Local and regional artists will be exhibiting their work in a relaxing setting that promises a fun, personal shopping experience. Meet the artists and hear the story behind the work you are purchasing, or commission a new work by an artist you admire.

The Heuer Brothers

The Heuer Brothers

As you stroll the paths you’ll find a variety of paintings, jewelry, photography, fine paper art, and stained glass, complementing the unique items available in the shops. There will be music by the Heuer Brothers (sure, you can dance!), snacks and sandwiches for a light lunch, and that wonderful quiche from Sweetie Pies.

Don’t miss this day of art, food, and music Saturday, September 24 at the Settlement Shops, one mile south of Fish Creek on Highway 42. For more information, please call 920.868.9222.

$30 General Purchase Certificate for $15Visit the Artful Artisan’s WBDK, WSBW Shopping Show Page and click on the Buy it Now! button to purchase a $30 net value certificate for $15 – good anytime on any single purchase here at the Artful Artisan Shop.

Trillium earrings bloom on at the Artful Artisan

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If you missed the Door County Trillium season, there’s still a way to enjoy them.

Trillium are so much a part of the anticipation and celebration of spring here in Door County.  The forest floors are the place to look for patches of these wonderful white blossoms.  But don’t try to pick them or dig them up!  They’re really sensitive, and the plant might not bloom again for years if you pick one.  As the flowers age, they will turn pale pink, and then fade until next year…unless you add a pair of sterling and enamel trillium earrings from the Artful Artisan to your life.  Our earrings come in ‘realistic’ white, and a rainbow of fantasy colors, including yellow, blue, pink, and turquoise.  $24.95