Arts & Entertainment

Artisan Fair and Wine Tasting in Old Lyme

Sound View Beach Association presents handcrafted creations by local artisans and a wine tasting on Hartford Avenue in Old Lyme on Saturday, July 20.

If you're looking for something unique and handcrafted, you'll want to go to Sound View Beach in Old Lyme this Saturday when Sound View Beach Association presents an Artisan Fair from 4 p.m. 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. 

If that isn't enough incentive, there's also a wine tasting conducted by Seaside Wines from 6 p.m. 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 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 LymeThe Land SaversHurricane 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.
A note about parking: 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.


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