Key West Artisan Market Holiday Shop Local Edition This Sunday

The third Key West Artisan Market of the season will be held Sunday, December 17th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store parking lot, 1111 Eaton St. Local artisans include culinary, textile, jewelry, wood, artists & crafters, curiosities, the Key West Writer’s Guild Local Author’s Nook, live music by 104.9 The X, craft beer, wine and art in Garage Mahal and food concessions. Holiday characters will be on hand for photo ops and lots of holiday merchandise will be offered for your ‘shop local’ pleasure. The theme, ‘shop local’, emphasizes the importance to keep our dollars here to help our community get back on its feet after the devastation from Hurricane Irma.

Guests are encouraged to walk, ride bikes, use taxis or ride sharing services or take the bus which conveniently stops in front of the Restaurant Store. There will be plenty of bicycle parking and some ADA parking but there no vehicle parking spaces at Strunk Ace Hardware or Manley deBoer Lumber Company; The will be open for normal business. Alternative parking only 2 blocks away in the Old Town Garage at Grinnell and Caroline for $4/hour; free for 4 hours to residential sticker holders. Please BYOB (bring your own bags).

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Confirmed artisans include, but are subject to change:

Artists

That Keyring Guy: Unique carved acrylic gifts and sculpture

Sea Breeze Pottery: Fun and functional pottery that is hand built and unique

Photo Art: Original fine art photography by Nicholas Bergery

Iveta’s Happy Art: Fun and colorful 3D polymer clay art

Art from the Start: Local art, custom canvas, custom framing & matting

kassybfineart: Eclectic, islandy, mosaics & paintings

Rachel Feinberg: Paintings

Starfish Designs: Hand painted original art designs on glass vases, decanters and recycled glass

Mangrove Studio: Distressed wood, art and mirrors

Inky Fingers: Custom hand lettering

Jean Paul: Painting in the colors of the Caribbean

Mel: Paintings

Annie Bond Pottery: Functional wheel thrown pottery

Steve Linden: Amazing Art Van and original art work

Suzie’s Paradise Art: Palm fronds 3D art, island art on canvas, painted turtles on lobster trap

Jennifer Montgomery: Free hand organic henna body art designs

Crafts

Mayanjali Apothecary: Body products made by hand with organic material

Conch Republic Body Essentials: Artisan Luxury Soap

Monkey Apple Art Fac: Frame-worthy greeting cards

Moondrop Candles: Handmade RSPO certified palm wax candles & organic soaps

An Elegant Touch: Custom on the spot laser engraved gifts & souvenirs

Key West Body Scrubs: All-natural sea salt body scrubs, lip balms, bath bombs, sea sponges

Culinary

Cole’s Peace Grill: Hot food off the grill

Keez Beez: Pure, natural, delicious raw honeys from the Florida Keys

Rum cakes: Gourmet rum cakes – boozy desserts

Holy Guacamole: The real freshness; guacamole made in front of you

Debs Italian cuisine: Meatball dinner /sub sandwiches

Popcorn In Paradise: Hand popped fresh sweet, salty, & savory gourmet kettle corn

Lick your Lips: Lick your Lips Spinach Artichoke Dip

Pickle Baron: Artisan Pickles and Preserves

Good Green Morning: 2/3 of your daily organic greens blended fresh in one bottle

Gypsy Lu: Granola making people feel good inside and out

Bone Island Biscuits: Bone Island Biscuits make dog treats for your furry best friends

TN Steve’s BBQ:TN Steve’s BBQ Best Ribs in the Keys 4 years in a row

Pasta Pailloux: Local homemade pasta

Grimal Fruit Stand: Grimal Grove Supplying local fresh produce alongside selling actual fruit trees

Jewelry

Gilden Peach Designs: Handmade artisan gemstone jewelry

Hooked on Key West: Authentic fish hook jewelry, original designs hand-crafted only in Key West

Designs by Tiffany K: Handcrafted and wire wrapped jewelry

Jewelry by Jeanne: Unique wire art jewelry

Zen by Karen Moore: ZEN by Karen Moore Jewelry

Paradise Pendants: Sterling Silver wire sculpture jewelry

Made by Soto: Jewelry design & repair

Textile

Cocky KW: Key West branded apparel

Salty but Sweet, a Mermaids Boutique: Purses and accessories from recycled boat sails

Cooper Esposito: One of a kind leather handbag

Key West Couture: Tropical inspired designs. Purses, totes, tunics and dresses

Wood

Key Largo Adirondack: Beautiful handcrafted outdoor patio furniture

Boxes by Frank: Veteran made recycled wood boxes

woodsnowflakes: Key West wooden snow flakes

Resurrection Wood: Recycled painted furniture and art

Jim’s Wood Shop: Nautical wood cut-outs

Washed Up Key West: Recycled wood art

Nikistik: Exotic wooden hair sticks and mosaic on boxes and jewelry

Key West Wood Pens: Beautiful unique pens & pencils handmade from Keys trees

Other

Kutchey’s Flowers: Fresh flowers

Ron Augustine: Tarot card reader

Peace Love and Woof: Island vibe dog gear handcrafted in Key West

Happy Body: Chair massage

Community:

The Florida Keys Weekly Local Author’s Tent with the Key West Writer’s Guild

Local authors meeting, greeting, selling and signing copies of their publications

From 10 am til noon:

Rusty Hogden: Selfie – The Phantom Writer – Psycho – Thriller Novels

Ralph DePalma –The Soul of Key West – Photographical and narrative featuring Key West musicians

Wesley Sizemore – Tropical Quests – Key West fiction

Lucy Burdette – Killer Takeout – Key West food critic mystery series

From Noon til 2 pm

Joanna Brady –The Woman of the Light – Key West fiction

Edgardo Alvarado -Vazquez –The Funerals of Key West – a collection – Do not read this poetry book. 2016

Bill Bahlke – Grandpa! Grandpa! What Will I See? – A children’s picture book –Popular Demand – lighthearted political satire & Frisbee Ball Rules-coming of age story

Community

104.9 The X Variety Show

Featuring music by singer/songwriter Glen Harmon, interviews and live radio

Garage Mahal

Guest Beertender and local comedian Joe Madaus from Danger Charters and the Comedy Key West pouring craft beer from Florida Keys Brewing and Tampa Bay Brewing

Cole’s Peace Bakery

$5 Wine by the glass with Alice from Signature Wine & Spirits

Domestic and imported cheese tasting and sales

Fresh bakery goods and sandwiches

Next Artisan Market:

Jan 07: The Art of The ART: Edition

https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestArtisanMarket

Contact: Sean Krikorian

573-619-2200

Email: [email protected]

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