The Library is hosting its first ever Local Artisan Fair.
Saturday, April 5 from 10 AM-2 PM.
Discover the talents and creativity of local artists and makers who will be at the Library displaying their wares. We’ll have fifteen artisans with a wide range of wares: coffee, candles, jewelry, stained glass, ceramics, photography, artworks, and more. Visit all of our artisans to enter our raffle for a chance to win one of three gift baskets consisting of donated pieces from our artisans.
Join these artisans for a special demonstration:
10:30 AM: Black Fodder Coffee will demonstrate syphon brewing
11:30 AM: Make a fused glass pendant with Stern Glassworks ($15 fee)
12:30 PM: Candle making demonstration with LaTonya and Company
1:15 PM: Casey Jones Avian Artist will demonstrate watercolor art
Participating Artisans
- Black Fodder Coffee - specialty coffee, espresso, and cold brews
- Casey Jones Avian Artist - multi-media decoupaged art made with recycled materials
- Chimerapress Studios - linocut art on mini landscapes, cityscapes, and textiles
- Creations by Kate - small batch ceramics, upcycled art, and crochet amigurumi
- Daniel Weiss Ceramics - both utilitarian and sculptural pieces
- Jenn Dunk Art Studio - custom illustration that tells a story
- Jenny Kelly Oil Paintings - oils on canvas and notecards
- LaTonya and Company - handmade candles, body butter, scrubs, and more
- Artsygrl_Designs - handmade jewelry and chunky knit blankets
- River Forest Library Staff - collages by Koko and comic art by LucyRose
- Stern Glassworks - cast glass and stained glass art pieces
- Twig Designs - locally designed jewelry inspired by nature
- Mystic Photo - landscape and nature photography