New Monthly Artisan Market Kicks Off This Sunday With Art Key West

The first Key West Artisan Market is Sunday, December 1 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Restaurant Store parking lot in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Art Key West, a three day island-wide all arts festival. The Market will be a regular attraction with dates set for December 22 for holiday shopping, January 26 as part of the Key West Food and Wine Festival, February 23 and March 30.

The event will give residents and visitors alike a chance to shop fresh and local. Participants include:

Culinary Artisans:

The Restaurant Store gourmet cheeses

The Restaurant Store – extensive wine and craft beer sales

Coles Peace Artisan Bakery – baked goods

Help Yourself – smoothies & organics

Cupcake Sushi – Hand-rolled cupcakes that look like sushi

Tennessee Steve’s BBQ – bbq ribs (order ahead)

Candy by Jamie – caramels & fine chocolates

Divine Dining by Dustan – Pickles, jams & preserves

Tony’s Produce – fresh fruits & vegetable bags

Uva Key West – Olive oil & balsamic vinegars

Key West Spice Company – Hand crafted spices and seasonings

Premier Beverage Company – Wine tasting

Mozzarella Mark – Handmade fresh mozzarella cheese

Lola’s Homemade – Homemade edible goodies

Textile Artists:

Key West Where The Weird Go Pro™ – Apparel, souvenirs & kool stuff

Key West Weaver Claire Perrault

Hats by Judi – Custom Key West haberdasher

KDubz Designs – Gyotaku/Fish rubbing apparel and accessories

Jewelry Craftspeople:

Gilded Peach Inspired Studio – Jewelry

Hooked on Key West – Handcrafted fish hook jewelry

Key West Sea Glass – seaglass jewelry

Jewelry by Susanne – Handcrafted jewelry

Custom Jewelry by Jeanne – Handcrafted, wire wrapped jewelry

Sophia Pip Designs

Misc Artisans and Craftspeople:

Wag-A-Doodle – Handmade dog collars & pet ID tags

BB Artisan Studios – Handmade Pottery

The Essence of Harmony – Aromatherapy Oils, Lotions, Organic skincare products

Handpainted Glass Bottles

Demonstrations by Chef Martin – Enchilado de Langosta (Cuban lobster stew)

Demonstrations by Charlie at Help Yourself

Shelia’s Paradise – kid’s activities painted coconuts, face painting & window mural

Marky Pierson & Adam Russell live mural/ ART! Key West

Performer Corner Cafe with Christopher R. Rehm including Singer/songwriters (all musicians are welcome to show up and take the mic) and performances by Key West Fringe & CoffeeMill Dance Studio

Concessions, wine by bottle & glass and an extensive craft beer selection by glass and bottle

Free parking for guests courtesy of Strunk Ace Hardware and bike racks provided. Guests are encouraged to BYOB (bring your own bags).