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).