Friday, November 27, 2015

Crocker Holiday Artisan Market (Sacramento)



Didn't know what to expect from this three-day Arts Fair in Sacramento that Robin signed up to do. Some stuff, like this get your photo shot with a Victorian Santa looked pretty kitschy, it is set in a Scottish Rite Temple, plus I could hear some Kenny G Christmas music. But these are just random first impressions. Peel back the outer layer, and you'll find this is one of the best Arts Fairs in the Bay Area. 

These folks are super-organized with a crew of cheerful, helpful volunteers. There's plenty of parking, the location is near central Sacramento, the overall quality of the arts and crafts is very high, and the audience is well-matched for the goods. And did I mention the high quality complimentary coffee for vendors and their booth assistants?

Robin's booth with her Morel (light green) and Chanterelle (scarlet & gold) tea towel designs, now also on linen, in addition to cotton muslin. These were selling like hotcakes.

Two vendors near us: one of two great glass-makers, and in the background, the gentleman selling his renderings of famous monochrome photographs of jazz legends such as Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis, Count Basie and many others.


Above are two shots of Geoff Graham, a Vallejo Artisan who makes ceramics using designs in the vein of the Etruscans and Ancient Greeks. We love this guy's work.


A couple of artists whose work caught my eye.

Silk scarves.

Knives!

Stone turning sculptor Jack Richardson. Most impressive work I saw today.

Nice live music. Harp trio on a raised dais where many a masonic ritual has taken place, I'm sure.


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