CraftWestport Returns to Staples High School

Each November Westporters are joined by folks from neighboring towns to get a jump on holiday shopping at the Westport Young Women's League's annual epic craft show: CraftWestport. The show returned for its 45th year after a hiatus in 2021 due to the pandemic. Once again shoppers and admirers of the work of skilled artisans in multiple, diverse areas of fine art and hand-crafted products were able to view the offerings of more than 175 artisans in the Staples field house and cafeteria.

In addition to beautiful jewelry - always a favorite - stunning photography, and other fine artwork - this curated event has found some distinctive and unusual work such as a Tiffany style lamp crafted from a cello, highly detailed backlit and framed street maps, olive oil based natural skin care products, and soaps that look good enough to eat. There were hand-painted ties and scarves and quilted tapestries. Woodworkers showed custom furniture and Ukrainian couple created hand painted nesting boxes.

And as for good to eat - the cafeteria offered epicurean delights such as gluten free fudge - hand painted with french cocoa butter, honey teas and even treats for the family dog.

Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com  Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.

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