by Noella Noelophile®
Yay! The Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild’s 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fall Faire happens today and tomorrow!
Boo! I can’t go!
As mentioned in previous posts, we’re still self-isolating out of an abundance of caution. You be careful too.
But if you’re out and about (and wearing your face mask, please!) you’ll get to meet some amazing artists if you go. You’ll also be supporting a great cause.
501c3 nonprofit Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild gives annual scholarships to high school seniors, in the Torrance area, with an interest in arts and crafts. In addition, they give talented local artists a chance to sell their handcrafted work with two annual shows–in Spring and Fall.
The Fall one starts at 10 am today, Saturday, November 13th, and runs till three pm. Hours will be the same tomorrow, Sunday, November 14th.
And some of the incredible handcrafted items you might find?
Well, this is absolutely up to you. But in the past, we’ve bought a gorgeous Christmas-wreath arrangement with velvet ribbons and jingle bells, which we put up every year. And some sparkly dichroic-glass earrings. And a very cute pair of “gingerbread” dolls from an award-winning dollmaker. And some handcrafted cards from an artist who says she never had graphic-arts training (you could’ve fooled me!). And some fun Christmas-tree earrings. And my favorite scented soap. And…
OK, OK. You can tell we’ve been there more than once. Pre-pandemic, this was a favorite for both Spring and Fall.
This year, what might you see, if you go?
Well, the Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild’s Facebook page currently has a video, offering “a taste” of what they’ll exhibit. Sparkly beaded bags, colorful silk scarves, nicely-packaged scented soaps and whimsical Christmas stockings are among the items they’re showing!
Tempted? I certainly would be, if not for this pandemic. If you go (and again, be safe: mask, social-distancing, hand sanitizer and stay home if you feel sick, please), give them lots of love for me.