Artisan Fair

Everyone is invited to River Valley Co-op’s Artisan Fair on Saturday, June 27th outdoors on the patio from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at River Valley Co-op’s Easthampton store.

Come browse original handmade artwork and wares created by local artisans, and enjoy live music from Sasha K.A. during this fun family-friendly event outdoors on the patio in Easthampton at 228 Northampton Street.

The Artisan Fair is hosting artisans from Amherst, Easthampton, Greenfield, Hadley, Holyoke, Northampton, Leverett, Ludlow, Southampton, and Templeton.

Functional stoneware and ceramics, jewelry, art prints, glass sculptures, note cards, calendars with cycles of the moon & seasons, herbs & fungi, women’s health, spirituality; original woodcuts and drypoint engravings, hand-carved spoons and other kitchen tools from locally sourced cherry and maple wood, colorful expressionistic paintings, handprinted clothes featuring blockprinted flora and fauna, photos of New England birds, handmade journals, windchimes crafted from glass and driftwood, crocheted plushies, snugglers, sweaters and blankets; handmade artisan quilts, handmade cold processed goat milk soap, and reusable handbags crafted from goats feed bags—will all be for sale. Be sure to stop by ‘Poetry on the Spot’ for a poem written just for you - in five minutes or less.

Participating artists: Ash & Clay Pottery, BBGlass, Cason Crochet, Chelsea Granger, Claire Cocco, Crochet by Kiara, Elias Handcarved, G3/UncannyJunx, Heart of the Earth Arts, Hoop & Bee, Jasmine Rose - ceramic artist, Joe Oliverio Photography, Kate Marion Lapierre, Lisa Will - windchimes, Long Wandering, Made This, Mary Fisher Ceramics, Nancy Haver, Phyllis Meredith, Poetry on the Spot, Pottery by Katy Morris,, Passionato Books, Ray Palmer, Rebecca Rose Designs, Test Print Pottery, Things You Don’t Need, Yoxpottery.

The River Valley Co-op Artisan Fair is a one-day event that showcases a wide range of artwork and crafts created by local artisans. It is a fun, family-friendly event that is diverse, inclusive, accessible for all, and showcases a range of voices and perspectives to celebrate the fantastic artists and makers who make our community and region so special. The event is free to attend and open to everyone in the community.