St. Armands Circle gets crafty

The 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival kicked off on June 10.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 3:40 p.m. June 10, 2017
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Despite pending storms, the 16th Annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival was buzzing with artists and art enthusiasts alike on June 10.

From paintings to plants and jewelry to wooden signs, the variety of artwork was vast for the festival with more than 175 participating artists.

The festival continues tomorrow, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Festival goers sift through stones at the 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
Festival goers sift through stones at the 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
Kyung Ai Park works on a painting during the festival.
Kyung Ai Park works on a painting during the festival.
Finny Lazarus poses next to her jewelry.
Finny Lazarus poses next to her jewelry.
Vivian Bermudez works on a piece of eco-friendly jewelry during the craft festival.
Vivian Bermudez works on a piece of eco-friendly jewelry during the craft festival.
New Creations had aluminum jewelry by Marina Vega on display.
New Creations had aluminum jewelry by Marina Vega on display.
Rob and Marina Vega of New Creations aluminum jewelry
Rob and Marina Vega of New Creations aluminum jewelry
Craig Noriega of Majestic Foliage hangs a plant during the craft festival.
Craig Noriega of Majestic Foliage hangs a plant during the craft festival.
Miriam Vigoa and Kristi Labaugh of Vigoa Cuisine
Miriam Vigoa and Kristi Labaugh of Vigoa Cuisine
Kathy and Bill Toledo of KLT Sewing
Kathy and Bill Toledo of KLT Sewing
Mary Garcia poses with her artwork at the 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
Mary Garcia poses with her artwork at the 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
Jay Ruhstorfer works on a handle for Handle It, a part of It’s a Good Life LLC
Jay Ruhstorfer works on a handle for Handle It, a part of It’s a Good Life LLC

 

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