 | | | Glass designs by Cynthia Whitchurch Photos provided | | | | | | An exciting variety of work offered by local artists makes this year's 11th annual Artisan Faire a must see, with ceramics, glass, jewelry, paintings, fashion, photography, fiber art, cosmetics and culinary products displayed by some returning favorite artists and new artists, whose work will capture your imagination.
Talk with the artists and learn more about their inspiration and their work while enjoying complimentary wine tasting and samples of culinary products from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 at the Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante.
One of the much-loved returning artists is Joan Ragno of Upmarket Design. Her fiber art jackets and coats are so unique that each is a beautiful canvas, designed to be worn and admired. Ragno loves to combine colors and fabric in original ways, and each year brings new designs to the Faire.
Another perennial favorite is Orinda's Gerry Wallace, an accomplish artist whose imaginative and whimsical painted ceramic pieces are true collectors items to brighten to any home.
Cynthia Whitchurch's glass designs are characterized by unique combinations of color and design. "Each piece has its own texture, character and visual qualities," said Whitchurch, whose wide variety of original creations include stunning decorative bowls and plates, as well as smaller items such as coasters, wine stoppers and nightlights.
The Faire will also highlight charitable organizations including the Rescue One Foundation, which supports the vital emergency services of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Also, the sale of children's books written by former Golden State Warrior, Adonal Foyle, will benefit his Kerosene Lamp Foundation, which empowers youth to become healthy and well-educated leaders. A group from Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church will bring their handmade necklaces to benefit needy schools in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
For more information, call (925) 254-6698.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA