Arts and crafts fairs

The biggest gatherings of local artists in Cruz Bay are for the Arts Festival and during Carnival, but there are arts and crafts bazaars several times throughout the year. If you go, don’t just wander around. Stop and talk to some of these artists. They’re always really interesting people. Like these folks.

10 Responses to “Arts and crafts fairs”

  1. buddy
    December 3rd, 2008 10:16
    1

    Alton Evans always has great jewelry and a good story to go with each piece.

    I think we just witnessed Jeff do the SJ equivalent of a COSTCO/Sam’s Club sample day… No wonder my jar was partially empty…

  2. Zen
    December 3rd, 2008 11:22
    2

    Great stuff!
    I love the island – hand made jewelry.

    Hope they are all down during Carni-val!

  3. Debbie
    December 3rd, 2008 14:41
    3

    St. John should have an open-air flea market (i guess that is what you would call it) like they have over on St. Thomas. I love the local crafts, and I only bring island-made gifts home.

    A few years back, my children go conch shell (horns) they thought that it was soo cool. Now, I collect wind chimes, hard to find but, when you do, they are a treasure.

    Can you put this recommendation in at a community meeting? We are there in July, right after carnivval – a few weeks short. Great revenue idea for the local economy.

    Thanks!

  4. mbw
    December 3rd, 2008 17:09
    4

    wow what a fun day. I have been trying to ignore the fact that I was down there a year ago at this time .. but it’s not working that great! Now I’m sad :(
    Still 171 days to go for me!

    BTW Jeff I was looking for you around Dupont Circle this weekend :) (no I’m not a stalker!)

  5. David
    December 3rd, 2008 21:06
    5

    Good to see Iroy doing his crafts. Don’t just talk to the vendors, support them!

  6. Kelli
    December 3rd, 2008 21:33
    6

    I’m wearing my st. john petroglyph from alton evans, jr right now ;)
    I actually havent taking it off since I got it, back in febuary

  7. Chicago Steve
    December 3rd, 2008 22:33
    7

    That looks like fun! All those exotic concoctions are intriguing… love to try some. We’ve never seen any fairs, but will keep an eye out next time.

  8. David
    December 4th, 2008 06:52
    8

    Don’t just talk to the vendors, support them!

    Good to see Iroy doing his crafts.

  9. quenton
    December 4th, 2008 12:10
    9

    good afternoon
    great crafts, but how many times did he say
    kallabash?
    i don’t think i spelled that right.
    anyway, i like to have some of those concoctions.
    have a great week.

  10. Bigcheeeze
    December 6th, 2008 21:43
    10

    I have a few of Alyton’s braclets…anybody have his phone # oremail or web address? I wanted to order some more for gifts..

    TY

    Dave

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