Beach-themed crafts highlight Lewes Historical Society show
Groups gather in the shade during the July 10 Lewes Historical Society’s summer craft fair at its main campus. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur
July 14, 2021
More than 40 vendors, offering everything from handmade jewelry and beach-themed artwork to wooden creations, filled the grounds of Lewes Historical Society main campus July 10 during its summer craft fair. Proceeds from the event benefit LHS education and preservation programs.
Larry Edwards of Lewes is a master craftsman operating Wood ‘N Things.
The Rev. Charles Covington explains the art of chair caning during a demonstration in the Midway School, which dates back to the late 1890s.
Sue Ann Cox of Newark, aka The Fairy Potter, imagination manager and clay wizard, displays her enchanted clay cottages inspired by the 19th century primer “The Language of Flowers.”
Michele Ross of McLean, Va., says her unique Shiny Objects creations are uncommon jewelry for uncommon people.
Anna Biggs of Greenville specializes in handcrafted gold earrings and necklaces.
Wendy Labofish of Laurel, Md., offers handmade beach-themed decor at her A Little Blue Fish booth.
Jacqui Chmiel of Harbeson creates jewelry and art using handmade glass beads.
Peter Guilday of Walpole, Mass., is busy all day selling his unique works of stained glass.
Quilter Audrey Hauserman of Virginia Beach, Va., works on a creation in her booth of quilts.
Donna Elias of Brigantine, N.J., draws her artistic inspiration from beach scenes near the coastal town where she operates a studio and gallery.