SIUE MUC Hosts Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
A candle that smells like cherry pie when lit, jewelry made from recycled and repurposed items and holiday wreaths, trinkets and articles galore are all part of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Morris University Center’s two-day Annual Arts and Crafts Fair.
The 44th annual fair is being held in the Morris University Center.
More than 30 vendors participated in this year’s event, which boasted such businesses as:
- Crafty Lashy Creations
- Hanna Herbal Farms
- The Sudsy Soapery Natural Products
- Earth After Rain Designs
- Circle of Hope Bracelets
- Friends of Art
- Terri R. Designs
“There seems to be a larger variety of vendors here than last year,” said Elizabeth Sanders, academic advisor in Academic Advising. “That’s good to see.”
Sanders and Alarice Houston, office support specialist in Academic Advising, were admiring the jewelry at Annie Lorraine’s table, which had recycled and repurposed jewelry for sale.
“The purpose of the MUC Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair is to provide gift buying options that are accessible to students, faculty and staff during one of the busiest times of the school year,” said Ashley Ramm, MUC programming graduate assistant. “The Arts and Crafts Fair provides opportunities for community partnerships with the University by selling local and hand-made products.
“Attendees can expect to find a diverse range of items, such as artisan jewelry, pottery, knit and crochet clothing, accessories, fine art, herbal infused skin care, holiday decorations, hand-made art supplies and much more.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 14,000.
Photos:
L-R: Elizabeth Sanders, academic advisor; and Alarice Houston, office support specialist, both in Academic Advising; take in the artwork at the table of Annie Lorraine.
Angie Campbell, owner of Angie’s By Design, shows off one of her uniquely scented candles – a cherry pie. Campbell is also selling jewelry at her station.
Tom Rother, co-owner with his wife, Terri, of Upcycled Wood N Weld, explains how he crafted a lamp out of recycled metal. Some of the other products that Rother has handcrafted include skeletal figures, mannequins and more.
