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Jan 13
Visioning Circles: Orcas, San Juan and Lopez

Lopez Community Visioning Circle March 19th, 2023  Community Visioning Circle Notes Location: Lopez Public Library   “Had a meeting at the library today for the maker’s guild and there are some great things being done by some wonderful people for makers of the San Juans. I encourage people to look into what they are doing […]

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Dec 01
Collectors Online Auction Dec 2-9

Collectors Presale Silent Auction is Live 12/2-12/9 Curious about the arts and artisans crafts gathered for the Market? Leading up to the physical, in person markets is a fun online event you can enjoy from home or on your smart phone anywhere. If you are a Collector of fine art and goods, you’ll want to […]

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Nov 16
Orcas Holiday Community Calendar

Artisans News and Events for the 2022 Holidays on Orcas Artisan shows and hands-on Makery events, plus Shop the Rock shopping suggestions. See the Live Calendar for most current details. Click for Artisans Community Events Calendar Shop the Rock on Orcas   Recommended retail locations for purchasing island-made goods:   Material Wit Darvills Bookstore Crow […]

Nov 12
Winter Night Market at Oddfellows, Dec 10th 5-8pm

Lively Night Market opens 5-8pm with a no host bar featuring island wines and ciders, a pre-order tamale and chocolate flan dinner, and a fire pit for roasting s’mores. Space is limited as is availability of dinners – pre-purchases highly recommended. Cover tickets include Market Bucks for shopping with Artisans.  Support Island Makers! Click for Night […]

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Nov 11
Holiday Makery Pop-up

November 26, 2022  A fun new Holiday Makery Pop-up is offering hands-on, make-it-yourself classes in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center from 11-3:30. Instructors Maria Bullock, Susie Shipman, Tenar Hall, Marcy Montgomery, and Tabitha Rose are hosting candle, ornament, wreath, card and wooden 3D tree making using natural materials gathered on island, from the U.S. […]

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Oct 13
Winter Artisan Markets on Orcas Dec 10-11

Celebrating a Beloved tradition in New Ways – Oddfellows Hall comes alive again with the new Winter Artisan Market featuring three events that carry on the much-loved village tradition of maker pop-up sales at the historic waterfront Hall. Collectors Silent Auction Bidding – Live, Dec 2nd – 9th Saturday Night Market, cover and dinner ticket […]

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Sep 16
San Juan Islands Farm Tours are Coming!

2022 San Juan Island Farm Tour dates: San Juan Island Tours: Sept 24-25. Orcas Island Tours: Oct 1-2. Lopez Island Tours: Oct 7-9. See online farm tour maps, Orcas special events and Lopez special events.

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Sep 16
Lopez Harvest Table Gathering – Farm, Food, Music, Poetry & Art

Island Grown Farm Tours invite you to Watmough Bay Farm. The annual Farm Tours in San Juan County are a great time to explore where our wonderful foods come from. Join us for the farm tour launch on Friday October 7th for a tour of Watmough Bay Farm, then stay for a pop-up dinner, music, […]

Sep 16
Island Bounty Exhibit and Dinner

Island Bounty – Art, Food & Farm Celebration! Orcas Center and the San Juan Islands Agriculture Guild are launching the popular annual Orcas Farm Tours with the Island Bounty opening party on Friday, September 30that Orcas Center. Island residents and visitors are invited to come enjoy and honor the art, food and farms essential to […]

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Aug 29
Island Bounty – Call for Artisits for exhibit at Orcas Center, Sept 30th

Island Bounty – Call for Artists & Artisans. The Visual Arts Committee (VAC) of Orcas Center and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild are partnering with the Makers Guild to create a unique fall show entitled, Island Bounty. This curated exhibition aims to honor and highlight the beauty and foods that come from our islands as […]

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