Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the La Encantada Fine Art Festival, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts that make for truly special presents.
Free admission!
The La Encantada Fine Art Festival is one of the region’s most prestigious juried art events, where creativity and craftsmanship converge in a vibrant celebration of the arts. Set against the lush, ever-blooming garden walkways of the La Encantada Shopping Center, this open-air festival offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover and support local artisans and fine art crafters. From intricate metalwork to unique, locally designed fashion, each piece on display reflects the dedication and skill of its creator, making this festival a true showcase of artistic talent.
Saturday, November 16
10:30 am to 12:30 pm • Eric Black | Pencil and Silver Point Drawing Working with pencil and silverpoint — a drawing technique using a silver rod or wire on a prepared surface.
1 pm to 3 pm • Kathie Scrimgeour | Gel Monoprinting Demonstrating the art of gel monoprinting using acrylic paint on a gel printing plate. Each pull from the plate creates a one-of-a-kind piece of art, perfect for framing. • Kay Norris | Small Abstract Acrylics Painting small contemporary art pieces.
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm • Sharon Hessoun | Wire Coiling for Jewelry Combining different gauges of wire and beads to create interesting jewelry.
Sunday, November 17
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
• Laura LePere | Using Clayboard Medium This technique combines painting on a clay-covered board with acrylic ink & scratching away to create details.
• Gillian Allard | Tapestry Mosaic Basics of tapestry or embedded mosaics.
2 pm to 4 pm • Adair Karlin | Painting Abstract Bowls Painting solid wood bowls that are functional art, yet also food safe, using acrylic paints.
Line Jordan | Abstract Rock Mosaics Making an abstract design with glass mosaic.