Focal point of artisans festival: handcrafted goods

The Village Green was the happening place Saturday for the Litchfield County Artisans Festival. The third annual event, previously held at the VFW, featured more than 80 artisans in a variety of mediums, including crocheted goods, stained glass, pottery, children’s clothing, resin and acrylic, fused glass, woodworks, soap, cookie-making, upcycle, candlemaking, photography, and jewelry-making. All items were handmade. Vendors hailed from New Milford, surrounding towns, and from out of state. In addition to artisans, musical entertainment was offered and several food trucks were on site. The festival was coordinated by residents Janet and Denice Wittmann.

Deborah Rose/The Village Green was the venue for the third Litchfield County Artisans Festival.

Deborah Rose/A handful of food trucks served up a variety of offerings at the downtown event.

Deborah Rose/The sun shone as patrons perused the more than 80 vendor booths for the festival.

Deborah Rose/Local vendors, as well as those from out of town and out of state, showcased and sold their handcrafted goods.

Deborah Rose/The handcrafted goods of Mardi Smith, of Baskets by Mardi in Newtown, were among those that attracted patrons’ attention.

Deborah Rose/Artisan Jo Guthrie of Frosted Pottery of Torrington packages up a patron’s purchases.

Deborah Rose/Artisans Matt Westfall and Cheryl Whiteley talk with guests of their booth.

Deborah Rose/Katy Osborn of Sherman and her children, Imogen, 11, Sybil, 6, and Abner, 8, admire the craftsmanship of Geri O’Rourke’s products. O’Rourke owns BlueChair Creations in