The brisk and beautiful autumn day held a perfect backdrop for the Niagara Etsy Artisans show at the Farmers Market at the Village on Saturday, Sept. 29. The well-attended event featured nearly 70 artisans from all over the Niagara region, including three local NOTL women; Courtney Sendzik with Refined Linery sketches; Cheryl Chiarelli with Coco Quartz jewellery; and Taylor Wright with Infinittay hand-knit accessories. 

Karrie Bannerman has been running the Niagara Etsy Artisans group for more than three years. She chose the field by the Village for the event because she wanted to give back to her friends at the market, she said. Bannerman was a vendor at the NOTL market for several years, selling her hand-made skin care line.