Support Local Artists at the Mission Viejo Artisan Faire.

Support local Artisans by purchasing unique, handcrafted items during the Artisan Faire on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015.

The family event is from 10 am to 3 pm in the Mission Viejo Village Shopping Center at 25402 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 92692 (across from Trader Joes).

The faire will feature a host of art and craft vendors, art demonstrations, crafts for kids, live entertainment and much more. The event takes place seasonally.

It is sponsored by the City’s Cultural Arts Committee, Friends of the Arts and the Saddleback Lanes.

More than 35 vendors will feature a variety of handcrafted items such as baby clothing, candles, ceramics, clothing, cosmetics, hats, jewelry, paintings, soaps, make-up, vintage handbags, wooden toys and much more.

Just a couple of the artists participating are Pam Wagoner and Jane Salafia.

GreenLife Gallery™, mixed media artist and owner Pam Wagoner uses recycled, salvaged and other renewable resources to create one-of-a-kind eco-art. The gallery collaborates with more than 15 artists. Visit the online gallery at www.greenlifegallery.com.

“Glass Creations by Jane” has evolved from stained glass panels to functional, fused glass vases, plates and Dichroic jewelry.

The next Artisan Faire will be Dec. 12, 2015 at the same location and the same time. Visit www.facebook.com/MissionViejoCulturalArtsCommittee. For more information email Tina Roberts, Artisan Faire Coordinator, at Tina2@cox.net