Syracusans descended on Nottingham High School this past weekend for the Syracuse Peace Council’s 53rd annual Plowshares Craftsfair.
The event featured more than 120 local craftspeople and community organizations, according to the Peace Council.
From left, Ellen Haffar and her daughter, Dia Haffar, of Smokepail Studios, feature their ceramic designs at the Plowshares Craftsfair. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current Credit: Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Ellen Haffar, of Smokepail Studios, holds one of the mugs featured by her and her daughter, Dia, at the Plowshares Craftsfair. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Lucas Freshman, of Brooklyn, left, carries on the RaeÕs Raffle tradition at Plowshares Craftsfair Sunday. His mom, Rae Kramer, who ran the raffle for many years, died in March. LucasÕs dad, Lanny Freshman, coordinates Plowshares. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Left to right, Lucian Dale, 16, of Manlius, and Finn Jackson, 15, of Lafayette, look at buttons at Plowshares Craftsfair Sunday. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
The Syracuse Peace Council (SPC) corner features stickers and books during the Plowshares Craftsfair. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Joan Kump, of Syracuse, of Rhinestone Lifestyle, crochets a blanket during the Plowshares Craftsfair Saturday. She also works with reclaimed fabrics. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Alicyn Hart, of Cazenovia, greets her friend, Lillie Harris, of LilÕs Delectables, during the Plowshares Craftsfair. At left is AlicynÕs son, Owen, 17. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
CeCe, a glass artist who runs Cheerful Glass, features assemblage art during the Plowshares Craftsfair. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Michelle DaRin, of Michelle DaRin Jewelry, talks with visitors during the Plowshares Craftsfair. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Left, John Hunt, of Fayetteville, says hello to Syracuse Peace Council Plowshares organizer Lanny Freshman Sunday. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current 
Left to right, Sophia Brangman, 5, and Anna Callahan, 6, dance to the music of AnnaÕs dad, John Callahan, at Plowshares Sunday. SophiaÕs dad, Arthur Brangman, applauds at right. Photo by Michelle Gabel | Central Current
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