Announcement

Pine’eer Craft Club names Barbara O’Connor as July Crafter of the Month

Friday, July 17, 2026

(July 17, 2026) The Pine’eer Craft Club has named Barbara O’Connor as the July Crafter of the Month.

Barbara and her husband John moved to Ocean Pines from Long Island in 1997. While living in Long Island, she began taking ceramics lessons, a medium she found to really enjoy. She joined the Pine’eer Craft Club in 2000.

She found her niche in stained glass, most recently focusing on fusing glass, making cheese boards, pocket hearts, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and much more.

“My first big panel was a 52 inch panel with 4 kinds of birds on dogwood branches that hangs over my kitchen window. A gentleman also wanted a large Baltimore Raven to replace a ceiling tile with a light for his Ravens room,” said Barbara.

“Being a member of the club, I have met so many artisans that have brought their talents to Ocean Pines.”

She has served in a few positions within the club, including President and Vice President. She also managed the August Craft Fair several times.

Barbara’s handmade items are available at the Pine’eer Craft Club Artisan Gift Shop, located in White Horse Park in Ocean Pines. The shop is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Founded more than 50 years ago, the Pine’eer Craft Club has donated over $201,000 to the Ocean Pines community. The club welcomes new members and meets on the third Thursday of each month.

Artisans interested in selling their work at the shop may contact shop managers Debbie Jiwa or Barbara Herzog, or email [email protected]. For more information, visit oceanpines.org/web/pages/artisan-gift-shop.

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Pine’eer Craft Club names Barbara O’Connor as July Crafter of the Month

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