Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Check out our new EVENTS Calendar
In addition to our blog, Hudson Valley Etsy has an official website which can be found at www.hudsonvalleyetsy.com. A feature we just added to the website is our Calendar of Events.
In addition to our weekly reminders here every Friday, you can now also check our calendar to see what's going on in Hudson Valley and plan ahead!
In addition to our weekly reminders here every Friday, you can now also check our calendar to see what's going on in Hudson Valley and plan ahead!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Meet our new members! October 2013 part 1
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| Made with Love super sampler by Made With Love |
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| Navy waxed canvas tote with leather by Lark Practical |
Lark Practical makes some wonderful leather creations in Rhinebeck! They have everything from bracelets, wallets, to that lovely tote you see. All made with high quality materials that will age wonderfully as you take them through life with you. Great to have you!
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| Moonbeam Blue Pendant by RGClayDesign |
Roberta Green of RGClayDesign fires and assembles her work in Warwick. She specializes in wearable art making them in clay along with fused glass and other beads. Each creation is one of a kind and truly lovely. Welcome to the team!
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| The stargazer's mirror by hArtandSoliMprints |
hArtandSoliMprints is run by Vito and Claudia, who also work in Rhinebeck. They paint and charge unique abstract paintings with healing as well as other intentions to help whoever receives one of their art works. This truly one of a kind process has created some gorgeous artworks, if I do say so myself! Much light and love to you, too.
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| Organic Romance Tea by TeaandSensibility |
Well, that's all I've got for this round, check back for part 2 where I'll feature 5 more awesome new member's. Until then, I hope you'll stop by some of these shops and welcome them. Hey, they might just be your neighbor!
Enjoy!
Amber
Monday, October 28, 2013
Scene’s From The Life Of A Potter
Ever wondered what the life of a Potter was like? Today we show you a glimpse inside the life of Lynn Isaacson from New Prospect Pottery.
Firing the gas kiln at New Prospect Pottery is usually a group effort. Potters from the tri-state area come to the pottery and use the pottery's glazes which are mixed by me. People come early as it takes a bit of time to individually glaze and prepare pots for the kiln. Each potter must wax the bottom of their pots so as not to have them stick to the kiln shelves. Each pot must then be wiped clean of any glaze that adheres to the wax.
It seems like a daunting task to place everyone's pots in the places in the kiln that create the effects each potter prefers. This kiln holds about 80 pots. Some firings have many more pots that will fit into the kiln. It is necessary then to hold two firings back to back. I start loading the kiln as soon as most of the work is glazed. Each potter can help with the loading process. Once loaded, the kiln is sealed so none of the spaces between the door, brick and spy holes contribute to extra air being introduced into the reduction atmosphere. I begin candling the kiln at 3 AM. This process removes any moisture from the pots, kiln furniture such as shelving and shelf supports.
After about an hour and a half of candling with one burner, I light another. An hour after that all four burners are lit. The firing then begins. At approximately 9:30 or 10:00 I put the kiln into what is called 'body reduction'. This deprives the atmosphere in the kiln of oxygen. The flame seeks oxygen from the glazes and the clay. This gives the ware an unreproduceable effect that is different in each area of each specific pot. It is always a surprise to see what comes out after the 36 hour cooling.
Just another day in the life of a potter.
Lynn - newprospectpottery.etsy.com
Firing the gas kiln at New Prospect Pottery is usually a group effort. Potters from the tri-state area come to the pottery and use the pottery's glazes which are mixed by me. People come early as it takes a bit of time to individually glaze and prepare pots for the kiln. Each potter must wax the bottom of their pots so as not to have them stick to the kiln shelves. Each pot must then be wiped clean of any glaze that adheres to the wax.
It seems like a daunting task to place everyone's pots in the places in the kiln that create the effects each potter prefers. This kiln holds about 80 pots. Some firings have many more pots that will fit into the kiln. It is necessary then to hold two firings back to back. I start loading the kiln as soon as most of the work is glazed. Each potter can help with the loading process. Once loaded, the kiln is sealed so none of the spaces between the door, brick and spy holes contribute to extra air being introduced into the reduction atmosphere. I begin candling the kiln at 3 AM. This process removes any moisture from the pots, kiln furniture such as shelving and shelf supports.
After about an hour and a half of candling with one burner, I light another. An hour after that all four burners are lit. The firing then begins. At approximately 9:30 or 10:00 I put the kiln into what is called 'body reduction'. This deprives the atmosphere in the kiln of oxygen. The flame seeks oxygen from the glazes and the clay. This gives the ware an unreproduceable effect that is different in each area of each specific pot. It is always a surprise to see what comes out after the 36 hour cooling.
Just another day in the life of a potter.
Lynn - newprospectpottery.etsy.com
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Historic Hudson Valley, Haunted and Full of Pumpkins!
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| photo via The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze |
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Pumpkins and pumpkins and more pumpkins designed by local artists at the historic Van Cortlandt Manor. They are pieces of art that glow in the dark. There are over 5,000 carved pumpkins you stroll through with an original soundtrack setting the mood. There are pumpkins in many forms from sea serpents to dinosaurs to Jack in the boxes. Great for all ages!
Horseman's Hollow
Philipsburg Manor is visited by the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. A haunted trail leads you to scenes of horrors and hauntings. Costumes, creatures and scenes to scare your socks off! This one is really scary so it is not recommended for kids.
Irving's Legend
Come to The Old Dutch Church across from Philipsburg Manor and hear Master story teller, Jonathan Kruk, give a dramatic reading from Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It's 45 minutes of the classic tale accompanied by spooky sounds of the organ. You need to purchase advance tickets and it is recommended for ages 10+.
Owleen:Owl walk at Olana
Learn about one of the symbols of Halloween, the owl. Bill Robinson from Wildlife Lectures and Audubon NY Education Coordinator Larry Federman will meet you at Wagon House Education Center to give you a brief talk about owls followed by the meeting of a real owl at the center. They will take you out on a hike to see if you can hear or spot the owls of Olana.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend
Why not stop by the Suffern Farmers' Market this Saturday? You can get an early start on your Holiday shopping as they are having a craft fair in addition to their foodie goodies. Saturday, October 26, 8:30AM-1:00PM.
Our own Get Glassy will be there selling her wide range of handmade glass products.
Happy shopping!
Our own Get Glassy will be there selling her wide range of handmade glass products.
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| Get Glassy |
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| Get Glassy |
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| Get Glassy |
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| Get Glassy |
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| Get Glassy |
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Hudson Valley Etsy Treasuries - Hudson Valley Etsy 10.23
Treasuries are a great way to check out many of our items at once. See more of this month's Etsy treasuries from Hudson Valley Etsy here: October Etsy Treasury
I am very happy to have recently been picked to join the Hudson Valley Etsy team. I wanted to celebrate by showing my new friends some love with this treasury. Hope you love it.
'Beautiful Torchlight' by handjstarcreations
'Mykonos Blue' by landmstudio
'Hudson Valley Neutrality' by PersianRoomVintage
I am very happy to have recently been picked to join the Hudson Valley Etsy team. I wanted to celebrate by showing my new friends some love with this treasury. Hope you love it.
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