THIS SATURDAY! Meet us at The Howland in Beacon - Holiday Craft Fair!

We are just days away from our 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY. Will you be joining us?

Here is the last group of vendors joining us this Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.  View the full list of vendors here. 

Phoenicia Honey Co.

Duane Lakin Photography

Mary's Dream Studio

Knit In Color

Ehstern Silk Jewelry

Reclaimed Designs

Save The Date: "Makers-on-Hudson" Holiday Craft Fair December 12th

Yes! It's that time of the year where we are elbow deep planning this year's handmade holiday craft fair! We're changing things up a little bit...

We will be back at The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY for Second Saturday in December. That's Saturday December 12th from 10 am to 5 pm.   There are just a few more days left to apply!  

"Second Saturday" in Beacon is always fun to check out.  You can check out all the art galleries, dine out, check out the holiday window displays in all the storefronts, and even attend their tree lighting.

RSVP on Facebook and follow the event page for updates and vendor announcements.

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

"To see the Summer Sky Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie, True Poems flee." Emily Dickinson

 

Art Print Mounted on Wood by digiliodesigns

Sweet words from one of our most beloved poets capture the fleeting nature of summer days perfectly. It's time to experience and explore all the Valley has to offer while summer is in full bloom. Outdoor markets are a great way to enjoy a lovely summer day. Plan a day trip to The Makers' Market in the beautiful village of Warwick, N.Y. where You can meet Sue, from Digilio Designs.  Sue's nature inspired work pairs beautifully with Ms. Dickinson's words.  

Flower of the Month Pendant Necklace, Larkspur by digiliodesigns

Sue joins a diverse group of craftspeople and artists on Sunday, so make it a day of strolling the Green, stocking up at the Farmer's Market and finding a unique handmade treasure, before the "True Poem" of a summer day flees.

Butterfly Notecards by digiliodesigns

 

 

 

Vendors wanted! 22nd Annual Fishkill Fine Art & Craft Fair

The Fishkill Business Association is back with it's annual Fine Art and Craft Fair. This year, the fair is moving back to MAIN STREET in Fishkill. The street will be closed off and vendors will line the street with their beautiful work.

There are vendor spots still available for this fun day. You can get more information and view the application here. 

"Do You Work?"

I cringe when I'm asked that question.

"Yes, I'm an artist." I reply.

Awkward silence.....

"Well what do you do?"  

What follows is usually my elevator pitch--

" I sell my art on a variety of items and surfaces. Mainly at

Art and Craft Fairs and Gift Shops. I also sell on ETSY and 

other on-line venues"

"Oh....I see....that's nice. But do you work?"

I find it impossible to convey the amount of time and effort that goes into our way of making a living to most people who ask. On the surface it appears to be such an easy way to earn a dollar. To us in the craft fair trenches, those of us who get up at 4 am to travel 2-3 hours to set-up our booth and be ready for a 9 am opening, we are the ones who truly know how hard this work is. We try to gently pack all of our handcrafted items at the end of the day, when we are dog tired from standing and selling all day. We say silent prayers that nothing breaks on the trip home. You all know....it's not easy. There is also the shipping and packaging that comes with an on-line sale. Those items don't wrap and pack themselves.

I love it though.

I have met some delightful people on-line, I wish that I could spend some face to face time with them.

I love my fellow vendors. I have learned more from talking to them than I have learned from any book that I purchased.

I love the people that come into my booth even the ones who don't purchase, sometimes I love them more... the ones with the lovely words but who cannot afford to buy.

The little ones who are intrigued by my items and want to touch, but gently tap the top of the head of one of my birds.

I love the excitement of planning and packing and traveling.

I could do without rain though.

And heat.

But worst of all....wind.

Sue DiGilio - DiGilio Designs

Where To Find the Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

While craft fair season is still a couple of months away we do have one date for you this weekend. It's not in the Hudson Valley but why not travel on South searching for warmth?
Elena Rosenberg will be participating in the prestigious American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, MD this weekend. The show is open Friday, February 20, through Sunday, February 22.
Elena is known for her inventive, luxurious and colorful knits, that are made from the finest yarns available.

Elena Rosenberg

Elena Rosenberg

Elena Rosenberg

Elena Rosenberg

Elena Rosenberg

Happy shopping!

Holiday Craft Fair Recap (Pictures!)

A big THANK YOU to our vendors and everyone who came out this past Saturday to check out our annual Holiday Craft Fair at The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon.  We had a wonderful turnout and beautiful weather to make things even better. If you recall, we had to cancel last year due to a huge snow storm so it was nice to be back.

Here are just a photos from the day. You can see a lot more in our Facebook photo album and if you want to stay up to date about this event for 2015, make sure you like the event's Facebook page.

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

...And so the Holiday season begins! And how about starting it with a bang?!

For one we have the Holiday Bazaar at the VFW Washingtonville Post 8691 in Washingtonville, NY, this Saturday, November 22, from 10-4. Hudson Valley Etsy Team member The Potpourri Room will be there.

The Potpourri Room

The Potpourri Room

This weekend, Saturday November 22 and Sunday November 23, will be the 2nd annual Hudson Valley Hullabaloo. After an exciting start last year the Hullabaloo is expanded to the whole weekend and new location, the Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center right on Broadway in the middle of Kingston, NY. There are many super-talented crafters and makers in the lineup, plus there will be no shortage of fun with photo booths, a DIY table, food trucks and all kinds of other fun. Hours are Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-5.

The Hudson Valley Etsy Team members selling their creations there are:
Cynla
Pulp Sushi
Knot by Gran'ma
Hudson Naturals

Cynla

Cynla

Pulp Sushi

Pulp Sushi

Knot by Gran'ma

Knot by Gran'ma

Hudson Naturals

Hudson Naturals

Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

Hi everyone,

We got a couple of awesome events for you this weekend!

Elena Rosenberg will be making her premiere at the prestigious Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show in Philadelphia, PA. The show is open now through Sunday, November 9. For the exact hours check here http://www.pmacraftshow.org/about-the-show.

Elena Rosenberg

Elena Rosenberg

Frau Lämmli and Cynla will be selling their creations a little closer to home, at the Chappaqua Craft and Gift Fair,  this Saturday, November 8, from 10AM-4PM. It is located at the Robert E Bell Middle School in Chappaqua, NY, across the street from the train station.

Frau Lämmli

Frau Lämmli

Cynla

Cynla

Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

We habe two events for you this weekend.

It's time for the last Warwick Makers Market of the season, so get out after all this soggy weather, it's supposed to be a gorgeous Sunday! The market will be at the Railroad Green Park in Warwick this Sunday, October 26, from 9AM-3PM. Among the wonderful makers will be three of our team members: Get Glassy, Huzzah Handmade and Stone & Fiber are excited to show you their newest creations!

Get Glassy

Get Glassy

Huzzah Handmade

Huzzah Handmade

Stone &Fiber

Stone & Fiber

If you're planning to spend some time in the Lower Hudson Valley, stop by the Arts & Craft Fair German International School New York in White Plains, NY, this Sunday, October 26, from 11AM-5PM.  Don't miss Frau Lammli's gorgeous bags, pouches, advent calendars, ornaments and much much more!

Frau Lammli

Frau Lammli

 Happy shopping!

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

Feeling like hitting the road this weekend? How about going to visit Huzzah Handmade at the Fall Fine Art & Crafts at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair, New Jersey, this Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, from 10AM - 5PM. Bloomfield and Montclair are located west of New York City, so you can drive through beautiful north Jersey and enjoy the Fall colors.
Huzzah Handmade will have you covered for all your cozy Fall and Winter needs with her wonderful felted and/or knitted bags, vases, hats, caps, gloves, scarves and more.

Huzzah Handmade

Huzzah Handmade

Huzzah Handmade

Huzzah Handmade

Happy shopping!