Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

Shop Local, Shop Small, Enjoy!

 

Owl Soft Sculpture, by digiliodesigns

 This weekend ushers in the "official" holiday shopping season. Saturday has become known as "Small Business Saturday," and the movement has really taken off. So, if you'd rather not get "malled," then Hudson Valley Etsy has many alternatives to that "black" experience. We are all over this weekend and these events are just the thing to lift your spirits with an amazing array of handmade, locally sourced holiday gifts.

Sue, of  Digiliodesigns  will be at the 44 Annual Dutchess Community College Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday. Sue is inspired by the beauty of the natural world when creating her prints, paper goods and original art. While you're there stop by to meet Kathryn, from HuzzahHandmade to discover some of her luxury hand knits and Nuno felted accessories for special people on your holiday list.

 

Bulky, Cabled Alpaca Cowl by HuzzahHandmade

 

Sue, Kathryn and Hester, from Hesters Studio  are also participating in Gifted, Hudson Valley, a sweet, little Pop-Up Shop right on the main street in Red Hook, N.Y., that opens this weekend and continues through Christmas. 

Also, if you are in the vicinity of Garrison, N.Y. you will also find a selection of Sue's items at The Desmond Fish Library Holiday Boutique

 

Oval Bird Ornament by Hester's Studio

 

Up in the city of Hudson, N.Y. at the Basilica Farm and Flea, Christina, from Hudson Naturals returns to this unique venue with her all-natural body products for both women and men.  

 

Rosemary Mint Soap by Hudson Naturals

For something a bit different, visit Erin, from Harp and Thistle at the On Trend Holiday Market  in Hadley, MA on Saturday. Erin's beautiful punch needle embroidery will charm anyone on your shopping list.

 

Black Capped Chickadee Punch Needle Embroidery by Harp and Thistle

 

And finally, Hudson Valley Etsy wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and a joyous holiday season. We thank all of you for continuing to support handmade products and the artisans who live and work in your communities. Cheers!

 

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

To Market on A Summer Evening 

 

Asymmetrical Vase by HestersStudio

Alas, Summer is winding down, but there's still plenty of time to explore the Hudson Valley, and Kingston offers an unusual opportunity, The Night Market, that takes place every third Friday through October. 

Hudson Valley Etsy's Hester from HestersStudio has been a regular at the market, and returns this week with her one of a kind, hand built ceramic work, so be sure to stop by to say hello, and bring home one of her unique pieces for your home.

 

Set of four cheese markers by Hester's Studio

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

"A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children."  John J. Audubon

 

Tree of Life Nuno Felted Shawl by HuzzahHandmade

Thought-provoking words from one of the world's most beloved artists. Nature as inspiration links the work of our featured members this week. The weekend finds them in two beautiful areas of the Northeast that were very familiar to John J. Audubon: the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and the upper Hudson Valley of New York. Kathryn, of HuzzahHandmade, will be at the 30th Annual Audubon Art and Craft Festival in Hawley PA. on Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 5. The festival features over 100 artists and craftspeople. 

Felt and Leather eReader case with embroidery by HuzzahHandmade

 

Two of our members will be in Kingston on Friday night, July 17, participating in the Kingston Night Market. Take a drive when the temperature cools down to visit Karen, of Karmabee to choose one of her delightful, doodle-based designs on items ranging from note cards to tee shirts.

 

Organic Cotton Onesie with Owl Trio by Karmabee

Penguin Note Cards by Karmabee

Also, back at the Night Market you'll find Hester of Hester's Studio. You can choose from her selection of beautiful nature-inspired ceramics for your home or garden.

Textured Pocket Vase by HestersStudio

Set of Three Herb Markers by HestersStudio

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

Drop Anchor at a River Town This Weekend

"Dancing" pocket vase

Ahoy all seekers of handmade! Set your sails and compasses for Peekskill, N.Y. this Saturday, June 6, 12 - 5 PM. Upon arrival, disembark at Embark Peekskill Open Studios and meet Hester from Hester's Studio.

Hester's hand-built, slab ceramics are heavily influenced by nature in the Hudson Valley. She also creates ceramic sculptures that explore human emotions, and because her work is built by hand, no two pieces are ever alike. 

Hand ceramic sculpture

Embark Peekskill Open Studios is hosting an event that includes Hester along with artists working in many other mediums. Drop anchor and check it out. 

Cheese board with markers

The Signs of Spring

The Signs of Spring

from the 

HudsonValley Etsy Team

Purple Butterfly Rug by Twisted Thread and Hook

Dancing Pocket Vase by Hester's Studio

Sweet Leigh Flower Earrings by Merry Alchemy

 

"The Sisters" by Digilio Designs

Jody - A Studio By The Sea

Where To Find The Hudson Valley Etsy Team This Weekend

It's our last weekend of the year for craft fairs so come out this weekend and get your special one-of-a-kind and limited edition gifts (and why not treat yourself too?)

We are participating in 2 events this weekend.

If you're in New York City, or feel like a little trip down south for the gorgeous Holiday season, Cynla and John Met Betty will be at Handmade Cavalcade at the Chelsea Market this Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, from 10AM-8PM.

Cynla

Cynla

John Met Betty

John Met Betty

As you've previously seen on this blog, our signature team event, the Howland Holiday Fair, will take place this Saturday, December 13, from 10AM-5PM at the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon, NY. Among the team members selling at the event will be
Pulp Sushi
Hester's Studio
The Potpourri Room
For a full lineup check our previous posts part 1 and part 2.

Pulp Sushi

Pulp Sushi

Hester's Studio

Hester's Studio

The Potpourri Room

The Potpourri Room

Happy shopping and Happy handmade Holidays!