Craft Fairs and The Cheese Traveler

Today seems like a good day to post an update on what I've been doing, and will be doing, as far as artwork-selling events and venues are concerned...

Craft Fairs/Markets:

This summer was a great time selling my artwork at the Delmar Farmer's Market every Saturday!  I've met some great, talented and like-minded people, and am glad to be part of this market.  The Delmar Farmers Market is still going on, with local farm goods, artisan cheeses, baked goods, hand-crafts, artwork, and more!  Every Saturday morning through Christmas, 9am-1pm, in the Bethlehem Central Middle School Cafeteria.  A great place to get holiday items and support local business!  www.delmarmarket.org


This Sunday I will also be at the Congregation Beth Emeth Winter Shopping Land craft fair, 9am-3pm.  Should be good! www.bethemethalbany.org

Thanksgiving weekend I will be at Delmar on Saturday (11/24), but on Friday and Sunday (11/23 & 11/25), I will be at the Albany Institute of History and Art Holiday Gift Fair, which should be really fantastic.  This will be my first time participating in this event, and I have heard nothing but good things about it.  I highly recommend checking it out.  http://www.albanyinstitute.org/event/events/holiday-gift-fair.html

In December, I will begin a once-a-month winter craft market at the Albany Jewish Community Center, on Sunday, December 16th.  Again, this will be my first time for this event (it's actually theirs, too!), and I'm excited to discover what it's like.  http://www.saajcc.org/


The Cheese Traveler:

On an even more exciting note, my cards, prints, and other crafts can now be found in The Cheese Traveler shop at 540 Delaware Ave., next to All Good Bakers and Mingle.  The new cheese, meat and specialty food shop is certain to wow you!  The Cheese Traveler will be celebrating its Grand Opening with an event this Sunday, November 18th, from 1-6pm.  The event will feature tastings of culinary delights by guest chefs, readings and music by local artists, and catering by Mingle, All Good Bakers, Fin, Tilldale Farm, The Cheese Traveler, and the Chef's Consortium.  (You can check out The Cheese Traveler and the event on Facebook, too, and "Like" The Cheese Traveler while you're doing so!)  www.thecheesetraveler.com

I hope you can make it out for one of these events, or all of them!  Why not?
(Also, I recommend that you "Like" my art page on FB, as well as The Cheeese Traveler!)

This Weekend - Craft Fairs and Markets!

This weekend I will be selling my fine art, card reproductions and fine art prints at the following two venues:

Delmar Farmer's Market
Bethlehem Central Middle School (in the cafeteria!)
Saturday, 9a-1p

Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar
First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany
Saturday, 9a-4p
Sunday, 11a-3p

Both markets feature hand-crafted items, artwork, pottery, jewelry, etc. by local crafters.  It's getting to be holiday time -- come check them out!

Delmar Farmer's Market -- Last Chance!

Tomorrow morning will be your last chance to check out what the Delmar Farmer's Market has to offer.  At Bethlehem Central Middle School, this market has many vendors, selling everything from veggies, cheese and meat, granola and baked goods, to soaps, creams, jewelry and art!  Although I would say that cheese, veggies, and baked goods aren't a very far leap from art. 

So come check it out tomorrow, Saturday 12/17 from 9am-1pm for some last-minute Holiday gifts.  You won't be sorry!

Sock Monsters Are Up On Etsy!

Finally, a sock monster is available on Etsy.  Customizable, no less!  So from my last post, you can now take a look at what these little creatures have to offer.

this funny rocker dude is going to be in the hands of a happy little boy very soon!

a little blurry, but cute!  she's been sold, though.

this floppy little guy is still available, but not for long!

Halloween Display

The Howe Branch of the Albany Public Library has its decorations up for Halloween... I was lucky enough to have been asked to design the background for the display -- out of what, you ask?  Well, cut paper of course!  Check it out:

The fireplace is a carved stone journey through Rip Van Winkle, and is original to the library, which was built in 1928.

Holiday Bazaar - This Weekend!

I'll be participating again this year in the Holiday Bazaar at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany. It is this weekend: Saturday 11/13, 9am-4pm and Sunday 11/14, 11am-3pm. It's a great place to get Holiday gifts, and not only can you find something for everyone, but you'll see cool art and there's a cafe, too, with... yes... quiche!


I've been doing something new this year, something a little more crafty... I've been collaging with jewelry. It is really cool and looks awesome! Take a look at the pics. Not only can you wear handmade jewelry, but you'll be wearing an original piece of art as well. Of course, I'll also be selling greeting card prints of original collages, collaged fabric bags, and framed original collage art as well.


So please come out. If you have to work, come before or after, or on your lunch break (remember the quiche)! FUUSA is at 405 Washington Ave., just across from the SUNY Downtown Campus.