Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

Shop Small in a Big Way

 

Art Print on Wood by Digilio Designs

Depending on how you feel, either the dreaded Black Friday weekend, or the real beginning of the exciting holiday shopping season is now upon us. Fortunately, there are options, and our Makers will be out there for your shopping pleasure. Remember, it's Small Business Saturday, so it's a great opportunity to support local, artisan, handcrafted items. Here's just a small sample of the beautiful things you'll find:

Sue, of Digilio Designs, has a selection of her work at The Hudson Valley Artisan Market ,in Dutchess County, N.Y. at the beautiful Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie. Also in Dutchess County, Kathryn of Huzzah! Unique Handmade Wearables, will be back at the Dutchess Community College Annual Craft Fair for another year. This show is in it's 45th year and features two large buildings full of handmade gifts for everyone. 

Hand knit, felted wool brimmed hat by HuzzahHandmade

Up in Columbia County, in the lovely city of Hudson, you'll find the Basilica Farm and Flea and there you'll find Sarah of SO Handmade, and Christina of Hudson Naturals, too. The very popular event runs both days on the weekend. 

 

Crayon Roll by SO Handmade

The Woods cedar and pine hand poured soy candle by Hudson Naturals

So, there's no need to get "malled." Alternatives abound. Enjoy!

Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

Fine Crafts, Good Eats, and Peak Foliage

 

 

Organic Chai Tea by Beau Tea Studio

 

If you're in the NY Hudson River Valley or the Tri-state area this weekend, you're in luck. Our beautiful valley is dressed in the dazzling colors of peak Fall foliage and the weather is very fine. Lots to do, so plan your itinerary. It's also peak time to celebrate the wonderful variety of fine crafts produced in our valley.

Saturday only, please take a drive to Dover Plains, NY to the beautiful Madava Farms and partake in the luscious-ness of the Crown Maple Fall Festival. You'll be able to purchase some lovely teas and accessories from Jules and Olya of Beau Tea Studio. Check out the line up and vendors, and try not to drool.

October Birthday Month Beveled Ornament by Digilio Designs

Red and Black Felted Wool Bag with Bobbles by HuzzahHandmade

On both Saturday and Sunday you can be among the first attendees of a juried collection of fine crafts, art, and artisan food and drink at Hudson Valley Crafted at Dutchess Stadium. Two of our Makers are participating. You'll find Sue, of Digilio Designs and Kathryn, of Huzzah! Unique Handmade Wearables. HV Crafted promises to be a premiere show in our area so please join us for its inauguration. 

Butterfly Birdhouse by Gourdaments

New Jersey will be sporting some fine colors this weekend as well. Certainly worth a trip to see Devon, of Gourdament with her whimsical and finely crafted pieces created from gourds at the Morristown Craft Market. There will be a large, juried collection of all types of fine crafts represented. 

Oval Sterling Silver and Dichroic Glass Necklace by Get Glassy

Finally, on Sunday, a trip to Warwick definitely should be on your radar. The Warwick Makers' Market features all locally sourced fine crafts. That's where you'll find Patti, of Get Glassy with her lovely collection of fused glass jewelry and home decor.  This is the final Makers' Market of the year, so don't miss it.