Where to Find Makers on Hudson This Weekend

 Ceramic Serving Tray

This weekend our lovely Hester of:

HestersStudio

Will be in Bethel, NY for the Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Sunday September 3rd.

http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/events/detail/2017harvestfestival

Just imagine serving your summer bounty on Hester's lovely ceramics.

 

Ceramic Basket

Enjoy this last weekend of summer by going to visit Hester at Bethel Woods.

Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

Gone Rustic

 

Cafe Sour Beer Soap by Beyond the Picket Fence

 Two of our busy makers will be featured at events this weekend. On Saturday, Gwen from Beyond The Picket Fence, will be back at the Middletown BID Farmers' Market with her selection of hand crafted, natural and sustainable bath and body products for women and men. Why not try one of her unique soaps crafted from some of the best local beers?

Modern Hippie Bath and Body Oil by Beyond the Picket Fence

 This Sunday Hester, of Hester's Studio , will return to Sullivan County and The Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods, with more of her collection of hand-built ceramics. This Sunday's Festival theme is Rustic for the Home. Hester, from Ulster County, creates figurative ceramics and home decor. 

Pocket Jar with Bird by Hester's Studio

Baquette Board by Hester's Studio

Here is a bit of insight into her world: "Nature surrounds me in the Hudson Valley and has heavily influenced my work. I draw inspiration from the shapes, colors, and textures inherent to the landscape, and strive to create simple pieces for everyday use with the desire to express the beauty with utility. Each piece is handbuilt with slab construction, using a strong white stoneware clay. I give much attention to the layering of textures, creating asymmetrical compositions. My functional pieces utilize images inspired by different elements of daily life; landscapes, textiles, foliage, food, flora and fauna. " 

  

Where To Find Makers-On-Hudson This Weekend

The Catskills Are Calling

 

 

Salad Bowl with Lavender Imprint by Hester's Studio

 

 

 

 

This Sunday two of our makers are heading to White Lake N.Y. in the beautiful Catskills and to the site of the original Woodstock Festival to kick off the opening weekend of The Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods.  The Hudson River Exchange is co-sponsoring the event and will have their own "Outpost" tent featuring a juried selection of artisans, making opening day even more special. Hester, of Hester's Studio, will bring her hand-built figurative ceramics and home decor. Kathryn, of Huzzah! Unique, Handmade Wearables, brings a large selection of her luxury hand knits and felted accessories

Upcycled Felted Wool Bag by Huzzah Handmade

The Harvest Festival features two artisans' craft tents, two farmers' market tents, a stage with music all day, food and many other activities. It's all free, with a nominal $2. parking fee. So many great reasons to come "back to the garden" in the beautiful Catskills, meet our Makers and enjoy celebrating opening day!