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ExploreExplore DutchessDutchess® COUNTYCOUNTY CRARAFTSTS & ARTRTS TRAIL “A Creative Adventure” Searching for Crafts in Dutchess County Travelling through Dutchess County, the visitor passes Exploring the craft trails of Dutchess County opens farms and villages, small cities and great estates dating from the door to a rich variety of treasures, from simple the 18th and 19th centuries. Skilled craft work has always gifts to precious keepsakes. Throughout the year there are been part of the culture and economy of the region. Basket- dozens of craft fairs that can be a “first encounter” with makers and blacksmiths, potters and furniture-makers have high-quality craft work, and an opportunity to meet the served their neighbors and made a living from their work people who produce it. There are a number of shops since the first European settlers came to the area. Some of and galleries scattered throughout Dutchess County, them adopted skills they learned from Native Americans that show and sell work by artisans. And many crafters living in the Hudson Valley. make their studios or workshops available to visitors on a regular basis or by appointment. Now the work of craftspeople meets quite a different set of needs. Although utility and function still play a part Barns and garages, firehouses and storefronts, spare in the world of contemporary crafts, at least as important are bedrooms, converted factories, attics and basements, have all two other qualities — tradition and delight. taken on new life as the work space of crafters. Tradition may take the form of carrying on an ethnic or Many crafters will create special works to meet a partic- family heritage of workmanship or it may express the skills ular need, whether it be custom-designed furniture or a learned from a master artisan in a studio or art school. unique costume or a wedding-ring. Their workmanship is Metal-smiths and woodworkers, weavers and potters learn more than just a matter of expert technique. It also helps the technology and design approach and then add their own define the character of this special place in a way that larger skill and intuition to produce distinctive work. commercial enterprises cannot match. Exploring the craft trails of Dutchess County can lead to new delights. Enjoy! Delight has so many aspects: the whimsy of a doll or puppet or stuffed animal, the subtle colors of a blown glass vase, the humor of a metal garden ornament or screen- printed apron. Each object is unique and conveys the person- ality of its maker. www.DutchessTourism.com Handicapped Accessible CC Credit Card $ Under $50 $$ $50-100 $$$ $250-500 $$$$ $500-1000 $$$$$ Over $1000 1 Hudson Beach Glass 162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 845-831-3116 www.hudsonbeachglass.com Group of four artists who 4 Dodge Stained Glass hand-cast glass using ancient Gary Dodge. 1021 Rt. 82, process to make functional Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 845-221-2096 www.dodgestudio. and sculptural objects. Tues.- 3 Patricia Collins Broun com Sun. 10am - 5pm. Group Patricia Collins Broun. 237 Osborne Leaded and Tiffany-type tours by appointment. $- Hill Rd., Fishkill, NY 12524 845-896-9597 construction in stained and $$$$$ CC pcbroun@msn.com beveled glass. A full-service Framed watercolor paint- stained glass studio selling 2 River Winds Gallery ings of the Hudson River, glass gifts and suncatch- 172 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508 Dutchess County and beyond. ers. Offers custom work for 845-838-2880 www.riverwindsgallery.com Limited prints are available in commercial and residential A gallery store in historic various sizes. Beginner water- facilities. Classes and supplies Beacon at the west end of color classes available. Open available including hot glass by appointment. $-$$$ supplies. Mon.-Wed. 10am- Main Street. Features many 6 Rose Petals of the finest Hudson Valley 5pm; Thur. 10am-7pm; Norma Rudloff. 117 North Cross artists. Traditional fine art and Fri.11am-5pm; Sat. 11am- Rd., Lagrangeville, NY 12540 845-223-5275 contemporary crafts includ- 4pm. $-$$$$$ CC Beautiful and durable bread ing ceramics, cards, paintings, dough florals are sculpted photography, jewelry, apparel 5 Quilted Bibs entirely by hand. Floral and home décor. Thur.- Mon. and Burps arrangements are framed Noon-6pm. $-$$$$$ CC Lois Pan. 4 Pavinchal Pl., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 to accent any style of décor. 845-471-9591 Work is available at Spring www.geocities.com/bibsburps and Fall Crafts at Rhinebeck Whimsical, washable quilted Fairs at the Dutchess County bibs for babies, handicapped Fairgrounds. $-$$$$ CC youth and adults plus crib and lap quilts. Designs customized for needs and interests of customer. Open by appointment. Work available at FDR Museum Gift Shop, Hyde Park. $ 8 Arnold Larson, Inc. Box 370, Rt.55, Poughquag, NY 12570 845-724-5502 www.arnoldlarsoncollection.com Glassblowing done on prem- ise by master glassblowers. Designing and creating of beautiful crystal masterpieces is shown at the glass factory and gift shop. Mon.- Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat.10am-4pm. Groups by appointment. $-$$$ CC 7 Country Elegance 10 Phoenix Pottery Photographs Reed Asher. 34 Coulter Ave., Linda Hubbard. 141 Rt. 216, Pawling, NY 12564 Stormville, NY 12582 845-855-5658 845-221-3662 Wheel thrown stoneware www.countryelegancephotos.com pottery for kitchen and table. Specializing in photographs Choose from a wide selection of the Hudson River Valley: of items, from mugs to lamps, its river, historical landmarks in many glazes and styles. and natural beauty. Open by Classes for adults 9 appointment. Photographs Maple Tree Gallery and children. Available available at several stores and 31 Memorial Ave., at The Crafts Gallery in 12 Gilmor Glassworks galleries including Adams Pawling, NY 12564 800-452-6569, 845-855-1465 www. Poughkeepsie Plaza Mall John & Jan Gilmor. 2 Main St., Fairacre Farms, Poughkeepsie; mapletreegallery.com and craft shows. $-$$ CC Millerton, NY 12546 the Gift Shop at Locust 518-789-6700 An eclectic collection of fine www.gilmorglass.com Grove, Poughkeepsie; art, art glass, jewelry and 11 Webatuck Gilmor Glassworks has Three Arts, Poughkeepsie; kaleidoscopes. Holiday shop Craft Village been making glass by hand The Framery, Beacon; and features heirloom quality Working craft village with since 1977. Mouth-blown numerous fine arts and craft collectibles, including buildings dating back to the and pressed work include shows. $-$$$ CC Christopher Radko and Old 18th century. Shops include stemware, bowls, ornaments, World Christmas. Tues.-Sat. Copper Knocker, below, and vases and one-of-a kind 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-3pm. a café, toy store and country pieces. Call ahead for glass- $-$$$$$ CC furniture. blowing schedule. The gallery Copper Knocker also carries jewelry. Jan.-May, David Duff. 4 Webatuck Craft Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Village, Wingdale, NY 12594 11am-5pm. June-Dec., 845-832-0103 Mon.-Thurs. 10am-5pm; Early American reproduc- Fri.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. tion lighting made from 11am-6pm. $-$$$$$ CC copper, tin and wood. Fixtures include chandeliers, wall sconces and lanterns for indoor and outdoor use. Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Noon -5pm. $-$$$$$ 16 Adams Fairacre Farms 765 Dutchess Tnpk., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 13 It’s A Wrap 15 Federal Manor Farm 845-454-4330 Kelly Makara. 1209 Dutchess by STD Crafts www.AdamsFarms.com Susan Lipp. 118 Gretna Hill Rd., Tnpk., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 845-471-7986 Farm market that sells 845-635-8241 www.federalmanorfarm.com Hudson Valley crafts includ- Features handcrafted and Fiber hand-woven scarves, ing Woodstock Chimes, wire-wrapped jewelry. purses, shawls and blankets Colonial Heritage Candles, Sterling silver or gold-filled in natural fibers (cotton, Country Elegance photo wires are combined with wool, alpaca, rayon, cash- cards, Touch of Class custom Swarovski crystals, natural mere, mohair). Custom stained glass and Glass 18 Handmade by Barbara and semi-precious stones work welcome as are Custom Works Studio jewelry. Mon.- Barbara Willmer. 62 Wilbur Blvd., to create quality, affordable hand-dyed yarns and hard- Fri. 8am-9pm; Sat.-Sun. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 jewelry. Open by appoint- wood yarn display trees. 8am-7pm. $-$$$ CC 845-454-4182 ment. $-$$$ CC Open by appointment. Beaded jewelry designed Work available at Crafts 17 Merriweathers and created from a wide at Rhinebeck and Pawling Shari Manfredi. 39 LaGrange Ave., variety of unusual glass Arts Festival. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 beads. Finely handcrafted to 845-454-5566 $-$$$$$ CC www.merriweathers.com make each piece interesting All natural, healthy food for and unique. Work available your skin. Handmade soaps at Merriweathers, and skin care products. Poughkeepsie. Open by Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm. $ appointment. $-$$ 14 Celebrating Creation Donald B. Kellerhouse. 8 Mallard Court, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 845-635-5057 www.paintingsbydbk.com Unique style inspired by life- long exposure to the beautiful Hudson River Valley. One- of-a-kind acrylic paintings on canvas or a variety of surfaces. Murals or paintings customized for your décor available by special order. Open by appointment. $-$$$ 1 Hudson Beach Glass 2 RiverWinds Gallery 3 Patricia Collins Broun 4 Dodge Stained Glass 5 Quilted Bibs and Burps 6 Rose Petals 7 Country Elegance Photographs 12 8 Arnold Larson, Inc 9 Maple Tree Gallery 10 Phoenix Pottery 11 Webatuck Craft Village Copper Knocker 24 12 Gilmore Glass 13 It’s A Wrap 14 Celebrating Creation 15 Federal Manor Farm 16 Adams Fairacre Farms 17 Merriweathers 18 Handmade by Barbara 23 19 Sanwick Studio 20 Albert Shahinian Fine Art 21 Poughkeepsie Art Museum 13 22 Auntie Em’s Attic/ Dollmakers Plus 23 Joanetcher 24 Hummingbird Jewelers 14 15 16 17 22 18 6 11 21 5 20 19 8 4 Wine Trail 7 10 9 3 1 2 19 Sanwick Studio 21 Poughkeepsie Art Sandra Schwartz. 6 Meadowview Museum (PAM) Dr. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Galleries 845-462-9204 214 Main St., “Art from the Heart” photos Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 to acrylic, portraits, land- 845-454-2263 or 454-0522 scapes and sculptures.