CRAFTS

Ashokan Artisans
Fine Crafts for the Home, Garden, Body & Soul. Six rooms filled with fabulous, contemporary & traditional works by 100+ local, national artists & craftspeople, including Pottery Mountain. Ask about Pottery Classes and other craft classes & parties. Winchell’s Corners, Rt. 28, Shokan. 10 min. west of Rt. 375. Open Fri.-Mon. 12-6. (845) 657-8772; 679-2614.

Crafts People
Representing over 500 artisans, Crafts People boasts 4 buildings brimming with fine crafts, largest selection in Hudson Valley. All media represented including sterling silver & 14K gold jewelry, blown glass, pottery, turned wood, kaleidoscopes, wind chimes, leather, clothing, stained glass, etc. Open 7 days,10:30 AM-6PM. 262 Spillway Road, West Hurley (845) 331-3859.

Hudson Valley Arts Center
Featuring the Hudson Valley’s largest selection of fine American crafted works in jewelry, fiber, glass, wood, metal, Judaica and more by some of the best local, regional and nationally known artists and artisans to be found. Affordable quality, wide selection of unique works not easily found elsewhere. 337 Warren Street, Hudson, New York 12534; Phone: (518) 828-2661.

Hudson Valley Pottery Trail
Ashworks 845-384-6396; Stephen Fabrico Porcelain 845-331-4760; Liz Lawrence 845-679-4882; Kaete Brittin Shaw 845-687-7828; Stone Window Gallery 845-626-4932; Triplo Studios 845-687-4932; Westcote Bell Pottery 845-687-7256. You can visit seven working potteries along 15 miles of scenic roads with terrific shops and great restaurants along the way. Call for color brochure.

School for All Seasons
Classes in seasonal crafts, baking, gardening, circle dancing and singing and Solstice Celebrations honoring the rhythms of nature and the seasons. Classes are held in beautiful, pastural setting. Materials are gathered from surrounding meadows, woods, and gardens. Call Verena Shapiro, Director for schedule of events. Olivebridge. (845) 657-6903.