May 1- 3, Lyndhurst Castle, Tarrytown, NY

With this unusually warm late April heat wave it is hard to believe what a long cold winter we had, but it is already time for the Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst show and we couldn't be more ready for both the show and the warmer temperatures.
As usual we are looking forward to an exciting and busy weekend.
Lyndhurst is always a well attended show, rain or shine. We always prefer drier weather, but it is always best to be prepared.(it can also be a bit chilly at times)

We are very pleased to be invited back again to Artrider's Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst, the customers are truly enthusiastic and appreciative of our work, we thank you for your support.
We will be showing some new designs as well as some of the old favorites, we hope to see some familiar faces, perhaps you can bring a friend.

Another reminder, between shows we will be adding some available designs to our small but growing online store.
You can shop at Finestra Designs .
Book mark the link.
Please e-mail us with any request of things you would like to see added to the store, we are always looking for your feed back.
As always if there is something you saw on our main website Finestradesign.com or at one of the shows, you can always call the studio or email us with your inquiry.

Once again, Thanks for your Support!
We look forward to seeing you at one of the shows.
Jeannette and Steve

2009 Fine Crafts Show Season is Underway

We finally have our small but growing online store available.
You can shop at Finestra Designs .
Book mark the link, we will be gradually adding more of our designs.
As always if there is something you saw on our main website Finestradesign.com or at one of the shows, you can always call the studio or email us with your inquiry.

Our website's show only a small number of our designs so please check our show schedule to find out where we will be showing our entire collection. Perhaps we will be in your area.

We look forward to seeing you and showing our work.

Jeannette & Steve

Finestra's Final Show for 2008

We will be participating this weekend at the Artrider Crafts Show in Morristown, NJ at the National Guard Armory.
Applications are going out for next year's shows, stay tuned for the Spring schedule listed here and Finestradesign.com late in February 2009.
Limited ( and I do stress, limited) Online shopping will be ready after this next show.
For those interested in taking a jewelry making class, Jeannette teaches classes at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, and starting in 2009 a workshop at the Baum School of Art, and classes at the Banana Factory , both located in the Lehigh Valley, PA.

Its been a hectic number of weeks since our last blog post.
Sorry for the lack of content.
Taking care of our 2 year old has had a dramatic effect on our time outside of making jewelry and doing shows.
Daycare has brought a new reality to "I think I'm getting sick", seems just about every week its some new virus or ailment.
As of this writing we are all feeling fairly healthy.

Our friend and fellow artist Bill Skrips is having a show and sale of his work this weekend at his Studio,
if you have a chance I encourage you to try to make this rare event.

Studio Show and Sale
on December 6th and 7th,
from 10 am-5 pm both days.

47 Vail Road, Blairstown, NJ
07825

(Large white building with black shutters-
Please park on grass on right side of building)

Cell: 1-201-874-0398

Too many shows too little time!

Do to a scheduling conflict this weekend, October 18th & 19th, we are unable to participate in the Rose Squared Inc., Brookdale Park Show in Montclair, NJ.
However, we are showing our work at the Kiwanis Craftmarket show at the National Guard Armory in Morristown ,NJ.
It's unfortunate that they fall on the same weekend, for many years we have been able to participate in both shows, usually back to back, but for what ever reason this calendar year they have fallen on the same weekend.

We truly enjoy doing both shows and it was a really difficult decision on which show to choose. In the end it came down to indoor show vs. outdoor and the unpredictable weather.

We hope this hasn't inconvenienced those who might have been looking forward to seeing us at Brookdale Park.

Please check our show schedule page on finestradesign.com
to see where else we will be in the upcoming months.

Thanks, Jeannette

Wilmington, Delaware - This weekend Sept. 26-28

Yes, We are at the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Sales Tax Free Delaware.
Held at the beautiful indoor Chase Center on the riverfront. We are in space # 328 in the Ballroom to the right as you enter.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Tarrytown. NY - Lyndhurst Estate This weekend Sept. 19 - 21

Its Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst time again. We will be back this weekend, most likely as in previous years, near the front entrance gate. For more info and discount admission at show, visit the promoters's site, Artrider.com.
The weather is predicted to be just lovely, but remember to wear layers, it can always be a little cooler by the river.
Hope you can attend.
As some of you might have read on the recent post card mailer, we will be launching an on-line store sometime later this year.
Initially it will be limited in its scope, so we encourage those interested in our work to continue to see us at one of the many Fine Craft Shows we participate in through out the year.

If you would like more info. on the launch of the on-line store please contact Finestra via e-mail to be put on our list, so that you will receive an e-mail announcement. Thank you.

Labor Day Already?

This unofficial end of Summer weekend, Finestra Designs will be showing our work at the Kipona Artfest in Harrisburg, PA. Interesting architecture all around and a really fun outdoor show right along the river, just a few blocks from the State Capital.
We will be in booth # 138. Looking forward to seeing some of our loyal customers from the Harrisburg and surrounding areas.
Show runs 3 days Sat. 10am -7pm, Sun. 12pm -7 pm & Mon. 10am - 5pm
Bring a friend and enjoy the last days of Summer 08.
See you then.