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.

So busy on show circuit, time to catch up on blog.

Well, we've been working for a number of weeks with no breaks, and I have been neglecting the blog updates and happenings.

Catching up.
Collingswood, NJ show started out great but unfortunately the torrential rain and lightening on Sunday had us close up early. Thomson had a fun Saturday assisting our friends Emily and Ray of Album Cover Handbags.

Mt. Gretna, PA, Outdoor Arts & Fine Crafts show was a big success, both in sales and response to our work. The judges looked kindly on us again as Finestra earned a Yellow & White Ribbon for Judges Choice. It will go well with the Green and Yellow ribbon from 2006, and with the ribbon comes automatic acceptance to next years show, so see you all then. Thank you Mt. Gretna

This past weekend we were part of the Pocono Guild of Craftsman show at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. Very authentic, true feeling of working farm from early 1800's, so much so that I think some folks expected our prices to reflect the time period rather than present day. Oh well , win some lose some. A warm "Thank You" to the customers who truly understand and appreciate our work.
A lovely place to spend part of the day if you find yourself in the Pocono/Stroudsburg, PA area. So don't wait for the craft show weekend before you visit.

Coming up next Harrisburg, stay tuned for more info.

PA Guild Delaware Show

We were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming positive response to our work and the show in general.

It was our first time showing Finestra Designs in Delaware. The PA Guild did a great job promoting the show, as usual, and the venue was truly magnificent.
We look forward to our return to The Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE , September 26 -28th with the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival.

We strongly encourage all in those in the Philly/Wilmington area to come out and experience the newly revitalized Riverfront area, restaurants, museums, shops and of course the craft show.
Remember: Delaware is sales TAX FREE!

PA Guild

Haddonfield NJ - July 12 & 13

We hate to leave the garden when its finally starting to look good, but we are looking forward to meeting our loyal customers from the Cherry Hill region at the Haddonfield Art and Crafts Festival.
We have been assigned spot # 54 for our booth.
The weather forecast is for it to be warm but nice, Saturday the hours are 11am to 8pm, & Sunday 12 to 5pm
Hope you can make it.
Jeannette and Steve

Rhinebeck, NY - June 21 & 22

This weekend we will be showing Finestra Designs as part of The Crafts At Rhinebeck show held every summer at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds just outside quaint old Rhinebeck NY. Its our first time doing this well established show, we hope all the positive reviews hold true. I believe we will be in outdoor booth #06.
We look forward to seeing some of our NY customers and making some new friends.
Weather forecast is looking less sweltering than last weekend, perhaps we will see you there.
For more info. and discount admission offer see www.CraftsatRhinebeck.com

This weekend, Montclair, NJ , Brookdale Park

Sunday may be Father's Day, but we will be showing Finestra Designs at the lovely Brookdale Park outdoor Art and Crafts show.
How better to honor dear ol' Dad than to be working.
Come out and hang around under the trees.
Seriously, Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, hope for shine! 10am - 5pm
Hope you and your Daddy can make it.

Historic Chester NJ this weekend

Thanks to all those who braved the high gas prices and traveled out to the craft show last weekend in New Paltz (photo), we appreciate your support.
This weekend we are back at the Chester, NJ Spring Crafts Show.Find us in the park on Main St. our booth is # J-11.
Its a real nice downtown full of antique / gift shops and restaurants.
Hope some of you are able to attend.

Bethlehem, PA - May 10th and 11th (Mother's Day)

We are fortunate enough to have been accepted to the 43rd Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Show on Historic Main St.
Show hours are 10am - 5pm Sat. and 11am - 5pm Sunday
We are scheduled to be located across from the Hotel Bethlehem in space #58.
Looking forward to doing a show in our own backyard for a change.
Hope some of you can make it out, downtown Bethlehem has so much to offer.

Thank you, Lyndhurst!

Just a brief thanks to all who came out to the show this past weekend.
It started out cold and wet and finished warm and sunny. Once again the attendance was strong regardless of the weather and we really appreciate your business, as well as the enthusiasm for our jewelry, from our new customers and our loyal long time Finestra Designs fans.
We will be back in New York later in the month at New Paltz, and later in the Summer at Rhinebeck. We are always working on new designs and ways of altering our popular architectural designs. Check the website Finestradesign.com for show schedule.
We are back in Pennsylvania this week, and we are getting ready for a local show in downtown Historic Bethlehem.
More on that show in next post.

Lyndhurst Castle- Tarrytown, NY

This weekend, May 2 - 4, we are back again for the Spring Crafts Show at Lyndhurst. (Artrider.com)
Always a quality show, and well attended. Weather is sometimes an issue, so be prepared for rain, mud, or a spring chill.
We are in our usual location, outside in the front by the ticket booth, Booth space R07.
Hope to see you there.

Morristown Armory this weekend April 11-13

These Seahorse post earrings are a popular design we make in Sterling or 18k Gold. A few are available at the show or can be ordered by calling the studio. 610 298-1160
They are approximately 1 inch high by 3/8ths wide.

March - In like a lion!

Its windy/cold and snowy this first day of March and we are hoping for the warming of an early Spring.
Next weekend ( March 7 thru 9) we will be showing indoors at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset NJ. The show is held at the Garden State Exhibit Center.
More info and discount admission online at www.sugarloafcrafts.com

Congratulations Jeannette on becoming a Juried Member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman! More info at www.pacrafts.com

New Year, New Season

Hello and Happy New Year to all!

We will be starting up the Finestra craft show season this coming Friday Jan. 25 as part of the Sugarloaf Craft Festival in Chantilly,VA at the Dulles Expo Center.
We look forward to meeting some old friends and making some new ones.

Show is Jan.25-27.
More info at Sugarloafcrafts.com