There are now 127 (55 more than last time) direct links to shops and studios at Looking for a Gift. What a great variety - check it out.
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There are now 62 Buyer Day exhibitors (expecting another 18) posted at Rustic Nature Buyer Days. Many new ones.
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Opening March 27 and running through April 30, 2004, the Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery will present “Manuscript”, a solo exhibition of recent work by Marc Sapir. There will be a reception for the artist on Saturday, March 27, from 4 - 6 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
Sapir’s paintings represent a tension between logos—text, science, digital technology—and the artist’s intuitive aesthetic manipulation (coloring, layering, recombining) of original found images.
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Advance Notice - Nationally known watercolor artist to present 2 day workshop at forARTSake in Malone on Sat./Sun., Oct. 23-24, 2004. Kathie George is an innovative artist who loves working with a variety of media. Known for her friendly, informative and energectic approach to teaching, Kathie has been a sought after instructor for over 20 years. Her award winning work is included in many corporate and private collections. Kathie has authored four watercor books and her work has been highlighted in numerous national magazines and art instructor books. In April, 2000 Kathie's batik work was featured in American Artist magazine.
Workshop - Batik on Rice Paper is Kathie's signature technique. Injet some excitement into your work. Turn tired subject matter into interesting, out of ordinary work. This is a process of layering wax and color onto textured rice paper. The result is fantastic.
forARTSake 393 West Main St., Malone, NY 12953 518-483-9411 ForARTSake
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Candlemaking Workshop - September 25 (10am - 3 pm)
Join a professional candlemaker who supplies many of the high-end shops in New York City. This is an intensive, hands-on workshop! Fee: $30/person (Limit 20)
BetterBee (This is an impressive website!)
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Durable Goods
what is a press release - specifically for craftspeople, 1.11.04
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Business Planning Assistance Offered by ANCA to Wood Products Companies
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) is offering wood products business planning services to companies based in northern New York. The purpose of this year-long program is to develop and strengthen business plans for small and medium sized businesses and solidify their base in the local economy. To learn more visit Work Force New York.
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Rustic Nature Buyer Days, March 31-April 1
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) announces their annual Rustic and Nature Buyer Days wholesale crafts show. Rustic and Nature Buyer Days is the only wholesale crafts show on the east coast dedicated to Handmade Rustic Nature Crafts. Buyers can register via Rustic Nature Buyer Days and have name badges and list of vendors mailed to them no later than March 26. March 31-April 1, City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York.
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To Buyer Day Exhibitors
Your postcards were mailed out to you between March 5 and March 9. They look good. Mail them out. The show postcard is being mailed today to 2752 buyers. We are continuing to pick up more buyers from within 2 to 3 hours driving distance from Mass. and VT.
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To Buyers interested in signing up for Buyer Days, you can register via email from Rustic Nature Buyer Days.
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To Buyer Days Potential Exhibitors
I still have about 10 spaces left - 10x10 and 10x8. Applications at Rustic Nature Buyer Days.
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Hi Nadia,
Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce was recently featured on the Food Network on “Roker on the Road.” The show, on chocolate, aired on February 10th. Our segment was filmed at our home in November. We are starting our third year in business and the national television exposure has really elevated our sales and continues to boost our number of wholesale accounts across the country. We will continue to directly reach out to new and existing customers by doing over 50 craft shows this year.
For more information, visit our website at www.sundaesbest.com. “Ice Cream without Hot Fudge is Like a Kiss without a Hug!”
Thank you!
Katie & Jeff.
Katie Camarro, Jeff Shinaman, Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce, PO Box 27, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. (518) 893-0555, hotfudge@sundaesbest.com, Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce
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GOOD MORNING NADIA,
AS I TOLD YOU BEFORE BARB & I LEFT THE SNOW FOR A LITTLE WHILE AND WE ARE NOW IN SOUTH CAROLINA UNTILL THE END OF THE MO.
OUR SHOP "CREEKSIDE GIFTS AND ANTIQUES" IS JUST ABOUT READY TO GO ON THE WEB WITH OUR OWN WEB SITE. Creekside Gifts HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE READY TO GO IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS.
WE'VE BEEN BUSY WITH ADIRONDACK FURNTURE ORDERS AS WE BUILD TO SUIT THE CUSTOMERS FANCY. HAVE A GREAT DAY STAY WARM.
DALE FERRIS
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SunFeather Natural Soap Company Soars to New Heights as it Celebrates 25 Years in Business
(POTSDAM, N.Y.) - ... Key to this growth is the launch of innovative products including SunFeather’s new line of Spa Soaps, nine unique formulas designed to recreate the holistic spa experience at home. From lightly-textured soaps with artful blends of grains, herbs and spices designed to cleanse – to the har d-working exfoliation “Soothies,” SunFeather’s Spa Line raises the bar on skin care....SunFeather’s buttery, emollient and extremely creamy, shea butter soaps are perhaps the most decadent and richly-moisturizing soaps on the market today. The company will also be carrying newly-designed Spa Kiosk display units for use in spa stores, gift shops and other retail outlets.
Also new in 2004 is SunFeather’s exclusive and innovative line of greeting cards. Each of these “Scent to You” Gifted greeting cards (patent pending) includes a unique floral design, inspiring message and a bar of SunFeather natural soap for the gift recipient to enjoy. SunFeather has also expanded its already popular fruit, floral and marmalade soaps to include complimentary “Air Repair” all-natural spritzers and long-burning, nontoxic candles. The company will also carry the
New Zealand “Exotics” line of handcrafted soaps.
SunFeather Natural Soap Company is proud to offer a Natural Bug defense that works to deter black flies, mosquitoes and other winged pests. For years, SunFeather has produced the oil-based Bug Off! Herbal Bug Repellent with amazing response. So we decided it was time to offer our wonderful Bug Off! formula in a spritzer, soap and shampoo bar and natural soy candle!These and other bestselling SunFeather products are available to retailers,and online customers at (Sunfeather is attending Rustic Nature Buyer Days on March 31, April 1st)
1551 State Highway 72 • Potsdam, New York 13676 • 315/265-3648 • Fax: 315/265-2902 • email: sunsoap@sunsoap.com SunFeather Natural Soap Company
01/01/04
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CONGRATULATIONS to
Clover Mead Farm, Sam and Denise Hendren. Great article "Speciality cheese keeps 'human scale' farm prosperous". Clover Mead six types of cheese: Adirondack style feta, smoked feta, cheddar, gouda, High Peaks herd master and farmer's cheese. 1.18.04, Press Republican. hendren@northnet.org
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CONGRATULATIONS to
Winged Camel Metalworks,Colton; Damon Rods,Potsdam; Martin's Pretzels,Philadephia; Duffy's General and Specific Millwork, Ogdensburg; River Rat Cheese, Clayton; Robert D. Kasebier's Blacksmith Shop, Pitcairn; Theodore P. Elk Honey Producer, Alexandria Bay; Bonaparte Candle Co., Harrisville; Candy Kitchen, Croghan; Sackets Harbor Brewing Co., Spring Hill Maple, Rodham; Sandy Acres Alpaca, Natural Bridge; Rocky Meadow Alpacas, Madrid; Stained Glass Creations, Massena; Everett Boatworks, Canton, Behling Spookhill Farms (13 fruit wines), Adams Center.
These small businesses were all interviewed for the annual Progress 2004 feature Made in NNY, 2.15.04, Watertown Daily Times.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
We wish to thank the Watertown Daily Times for providing this great coverage of our region's 'invisible factory.' Story above.
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CONGRATULATIONS to
SunFeather Natural Soap Presented to Oprah Winfrey for 50th Birthday
(Potsdam, N.Y) - - Oprah Winfrey celebrated her 50th birthday live on television this afternoon and a local north country company is honored to have been part of the festivities. An order of Sixty large bricks of all natural soap, custom designed and embossed with the name of Oprah’s new California home, was filled by Potsdam-based SunFeather Natural Soap Company. The company is a leader in the production of all-natural soaps, shampoo bars, bug repellents and other care products. SunFeather shipped 12 bricks of custom made all-natural soap in each of 5
pastel-shades including: White Rose, Honeysuckle Pear, Spearmint, Rose and Lemon Verbena. Each brick was stamped with Oprah’s logo for her new home called “The Promised Land,” and were presented in a hand-crafted box made by Molly West, a Chicago-based historic book bindery and company, as part of Oprah’s 50th Birthday Bash celebration.
“We were looking for a personalized gift for Oprah’s home that reflected her taste and her strong sense of hospitality” said a spokesperson for the Chicago-based A Perfect Event,” an event-planning company coordinating every detail of Oprah’s party. The soaps coordinate with the guest bathrooms in Oprah’s sprawling California home.
Sandy Maine, founder and CEO of SunFeather Natural Soap Company located in Potsdam, New York, was
thrilled to be a part of the event. “We were located through our web site and A Perfect Event selected our soaps not only because they are all-natural, but because we have custom capabilities,” notes Maine adding she hopes Oprah will select SunFeather soaps as her new favorite. “We will be sending as a follow up some samples of our new spa soaps, very
creamy soaps made of shea butter in rich scents. We think Oprah and others will appreciate these wonderful soaps,” she says. Local north country customers can visit the SunFeather onsite store or shop with other national customers online at SunFeather Natural Soap Company (Sunfeather is attending Rustic Nature Buyer Days on March 31, April 1st)
1/29/04
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Hi, Just a quick note. I have been working on products to display at the Wholesale show on March 31 and April 1. I will bring some new items (mantle clocks, mug racks, wall lamps, and key holders) as well as some new custom items. All my products are one a kind rustic furnishings. Hope to see you in Saratoga.
A friend has opened a web site for rustic woodworkers that is great. I have added a bio and some of my items to his site. Anyone interested in rustics need to visit this site, Bim Willow
Bruce Wight - Truly Adirondack Crafts - bbwight@frontiernet.net (coming to Rustic Nature Buyer Days on March 31 and April lst).
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(anyone use this site?)
We'd like to let you know about CraftLister.com, where we list craft shows and crafters.
Please help us grow by mentioning us to any crafters or promoters you know! The more people that use the site, the more content we will have for you in the form of show listings and show comments! Crafters: After creating a crafter profile, you will be able to search through out 10,000+ show database for free! Promoters: After Creating a promoter profile, you can list your show for crafters and show-goers to view for free!
CraftLister.com
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Festival Application for June 12 & 13 and
November 13 & 14 Art and Craft Festivals
(Late applications being taken for a limited time, late fee applies.)
Guidelines, application fees, booth sizes, and application forms for both the June and November Festivals are available online at LARAC Festivals
Anyone wishing a hard copy should mail a SASE to LARAC Festivals, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls, 12801, call 518-798-1111 ext. 10, or email pat@larac.org
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Hello Nadia! Long time no talk!
By the way, Sue Grimm and I are presenting at concert called
The Wild Harps of Ireland at Bluseed Studio, Saranac Lake, on Sat., 3/13. Great space; should be
a wonderful show. Hope you can come!
Martha Gallagher, Adirondack Harper
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In July 2004...
Lifestyle Crafts will be distributing over 20,000 buyers guides nationwide to American craft galleries, museums, specialty gift shops, boutiques, jewelry stores, furniture, garden outlets, interior designers & more!
Should any artist who wholesales be interested in featuring their work nationwide, the cost is only $250 per studio (1 image only). Each artist would receive a 1/6 pg ad approximately 4 1/2" x 2 3/8". Close date is June 4th.
For more info simply call Barbara at 800-582-7294 x111 M-F 11-4 eastern or
email bsiembida@ohiocraft.org. Lifestyle Crafts can also be found on Lifestyle Crafts
Thanks for keeping me posted Nadia & feel free to edit if you want to
mention it to others.
Sincerely, Barbara Siembida bsiembida@ohiocraft.org
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The Adirondack Artists' Guild is proud to announce a new member on
their roster of year round regional artists. Donna Foley is now showing
her rich wool tapestries at the Guild Art Gallery. Donna explores color
and texture by combining lustrous sheep wool with natural dyes from
plants. The wool is then handspun and woven into tapestries and rugs.
In her work, Donna strives to capture the rhythms and colors, both
subtle and bold, of the natural world. Donna joins the group of ten
member artists whose work is on display and for sale seven days a week
in a very unique gallery space at 77 Main Street in Saranac Lake.
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The Adirondack Artists Guild is opening the Sixth Annual Juried Show
March 12 through April 14. An opening reception is being held from 5-7
pm, March 12. To learn more, call 518-891-2615 or visit the AAG on the
web at Adirondack Artists Guild
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I tried finding those battery-powered lights (3 for $20/place them with double sided tape where you want on your display units) you mentioned, but no luck at the Saratoga Wallmart. If you do manage to come across specific product names or manufacturer, we would appreciate a short email because although we have found a great 110v system, these may be of help for other uses of mine.
Harry Wirtz and Lynn Holstein (attending Rustic Nature Buyer Days on March 31, April 1 as vendor - scarf on show postcard)
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CONGRATULATIONS to
Beekman Artisans, 70C Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. It is a new co-op
gallery that I'm in and they are seeking small gift items to purchase for
the shop (candles, soaps, etc.) Thanks. (They are coming to the Rustic Nature Buyer Days, March 31, April 1 as Buyers)
Nancy Miller Jewelry Designs (attending Rustic Nature Buyer Days on March 31, April 1 as vendor - nature recreated in jewelry)
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The 5th annual Mountain Culture Festival on July 10 & 11, 2004, in Hunter, NY, has a few spots left for wood artists, basket makers, leather artists and fine artists. Low booth fees, good PR opportunities, fun show.
Megan Daly, Crafts Coordinator, Catskill Mountain Foundation, P.O. Box 924, Hunter, New York 12442. 518 263-4908, ext. 211. dalym@catskillmtn.org. Catskill Mountain Foundation
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The Catskill Mountain Foundation will open a new art gallery and shop for regional fine crafts in the village of Hunter, NY, this spring. Looking for consignees in all media and all price ranges.
Megan Daly, Crafts Coordinator, Catskill Mountain Foundation, P.O. Box 924, Hunter, New York 12442. 518 263-4908, ext. 211. dalym@catskillmtn.org. Catskill Mountain Foundation (coming as buyer to Rustic Nature Buyer Days on March 31, April 1).
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-----Original Message-----
From: Nadia [mailto:korths@northnet.org]
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 10:33 AM
To: Nadia Korths
Subject: Nadia's looking for news/new forum
Hi folks,
I'm also intrigued in what magazines, online forums, newsletters, etc., you folks subscribe to. In order to stay current I subscribe to The Crafts Report, Niche, and Country Business. Carl Golas, ANCA's wood specialist, receives Woodshop News and I read every issue for its down to earth marketing articles. ANCA or I receive many of the region's support organizations' newsletters (thank you). ANCA receives Strictly Business out of Clinton County. I receive 4 online web development newsletters; Bravenet News, Click Z Experts Today, Search Engine Report, WebProNews and Add Me Newsletter (great info on code and search engines).
I also receive the online Arts and Business Council newsletter and The Craft Retailer News from the Rosen Group.
And have you checked out the Rosen Group's new forum? 500 craftspeople, retailers and organizations have signed up since January. Excellent discussions going on about minimums, online sales, product development, turning over of inventory in shops - and these are experienced people like you talking. Forum
Four more forums/boards were listed by The Rosen Group forum participant; PACA, NAIA, Art Calendar Magazine, and About.com.
So what forums, newsletters, magazines, etc., do you read?
Email me, tell me why in 20 words or less, and I'll pass on the info in Wednesday's newsletter.
Hi Nadia,
I subscribe to Crafts Report and Niche, have an account at Crafts Smart
Megan Daly, Crafts Coordinator, Catskill Mountain Foundation, P.O. Box 924, Hunter, New York 12442. 518 263-4908, ext. 211. dalym@catskillmtn.org. Catskill Mountain Foundation (retailer coming to Buyer Days)
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HI NADIA,
HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GOOD FOR YOU. I CURIOUS ON HOW THE WHOLE SALE SHOW WENT THAT YOU JUST DID IN FEB.
ANYHOW I HAVE A NEW PRODUCT LINE FOR BUYERS DAYS, I AM INTRODUCING STERLING SILVER CHARMS AND CHARM BRACELETS. I AM CURIOUS HOW THEY WILL BE RECEIVED.
MONTHLY MAGAZINES I SUBSCRIBED TO TO KEEP UPDATED ON THE JEWELERY INDUSTRY ARE : LAPIDARY JOURNAL, I RECEIVE MONTHLY NEWS LETTERS FROM 3 WHOLESALERS AND I I-MAIL LETTER FROM A WHOLESALER. I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO THE CRAFT REPORT THIS YEAR AND I RECEIVE ADIRONDACK LIFE. I ALSO SUBSCRIBE TO BEADWORKS MAGAZINE. HOPE THIS INFO IS WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR. IF YOU NEED MORE INFO LET ME KNOW. IAM NOW GOING TO THE EBAY SITE IN YOUR SECOND E-MAIL.
SEE YOU SOON, MELISSA KOOS, ADIRONDACK CHARM (vendor coming to Buyer Days)
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Hi Nadia,
Just read your e-mail and would like to share my news of an advertorial and ad in the up coming American Style in their Special Avertising Section for The New York City Guide and galleries in New York State. The May/ June 2004 Annual Collector's Edition, will be featuring a couple of local artists and a short advertorial on the Adirondack Craft Center.
On-sale April 27th. Thought this might be of interest.
Seldom Seen Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL "constantly review(s) Wholesalecrafts.com, Electronic Cottage, Artshow artist, TODL, sites maintained by the trade magazines, retail show sites, individual artist sites (and very importantly the links to other artists and guilds, etc., that are listed), state and medium ... guilds, other gallery sites - every week we find new places to look...
Guild also got 3 very good reviews from artisans who sell their works to the consumer from that site.
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From: Nadia Korths, Western New York Gift Show (Feb. 15-18/Rochester) Group Booth Coordinator
To Group Booth Participants and Terry Martino, Executive Director, ANCA
Date: 3.05.04
Western New York Gift Show - Summary Report (lst 2 paragraphs)
The Western New York Gift Show Group Booth generated $8500 in orders and $700 in sample sales, about 5 times the cost of the booth fee. This was a first time program, initiated by Nadia Korths, ANCA’s craft programs coordinator, and a number of vendors who already attend this show. Applications mailed to some 1300 vendors resulted in 17 vendors signing up - enough to cover the 30’ by 8’ booth fee ($1625), some of the coordinator’s time ($800) and electricity and postcard mailing ($180).
It is recommended that a group booth at the WNY Gift Show become an annual marketing program. To take advantage of already established buyer traffic, the booth was located next to other Adirondack North Country vendors who had been there 4 or 5 years. Almost $8,000 in orders were for product which retailed for less than $10 and which could fit easily in small mom and pop country theme shops. Though our section did well, overall, the show’s attendance numbers are flat because of the economy and the exhibiting of imports and large manufacturing companies. 3 other vendors (booth size 10x10) with somewhat similar product took in $7,000 to $8,000 in orders. Postcards were mailed to some 500 shops and the ad in the directory did draw buyers to the booth.
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Good Morning.
Block Party 2004 in Saranac Lake is set for August 12, 2004. We are holding an open forum regarding the block party on March 18th at 6pm Harrietstown Hall. Registration forms will be available for vendor space space is limited and will fill very quickly. Any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards, Sandy Bandru, Your Local Concierge, 518-891-3542. info@yourlocalconcierge.com
Y0ur Local Concierge
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"Authentic Adirondack" Reception on March 25th, Local Government Day, Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, sponsored by the APA.
These producers will be representing the abundance of this region's products to the government officials of the region.
Whiteface Mountain Gourmet - maple gourmet,
B. Creative - dried layered food mixes
Walking Clovers - teas, lotions, dips
North Wood Guides - scat and track handkerchiefs,
Dip mixes, meat rubs, teas, spices, mulling spices, cookie & biscuit
mixes (Harvest Herb Company)
Wood products- Steve Auger and Ken Gadway
Lip Balms- Sweet Dew
Teas, balsam products, medicinal products - Underwood Herbs
Honey, jams & jellies, balsam products, candles etc.- Valley View Farm
Hats and such - Marjorie Swift
Pottery - Meredith Johnston.
Hi Nadia,
Ok, first Sampling is GREAT! That is what they would like. The idea is
emphasis on promotion and selling is secondary. I think the option or
opportunity for selling is to "make it worth the vendors while" also we
know that people are going to want some of the things they sample. I have
spoken with each of the vendors who are on my list, and I have explained
that the emphasis is on promotion and an opportunity to 'show' the local
goverment, community development and state officials the wide variety of
entrepreneurship taking place in the Adirondacks, as well as celebrating
our 'agricultural and craft traditions' of this area. So far each of
these vendors have asked for a full table. I will have a display for
Adirondack Harvest...did you want to have an ANCA/CCE/Adirondack Harvest
informational display area together (which could ultimately be one or two
tables for the info stuff alone)--although I want to provide as much space
for the vendors as possible.
As for custom orders. If that is what the vendor does best ... I don't
see the problem. I will ask regarding this. I will hopefully be able to
get back to you on this by the end of the week.
Until later, Take care, Bernadette
Bernadette Logozar, Rural & Ag Economic Development Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County, 355 West Main St., Malone, NY 12953, ph: 518-483-7403 fax: 518-483-6214 CCE Franklin, Adirondack Harvest
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Watertown Chamber of Commerce
2004 Tourism & Recreation Expo March 27,28 Salmon Run Mall
Exhibitor Registration and payment Deadline March 12 Apply online
Don't miss the Iron Block - Harley Davidson Fashion Show on Saturday!
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Hi Nadia,
First, a very belated thanks for all your help at the workshop in Lake Placid (Jan. 10, Adirondack Craft Center with Marilyn MacAbee, copresenter - about half of the workshop participants have signed up for Buyer Days!)! Challenged by the prospect of developing nature themed wholesale accounts for my work, I've come up with some additional designs that I think will be well received and I'm looking forward to this opportunity.
Thanks again! Nancy Miller
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March 18th, 2004 from 8:30am - 12:30pm SBIR/STTR WORKSHOP & Small Business Technology Transfer Programs, Jordan Hall Auditorium; NYS Agricultural Experimental Station, 630 W. North Street, Geneva. Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Are you a small business owner who needs a little help with R&D? Are you an academic or institutional researcher who wants to partner with a company to do R&D? This workshop is for you! SBIR and STTR are highly competitive federal programs that encourage small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from their commercialization. To register, please call or email Donna Chaudhuri at (607) 254-4877, dtk3@cornell.edu. Seats are limited, so please register by March 12th 2004. Sponsored by The Northeast Center for Food Entrepreneurship and the Geneva Ag and Tech Food Park.
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March 19-21 MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND , Producers open up their sugarhouses to the public for tours and demonstrations. Two sugarhouses participating in Warren County are Valley Road Sugar House in Thurman and Farrar's Sugarhouse in Warrensburg. 518- 854-7669. New York Maple
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Just wanted to let you know that Maple Weekend is around the corner. Feel free to browse our maple weekend page at
Swisser Sweet Maple
Everyone is welcomed on the 20th and 21st of March. Feel free to pass this to all your friends and family in your address book. The more the merrier. We hope that you will visit Swiss'er Sweet Maple this spring.
Happy spring to you all!
Barbara Zehr
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Nadia -
At the Governor's Tourism Conference (September, Lake Placid) there are opportunities for local
businesses to provide giveaways either for the giveaway bags or the door
prizes. If you think any of the local crafts people that you work with
would be interested, please have them contact Rachael (518/292-5351) or
Elaine (518/292-5343). Rachael and Elaine will be able to tell you about
the PR the business would get out of it.
Thanks.
Trisha
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I crochet beautiful afghans and wanted to know if you take afghans on consignment and at what percentage of the sale do you take, or if you purchase them from crafters. If you have an interest, please e-mail me back. If you are interested I can come to Lake Placid. I live in Syracuse. My work is truly exquisite. Thank you.
Joyce Creurer,
127 Watertree Drive, East Syracuse, New York 13057, (315)463-1290, Joyce Creurer, jasmine.jc@verizon.net
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(does anyone use this site?)
From: Dan Lewis [Dan.Lewis@sol.wwwnexus.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:22 AM
To: Where The Shows Are
Subject: Where The Shows Are
The New Florida & Mid Atlantic Winter 2004 Guides Are In The Mail!
BUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOURS, YOU'LL NEED TO RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION!
In that new guide you'll find hundreds of updated events, more show reviews than we've ever included and some worthwhile articles you'll want to read. AND... as soon as you sign up you can go online to the "subscriber only" section of our website and begin to take advantage of all this new information because I've just updated that part of the website with the newest dates!
ALSO... Why wait any longer to start finding out about all the new show information? Start sending out your 2004 applications and make sure you're at the front of the line for the best shows rather than crossing your fingers hoping for a space after everyone else has already appplied!
YOU CAN SIGN UP TODAY! Since we accept check over the phone or over the internet at our website, you don't have to hesitate another moment... in fact why not take care of it NOW while it's on your mind. You'll find the link to our website right here on the bottom of this page.
Have a great day, and we'll see you... at the shows!
Dan Lewis
Where The Shows Are!!!
(386) 428-0173
Art and Crafts
For galleries, glass has seemed to glow red hot in sales. With a softening economy, the glass business of today is not the same as it was just a few years ago. Glass is still selling well in these tougher times, but the glass clientele is changing. Click here to find out more from NICHE magazine about the trends for glass consumers.
Numbers Speak!
If we told you today that the summer Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC) was already shaping up to one of the largest summer gatherings of wholesale, handcrafted work anywhere-would you believe us? Numbers speak louder than words and as of January 15th, the Exhibitor numbers were already 60% higher. The BMAC anticipates 1000 exhibitors in August! Click here to download a Buyer Registration form for the August 6-8, 2004, Buyers Market of American Craft.
February Sales Ring
Sales for the last week in February leaped 26.3% above the same week in 2003, reports ShopperTrak's National Sales Estimate (NRSE). Click here to find out more about the sales bells ringing loudly in Feburary.
Find What You're Missing!
Find out what's selling in other galleries. Find a retailer friend in your state to talk about trends. Talk with seasoned retailers about gallery events. Get all this and more at the American Craft Forum, a FREE online discussion board connecting you to the craft community.
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The Whistlestop Guild, Historic Train Station, Saranac Lake
Thanks for the info. We are in operation from Memorial Day to Columbus Day and our schedule will shadow the Train schedule. Last July the average crafter income was $605.50. Expenses and work hours are decreased significantly by increasing membership. We currently have 5 members. If anyone is interested they can call me at 891-4667 or get in touch at adkbalsam@adelphia.net
Thanks again Jodi
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Rustic Style as Art the Focus of Annual Show
By Linda Ellingsworth
Aficionados of museum-quality rustic art will want to mark July 10 and 12, 2004 on their calendar, when the Adirondack Rustic Arts Gallery in Schroon Lake, NY holds its 4th
Annual Adirondack Rustic Expo. The 2004 show will be sponsored by Adirondack Rustics Gallery. The finest examples of rustic art being produced today by 50 of the country’s finest artisans. The popularity of the art form is evidenced by the phenomenal growth of the show in the three years.
“Attendance triples yearly say Darlene Gregson, owner of the Gallery. “Sales for both the artists and the Gallery were exceptionally strong. Sales at the Gallery prior to the Show are also strong; as collectors continue to check the Gallery for the more unique works available. They wouldn’t like to miss that perfect piece. I think people were looking forward to the Adirondack Rustic Expo.”
Cars lined Route 9 for almost a mile as people vied to speak with the artists and view their work. Many of the creations were one-of-a-kind, functional art, with their prices reflecting both the craftsmanship and their uniqueness...
In addition to Adirondack-based artists, the 2004 show will also feature the works of four prominent rustic artists from the western U.S; the collection is currently on display at the Gallery. Impressed with the quality of the work exhibited at the Western Design Conference (held at Cody, Wyoming), Darlene has signed western artists Diane Cole, John Gallis, Eric Shell and Brad & Lorraine Greenwood to exhibit at the Gallery and for this year’s show in Schroon Lake.
The Adirondack Rustic Arts Gallery has some additional sponsorship opportunities available for this year’s show. Sponsorship from local and regional upscale resorts, magazines, and news media is especially welcome. For more information on sponsorship or about the show, contact the Gallery at 518-532-0020, or log on to their website at Adirondack Rustic Arts Gallery.
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Position Announcement - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County
Marketing Liaison for NY Farms Express Project
Do you want to help local farmers sell more high-quality farm products to NYC chefs? Scores of farmers in Washington, Saratoga, and Rensselear Counties in New York need help reaching thousands of New Yorkers hungry for local foods. The NYFarms Express Marketing Liaison will be the critical link between farmers and chefs - the missing middleman, a not-for-profit advocate for local food lovers and local food producers. The Marketing Liaison position will be responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing the marketing and distribution of Washington, Saratoga, and Rensselaer County farmers products to the NYC restaurants. The marketing liaison will make visits with participating farms to learn about their products and production methods and will contact and visit NYC restaurants to promote and establish contacts for the project. The Marketing Liaison will coordinate inventory of available products and notify chefs to place orders with for the twice-weekly deliveries. The Marketing Liaison will notify farmers of requested products and will meet farmers at the drop off point to ensure quality control of the orders and products. The Marketing Liaison will also help farmers improve their product lines, develop a customer base, and understand the needs of chefs. Call 518-746-2560 for an application which are due by January 28, 2004. Resumes can be mailed to: Paula J. Schafer, CCE Washington County, 415 Lower Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or by email to pjb11@cornell.edu
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CONGRATULATIONS to
New shop BOOKS AND BASKETS, 169 Olive Street Saranac Lake, New York, 518-891-9694. Upcoming Open House and Classes. Call Tracy Santagate for more information. Tracy is a member of the New Hampshire and Vermont Guilds. All basket classes listed are for Adults, any level. The prices include materials and tools. Bring own lunch/snacks.
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CONGRATULATIONS to
In Sept., 2003 Milk & Honey opened up on Exchange Street in Glens Falls. Owners are Christa Parrish-Patterson with her mother, Ann Parish. Christa builds furniture from wood salvaged from barns and old houses and Ann is a floral arranger. The store also carries a variety of gifts and crafts, and paintings by local artist Ryan Sullivan. Post Star, Sept. 11, 2003
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CONGRATULATIONS to
Rock Hill Bakery has opened a retail storefront on Exchange Street in Glens Falls. 20 different sandwiches on Rock Hill bread and pastries. The cafe will also sell a variety of organic jams, salad dressings and sauces to take home, as well as the full line of Rock Hill bread and pastries. Post Star, Sept. 11, 2003
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75 % of businesses in Clinton, Essex and Franklin believe that their sales activity will increase in 2004...The survey also disclosed that business owners believe that the # 1 priority for action by the state should be the issue of health insurance costs, followed by measures to cut state spending with no tax hikes. Medicaid refrom ranked third. The businesses surveyed were members of the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce, Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau and Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce and the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce. Adirondack Daily Enterprise, 2.27.04
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Rusticwood.com announces some new products; pendulum clock, smaller mantel clock, a more rustic rough sawn wood for all clock cases, camp clocks have several new variations, new wall lamp, two ceiling lamps and a new grandson :-) (Look for them at Rustic Nature Buyer Days on March 31/April 1). RusticWood.com
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More and more shows are creating online applications. And Buyer Day craftspeople certainly are using them - 11 out of the 56 or so craftspeople as of late Feb. The March issue of Crafts Report has an article on this new very practical trend. Maybe next year (no, I think I'll start right now - Marilyn and Tim - you'll be getting 2 to jury Monday), I'll have the jury process set up online.
The St. Lawrence County Arts Council and Planned Parenthood of Northern NY are holding their first annual Auction of Art and Fine Crafts on Friday, March 19th at the Best Western University Inn located in Canton, NY.
Liberty Fibers, a shop of yarns, knitting, felting, rug hooking and spinning supplies, books, kits, gifts opened up in January. Hours: Tues., Wed., and Fri., 10-5 and Sat., 10-3. Judith O'Toole, 1827 SH 345, Madrid NY. 315.322.0437.
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The Adirondack North Country Association was represented by Nadia Korths, craft programs coordinator, and crafts advisory committee member Jane Desotelle, Underwood Herbs at the annual NYS Farmers' Direct Marketing Conference & Trade Show on January 28 and 29 in Binghamton, NY. Hosted by the NYS Farmers' Direct Marketing Association, Farmers' Market Federation of NY, NYS Small Scale Food Processors Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension's South Central NY Ag Team. Nadia took orders for Jane and Bruce Surprenant, Surprenant's Berry Farm, as a practice run for doing the same at the Western New York Gift Show on February 15-18 and recruited 3 new vendors for Rustic Nature Buyer Days.
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CAST/AEDC, a regional development agency focuses on the region's tourism business with loans and technical assistance, has opened up 3 online forums; Community Tourism Development, Tourism Business Forum, Tourism and the Environment and Tourism and the Northern Forest. CAST click on Information Central click on CAST Forum, create a login and choose a forum. 1.31.04, Free Trader Today, Tri-Lake Edition
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CONGRATULATIONS to
Adirondacks Out of Hand (previously known as Adirondack Chandler). Great article in newspaper describing growth of business, how they make the candles and how they showcase works of other artisans in the Willsboro shop (they plan on maintaining their summer shop in Essex as well). Adirondack Out of Hand (See them at Buyer Days). 1.31.04, Free Trader Today, Tri-Lake Edition
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CONGRATULATIONS to
The Adirondack Harvest program, a three county brand developed to promote local producers and their products, will have eleven farmer's markets this year. Hamilton, St. Lawrence and Warren County have expressed interest in the Adirondack Harvest brand. They also have a great publication which describes some 80 farm stands, orchards and more.
Bernadette Logozar, Rural and Ag Economic Specialist, Franklin County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518.483.7403, bel7@cornell.edu. 1.31.04, Free Trader Today, Tri-Lake Edition
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CONGRATULATIONS to
I was recently admiring Carol Clarridge's product sheets with slick, glossy product images. Carol had about 2000 printed for $350. Megaworks took the product pictures as well. Carol left the back blank and prints the most current price list with her own printer.
Remember that Tim Holmes, AdirondackCraft and Dan, his photographer, will be coming to Rustic Nature Buyer Days as they have for 2 years now to take product shots. There's nothing like on site photography with reasonable prices and no committment expected.
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AdirondackCraft celebrated their 3rd third anniversary of online
sales for the region in December. They continue to encourage craftspeople
and artisans in the 14 county Adirondack North Country region to consider
adding a few products to this attractive online store and catalogue serving
customers in 44 states. No fees or monthly charges, reasonable commission
on the retail sale price. Sponsored by AdirondackCraft.
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CONGRATULATIONS to
The Handweaving Museum and Arts Center in Clayton for purchasing the building in back of their existing home for future expansion plans. Beth, Amy and all - best wishes on this exciting expansion including renovation of the pottery barn and larger space for their incredible 20,000 pieces handweaving collection.
Hilary Oaks, Creative Spirit Art Center/St.Lawrence Arts Council, Potsdam, and Bill Knoble, Red Truck Works, Chestertown for their interviews on living the artisan/retailer/cultural non profit life on North Country Public Radio in January. And thanks to NCPR for recognizing the arts.
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CONGRATULATIONS to
The open house pre Christmas event seems to be a very good source of income for many of you. I was amazed at the numbers of people attending these events before Christmas. So for those of you thinking about it, start planning now.
Lisa Nortz, Silver Bench, for being featured on North Country Finest on Channel 7NY on every Friday out of Watertown. Lisa got 1.5 minutes of her and her sons working on jewelry/passing on family work traditions on both the 6pm and 11 pm news on Oct. 31. Lisa said that many people who came to four Fall shows and her open house remarked on seeing her on North Country Finest.
lnortz@northnet.org
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This issue is being received by 400 producers, retailers and supporting
orgs (100+ more than last time).
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Previous issues are at Stories about You
I look forward to receiving your news: publicity, awards, expansions,
changes, and more.
Questions and useful industry leads are welcome.
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Nadia Korths, regional craft programs coordinator, and the Adirondack North
Country Association are sponsoring this issue.