Gearing Up

January 14, 2017 ~ sandyconnolly

First things first – what should Creative Woodworking focus on this year? More galleries? More events? More online? Well, the answer is yes, yes, and yes.

Our 1st event of the year is right around the corner, and luckily for us, it’s close by. 2/11/17 @ The Climb Fitness Center, Mt. Ascutney Resort, Brownsville, VT. If you are in the area, or can be, please join us.

Hearts!

Serving Tray!

Cribbage Board!

Coming into the New Year, we have 6 galleries to visit and stock up. Today (for example), we were able to visit Long River Gallery & Gifts. They have a new, 2nd location in White River Jct., VT and it is a bright beautiful space. On Main Street, next to the Hotel Coolidge.

Long River Gallery & Gifts | White River Jct., VT

Are you familiar with Long River Gallery & Gifts? If not, take a look here → A Visit To Long River Gallery & Gifts. Whether you visit Lyme, NH or WRJ, VT, you’ll be thrilled with the selections. Heck, visit both!

Next gallery visit will be Grand Isle Art Works…long drive for us but LAKE CHAMPLAIN. Need I say more? Continue reading →

Getting there is 1/2 the fun…

June 8, 2015 ~ sandyconnolly

Some folks say showing up is 1/2 the battle – and I guess that would apply at times. For us, as Creative Woodworking grows, getting there is 1/2 the battle, but getting there is also 1/2 the fun. Our most recent road trip and 1st delivery to Grand Isle Art Works brought us to upper Lake Champlain. Little did we know how stunning this area (and the lake) is!!

Driving into South Hero, we were not at all prepared…the lake gets closer and closer and closer until all there is – is the road. Lake Champlain, so big on both sides, it’s breath taking.

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Joining a Gallery

March 28, 2015 ~ sandyconnolly

We have made the leap – the leap into gallery world that is!!

All Vermont made – artwork, crafts, fine woodworking and original prints – take a look at a few of the many offerings you will find at Sweet Grass Gallery & Gifts.

Shiny Things by Janet Auman

Lori Yarrow Designs

The wooden bowls are stunning and we love the hand painted glassware, elegant and fun. Do you agree?

Fairfield Farm Bowls

Simply Art Collection by Patricia Maeder

Alyson has a wonderful selection of pottery available as well.

Battenkill River Pottery

Polly Wellford Pottery

Original prints, paintings and floor cloths – so many designs to choose from.

Red Poppies – an Alyson Chase Original

Notice the maple leaf sculpture above the Aly C Bags – it’s by John Arthur – Windrush Sculpture – his work is incredible.

Aly C Bags!!

Bath and Body – Candles and more. All made in Vermont (of course)!!

Versante Bath and Body

Artisan Food is available, anyone have a sweet tooth? Maple syrup and dark chocolate among other items.

Bond’s Butter Crunch

Alyson helped us figure out the best way to label our items and it was decided that string through the tag is the way to go. Done!! All of the displays look so pretty, can’t wait to see how she incorporates our woodworking. Cutting Boards, Cribbage Boards, Serving Trays and 1 Picture Frame (more to come if it’s a hit).

sweet-grass-gallery-small-wooden-cuttingboard

Small Square Cutting Board in Sapele and Maple Wood

Our 1st gallery contractual agreement, super excited, but a little nervous!! Fingers are crossed that we fit it nicely and do well with Alyson and her fabulous group of talented artisans.