Welcome to the League’s 91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair — our 60th at the beautiful Mount Sunapee Resort. This nine day celebration of fine art and craft is the non-profit League’s signature event and largest fundraiser of the year. We believe that ‘craft inspires, enriches and builds community’ and this is fully experienced at the Fair. We hope you enjoy engaging demonstrations, shopping with your favorite artists, and sampling our many food offerings while listening to some toe-tapping music. No matter your age, there are opportunities to try your hand at many different types of craft. We hope the Fair, which we have worked for the last year to create, is an inspirational experience for you. Thank you for your support of the League and its artists at our 91st Fair!
Miriam Carter, Executive Director
THANK YOU! The League of NH Craftsmen’s Board of Directors and Staff would like to thank the hundreds of craftsmen, artists, Fair personnel and volunteers who have been instrumental in making this nationally recognized event a great success.
The League is supported in part by grants from the NH Charitable Foundation, the NH Department of Travel and Tourism, NH Humanities, the NH State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Special thanks to the NH Department for Business and Economic Affairs and the NH Department of Information Technology for their invaluable assistance in obtaining internet access for our artists and vendors.
FAIR HOURS: 10 AM - 5 PM daily, rain or shine. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS. IT IS A VIOLATION OF NH STATE LAW TO LEAVE PETS IN CARS.
ACCESSIBILITY: Handicap parking is available in Lot #1 near Spruce Lodge and Gate #1 The League has a limited number of electric mobility scooters available for rent. To reserve a scooter, visit the Fair office or call League HQ and leave a message for a return call - 603-224-3375 x 0.
LEAGUE STAFF:
Miriam Carter: Executive Director
Sarah Nyhan: Communications and Administrative Director
The League is Celebrating 60 Years at Mount Sunapee!
Gracing the cover of our 2024 Fair program is a plaque that was commissioned and executed in 1964, the first year that the League of NH Craftsmen presented its Annual Craftsmen’s Fair at Mount Sunapee. The artist, Gerry Williams, studied his craft with the League under the tutelage of potter Vivika Heino. A longtime resident of Dunbarton, Williams was the co-founder of Studio Potter magazine and Phoenix Workshops, and was a source of inspiration for ceramic artists around the world. Williams was selected as New Hampshire’s first Artist Laureate by Governor Jeanne Shaheen in 1998, and in 2005 was honored with New Hampshire’s Lotte Jacobi Living Treasure Award. The artwork is both a piece of the League’s rich clay history, and a symbol of our longstanding relationship with the Mount Sunapee Resort, the State of NH and the leaseholders of this mountain property through sixty years of the Fair. The plaque may be seen in the Summit Lodge, above the fireplace.
Program Editor: Sarah Nyhan
Program Cover Design: Alicia Bergeron
Program Cover Photography: Charley Freiberg
Layout and Printing: Echo Communications New London, NH
LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN HEADQUARTERS
49 South Main Street, Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301
PH: 603-224-3375
Email: nhleague@nhcrafts.org nhcrafts.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fairgrounds Map 5
Tent Maps 6-11
Sculpture Garden, Art, Craft & Design 13-16
The Shop at the Fair/Demo-Sales/Next Gen 17-19
Boothholders 23-42
Guest Vendors/Food Vendors
Craftsmen Booths by Media
THE FAIR AT A GLANCE — MAP KEY
Tents 1–8
NHAA
SG
Craftsmen’s Booths
New Hampshire Art Association
Sculpture Garden
Demo Sales: Michael Lindskog
Demo Sales: Stephen Procter
Tent C Blacksmith Demonstration: Garry Kalajian
Tent D
Tent E
Tent F
Tent G
Guild Tent
Demo Sales: Maureen Mills and Steven Zoldak
Guild of NH Woodworkers
Demo Sales: Richard Foye (August 3-6)
Margaret Shipman (August 7-11)
Tent H Daily Demos
Tent J
Demo Sales: Jeffrey Gale
A,C & D: Art to wear and art for the home in an exciting
The Exhibition exhibition space
Tent K/I Information Booth: Raffles, T-shirt sales
Tent M The Shop at the Fair
Tent N Pottery Tent
Tent P Next Generation
Tent R
Demo Sales: Scott Fogg
Tent S Kids Create
Tent T Daily Demos
Fair Office: Electric scooters rentals, general announcements
Spruce Lodge and emergencies.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Retail Transaction Sponsors (Wifi)
Red River
Cisco
Fair Sponsors
Baker, Newman, Noyes
Brown Furniture, West Lebanon
Dorr Mill Store
The Duprey Companies
Eversource
Judith V. Goodnow and Michael Bujnowski
LaValley Building Supply
Mount Sunapee Resort
NBT Bank
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Paragon Digital Marketing
Speedy Printing
Bev and Dan Wolf
Media Sponsors
Artscope
New England Home
NHPBS
New Hampshire Public Radio
NH Magazine and NH Home Magazine
Portland Magazine
The River/WXRV/92.5 FM
Yankee
In Kind Sponsor
Echo Communications
Lakeside Mobility
Mountain Edge Resort
NH Music Collective
Ron’s Johns Chemical Toilets
Spring Ledge Farm
Supporting Strategies
Vermont Ceramic Supply
Fair Preview Party Sponsors
Bangor Savings Bank
Enterprise Bank
4-day Participation = August 3-6
5-day Participation = August 7-11 509
Joseph
545 LM
Dave Nugent
544
543
E/Chinese
Jacob Freedman & Alex Gemme Mixed Media, Wood 513
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542
Tarja Cockell
541 LM
Betsy Keeney
Jewelry
540 LM
David Fall Wood
539
Blair
Alex Kalish
David Orser & Laurel MacDuffie
LM = League Member IG = Invited Guest
507 IG
Cecilia Frittelli & Richard Lockwood 4 Day Fiber-Wearable
Chong & Judi Lim 5 Day
Mixed MediaEmbossing
523 IG
Stuart
Sarah Koff 4 Day Printmaking
Rosemarie
Allison Korn
Aaron Slater
537
Aron Leaman
TENT 6
4-day Participation = August 3-6
5-day Participation = August 7-11
807 LM
David Ernster Clay
808 LM Sandra White Mixed Media
LM = League Member IG = Invited Guest
806 LM Harry Besett Glass
805 See Right Sidebar for Details
809 LM Julia Brandis Glass
810 LM 804 See Right Sidebar for Details
803 LM Anne Behrsing Metal Jewelry
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805 IG Peter Handler 4 Day Furniture
805 IG Kent Maxwell 5 Day Mixed Media, Painting
804 LM 804 LM Cheryl Miller 4 Day FiberDecorative
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The League’s story begins in the mid-1920’s when Mrs. Mary Coolidge and A. Cooper Ballantine joined forces to promote craft in New Hampshire. By 1932, the League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts had been established, and the first official League shop was opened in Wolfeboro. The following year, the first Craftsmen’s Fair was held, making it the oldest continuously operating outdoor craft fair in the country.
Rebranded as the League of NH Craftsmen in 1968, the League continues to be recognized as one of the country’s leading fine arts organizations, setting the standard for fine hand crafts. Our members are recognized throughout the country and the world for their creativity and technical expertise.
The Mission of the League of NH Craftsmen is to advance, cultivate and champion excellence in fine craft. We pursue that mission through educational programming, leadership initiatives, marketplace strategies and support services.
For over 90 years, the nonprofit League of NH Craftsmen has promoted fine craft, supported craftsmen, and educated and enriched New Hampshire’s communities. More than 700 juried members produce exceptional contemporary and traditional craft in a wide range of media areas.
Visitors shop year-round in our seven affiliated Fine Craft Galleries which feature outstanding hand-made craft and offer engaging demonstrations and workshops for all ages and interests. Exhibitions at the League’s Headquarters location in Concord regularly celebrate the artistry of our members and guest artists. The Annual Craftsmen’s Fair serves as the League’s largest fundraiser, allowing the organization to provide services to our craftsmen and the public throughout the year.
Left: Lori Rollason, Potter Above: Scott Fogg, Woodcarver
SCULPTURE GARDEN
Enjoy a stroll through our imaginative Sculpture Garden. We hope you will be inspired to incorporate stunning craft into your outdoor spaces!
The Sculpture Garden is located on the hillside below Tent 1. If you are interested in purchasing a piece from the Sculpture Garden, please inquire at the Art, Craft & Design exhibition for sales assistance.
Jay Aubertin Metal
Aaron T. Brown Metal, Printmaking, Wood
Joseph De Robertis Metal, Metal Jewelry
Larry Elardo Clay, Mixed Media
Stuart Estey Metal
Roger Goldenberg Mixed Media
Ursula Perry, Invited Guest Metal
Stephen Procter Clay
Dale Rogers Metal
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN: THE EXHIBITION
Explore an integrated collection of the finest craft for the home and stunning wearable art in a prominent, accessible location near the main gates of the Fair. The Art, Craft & Design Exhibition area is generously sponsored by the Mount Sunapee Resort.
Lisa Almeida
Thomasin Alyxander
Fiber-Decorative
Mixed Media, Non-Metal Jewelry
Steve Arcone Photography
Robin Ascher Clay
Stephen C. Barlow Wood
Paula Barry Clay
Anne Behrsing
Kiranada Sterling Benjamin
Metal Jewelry
Fiber-Decorative
Alicia Bergeron Photography
Ted Blachly Wood
Sarah Lynn Bohorquez
Fiber-Decorative, Fiber-Wearable
Ruth Boland Baskets, Non-Metal Jewelry
Mucuy Bolles Clay
Aaron T. Brown
Loring Cheney
Metal, Printmaking, Wood
Clay, Mixed Media
Ian Clark Photography
Tarja Cockell
Fiber-Decorative, Fiber-Wearable
Jeffrey Cooper Wood
Julie Crabtree
Cherie DeAugustinis
Sara Desjardins
Jack Dokus
Fiber-Decorative
Mixed Media
Wood
Metal, Metal Jewelry
Sculpture by Dale Rogers
Kathleen Dustin
Sandra Grant
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN: THE EXHIBITION
Sharon Dugan
Heidi Edwards Dunn
Claude Dupuis
Kathleen Dustin
Karen Eisenberg
Larry Elardo
Lawrence Elbroch
Victoria Elbroch
J. Ann Eldridge
Stuart Estey
Lulu Fichter
Helen Fitzgerald
Sheilagh Flynn
Donlin Foreman
Susan Garry
Michael Gibbons
Camille B. Gibson
Lynn Goldberg
Roger Goldenberg
Sara Goodman
Sandra Grant
Liz Grace
Catherine Green
Jackie Griswold
Andy Hampton
Kathy Hanson
Owain Harris
Tom Hayward
Hillary Hutton
Wendy Jackson
Al Jaeger
Ian Johnson
Kate Kilgus
Blair LaBella
Gigi Laberge
Hethre Larivee
Joyce LeBlanc
Jeff Lind
Naomi Lindenfeld
Susan Lirakis
Jaya Lord
Jim & Andrea Lorette
Duane Martin
Peter Maynard
Tom McGurrin
Alice Moline
Donald Moss
Alice Ogden
Anna Orbovich
Verne Orlosk
Baskets
Fiber-Decorative
Wood
Mixed Media, Non-Metal Jewelry
Metal Jewelry
Clay, Mixed Media
Photography
Printmaking
Printmaking
Metal
Clay, Glass, Mixed Media
Fiber-Decorative
Clay
Leather, Mixed Media
Fiber-Decorative
Clay
Fiber-Decorative, Mixed Media
Baskets
Mixed Media
Fiber-Wearable
Fiber-Decorative
Wood
Printmaking
Mixed Media
Clay
Clay
Wood
Leather
Fiber-Decorative
Clay
Clay
Wood
Fiber-Decorative, Fiber-Wearable
Metal Jewelry, Mixed Media, Non-Metal Jewelry
Glass, Non-Metal Jewelry
Glass, Mixed Media
Fiber-Wearable
Wood
Clay, Mixed Media
Photography
Leather
Metal, Metal Jewelry, Mixed Media, Wood
Wood
Wood
Metal Jewelry
Fiber-Decorative
Mixed Media
Baskets
Mixed Media, Printmaking
Glass
Jeff Lind
Carol Van Loon
Alice Ogden
Tom McGurrin
Orin Pacht
Fred & Kate Pearce
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN: THE EXHIBITION
Metal Jewelry
Metal Jewelry
Grace Pejouhy & Evan Williams Clay
Erica Pfister
Fiber-Decorative
Hannah Phelps Printmaking
Lauren Pollaro
Emilia Ponomarev
Metal Jewelry, Mixed Media, Non-Metal Jewelry
Fiber-Decorative, Fiber-Wearable
Stephen Procter Clay
Katie Pugliese
Joy Raskin
Wen Redmond
Leo Reinhard
Annie Salter
Adele Sanborn
Fiber-Decorative
Metal, Metal Jewelry
Fiber-Decorative, Mixed Media
Metal
Metal Jewelry
Calligraphy, Mixed Media, Photography
Joanne Santospago Wood
Marcy Schepker
Fiber-Decorative
Charlie Sheaff Wood
Scott Snyder Photography
Peggy Thrasher Baskets
James S. Tovey
Luann Udell
Carol Van Loon
Cindy Walsh
Paulette J. Werger
Metal Jewelry
Fiber-Decorative, Non-Metal Jewelry
Photography
Fiber-Wearable
Metal, Metal Jewelry
The Art, Craft & Design Exhibition and Sculpture Garden are designed and managed by Kate Saunders. Plants for the Sculpture Garden are generously provided by Spring Ledge Farm. Thank you to the League’s Exhibition Gallery and Permanent Collection Museum Committee who assisted in the installation of the Art, Craft & Design Exhibition. Thank you to the Mount Sunapee Resort for sponsoring the Art, Craft & Design Exhibition area.
Paula Barry
Larry Elardo
2024 EXHIBITION AWARDS AND SPONSORS
Best in Art, Craft & Design
North Country Studio Workshops & LNHC
Best in Basketry
Susie Lowe-Stockwell
Best in Decorative Ceramics
Rep. Hope Damon and George Chait Family
Best in Decorative Fiber
Skyeview Alpacas
Best In Fiber Art Design
Looming Art
Best in Functional Ceramics
New Hampshire Potters Guild
Best in Leather
Davis & Towle Insurance Group
Best in Mixed Media
Women’s Caucus for Art, New Hampshire Chapter
Best in Photography
Laura Smith
Best in Precious Jewelry
Jill and John Schiffman
In memory of Sue Williamson & Joe Goodnough
Best in Precious Stone Jewelry
Deborah Coffin
Best in Sculptural Ceramics
New Hampshire Potters Guild
Best in Wearable Design
The LNHC Concord Fine Craft Gallery and Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co.
Best in Wearable Fiber
Jill and John Schiffman
In memory of Sue Williamson & Joe Goodnough
Best in Weaving Harrisville Designs
Best in Wood Furniture
New Hampshire Furniture Masters
Best in Wood Turning
The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers
Best in Woodworking
The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers
Edith Grodin Best Collaboration Award
Bev and Dan Wolf
Eleanor “Tin” Bacon Metal Jewelry Award
John and Karen Sanders
Innovation Award
Deborah Coffin
Joe Tucker Metal Award
Nora Stevens
In memory of Norman Stevens
Robbins-Waters-Libby Print Award
An Anonymous Donor & New Leaf Gallery
Stevens Glass Award
Nora Stevens
In memory of Norman Stevens
Juror’s Choice Award
Lisa Larrabee/Benefit Profiles LLC
THE SHOP AT THE FAIR
The Shop at the Fair is a cooperative shop operated by members of the League of NH Craftsmen. This tent features work from our craftsmen, many of whom do not have a booth at the Fair. Enjoy shopping for a great variety of craft at this beautifully laid out shop. The Shop at the Fair is located in Tent M.
BASKETS
Ruth Boland
Lynn Goldberg
BOTANICALS
Carolyn Maul
CLAY
Sibel Alpaslan
Steven & Suzanne Russell
Hiromi Satoh
Emily Sobanek
Richard Wetterer
ENCAUSTIC
Valerie Long
FIBER-DECORATIVE
Nancy E. Adams
Larry Antonuk
Renee Blanchette
Susann Foster Brown
Linda Dunning
Janet Gordon
Alice Moline
Erica Pfister
FIBER-WEARABLE
Renee Blanchette
Camille J. Gibson
Janet Gordon
Donna Townshend Wilson
GLASS
Jordana Korsen
Susan Roston
Chris Salmon
Donna Solomon
LEATHER
Tom Hayward
Grant Taylor
METAL
Payne & Elise Junker
Jim & Andrea Lorette
METAL JEWELRY
Leslie Ishihara
Kathy Rowlings
Annie Salter
Jo Shields
Cara Wolff
MIXED MEDIA
Nancy E. Adams
Larry Antonuk
Ann Desmarais & Martha Whitney
Linda Dunning
Jim & Andrea Lorette
Michael Updike
NON-METAL JEWELRY
Ruth Boland
Ann Dillon
Wayne Farrell
PHOTOGRAPHY
Steve Arcone
Alicia Bergeron
Karin Bolton
Susan Lirakis
PRINTMAKING
Kait Armstrong
Dawn Blanchard
Susann Foster Brown
Hannah Phelps
WOOD
David Beffa-Negrini
Daniel Bowen
Cynthia Ellis
Bill Emerson
Bob Englund
Jim & Andrea Lorette
Donald Lowe
John Ryan
Russ Scaduto
Bill Taylor
Grant Taylor
James Wood
Kait Armstrong
Ruth Boland
Jordana Korsen
DEMO SALES
Learn from the craftsmen! The Demo/Sales booths allow space for the craftsmen to demonstrate how they create, as well as a sales area where guests may purchase the fine craft they have learned about and have seen made! The Demo/Sales booths are marked on the Fair map – see tent letters below.
Wood Carving with Scott Fogg: Tent R
See all aspects of Scott’s wood carving process from design conception through final finishing. He will demonstrate using chainsaws, rotary carving tools, grinders, sanders and even a propane torch, to show how he creates his whimsical wooden creations.
Raku Pots with Richard Foye: Tent G /Aug 3-6
Be amazed as pre-fired pots are heated to 1600 degrees! Various combustibles will be added to cause crackle smoked effects and metallic luster. The finished piece will be displayed, and the results explained.
Basketmaking with Jeffrey Gale: Tent J
Using a shaving horse, drawknife, and pounding mallet, Jeffrey will use ash splints for weavers to weave a traditional New England market/garden basket. He will be shaving freshly split billets, using his drawknife, the old fashioned way. All aspects of making a traditional basket in this manner, starting with a log, will be displayed.
Handpan Instruments with Michael Lindskog: Sculpture Garden
A handpan is functional steel art. Each instrument is a unique, handmade oneof-a-kind piece. Michael will be sharing examples of the instruments at various stages of completion, allowing attendees to see and hear the process of creating these fascinating works of art.
Large Scale Pottery with Stephen Procter: Sculpture Garden
Learn the throwing and building techniques used to make monumental vessels! Fairgoers may be invited to help lift and place thrown sections onto pieces in process.
Oil Painting with Margaret Shipman: Tent G/Aug 7-11
Invited Guest painter Margaret Shipman will demonstrate her unique style on a large-scale oil canvas - adding multiple painted and collaged elements featuring images of plants and pollinators found in New England.
Pottery with Maureen Mills and Steven Zoldak: Tent E
Maureen and Steve will demonstrate throwing on a potter’s wheel both functional and decorative stoneware with beautiful finishing techniques. Watch as they do their specialty surface decorations in a variety of methods, including their slip trailing technique.
Above: Handpan Instruments with Michael Lindskog Left: Basketmaking with Jeffrey Gale
Above: Pottery with Maureen Mills and Steven Zoldak
Above: Wood Carving with Scott Fogg
Become a Juried Member of the League.
Juried members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen are nationally recognized as exceptional artisans who have met the League’s rigorous standards of creativity, innovation, and technical excellence in their chosen fine craft. Master-level craftsmen in the media category serve as jurors, reviewing and providing feedback to applicants. Once accepted, League juried members are eligible to participate in the League’s marketing, sales, education, and exhibition opportunities.
The League of NH Craftsmen offers the opportunity for artists to meet with master craftsmen for a 30 minute, constructive critique session as well. These sessions are helpful during any stage of your creative process – as a beginner looking for ways to grow and
BECOME A LEAGUE MEMBER
Become a Supporting Member of the League of NH Craftsmen.
Supporting Membership is essential in helping the League maintain its statewide presence and fulfill its mission to advance, cultivate and champion excellence in fine craft. A portion of all supporting memberships support educational programming for artists and the general public.
Member benefits include:
• Ticket(s) to the Annual Craftsmen’s Fair
• Discounts at Fair Exhibitions
• Discounts at League Galleries across the state
The Next Generation Tent is part of a youth mentoring program that pairs aspiring craftsmen with a Juried Member of the League. The program provides a well-rounded experience for young people interested in exploring a career as a professional craftsman. This tent is operated by the young artists themselves, offering a hands-on learning experience that nurtures confidence in their growing skills.
Participants:
Alaina Winrow
Sarah Penttinen
Avi Moses
Eythan Perry
Braeden Wyman
Lindi White
Dew Schade
Violet Rohelia
Georgia Kahn
Tansy Sears
Marshall Dobra
Sadie Young
Mentors:
Paulette Werger
Nina Zotcavage
Robert Burch
Ira Frost
Julia Brandis
Sandra White
Hethre Larivee
Regina Dokus
Robin Ascher
Leo Reinhard
Sarah Burns
Lucy Golden
Thank you to Brown Furniture and Mountain Edge Resort for their generous support of the Next Generation Tent. To learn more about the program, you can scan this QR code, visit nhcrafts.org/next-generation-program or email education@nhcrafts.org.
NBT Bank is proud to support the organizations that make our communities thrive. We know that when we put our efforts together, everyone benefits – and that’s what matters most.
SUMMER AT THE FELLS
Presented by the NH Furniture Masters & John Hay Estate at The Fells
Join us for a Summer Celebration, Thursday, August 8 from 4-6pm. Explore the exhibition, meet the makers, and enjoy an evening on Lake Sunapee. Free and open to the public. Summer At The Fells features the work of a dozen NH Furniture Masters and is on display through October 12.
456 NH-103A, NEW BURY, NH
Just a 10 minute drive from the Craftsmen’s Fair!
LIST OF BOOTH HOLDERS
*Booth space August 3-6, **Booth space August 7-11; EXHIB: Art, Craft & Design Exhibition; SG: Sculpture Garden; TSATF: The Shop at the Fair
Our 2024 Fair features nearly 200 booths of fine craft by League Members and Invited Guest Artists. This section provides the names and contact information for our Fair Booth Holders, as well as their booth locations and media.
The first digit of the booth number indicates the Tent number. Letters are individual tents. See the Fairground map for a full overview, and tent maps to locate artist booths. Booth holders who are occupying space for only the first 4 days of the event (August 3-6) are marked with an * after their booth number. Booth holders occupying space for only the last 5 days of the event (August 9-13) are marked with two ** after their booth number. All other booth holders will be present for all nine days of the Fair.
Booth holders marked DEMO/SALES have ongoing demonstrations. Booth holders participating in our Art, Craft, and Design Exhibition are marked EXHIB. Booth holders participating in our Sculpture Garden are marked SG. Those with work in The Shop at the Fair are marked TSATF. Invited Guest Artists are marked with an INVITED GUEST tag.
Gary Zack Studio Saratoga Springs, NY (518) 366-1970
gzack@symmetrygallery.com
garyzack.com
Painting-Oil Booth: 613
INVITED GUEST
Kimberly Zielinski
Mill Hill Arts Madbury, NH (603) 781-8844
kimberlyzielinski@gmail.com millhillarts.com
Non-Metal Jewelry Booth: 601
Nina Zotcavage
Nina Zotcavage North Adams, MA (603) 440-5663
ninazot@gmail.com
ninazotcavage.com
Metal Jewelry Booth: 206
LIST OF ADDITIONAL LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS
EXHIB: Art, Craft & Design Exhibition; SG: Sculpture Garden; TSATF: The Shop at the Fair; DEMO: Demonstration
Fair participation for League Members can be as varied as the media they represent. Aside from holding a booth, opportunities for participation include demonstrations, the Art, Craft & Design and Sculpture Garden Exhibitions, and The Shop at the Fair. The additional participation of over 90 League Members this year enriches and diversifies the Fair, and showcases even more of the skilled craftsmen that the League represents.
This section provides the names and contact information for our additional League participants, as well as their participation locations and media.
Participants in our Art, Craft, and Design Exhibition are marked EXHIB. Participants in our Sculpture Garden are marked SG Those with work in The Shop at the Fair are marked TSATF. Participants performing demonstrations during the Fair are marked DEMO
These vendors provide high quality merchandise that is outside of the League’s media categories. We are happy to include them at the Fair this year.
Artisan Hill Treats
Artisan Hill Treats
Sherrie Paltrineri
Sherrie Paltrineri
Dublin, NH (617) 543-1758
info@artisanhilltreats.com
Dublin, NH (617) 543-1758
info@artisanhilltreats.com
Small batch, hand-crafted, and uniquely flavored marshmallows, chocolate treats and sweets - made with the highest quality ingredients. artisanhilltreats.com
Small batch, hand-crafted, and uniquely flavored marshmallows, chocolate treats and sweets - made with the highest quality ingredients. artisanhilltreats.com
Bunny Boogie
CandleTree Soy Candles
Bunny Boogie
Bunny Boogie
CandleTree Soy Candles
Jim & Andrea Lorette Westmoreland, NH
Jim & Andrea Lorette Westmoreland, NH
Ross Mingarelli Concord, NH (603) 748-0767
rossmingarelli@gmail.com
NH wildlife sketches & cards, botanical balms, lotions, and other bath and body products. Supports animal rescue and wildlife rehab and no animal products or animal testing. bunnyboogie.com
NH wildlife sketches & cards, botanical balms, lotions, and other bath and body products. Supports animal rescue and wildlife rehab and no animal products or animal testing. bunnyboogie.com
Hand-stirred, and uniquely marbled soy candles. candletreesoycandle.com
Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm
CandleTree Soy Candles
Jim & Andrea Lorette
Ross Mingarelli
Westmoreland, NH
Concord, NH (603) 748-0767
Ross Mingarelli
Concord, NH (603) 748-0767
NH wildlife sketches & cards, botanical balms, lotions, and other bath and body products. Supports animal rescue and wildlife rehab and no animal products or animal testing. bunnyboogie.com
rossmingarelli@gmail.com
rossmingarelli@gmail.com
Hand-stirred, and uniquely marbled soy candles. candletreesoycandle.com
Hand-stirred, and uniquely marbled soy candles.
candletreesoycandle.com
Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies
Missy Biagiotti Warner, NH (603) 456-2443
Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies
Rachel Mack Bedford, NH (603) 932-8887
Rachel Mack Bedford, NH (603) 932-8887
lavender@pumpkinblossomfarm.com
hello@laurelhilljams.com
hello@laurelhilljams.com
Artisan producer of small-batch jams & jellies made with limited ingredients. laurelhilljams.com
Lavender infused gifts, lotions, soaps, linen sprays and other bath and body products. pumpkinblossomfarm.com
Artisan producer of small-batch jams & jellies made with limited ingredients. laurelhilljams.com
Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm
Laurel Hill Jams & Jellies
Lavender Fields at Pumpkin
Loon Chocolate
Loon Chocolate
Missy Biagiotti Warner, NH (603) 456-2443
Blossom Farm
Missy Biagiotti
Rachel Mack Bedford, NH (603) 932-8887
Warner, NH (603) 456-2443
hello@laurelhilljams.com
lavender@pumpkinblossomfarm.com
Lavender infused gifts, lotions, soaps, linen sprays and other bath and body products. pumpkinblossomfarm.com
lavender@pumpkinblossomfarm.com
Artisan producer of small-batch jams & jellies made with limited ingredients. laurelhilljams.com
Lavender infused gifts, lotions, soaps, linen sprays and other bath and body products. pumpkinblossomfarm.com
Loon Chocolate
David Mack Manchester, NH (603) 932-8887
support@loonchocolate.com
Handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate and chocolate snacks produced from ethically sourced cacao. loonchocolate.com
David Mack
David Mack Manchester, NH (603) 932-8887
Manchester, NH (603) 932-8887
support@loonchocolate.com
support@loonchocolate.com
Handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate and chocolate snacks produced from ethically sourced cacao. loonchocolate.com
Handcrafted bean-to-bar chocolate and chocolate snacks produced from ethically sourced cacao. loonchocolate.com
Attention to detail. Pride in our work.
We have a lot in common with the makers of fine craft who represent the League of NH Craftsmen.
We are proud to support them.
Monadnock Art Open Studios Tour
October 12–14 ~ 10 am – 5 pm
83 artists in 65 studios!
A vast array of mediums and styles, and an intimate setting to chat with world-class artists in their element.
This self-guided tour takes you through breathtaking fall landscapes and picturesque towns of the Monadnock Region in Southern New Hampshire. Studios open Oct 12 – 14, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday.
Information, Tour Map, and Artist Profiles: ww w . m onadnockar t . org
ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
These activities and demonstrations are ongoing every day of the Fair and are free for all ages. Thank you to our proud sponsors who help to make this possible!
Community Loom: Near Tent S
Pottery Tent: Tent N
Try out wheel throwing with the The New Hampshire Potters Guild! Learn and practice skills such as centering, opening, and pulling the clay into unique and beautiful shapes. Or try handbuilding with clay and create a cup, bowl, or sculpture of your own design. This is a unique opportunity to experience the exciting world of pottery!
The Pottery Tent is generously sponsored by Supporting Strategies with volunteers from the New Hampshire Potters’ Guild.
Kids Create!: Tent S
Hands-on activities for kids of all ages to explore craft. Try out different craft techniques and materials to make some fun projects. Pop in anytime and stay as long as you want! Activities will vary throughout the week.
The Kids Create! Tent is generously sponsored by Bev and Dan Wolf.
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt for Kids:
Kids (up to 12 years) can follow a color-coded Fair map and answer questions about each special location to complete the activity. When they complete the hunt, they can choose a prize made by one of our craftsmen at the Kids Create tent. Each child who wishes to participate will be given a worksheet and participation button when they enter at the ticket gates.
Materials at Ticket Gates/Prizes at the Kids Create! Tent
Try weaving with a variety of materials while working on a collaborative tapestry!
Traditional Blacksmithing Demonstration with Garry Kalajian: Tent C
Garry will demonstrate traditional blacksmithing techniques: heating iron and steel bars in a coal forge and hammering them into door latches, candle holders, letter openers, and other household objects.
The Blacksmithing Demonstration is generously sponsored by the NH State Council on the Arts.
Woodworking Demonstrations with the Guild of NH Woodworkers: Tent F
Demonstrators include members from the Guild of NH Woodworkers, Granite State Woodcarvers, Granite State Woodturners and Granite State Luthiers. Enjoy the hum of the lathes and other equipment as the Guilds present varied demonstrations throughout each day of the Fair. Stop by and learn more about their scholarship programs as well.
DAILY DEMONSTRATIONS
Enjoy different demonstrations daily by Craft Guilds and Juried Members. Many of these demonstrations include the opportunity to try the technique yourself, so be sure to ask when you visit the tents. Daily demonstrations are ongoing and suitable for all ages. Our daily demonstrations are generously sponsored by Dorr Mill Store and NBT Bank.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
Rug Braiding and Rug Hooking by Dorr Mill Store: Tent D
Demonstrations of two types of traditional rug-making craft will take place throughout the day. Learn about the rug braiding process –wool preparation, braiding, butting, and lacing– as well as traditional rug hooking using strips of wool.
Sgraffito by Wendy Jackson: Tent H
Wendy will demonstrate her signature Sgraffito method of decorating pottery, in which she applies slip to wheel thrown pieces, lets it dry, then carves it to create relief imagery. The result is functional pottery that is also beautiful sculpture. Today Only: you can purchase Wendy’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
Wooden Inlay Box Making by Bill Taylor: Tent T
Bill crafts stunning solid wood boxes that include intricate inlay designs, worthy of being passed down for generations. He is one of only a few craftsmen skilled in these techniques. Sharing and teaching his craft is as important to Bill as the treasures that are ultimately stored in them. Aug 3 - 9: you can purchase Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
Quilting by the Soo Nippi Quilt Guild: Tent D
Enjoy examples of quilts made by members of this Newport, NH based guild and watch as they demonstrate binding and piecing techniques.
Wood Turning by Don Lowe and Bill Emerson: Tent H
In addition to being juried members, Don and Bill are members of the NH Woodworkers Guild and will demonstrate small-item wood turning, creating things like apples, eggs, Christmas trees, tea lights and more. Every Day: you can purchase Don and Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
Wooden Inlay Box Making by Bill Taylor: Tent T
Bill crafts stunning solid wood boxes that include intricate inlay designs, worthy of being passed down for generations. He is one of only a few craftsmen skilled in these techniques. Sharing and teaching his craft is as important to Bill as the treasures that are ultimately stored in them. Aug 3 - 9: you can purchase Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
Rug Hooking by White Mountain Woolen Magic: Tent D
Guild members will not only demonstrate traditional rug hooking techniques, they will help you try your hand at it.
Stained Glass by Donna Solomon: Tent H
Learn about the stained glass process from beginning to end –including glass cutting, foiling, soldering, and assembly– as Donna creates small hinged boxes and suncatchers.
Wooden Inlay Box Making by Bill Taylor: Tent T
Bill crafts stunning solid wood boxes that include intricate inlay designs, worthy of being passed down for generations. He is one of only a few craftsmen skilled in these techniques. Sharing and teaching his craft is as important to Bill as the treasures that are ultimately stored in them. Aug 3 - 9: you can purchase Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
Spinning by the NH Spinners and Dyers Guild: Tent D
Learn about the mechanics of spinning, uses for spun and plied wool and the advantages of certain breeds for specific uses like knitting, weaving, rug making. Plus, see demonstrations of woolspinning from various sources, including sheep, alpaca, and llama.
Woodburning by Sara Desjardins: Tent H
Pyrography (which means “writing with fire”) is the practice of creating free-hand woodburning art. See how Sara crafts a pencil drawing on a slab of wood into a beautiful and intricately detailed finished product. Today Only: you can purchase Sara’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
Wooden Inlay Box Making by Bill Taylor: Tent T
Bill crafts stunning solid wood boxes that include intricate inlay designs, worthy of being passed down for generations. He is one of only a few craftsmen skilled in these techniques. Sharing and teaching his craft is as important to Bill as the treasures that are ultimately stored in them. Aug 3 - 9: you can purchase Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
Plein Air Painting by NHAA Artists: Across the Fairgrounds
In various locations across the fairgrounds today, painting “en plein air” or “in the open air” will take place. Watch as their paintings come to life, and stop to ask about their process.
Basket Making by the Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum: Tent D
A demonstration in basket making, utilizing methods that incorporate traditional techniques with contemporary materials.
Needle Felting by Libby Mortensen: Tent H
Over the course of the day, Libby will transform wool roving into a wildlife sculpture so realistic you might mistake it for the real thing. Various types of wool, tools and stages of the process will be on display.
DAILY DEMONSTRATIONS
Wooden Inlay Box Making by Bill Taylor: Tent T
Bill crafts stunning solid wood boxes that include intricate inlay designs, worthy of being passed down for generations. He is one of only a few craftsmen skilled in these techniques. Sharing and teaching his craft is as important to Bill as the treasures that are ultimately stored in them. Aug 3 - 9: you can purchase Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
THURSDAY,
AUGUST 8
Mixed Media by the Women’s Caucus for Art NH: Tent D
Experience a variety of Mixed Media techniques such as book making, flame-work bead embroidery, mosaics, and more.
Pewter Casting by Jon Gibson: Tent H
Get a close-up look at the process of pewter casting in antique 18th Century bronze molds from a League member named by Early American Life Magazine as being among the 200 finest traditional craftsmen in America.
Wooden Inlay Box Making by Bill Taylor: Tent T
Bill crafts stunning solid wood boxes that include intricate inlay designs, worthy of being passed down for generations. He is one of only a few craftsmen skilled in these techniques. Sharing and teaching his craft is as important to Bill as the treasures that are ultimately stored in them. Aug 3 - 9: you can purchase Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
DAILY DEMONSTRATIONS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
Bobbin Lace by the New England Lace Guild: Tent D
The craft of bobbin lacemaking dates back to the 16th century. Learn about this intricate technique, which was the way most lace was made before the advent of machines.
Bead Embroidery by Thomasin Alyxander: Tent H
Alyx will demonstrate timeless techniques of off-loom beadweaving – including applique, running stitches, and bezels– to transform simple materials into exquisite works of wearable art. Today Only: you can purchase Alyx’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
Wooden Inlay Box Making by Bill Taylor: Tent T
Bill crafts stunning solid wood boxes that include intricate inlay designs, worthy of being passed down for generations. He is one of only a few craftsmen skilled in these techniques. Sharing and teaching his craft is as important to Bill as the treasures that are ultimately stored in them. Aug 3 - 9: you can purchase Bill’s work in The Shop at the Fair.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Basket Making by the Northeast
Basketmakers Guild: Tent D
Learn about basketry from demonstrators as they weave various types of baskets. You’ll even have the opportunity to try it out yourself.
Pinwheel Quilting by the Northern Lights
Quilt Guild: Tent H
This demonstration focuses on a block called “Pinwheel.” Learn about the parts of a quilt and techniques for making this patchwork piece and design your own pinwheel piece if you like.
Rug Hooking by Grace Collette and Carol Murphy: Tent T
Grace and Carol are traditional hooking artists with decades of combined experience creating designs, dying fibers, producing craftwork, and teaching rug hooking. Get an up-close experience of this traditional craft with a rich New England history.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Weaving by the NH Weavers Guild: Tent D
Members will demonstrate handweaving on several kinds of large and small looms, including rigid heddle, inkle, tapestry, card, and 4- or 8-shaft floor looms. You can also investigate samples of weaving and patterns.
Cyanotypes by the NH Center For Photography: Tent H
The word photography means “drawing with light.” Cyanotypes use sunlight to create images. See how cyanotype prints are made, including a hands-on opportunity to make your own print.
Beading by the Bead Society of NH: Tent T
Interact with members of the bead society as they demonstrate their bead-working skills and participate in activities featuring several different beading stitches.
NHAA PARTICIPANTS
We are happy to welcome the New Hampshire Art Association to the Fair again this year. Please visit them in the NHAA Tent (adjacent to Tent 1 and the Sunapee Lodge) to see original paintings, prints and photographs.
The New Hampshire Art Association, a non-profit professional art association, was a sister organization to the League of NH Craftsmen when the association was founded in 1940. The two organizations have maintained a close relationship through the years. The NHAA consists of over 400 members which include painters, photographers, watercolorists, printmakers, sculptors, and other fine artists. The League is happy to include the NHAA and its exhibitors and demonstrators at the Fair.
Visit the NHAA year-round at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Contact them at 603-4314230 or email nhartassociation@gmail.com. Visit them online at nhartassociation.org.
Executive Director: Amanda Kidd-Kessler
Exhibition & Membership Coordinator:Carol Van Loon Fair Coordinator: Debbie Campbell
Participants:
Peter Anderson
Christine Andrews
Phil Bean
Debbie Campbell
Katie Van Cura
Sherie Dowsett
Jean Chase Farnum
Roger Goldenberg
Susan E. Hanna
Maryclare Heffernan
Betsy Holmes
Susanne Larkham
Anne Lederhos
Luci Lesmerises
Howard S. Muscott
Sally Newman
Katy O’Gorman Rhodebeck
Michele Rofrano
Sue Sawyer
Martha Sawyer
Elizabeth Pieroni Schulte
Todd Sheehan
Marianne Stillwagon
Alison Vernon
Debra Woodward
David Zerba
on Wednesday, August 7
MUSIC AT THE FAIR
The League is excited to offer live music every day of the 2024 Fair. These talented local musicians will be playing daily from 11am3pm at the Art, Craft & Design tent, adjacent to the food vendor area. Be sure to check them out during your visit!
Saturday Aug 3
Sunday Aug 4
Monday Aug 5
Tuesday Aug 6
Wednesday Aug 7
Thursday Aug 8
Friday Aug 9
Saturday Aug 10
Sunday Aug 11
April Cushman (country, singer/songwriter)
Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio (Celtic fiddle and guitar)
Justin Cohn (folk rock, Americana, singer/songwriter)
Tom Pirozzoli (multigenre, guitar, singer/songwriter)
Rebecca Turmel Duo (multi genre, singer/songwriter)
Joey Clark & The Big Hearts (Americana, country, blues, folk)
Senie Hunt (percussive guitar, West African rhythms, singer/songwriter)
Alex Preston (indie, folk, singer/songwriter)
Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio (Celtic fiddle and guitar)
Above: Plein Air painting by NHAA Artists, Across the Fairgrounds
Above: Joey Clark & The Big Hearts, NH Music Collective
TENT D
TENT H
Rug Braiding and Rug Hooking Demonstration by Door Mill Store
Sgrafitto Demonstration by Wendy Jackson
Quilting Demonstration by Soo Nippi Quilt Guild
Rug Hooking Demonstration by White Mountain Woolen Magic
Spinning Demonstration by NH Spinners & Dyers Guild
Wood Turning by Don Lowe and Bill Emerson
Stained Glass Demonstration by Donna Solomon
Wood Burning Demonstration by Sara Desjardins
TENT T
TENT N
Wooden Inlay Box Making Demonstration by Bill Taylor
Wooden Inlay Box Making Demonstration by Bill Taylor
Wooden Inlay Box Making Demonstration by Bill Taylor
Wooden Inlay Box Making Demonstration by Bill Taylor
TENT S
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
TENT C
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
TENT F
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
& TENT S
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
8/7
WEDNESDAY
Basket Making by Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum
8/8
THURSDAY
Mixed Media Demonstration by Women’s Caucus for Art
Needlefelting Demonstration by Libby Mortensen Pewter Casting by Jon Gibson
Wooden Inlay Box Making Demonstration by Bill Taylor
Wooden Inlay Box Making Demonstration by Bill Taylor
8/9
FRIDAY
Bobbin Lace Demonstration by New England Lace Guild
Bead Embroidery by Thomasin Alyxander
Wooden Inlay Box Making Demonstration by Bill Taylor
8/10
SATURDAY
Basket Making Demonstration by Northeast Basketmakers Guild
Pinwheel Quilting Demonstration by Northern Lights Quilt Guild
Rug Hooking Demonstration by Grace Collette and Carol Murphy
8/11
SUNDAY
Weaving Demonstration by NH Weavers Guild
Cyanotype Demonstration by NH Center for Photography
Beading Demonstration by NH Bead Society
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding in the Pottery Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Hands-on Craftivities in the Kid’s Create! Tent
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Community Loom
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Community Loom
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Community Loom
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Community Loom
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
Blacksmithing Demonstration by Garry Kalajian
Woodworking Demonstration by The Guild of NH Woodworkers
Community Loom
Craft Clues Scavenger Hunt
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