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Travelling through Dutchess County, the visitor passes farms and villages, small cities and great estates dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Skilled craft work has always been part of the culture and economy of the region. Basket-makers and blacksmiths, potters and furniture-makers have served their neighbors and made a living from their work since the first European settlers came to the area. Some of them adopted skills they learned from Native Americans living in the Hudson Valley.
Now the work of craftspeople meets quite a different set of needs. Although utility and function still play a part in the world of contemporary crafts, at least as important are two other qualities — tradition and delight.
Tradition may take the form of carrying on an ethnic or family heritage of workmanship or it may express the skills learned from a master artisan in a studio or art school. Metal-smiths and woodworkers, weavers and potters learn the technology and design approach and then add their own skill and intuition to produce distinctive work.
Delight has so many aspects: the whimsy of a doll or puppet or stuffed animal, the subtle colors of a blown glass vase, the humor of a metal garden ornament or screen-printed apron. Each object is unique and conveys the person-ality of its maker.
Exploring the craft trails of Dutchess County opens the door to a rich variety of treasures, from simple gifts to precious keepsakes. Throughout the year there are dozens of craft fairs that can be a “first encounter” with high-quality craft work, and an opportunity to meet the people who produce it. There are a number of shops and galleries scattered throughout Dutchess County, that show and sell work by artisans. And many crafters make their studios or workshops available to visitors on a regular basis or by appointment.
Barns and garages, firehouses and storefronts, spare bedrooms, converted factories, attics and basements, have all taken on new life as the work space of crafters.
Many crafters will create special works to meet a partic-ular need, whether it be custom-designed furniture or a unique costume or a wedding-ring. Their workmanship is more than just a matter of expert technique. It also helps define the character of this special place in a way that larger commercial enterprises cannot match. Exploring the craft trails of Dutchess County can lead to new delights. Enjoy!
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Searching for Crafts in Dutchess County
Dodge Stained Glass Gary Dodge. 1021 Rt. 82,
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 845-221-2096 www.dodgestudio.com
Leaded and Tiffany-type construction in stained and beveled glass. A full-service stained glass studio selling glass gifts and suncatch-ers. Offers custom work for commercial and residential facilities. Classes and supplies available including hot glass supplies. Mon.-Wed. 10am-5pm; Thur. 10am-7pm; Fri.11am-5pm; Sat. 11am-4pm. $-$$$$$ CC
Quilted Bibs and Burps
Lois Pan. 4 Pavinchal Pl., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-471-9591 www.geocities.com/bibsburps
Whimsical, washable quilted bibs for babies, handicapped youth and adults plus crib and lap quilts. Designs customized for needs and interests of customer. Open by appointment. Work available at FDR Museum Gift Shop, Hyde Park. $
Rose Petals Norma Rudloff. 117 North Cross Rd., Lagrangeville, NY 12540 845-223-5275
Beautiful and durable bread dough florals are sculpted entirely by hand. Floral arrangements are framed to accent any style of décor. Work is available at Spring and Fall Crafts at Rhinebeck Fairs at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. $-$$$$ CC
Hudson Beach Glass162 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508
845-831-3116 www.hudsonbeachglass.com
Group of four artists who hand-cast glass using ancient process to make functional and sculptural objects. Tues.- Sun. 10am - 5pm. Group tours by appointment. $-$$$$$ CC
River Winds Gallery172 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508
845-838-2880 www.riverwindsgallery.com
A gallery store in historic Beacon at the west end of Main Street. Features many of the finest Hudson Valley artists. Traditional fine art and contemporary crafts includ-ing ceramics, cards, paintings, photography, jewelry, apparel and home décor. Thur.- Mon. Noon-6pm. $-$$$$$ CC
Patricia Collins BrounPatricia Collins Broun. 237 Osborne Hill Rd., Fishkill, NY 12524 845-896-9597 [email protected]
Framed watercolor paint-ings of the Hudson River, Dutchess County and beyond. Limited prints are available in various sizes. Beginner water-color classes available. Open by appointment. $-$$$
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Phoenix Pottery Reed Asher. 34 Coulter Ave., Pawling, NY 12564 845-855-5658
Wheel thrown stoneware pottery for kitchen and table. Choose from a wide selection of items, from mugs to lamps, in many glazes and styles. Classes for adults and children. Available at The Crafts Gallery in Poughkeepsie Plaza Mall and craft shows. $-$$ CC
Webatuck Craft Village
Working craft village with buildings dating back to the 18th century. Shops include Copper Knocker, below, and a café, toy store and country furniture. Copper Knocker David Duff. 4 Webatuck Craft Village, Wingdale, NY 12594 845-832-0103
Early American reproduc-tion lighting made from copper, tin and wood. Fixtures include chandeliers, wall sconces and lanterns for indoor and outdoor use. Wed.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. Noon -5pm. $-$$$$$
Gilmor Glassworks John & Jan Gilmor. 2 Main St., Millerton, NY 12546 518-789-6700 www.gilmorglass.com
Gilmor Glassworks has been making glass by hand since 1977. Mouth-blown and pressed work include stemware, bowls, ornaments, vases and one-of-a kind pieces. Call ahead for glass-blowing schedule. The gallery also carries jewelry. Jan.-May, Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-5pm. June-Dec., Mon.-Thurs. 10am-5pm; Fri.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-6pm. $-$$$$$ CC
Country ElegancePhotographs
Linda Hubbard. 141 Rt. 216, Stormville, NY 12582 845-221-3662 www.countryelegancephotos.com
Specializing in photographs of the Hudson River Valley: its river, historical landmarks and natural beauty. Open by appointment. Photographs available at several stores and galleries including Adams Fairacre Farms, Poughkeepsie; the Gift Shop at Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie; Three Arts, Poughkeepsie; The Framery, Beacon; and numerous fine arts and craft shows. $-$$$ CC
Arnold Larson, Inc. Box 370, Rt.55, Poughquag, NY 12570 845-724-5502 www.arnoldlarsoncollection.com
Glassblowing done on prem-ise by master glassblowers. Designing and creating of beautiful crystal masterpieces is shown at the glass factory and gift shop. Mon.- Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat.10am-4pm. Groups by appointment. $-$$$ CC
Maple Tree Gallery 31 Memorial Ave., Pawling, NY 12564 800-452-6569, 845-855-1465 www.mapletreegallery.com
An eclectic collection of fine art, art glass, jewelry and kaleidoscopes. Holiday shop features heirloom quality collectibles, including Christopher Radko and Old World Christmas. Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-3pm. $-$$$$$ CC
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Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess Tnpk., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-454-4330 www.AdamsFarms.com
Farm market that sells Hudson Valley crafts includ-ing Woodstock Chimes, Colonial Heritage Candles, Country Elegance photo cards, Touch of Class custom stained glass and Glass Works Studio jewelry. Mon.-Fri. 8am-9pm; Sat.-Sun. 8am-7pm. $-$$$ CC
Merriweathers Shari Manfredi. 39 LaGrange Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-454-5566 www.merriweathers.com
All natural, healthy food for your skin. Handmade soaps and skin care products. Wed.-Sun. 10am-5pm. $
Handmade by Barbara Barbara Willmer. 62 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-454-4182
Beaded jewelry designed and created from a wide variety of unusual glass beads. Finely handcrafted to make each piece interesting and unique. Work available at Merriweathers, Poughkeepsie. Open by appointment. $-$$
It’s A Wrap by STD Crafts
Susan Lipp. 118 Gretna Hill Rd., Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 845-635-8241
Features handcrafted and wire-wrapped jewelry. Sterling silver or gold-filled wires are combined with Swarovski crystals, natural and semi-precious stones to create quality, affordable jewelry. Open by appoint-ment. $-$$$ CC
Celebrating CreationDonald B. Kellerhouse. 8 Mallard Court, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 845-635-5057 www.paintingsbydbk.com
Unique style inspired by life- long exposure to the beautiful Hudson River Valley. One-of-a-kind acrylic paintings on canvas or a variety of surfaces. Murals or paintings customized for your décor available by special order. Open by appointment. $-$$$
Federal Manor Farm Kelly Makara. 1209 Dutchess Tnpk., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-471-7986 www.federalmanorfarm.com
Fiber hand-woven scarves, purses, shawls and blankets in natural fibers (cotton, wool, alpaca, rayon, cash-mere, mohair). Custom work welcome as are Custom hand-dyed yarns and hard-wood yarn display trees. Open by appointment. Work available at Crafts at Rhinebeck and Pawling Arts Festival. $-$$$$$ CC
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Wine Trail
1 Hudson Beach Glass
2 RiverWinds Gallery
3 Patricia Collins Broun
4 Dodge Stained Glass
5 Quilted Bibs and Burps
6 Rose Petals
7 Country Elegance Photographs
8 Arnold Larson, Inc
9 Maple Tree Gallery
10 Phoenix Pottery
11 Webatuck Craft Village
Copper Knocker
12 Gilmore Glass
13 It’s A Wrap
14 Celebrating Creation
15 Federal Manor Farm
16 Adams Fairacre Farms
17 Merriweathers
18 Handmade by Barbara
19 Sanwick Studio
20 Albert Shahinian Fine Art
21 Poughkeepsie Art Museum
22 Auntie Em’s Attic/Dollmakers Plus
23 Joanetcher
24 Hummingbird Jewelers
Joanetcher Joan Blazis Levitt. 155 Walnut Lane, Staatsburg, NY 12580 845-266-8074 www.joanetcher.com
Original, hand-colored etchings of a realistic style in small editions. Available framed or unframed. Individual instruction offered with flexible scheduling. Open by appointment. $-$$$$ CC
Hummingbird Jewelers
20 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572 845-876-4585 www.hummingbirdjewelers.com
Old world goldsmiths specializing in custom design, featuring the work of resident goldsmith Bruce Anderson. A gallery of contemporary metalsmithing showcasing an ever-changing collec-tion of the finest designer jewelry in America. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-5:30pm; Sun. Noon-5pm; closed Tues. $-$$$$$ CC
Sanwick Studio Sandra Schwartz. 6 Meadowview Dr. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845-462-9204
“Art from the Heart” photos to acrylic, portraits, land-scapes and sculptures. Open by appointment. $$-$$$$$
Albert ShahinianFine Art
196-198 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-454-0522 www.ShahinianFineArt.com
River District gallery has established a regional reputa-tion for presenting artwork of outstanding quality and value. Features original contemporary, regional, and Hudson River art with changing exhibitions and extensive “back room” hold-ing. Thurs.-Sat. Noon-6pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm; and by appointment. $-$$$$$ CC
Poughkeepsie Art Museum (PAM) Galleries 214 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-454-2263 or 454-0522 PoughkeepsieArtMuseum.com
A private regional museum with galleries dedicated to the exhibition and sale of fine art. PAM organizes and hosts both national and regional exhibitions and highlights important individual artists through its Retrospectives programs. Thurs.-Sat., 12-6pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm, and by appointment.
Auntie Em’sAttic/Dollmakers Plus
Emma Crawford Cunneen-Hackett Art Center, 9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-223-4816 [email protected]
Creates all makes of dolls including cloth, rag and porcelain dolls. Dolls of all sizes including pincushion, ornaments, costuming and more. Classes available. Open by appointment. $-$$$
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Arts Along the HudsonThe arts scene is enjoying renewed interest with the opening of contemporary art museum Dia: Beacon, and excitement about waterfront development in Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Art galleries show new works in refurbished historic building and former storefronts. Our five colleges have striking museums/galleries to showcase distinctive permanent collections and special temporary exhibits, as well as works by students and faculty. Dutchess County is filled with art in public places as well as back room galler-ies you’ll enjoy discovering for yourself. You can even see artists at work in their studios, carrying on centuries-old traditions, from glass blowing to painting.
Each Saturday in the Hudson Valley is a celebration of the arts! Plan a weekend getaway along the Hudson River around two special days for art. On two distinct Saturdays, art galleries in both of Dutchess County’s riverfront cities stay open late so you can make the most of gallery openings, artist receptions, music, theatrical events and dining out. Also known as “Culture County”, Dutchess County’s special days are Second Saturday in Beacon and Poughkeepsie’s ArtHop on the third Saturday. Gallery guides, maps and trolleys are available to help you schedule your own journey of discovery. Visit ArtAlongTheHudson.com. Refresh your mind – discover the arts!
Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Annandale
Craft Fairs and Art FestivalsFrom serious customers to window shoppers, we all like to have many choices. Art is very personal, so it’s fun to see a lot of different types of artisans who will inspire your own creativity. That’s why arts and crafts fairs are enormously popular, and make for an entertaining day; some even offer food and entertainment. Artists and craftsmen work in many mediums, creating fine, museum-quality pieces as well as fun, functional art to satisfy the bargain hunter in you.
“Crafts at Rhinebeck” festivals are held spring and fall at the picturesque Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Thanksgiving weekend brings two established fairs: at Dutchess Community College, and Van Wyck Homestead Museum Revolutionary War site, where you can also have lunch in their 1732 kitchen! Columbus Day weekend, see Artists in the Garden at the lovely Vanderbilt Mansion, or check out the Harvest Festival at the Webatuck Craft Village on the Ten Mile River. In June, catch a ride to the Fishkill Trolley Craft fair on the village green.
To find area arts and craft shows, visit our website’s searchable calendar at DutchessTourism.com or call 800/445-3131 for your free copy of “Happenings”, our seasonal event calendar.
Dutchess County Tourism Promotion Agency3 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Phone: 845-463-4000 or toll free: 800-445-3131Fax: 845-463-4024Web: www.DutchessTourism.comE-mail: [email protected]
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Notes: To the best of our knowledge, the information in this guide is correct as of the date printed on the back cover. However, due to possible changes in hours of operation, we recommend that you call before visiting any listed facility. This guide lists only those facilities that wish to be included. Listings do not represent an endorsement.
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Plan Your Visit
Enjoy the intrigue and charm of more than three centuries of New York history, captured forever in Dutchess County, heart of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
To help you plan your visit to Dutchess County, call 800-445-3131 to receive any of the following free publications.
• Dutchess County Travel Guide: An award- winning 4-color, travel planner which features the elegant Gilded Age mansions, early Dutch home-steads and other historic sites, as well as a variety of day trips, outdoor activities and listings of accommodations and restaurants.
• Dutchess County Scenic and Historic Drive Tour Guide: Discover our beautiful highways and byways with this guide book highlighting several scenic tours, well-known historic sites and lesser-known treasures.
• Dutchess County Bike Tours Guide: Six bike tours for all levels of cycling enthusiasts.
• Happenings Calendar: For every season and every reason, Dutchess County is a “happening” place, with hundreds of special events scheduled throughout the year.
From Albany: Take the New York State Thruway South to Exit 19 and follow signs to cross the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. Or, continue South on the New York State Thruway to Exit 18. Take Exit 18 at New Paltz to Route 299 East to Route 9W South to cross the Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge, Route 44/55 East. Or, take Route 9 North or South after crossing the Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge.
From Massachusetts: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike/ Interstate 90 to Route 22 South. Or, continue West on Interstate 90 to the Taconic State Parkway South. Exit at Route 199 East or West. Or, continue South on the Taconic State Parkway to Route 44 East or West. Or, continue South on the Taconic State Parkway to Route 55 East or West.
From Pennsylvania: Take Interstate 84 East to Route 9 North. Or, continue East on Interstate 84 to the Taconic State Parkway North, exit at Route 55 East or West. Or, continue East on Interstate 84 to Route 22 North.
Note: Commercial vehicles are not allowed on the Taconic State Parkway or the Palisades Parkway.
The Dutchess County Crafts/Arts Trail brochure is published by the Dutchess County Tourism Promotion Agency, 3 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie NY 12601. Funding for this project was given by the Northeast Dutchess Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. The programs provided by this agency are partially funded by moneys received from the County of Dutchess.
Traveling to Dutchess County couldn’t be easier. Centrally located between New York City and the state capital of Albany, Dutchess is served by air, rail and bus lines and is easily accessible by major highways from all directions.
From New York City: Follow signs from the Henry Hudson Parkway to the Sawmill River Parkway to the Taconic State Parkway North. Exit at Route 52 or 55 East or West. Or, take Interstate 87 North (New York State Thruway) to Exit 17 at Newburgh to Interstate 84 East to Route 9 North. Or, continue East on Interstate 84 to the Taconic State Parkway North. Or, continue East on Interstate 84 to Route 22 North.
From Long Island: Cross the Whitestone Bridge to the Hutchinson River Parkway. Take the Hutchinson to Interstate 684 North to Route 22 North. Or, take Interstate 684 North to Interstate 84 West to the Taconic State Parkway North. Or, continue West on Interstate 84 to Route 9 North.
From Connecticut: Follow Interstate 84 West to Route 22 North. Or, continue West on Interstate 84 to the Taconic State Parkway North. Or, continue West on Interstate 84 to Route 9 North.
From New Jersey: Take the Garden State Parkway, the Palisades Parkway, or Route 17 to the New York State Thruway North. Take Exit 17 at Newburgh to Interstate 84 East to Route 9 North. Or, continue East on Interstate 84 to the Taconic State Parkway North. Or, continue East on Interstate 84 to Route 22 North.
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