LARAC SHOP
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-3 pm
2009 LARAC Shop
Applications to participate in 2009, Download
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Applications for the 11th Annual Holiday Shop are now available:
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Deadline: September 30, 2009 |
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Art Work/Photographs/Prints |
John David Geery
Pastoral scenes, Adirondack &
Vermont landscapes |
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Tom Ryan Watercolors
I particularly enjoy the quiet serenity of the
Adirondacks and try to capture that emotional feeling in my
watercolors. I paint almost exclusively using the primary
colors of red, yellow, and blue, typically using two of each. I start many of my paintings by soaking the watercolor paper
and utilizing a wet-in-wet technique that results in soft
edges that I particularly enjoy. Once the paper dries, I add
dark hard edge strokes for interest and to emphasize the
center of interest in the painting. T he result is a painting
that is a blend of soft and hard edges. For the watercolor
“Barnyard”, I decided to use a random pattern of hard-edged
abstract and hopefully interesting white shapes throughout. The "whites" are the white paper with no paint applied. For
the painted portions, transparent watercolors of red, blue,
and yellow were used. |
Original Watercolor
by Tom Ryan |
Shelley Valachovic
presents watercolor botanicals reflecting
species found in the region. She earned a BS in Art
Education and has exhibited locally, is represented nationally,
and her work is included in many corporate and private
collections. |
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Print Rack
The following painters, photographers, and collage artists have
work in the LARAC print rack. You will find unframed prints
and some original work. In parentheses you will find the
original medium in which these LARAC members work.
(Watercolor) Tony Belle, Kate Hartley, Eleanor
Rowland, Shelley Valachovic; (Photography) Dan Blais, Emily DeBolt, Tom Chesnut,
Elizabeth Mangle, Heidi Plumley; (Graphite)
Paul Chapman; (Oils & Pastels) Constance Dodge;
(Acrylic) Sandie Keyser; (Watermedia)
Martin G. Walter, Diane Swanson;
(Mixed Media Collage) Anita Witten, Ann Woodward |
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Baskets |
Handmade Hemlock Bark Baskets
Designed and Woven by Shelley Valachovic
Shelley's baskets are woven from bark that is peeled from freshly
cut hemlock trees in the spring, then trimmed, washed and
thoroughly dried. The handles are laced with thinner strips of the same
bark. Those without handles make wonderful bread baskets. |
Hemlock Baskets |
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Books |
Rena Bernstein
published her Mother, Jafa Wallach's Memoir, Bitter Freedom,
in 2006 and has been introducing it in the region ever since.
She has spoken in more than 30 schools this year as part of
their mandated Holocaust curriculum. An interview with
Rena Bernstein was published THE POST STAR in April of this
year. |
Bitter Freedom |
Patti Carte
Patricia (Patti) Carte is a local author/publisher who’s published her first book,
To Those We Hold So Dear: Letters to Our Beloved Pets. The book is a collection of letters written to pets. The letters are heartwarming tributes to beloved animal companions, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and in one case, horses and mules. |
To Those We Hold So Dear:
Letters to Our Beloved Pets |
Catherine Charron
Master storyteller Mémerč
Catherine Charron brings to life the stories of the past.
Mémerč preserves the legends that her French-Canadian family
harvested as lessons, tales and adventure for the young.
Mémerč has tried to recapture her family heritage and the rich
Quebecois stories that shaped communities. In 1999 the
New York State Council on the Arts recognized Mémerč Catherine
Charron as a master artist, and in 2001 the Board of Directors
of Traditional Arts in Upstate New York awarded Catherine the
North Country Heritage Award. In December 2004 LARAC
named Catherine Artist of the Month. |
Marguerite's Beluga Family
and Other French Canadian Tales |
Beverly Down
Written by 22 practicing creativity coaches, this anthology
presents a fascinating array of thoughtful approaches, practical
tips, and valuable insights to engage your mind and help you
become a more productive, successful creator. |
Inspiring Creativity |
Roger Fulton
"Outdoor books for ordinary people" is the phrase that best
describes the books that Glens Falls resident Roger Fulton
writes. The series of casual hiking, canoeing, kayaking and
historical sites currently covers the Lake George area,
including Glens Falls. A Saratoga area hiking book is also
available and many more similar titles are in the works for
their Common Man's Exploration Series. These handy trail
guides provide explicit directions to some of the area's
great trails, waterways and sites.
25 Flatwater Kayak and Canoe Trips in the Lake George
Region, NY
25 Historical Sites to Explore in the Lake George Region, NY
25 Short Hikes and Interesting Walks in the Lake George
Region, NY
25 Short Hikes and Interesting Walks in the Saratoga Region,
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William Preston Gates
Growing up on Lake George and Captain for the Lake George Steamboat Company since 1987, Bill
Gates writes with great familiarity with the Lake George region.
Books available at LARAC: Lake George Boats and Steamboats,
Lake George--All About It
1903, and Glens Falls and Sandy Hill 1895 |
Lake George Boats and Steamboats |
Perky Granger
Adirondack Gold is young adult historical fiction, but, says
reviewer John , “Strong writing and research make it highly
recommended for readers of any age who are interested in the
Adirondacks, 19th century New York history or rural life.” Sunday
Gazette, March 21, 2004.
The moving accounts in Shared Stories from Daughters of
Alzheimer's: Writing a Path to Peace, comprise a
“support group in print” for families dealing with Alzheimer’s
disease. |
Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer’s: Writing a Path
to Peace &
Adirondack Gold
A Summer of Strangers |
Carol Gregson
Carol Gregson's chronicle about life in the Adirondacks is a
welcome blend or irony and humor. nearly six decades
and seven children after arriving here from Seattle, Gregson
is upbeat--often hilarious--about the special demands of
mountain living. Readers will find much to enjoy and
recognize in these stories told with all the authenticity of
a person who has been there and still is. |
Leaky Boots |
Gerry Holzman
Us Carvers: An American woodcarver and his English mentor
chip away at the Tree of Knowledge. Making use of letters,
journals and conversations, Gerry has described his twenty
years with sculptor Gino Masero. It is a book about the
importance of traditions and the concomitant role of
civility and respect in our daily life. |
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Sandra Hutchinson
Jumping Off Cliffs is a selection of Sandra's popular weekly
columns on family life written for The Chronicle. She
touches on a wide range of issues affecting families today,
from juggling work and family, restoring to a minivan and
surviving travel with kids, to Bill Clinton, Cal Ripken and
Martha Stewart. Often humorous, her columns tap into the
challenges and ironies of 21st century family life. |
Jumping off Cliffs
and Other Short Essays |
Johnsburg Historical Society
Glenn L. Pearsall's book Echoes in These Mountains:
Historic Sites and Stories Disappearing in Johnsburg, an
Adirondack Community, takes you through the landscape, the
history and the present-day challenges that are facing
Johnsburg. This story involved an investigation of over fifty
historical sites, many being reclaimed by nature. Book
includes driving directions to the various sites. All
proceeds go to the Johnsburg Historical Society. |
Echoes in These Mountains |
By Lapham
Hometown Memories I and Hometown
Memories II, stories of the past Glens Falls |
 
Hometown Memories
& Hometown Memories II |
Sally Longo
Every recipe Aunt Sally's Adirondack
Kitchen has been fine-turned to
perfection. Learn how to make cooking and entertaining
stress-free by using the do-ahead approach of this
successful caterer. Whether you're cooking for your
family or entertaining a crowd, you'll enjoy using this cookbook. |
Aunt Sally's Adirondack Kitchen |
Rosemary Miner
Once Upon a Time to Die For, a mystery set in
nineteenth century New York State and full of rich detail and
interesting history, pulls the reader into the hard scrabble
lives of Victorian American working families and their
sprawling, growing communities." |
Once Upon a Time To Die For |
Tom Ryan
Architect and watercolor artist's book on the history of the
Bow Bridge in Hadley, NY |
The Art and History of the Bow Bridge |
Anne
White
Lake George has everything -- scenic beauty, a fascinating
history and great topics for a mystery series. In
Best Laid Plans, my 2006 Lake George Mystery, murder again disturbs
the peace of Emerald Point and Mayor Loren Graham risks her
life to uncover the killer. In Beneath the Surface
(2005) the town observes the 250th anniversary of the French
and Indian War, and Georgia O'Keeffe's giant flower paintings
play a key role in An Affinity for Murder, nominated as a 2002
Malice Domestic Best First Mystery. Also available at
the Shop is Secrets Dark and Deep. |
Best Laid Plans |
Carl Heilman
His newest book The Adirondacks and a choice of a
2007 Lake George or Adirondack calendar. Also available
is a jigsaw puzzle from Carl Heilman's panoramic image,
highlighting the high peaks. |
The Adirondacks |
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CDs/Note cards |
Kay Levine
Note cards printed from original oils of landscapes and still
lifes painted by Kay Levine.
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Elm Cards (Erin Mattson)
Using creative colors and designs, "elmcards", created by Erin
Mattson, are a perfect way to impress someone special.
All greeting cards are hand-crafted and can be customized for
any occasion. Erin's use of seasonal effects and colors
help her cards stand out from the rest. Available either
individually at the LARAC shop or custom orders are available
online at www.elmcards.com |
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Don Polunci
Based on his love of photography and wildlife, Don creates
wonderful wildlife note cards |
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Lise Winne
works in a number of mediums including drawing, painting,
ceramics and music. For the LARAC gift shop this year, she is
offering her popular line of greeting cards and her CDs. There are
a number of Christmas designs, Hanukah designs and angel designs
to wish your loved ones peace and happy holidays as well as other
kinds of cards for other occasions. She also has 3 CDs on sale: her Renaissance CD, "Wing’d With Hopes", her original song CD,
"The Goldenrod" and her new age/folk CD, "Come to Me In Dreams". Lise won a grant for "The Goldenrod" CD and it has been featured
on radio stations across the country. |
Note cards &
Golden Rod Records |
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Clothing/Textiles |
Greentree
Fiber Arts
Unique products available from Greentree
Fiber Arts this holiday
season include Topographic (Topo) Pillows, embossed velvet items, children's
clothes, holiday bags and, of course, quilts. Custom Topo
Pillows with your choice of location can be made in time for
the holidays." |
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One on 1 Design by Eric Melito
My shirts get around ... In 1988 a customer told me one of my
hand silk screened shirts was sent across the world,
Since then my original Adirondack shirts have traveled as
gifts to Japan, Germany, India, & Australia representing the
upstate region of New York as a wonderful place to both visit
& live. |
Adirondack T-shirts |
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Food Items |
Russ Guard
Honey from Washington County |
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Mapleland Farms
In addition to maple syrup, Mapleland Farms also produces a
variety of products such as maple cream, maple candy, maple
granulated sugar, maple fudge, maple peanut brittle, maple
roasted nuts and maple mustard. As a Pride of NY Producer, we
great pride in the products we offer to you the consumer. We
are pleased to announce that our light amber syrup and maple
sugar candy both were awarded "Best of Show" at the 2004
International Maple Syrup Institute/New York Maple Tour. |
Maple Products |
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Jewelry |
Crystal Eggleston
Raw metals such as nickel, copper, and brass make up the
majority of my jewelry portfolio. I enjoy the natural
qualities of these materials and the way in which they react
to the heat of a torch. Most of my metal pieces incorporate a
semi-precious stone of some kind. I feel that the combination
of the natural metals and semi-precious stones give an earthy
feel and make each piece truly unique. The cuff pictured is
made from copper with an onyx stone. The red patina you see in
the copper is natural and is created from the heat of the
torch. |
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J & J Brown
Garnet Studio
Garnet Studio is owned and operated by Joe and Judy Brown.
Joe is a retired school teacher that has been cutting stones
for over 30 years. Judy cuts cabochons and designs and
sets the stones in 14K gold and silver jewelry. When Joe
retired two years ago they moved up to their family homestead
in North River where they built a studio attached to their
home overlooking Gore Mountain. Their specialty is
Adirondack Garnet but the store offers a large variety of gems
from all over the world. From Sapphires to Tourmaline,
Moonstone to tiger-eye, there is much to look at. They
also offer custom designed jewelry with their customer in mind. |
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Saltbox Primitives
Hand painted beach glass pins & necklaces
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Caretz Design
Carol Jonietz creates beaded jewelry in unusual combinations
of stones, pearls, and Swarovski crystals, with sterling
silver, gold, or copper accents. Some of the stones she uses
include amethyst, smoky quartz, amazonite, prehnite, garnet,
labradorite, iolite, black onyx, jasper, and turquoise. If you
would like something designed just for you, contact her
through Elements of Art--gift shop, art gallery, art supply
shop--in The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, where you can see
more of her beautiful designs. |
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Marika McCoola
Paper Crane Earrings are made from origami papers with
patterns of traditional kimonos. Light and bright, they
attract attention without the weight of most earrings. In
Japanese culture, paper cranes can be used to make wishes.
Today, paper cranes sometimes stand for a wish for peace,
making a gift of paper cranes a gift of hope and peace. |
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Tamarack Studio
Tamarack Jewelry is a collection of gemstones set by silversmith Regina
Eldridge, portraying historic styles ranging from early Celtic, through
Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco periods.
Construction techniques include hand fabrication, die-struck filigrees,
lost-wax casting and free-form jewelry sculpture from precious metal
clay. Many pieces incorporate all of these techniques with unusual
gemstone cuts to create unique, one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets,
rings, earrings and brooches. The shop in Warrensburg, NY ("at the
bandstand") offers hundreds of items to choose from in price points from
$20 to $1500. |
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Trudi Smith
One-of-a-Kind Bracelet Watches and Earrings
are made with antique glass beads which were produced in Venice and Bohemia for
the African trade; antique and modern beads from Ghana, Yemen,
Ethiopia, and elsewhere in Africa; sterling silver beads from
Bali; and other modern beads. The watch “heads” are silver or
gold-plated stainless steel and are water resistant. Replacement batteries are widely available. One-of-a-Kind
Bracelet Watches and Earrings are made by Trudi Smith, a
painter who lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. |
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Tracy Thomas
I've been creating unique lampworked glass jewelry from my
Hudson Valley studio since 2000. Lampwork is a process
developed centuries ago in Italy for forming molten glass into
beads and sculptural shapes. I make each piece one at a
time, using colorful rods of glass melted in a torch flame,
shaped, decorated and then fired in a kiln to strengthen the
glass. What appears very delicate is in fact quite
durable. I am working on new ideas for functional glass
art. My earrings and other jewelry feature my glass work
and sterling silver. |
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CW Designs
Pieces are created using sterling silver wire, glass beads and
semi-precious stones to produce affordable and distinctive
jewelry. Bracelets are approximately 7" and bracelet
chains are hand created. All findings are sterling
silver. Each piece is individually handcrafted. |
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Pottery |
Earth and Fire
Earth and Fire began as a functional pottery business but has been
expanded to include whimsical stuffed moose and folk art
pieces. The pottery is wheel thrown or made from slabs.
All pieces are intended to be fully functional and are lead
free, microwavable and dishwasher safe. |
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Wayne Smith
makes wheel-thrown functional work with particular care
taken with form and surface. The wheel-thrown forms are often
manipulated and altered after throwing. His interest is in
evolving the form, developing surface treatments, and exploring the
limits of that form’s functionality. |
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Specialty Items |
Al Caruso
Al Caruso has been doing woodworking for over 30 years. In
past years, he has designed and manufactured custom built-in
cabinets and bookcases as well as custom, one-of-a-kind
furniture pieces. His work has been exhibited at various
juried events such as the nationally-attended San Diego
Woodworkers Association-Sponsored Woodworker Showcase in
Delmar, CA, the annual Orange County Fairgrounds Woodworker
Exhibition in Tustin, CA and the Northeast Woodworkers
Association-Sponsored Woodworker Showcase in Saratoga Springs,
NY. Currently, he designs and manufactures custom turned pens,
desk sets and other unique hand-crafted hardwood items for the
office and home. |
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Adirondack Chandler
candles are hand-dipped slowly in pairs
locally. Each dip produces 120 beautiful, spun-silk finished
candles. A carrousel is hand turned 25-30 times over a 3 hour
period as wax gradually builds up to create these slow
burning, drip-less and smokeless candles that are pleasantly
and moderately scented. Among our scents, many reflect the
Adirondack Region, including Balsam, Juniper, Cedar,
Cranberry, Blueberry and Sunflower. Feel free to visit our
website at www.adirondackchandler.com for more information. |
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Rub A Dub Dub!
Gift soaps, Children's soaps |
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Russ Guard
Honey Products: Candles, Soaps, Hand
Cream, Furniture Wax |
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North Woods Animal Treats
North Woods Animal Treats come in a variety of shapes and
flavors. At LARAC, we currently carry Peanut Butter Bears and
Parmesan Moose. They’re made by hand in small batches
with human grade ingredients and are all natural. All
shapes and flavors that take us and our pets into the North
Woods state of mind, even if just for a few moments. |
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Sassy Suds Soap
Sassy Suds is a mother and daughter soap crafting team from
Warren County, NY. It began as a hobby in mom's kitchen and
soon the demand for soap grew just from family and friends.
All soap is individually hand-poured into the molds, using
only quality ingredients, essential oils and butters. There is
no chlorine or detergents used any of our products. All soaps
are 100% organic and environmentally friendly. All soaps are
vegan EXCEPT the goats' milk bars. All soaps are made of all
natural products. We wouldn't want to put harsh chemicals on
our skin, so we would never use them in any of our soaps. Our
soaps are very long lasting bars and lather extremely well,
even with hard water. Sassy Suds Soaps takes bulk orders as
well as special orders. |
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Wild Visions: Carl Heilman II
Panoramic puzzle of the Adirondacks,
listing the high peaks. Great Adirondack gift item. |
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Glens Falls Centennial Posters
Created by Milton Glaser, best known for the I Love New York
logo, his "Bob Dylan" poster, and the "DC bullet" logo used by
DC Comics from 1977 to 2005. |
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Glens Falls Centennial Ornaments
Exclusively sold at LARAC. Designed by LARAC Gallery
Director Diane Swanson, this is a great collector's item as
well as a great hostess gift or a gift for family and friends
who grew up in the Glens Falls area. |
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Wood and Glass |
Joe Koos
Children's wooden toys with moveable parts |
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Barbara and Dennis Wilson
Chip carving is a centuries old form of decorative wood
carving in which geometric, floral and free form patterns are
drawn on wood and then carved by the removal of small chips
within the pattern. Typically chip carvers use only two small
knives to achieve remarkably intricate designs. Examples of
chip carving can be found as part of the folk tradition of
almost every country. Switzerland and the Scandinavian
countries still use chip carving to adorn furniture. |
Chip Carved Jewelry Box |
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Unique Gifts for that Special Occasion!
"Buy original! Buy
hand-crafted! Shop local! Shop LARAC!" |
LARAC accepts Master Card and Visa
LARAC members receive a 10% discount. |
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