Open Nov. 15-Dec. 24:
Mon.– Sat.
10 am-5 pm;
Thurs. 10 am-7 pm
Wed. Nov. 26, Fri. Nov. 28, Wed., Dec. 24:
10 am-3 pm |
Books,
CDs & Note Cards,
Children's Items,
Christmas,
Clothing
& Accessories,
Food,
Jewelry,
Photography,
Pottery & Ceramics,
Specialty Gifts,
Textiles,
Visual Arts,
Wood |
Glens Falls Centennial Ornaments
LARAC, the exclusive retailer of the Glens
Falls Centennial commemorative ornament, is offering a special
price promotion to mark the last month of the Centennial.
Ornaments are now $15 each or two for $25.
Ornament proceeds go directly to LARAC to support
the many opportunities that the arts council offers.
The ornaments will remain on sale throughout LARAC’s Holiday
Shop. |
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 |
Beverly Down
"Whatever type of creative work you do--writing, painting, acting,
dancing, composing, crafting, or inventing--Inspiring Creativity
will transform your results. 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.
NEW: 25 Cross Country
Ski and Snowshoe Trails in the Lake George Region, NY
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,
NY |
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Persis Granger
Adirondack Gold is young adult historical fiction, but, says
reviewer John Rowen, "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. It works for kids
from 9-99. Adirondack Gold II: A Summer of Strangers is an
Adirondack coming-of-age story set in 1898, the tale of a
young boy faced with difficult choices at a time when his
family members--his usual support network--are unavailable
to provide the guidance and help he needs. A story of
aspirations, budding environmental awareness and love of
family are woven together as intrigue builds in this novel.
Suitable for age 12 through adult. Author Adrian Fogelin has
described it, “…a portrait of a bygone era so rich in
authentic detail that the reader can almost smell the cut
hay, feel the icy water of the stream on bare feet…”. 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. |
Adirondack Gold II |
Carol Gregson
Leaky Boots, 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 |
Carl Heilman
"Each chapter of The
Adirondacks covers a different corner from Lake
Placid and the High Peaks to Saranac Lake, Lake George, and
teh Fulton Chain. To appreciate the wonders of the
Adirondacks through the lens of one of the area's most
accomplished photographers is like exploring them for the
first time." |
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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
The stories in Hometown Memories cover Glens Falls from
c.1920-c.1950. The stories in Hometown Memories II
focuses on the years before 1950. |
Hometown Memories &
Hometown Memories II |
Sally Longo
Every recipe in 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 |
Christa Parrish
Home Another Way, Ms.
Parrish's debut novel is a captivating story of a broken,
isolated woman and the flawed, faithful people who help her
forgive and find piece. "Sarah Graham is living life
hard and fast--and she is flat broke. When her
estranged father dies, she travels to the tiny mountain
hamlet of Jonah, NY, to claim her inheritance. Once
there, however, she learns that her plans for the future--and
her memories of the past--are about to change forever." |
Home Another Way |
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Tom Ryan |
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. Anne's fourth
mystery is Secrets Dark and Deep. |
 
Best Laid Plans
Secrets Dark and Deep |
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CDs/Note cards |
Daniele Ippoliti-DeShaw
Her desire to expose the
lost wonders of nature's little intricacies is seen in the variety of
abstractions she creates through photography. Using single
shots, kaleidoscope images, or creating collages with bits and
pieces of her nature photographs, she creates unique characters who come with a message. |
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John Thurman Historical Society
"Tour Thurman: A Self-Guided Jaunt to Homes and History" narrates,
through the voice of area performer Brian Chevalier, the history
of eighteen historic sites in Thurman, a prototypical Adirondack
town, and each narration is couched in folk tunes donated by
musicians from around the region: Christopher Shaw, Brian
Chevalier, Dan Berggren, Arlin Greene, John Kirk & Friends and
Susan Trump. Whether used as armchair tour enjoyment of regional
history, or as a guide for an actual tour, “Tour Thurman” is an
entertaining visit to late 1800s and early 1900s in the
Adirondacks. |
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Sandra Keyser
Note Cards by Sandie Keyser feature local scenes painted in bright happy colors. The folk
art scenes reflect areas of Warren and
Washington County including farms, Boston Candy Kitchen and
Lake George. Note cards are packed in
transparent organza bags with an assortment of 6 prints in
each bag. |
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Originals by Jo An
Real pressed flower note cards |
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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. Included in this
year's Holiday Shop, you will also find her hand-crafted wine tags
and Christmas gift tags. |
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Don Polunci Wildlife Color Photographs
Don is a retired art teacher from Glens Falls High School
where he taught photography for 25 years. He specializes in
wildlife photography. His color photographic prints include
4” x 6” note cards and 8” x10 ” matted prints suitable for framing
and 11” x 14" framed prints (other sizes available upon
request). Subjects included are owls, eagles and other birds,
moose, giraffe and red fox to name a few. Don has visited many
of our National Parks and states including Alaska to obtain
his photographs. His work has been published in Adirondack
Life magazine and the Nature Conservancy website. |
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Ken Wheeler Studio
Watercolor Artist Ken Wheeler will be offering his "Snowflake"
line of Holiday Greeting cards at this year's Holiday Boutique
as well as a selection of Adirondack note cards and watercolor
prints in various sizes, both framed and unframed. Ken is a
member of LARAC, The North Country Arts Center, The Colonie
Art League, associate member of the American Watercolor
Society, The North East Watercolor Society and Ken is the new
President of the Upper Hudson Valley Watercolor Society. |
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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. |
Golden Rod Records |
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Children's Items |
Rub A Dub Dub!
Children's soaps filled with small plastic toys. |
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Joe Koos
Children's wooden toys with moveable parts |
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Play-Time Pieces
A fruitless search for “American-made” gifts
for our grandchildren, prompted Jim and Sylvia Sheehan to
create the 3 clocks seen here. Your children, grandchildren,
nieces, and nephews can be motivated to tell analog time with
an attractive, decorative member of the “Time Trio” that will
convey the thoughtfulness of the giver. These clocks are
handmade in Glens Falls NY and include batteries. We are a new
company with 40+ years experience and will respond to any
demand created.
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Christmas Items |
Glens Falls Centennial Ornament
The City of Glens Falls celebrates its Centennial Year with
many events scheduled for 2008 beginning with New Year's
Eve/Day. This collectible ornament is available
exclusively at LARAC. Now $15 each or two for $25 to
mark the last month of the Glens Falls Centenntial. |
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Wildflower Graphics
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Clothing and Accessories
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Cynthia Fitzgerald
The fabric purses are lined and
home-machine quilted with a flex frame closure that snaps
shut. The handles are
fabric and each purse is decorated with coordinating prairie
points. All seams are double sewn for durability. The interior
of each purse has 2 to 4 pockets and a key fob. The frame is
removable if the purse requires machine washing and drying. Purse sizes range from 10 inches to 12 inches in frame length
and 8 inches to 10 inches in height and all open to
approximately 4 inches in depth. These purses are extremely
functional in addition to looking good. |
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Greentree Quilts
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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Amity Farm Batik by Carol Law Conklin
My batik are inspired by fantasy, mythological and primordial
themes as well as nature, the seasons and images harvested
from 28 years on our Jersey cow dairy farm with the Adirondack
mountains looming in the distance. These hand crafted,
original design batik are produced by painting paraffin and
beeswax onto cloth. The waxes act as a resist to the many dye
baths the cloth goes through before the wax is ironed out.
Accessories are produced using soy wax on silk and with direct
fabric painting to provide unique gifts. |
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Daniele Ippoliti-DeShaw
Her desire to expose the
lost wonders of nature's little intricacies is seen in the variety of
abstractions she creates through photography. Using single
shots, kaleidoscope images, or creating collages with bits and
pieces of her nature photographs, she creates unique characters who come with a message. |
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Lynn Holstein
Lynne is a professional silk painter whose work is sought
after regionally and nationally. She is known for her unique
passion for color and design, creating one-of-a-kind hand
signed silk scarves using the highest quality French silk dyes
and 100% Asian silks. |
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Charlene Leary
Interpretations of natural elements are found in Leary's fiber
work. Hand weaving, felting and sculpting with unspun silk are
used to convey the texture, color and energy of our
surroundings. Shown here is a silk lantern that uses a battery
operated tea light for illumination. |
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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 & Caps |
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Food Items |
Russ Guard
Organic Adirondack Honey |
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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. |
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Heidi
Plumley
My specialty items for the LARAC Holiday Shop are homemade
pickles, jams, & pickled sausage. I have over twenty years experience
with home canning, starting out with canning goodies as
holiday gifts for friends and family. It became very popular
with them, so I decided to share my products with other folks.
I hope you will stop by my display and check out my homemade
pickles and jams. You will be happy you did. They make great
holiday gifts for everyone! |
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Jewelry |
Bedazzled
Kim Dolan, owner of Bedazzled, creates handcrafted fine silver, wired
and beaded jewelry. Unique designs incorporating gemstones, crystals
and other materials. Custom orders welcome. |
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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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Annick Designs
creates fine artisan jewelry in a variety of collections
utilizing different materials and application. Her
"Vintage" and "Swarovski Crystal Collection" present Victorian
and Renaissance inspired jewelry created with antique
filigrees and discontinued Swarovski crystals. She also
specializes in unique and rare gem stones that can be seen in
her "Precious" and "Wire Work" collections. These pieces
of wearable art are created with labor intensive wire wrapping
using various gauges of sterling silver wire which are then
oxidized for a dramatic, antique finish. |
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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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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. |
Bracelet Watches
& Earrings |
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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Photography |
Tom Chesnut
To convey universal messages of peace and tranquility, Tom's work
uses views of Nature without human intrusion. He feels a
strong connection with the Natural World and this
interconnectedness shows in his work. From his plot of woods
in Sand Lake, to New York’s Adirondacks and Vermont’s Green
Mountains, to the Mormon Trail and alpine lakes in Wyoming, he
endeavors to show his appreciation for the Natural World in his
photographs. |
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John David Geery
Pastoral scenes, Adirondack &
Vermont landscapes |
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Daniele Ippoliti-DeShaw
Her desire to expose the
lost wonders of nature's little intricacies is seen in the variety of
abstractions she creates through photography. Using single
shots, kaleidoscope images, or creating collages with bits and
pieces of her nature photographs, she creates unique characters who come with a message. |
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Don Polunci Wildlife Color Photographs
Don is a retired art teacher from Glens Falls High School
where he taught photography for 25 years. He specializes in
wildlife photography. His color photographic prints include
4” x 6” note cards and 8” x10 ” matted prints suitable for framing
and 11” x 14" framed prints (other sizes available upon
request). Subjects included are owls, eagles and other birds,
moose, giraffe and red fox to name a few. Don has visited many
of our National Parks and states including Alaska to obtain
his photographs. His work has been published in Adirondack
Life magazine and the Nature Conservancy website. |
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Pottery and Ceramics |
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 Gifts |
Lisa Adamson
Her painted mailboxes come in various sizes and themes.
For the holiday show, she is presenting some local and Lake
George images as well as unique one-of-a-kind themes: The
Canterbury Tales, an angel box, a Rembrandt box, Russian
folklore box, a Winslow Homer box, astrological sign box, and
an icon box among others. Lisa takes commissions and can
do special boxes for Christmas if ordered by early December.
The boxes are weather proof and long lasting. |
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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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Russ Guard
Bees Wax Candles, Hand Cream made with pure
beeswax, Lip Guard, Body Lotion, Beeswax Furniture Polish |
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Carl Heilman
Calendars, Puzzles, Book: The Adirondacks |
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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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Textiles |
Charlene Leary
Interpretations of natural elements are found in Leary's fiber
work. Hand weaving, felting and sculpting with unspun silk are
used to convey the texture, color and energy of our
surroundings.
Shown here is a silk lantern that uses a battery operated tea
light for illumination. |
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Greentree Quilts
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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Carien Schippers
All the photos in the 2009 calendar were taken in 2008 at the
annual Sombrero Ranch round up and horse drive. Sombrero Ranch
owns close to 2000 horses that are leased each summer for
summer camps, dude ranches and hunting concerns. The horses
winter on a vast range in Northwest Colorado. Every spring
they are rounded up and driven by cowboys over 50 miles to
their home ranch to be prepared for the upcoming season. The
drive takes place over two days. Guest riders come from all
over the country to participate as well as many local cowboys
who help round up and drive the herd. It is a sight to see and
something the whole community turns out to watch. Also
available in the Shop are tiles featuring various photographs
of horses. |
2009 Calendars |
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Visual Art Work |
Kay Levine
"I extract an emotional impression from whatever is before me,
whether it be still life, landscape or the figure. This
impression is a continuous search for balance between light,
shadow and contrasting color. My paintings are rich in texture
and tone, which for me, brings energy to the compositional
elements." |
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Sandra Keyser
Folk Art Prints and Note Cards by Sandie Keyser Matted prints
of local scenes painted in bright happy colors by folk artist,
Sandie Keyser. The scenes reflect areas of Warren and
Washington County including farms, Boston Candy Kitchen and
Lake George. Note cards of the same scenes are packed in
transparent organza bags with an assortment of 6 prints in
each bag. |
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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. The result is a painting
that is a blend of soft and hard edges. I painted the
watercolor "Fall Time" on location in October 2008. The
background is a mixture of mostly soft and a few hard edges.
The "whites" are the white watercolor paper with no paint
applied. |
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Ken Wheeler Studio
Watercolor Artist Ken Wheeler will be offering his "Snowflake"
line of Holiday Greeting cards at this year's Holiday Boutique
as well as a selection of Adirondack note cards and watercolor
prints in various sizes, both framed and unframed. Ken is a
member of LARAC, The North Country Arts Center, The Colonie
Art League, associate member of the American Watercolor
Society, The North East Watercolor Society and Ken is the new
President of the Upper Hudson Valley Watercolor Society. |
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Wood |
Final Turn
Rob & Cherie Lasher
Wood turned vases and lamps |
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Open Nov. 15-Dec. 24:
Mon.– Sat.
10 am-5 pm;
Thurs. 10 am-7 pm
Wed. Nov. 26, Fri. Nov. 28, Wed., Dec. 24:
10 am-3 pm |
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LARAC accepts Master Card and Visa |
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Have an Art-filled Holiday and New Year! |
