The American Craftsmen Show has announced its return to the
Lounsbury House in historic Ridgefield, Conncticut for its second year of
presenting the very best of traditional handmade American Arts and Crafts.
Many of last year’s artists will be returning for the 2015
show. This includes Greg Schooner- recently profiled on the cover of Early
American Life Magazine, Dan and Marlene Coble - noted for their painted
furniture and Sandy Malamed whose applique quilts were recently on display at the
American Folks Art Museum’s Fab Folk
Fest in New York City. Other Early American Life Magazine recognized artists appearing in the show include Robert LeHay, Leonard & Eve Marschark, Kathleen McDonald, Diane Louise Paul, Steven Earp, Sandy Malamed, and Diane Louise Paul. Some of the artwork on display will include American redware and other pottery, bowls, chalkware, tinware, fraktur, floorcoverings, folk art paintings, intuitive visual art and sculpture, leather, painted wood carvings, Noah’s Arks, painted furniture, fiber arts, scherenschnitte, shaker boxes, silversmithing, tall case clocks, traditional painting, and willow furnishings.
Fest in New York City. Other Early American Life Magazine recognized artists appearing in the show include Robert LeHay, Leonard & Eve Marschark, Kathleen McDonald, Diane Louise Paul, Steven Earp, Sandy Malamed, and Diane Louise Paul. Some of the artwork on display will include American redware and other pottery, bowls, chalkware, tinware, fraktur, floorcoverings, folk art paintings, intuitive visual art and sculpture, leather, painted wood carvings, Noah’s Arks, painted furniture, fiber arts, scherenschnitte, shaker boxes, silversmithing, tall case clocks, traditional painting, and willow furnishings.
Event/show Organizer Larry Koosed said “We are happy to have
so many talented artists presenting their creations at this year’s show. We
have a great mix of returning and new artists, which allows our show to
continue to evolve and grow.
About The American Craftsmen Show: The American Craftsmen
Show is a once a year event that showcases award-winning and nationally known
artists and craftsmen offering their work for sale. Many of these creations are
inspired by the traditions, methods and styles of the early American craftsmen.
About The Lounsbury House: The Lounsbury House is owned by
the town of Ridgefield and operated by a not-for-profit association. The Center
provides a socializing, learning and meeting center for the community and
assumes complete financial responsibility for the operation and preservation of
the Lounsbury House. The Ridgefield
Community Center at historic Lounsbury House is a non-profit 501(c) 3
organization. The Center serves as the heartbeat of Ridgefield community life
in collaboration with the town, its citizens and organizations.
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