Christmas Sampler
Christmas Sampler
at Better Living Center
1305 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
(GPS- 875 Memorial Avenue, Gate 9 Entrance)

Nov. 15-17, 2013

Friday 12:00 to 7:00
Saturday 9:00 to 5:00
Sunday 10:00 to 4:00

$8 adults; $1 children under 12
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Thanks to all who helped Celebrate
our 25th Sampler!
2013 Nov. 15th, 16th & 17th

Click here for a PDF version of the 2012 Show Program
List of Exhibitors Websites

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Chong Lim of Island Deisgns is with us this holiday season. Why not decorate with orignal artwork? Or purchase some special notecards?


Visit Jeaninne Kincaid a new glass
artisan this year

Brilliant jewelry fashioned from gold plated and silver spoons
and forks make an unusuall and beautiful gift for you or your
loved ones by Forkedelic

Special Thanks to

for the Wonderful Wine Tasting to be held on Friday Nov. 16, 2012


Special Room Block: The Clarion @ Windsor, CT
Our Restaurant Dinner Partners


Holiday Paintings by Cheryl Normandie are a great way to bring Season's Greetings into your home.


Find charming beautiful original holiday greeting cards and know that you are buying from local artist Elvira Para
www.ekpdesign.com

Create lovely decorations to keep or give as gifts from Romney Ridge Farm Felting Kits

Whimsical clay creations like this candle house make the perfect addition to a mantle display. See Lynne Puhalla Carson.

Kurt Jindela brings a new line of beautifully handcrafted leather purses and bags.

Looking for an evening wrap that can go from casual to elegant? Come and see the warm and wonderful clothing of Marilyn Wald

.

Rosemary Flagg celebrates her 25th Anniversary as an Artisan with her whimsical paper mache figures.

 

Vermont Block N' Toy is here with heirloom handmade toys to be enjoyed for generations.

Lovely velvet stockings and holiday pillows by Taushea Sylver are just what you need to make your home more festive

 


Clay ornaments by Clayton Fulkerson

Hand carved and painted ornaments by Mark Tappen

Start a Christmas tradition with handpainted glass ornaments by Thelma Hamilton

Lynn Desmarais created many painted gourds for your holiday decorating


Ken Kantro is a first time exhibitor bringing ornaments (top of page) and exquisite jewelry

2012 Sampler Schedule of Events

Friday, Nov. 16
Saturday, Nov. 17
Sunday, Nov. 18
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Rocking Chair Stitches- demonstration. Make and Take your own felted needle case. Music by Dan Torres Holiday Music all Day Why Didn't Santa Come to New England- Deerfield Teachers' Center
   
  2:00 p.m.
  Rocking Chair Stitches- demonstration. Make and Take your own felted needle case.
     
4:00- 6:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Sampling Hardwick Winery. Free with admission wine tasting from local winery Robin Leone demonstrates, "How to choose a hat successfully to compliment your wardrobe." Demonstration on how to make your own terrarium by Jeff Woodward
 
   
  3:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m
  "Make a Felted Christmas Ornament" by Kelly Corbett of Romney Ridge Farm Yarn Company Rocking Chair Stitches- demonstration. Make and Take your own felted needle case.
 
 
     
     

Visit the Miniature Christmas Village
While you are at the show be sure to visit the Holiday Miniature village. Each house was constructed by hand by Beverly Kidder and help from the Mini's R Us, a National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. Take a step back in time to see a village in Western Mass., circa 1897, preparing for their country Christmas.

Map of venue for 2011

Christmas Shows Awarded "200 Best Status" by Sunshine Artist

Christmas Sampler Craft Fair

  

Exhibitors Click Here for Information and Applications to All Our Shows

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To get to the Better Living Center

From Eastern Mass via Mass Pike: west to Exit 4, south on Rt. 5 to Rt. 147, west 1 mile
From Albany Area via Mass Pike: east to Exit 4, south on Rt. 5 to Rt. 147, west 1 mile
From Connecticut via I-91: north to Exit 3 to Rt. 5 north to Rt. 147, west 1 mile ... or north to Exit 3, follow Rt. 57 west to Rt. 159, north to Rt. 147 east
From Vermont, New Hampshire via I-91: south to Exit 13B, south on Rt. 5 to Rt. 147, west 1 mile.
For GPS Systems use the following address:

1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 01089
Enter the ESE Grounds at either Gate 9 or 2.

  

 

 

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