Christmas Sampler

24th Anniversary Show
Nov. 18th, 19th & 20th, 2011

Local Hardwick Winery Wine Tasting, Friday Night Only 5-7:30 pm
Included with price of admission, in partnership with Ryan & Casey, Greenfield

List of 2011 Exhibitors

Christmas Sampler
at the Better Living Center
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, MA 0108
(GPS- 875 Memorial Avenue, Gate 9 Entrance)

November 18-20, 2011

Friday 12:00 to 8:00
Saturday 9:00 to 5:00
Sunday 10:00 to 4:00

$8 adults; $1 children under 12
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Ornament by Mark Tappen


On our postcard: An original print of a painting by Tracy Lizotte of TML Creations


Great Floorcloths in wonderful modern and old-time favorites are available from Brush & Palette Arts


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 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 Lorna's Wool 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.

 

Tom Seal is back with his heirloom handmade toys to be enjoyed for generations.

Lynn Desmarais created many painted gourds for your holiday decorating

 

Luke Adams handblown glass ornaments will sparkle on your tree.

 


Clay ornaments by Jalin of Vermont

NECKLACE by Magical Jewelry with Celtic designs in pewter

Start a Christmas tradition with handpainted glass ornaments by Thelma Hamilton

 


2011 Sampler Schedule of Events

Friday, Nov. 18
Saturday, Nov. 19
Sunday, Nov. 20
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 9:00 - 5:00 p.m. 12:00 & 12:30 p.m.
WMAS Broadcast Live Tim Janis, Special Rocking Chair Stitches
from the Show Floor Appearance. (One Day “Make a Felted, Christ-
  Only) Signing CDs mas Item” class
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.    
Rocking Chair Stitches 10:00-3:30 p.m. 9:00-4:30 p.m.
“Make a Felted, Christ- Dan Torres Music Dan Torres Music
mas Item” class    
  9:00 - 5:00 p.m. Deerfield’s Town Crier
6:00- 6:30 p.m. Kathleen Litchfield Kim Gregory
“Create a Living Will Demonstrate  
Wreath” Demo Loom Weaving in #17 10:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m
    Ashley Flagg,
Specialty Food . Specialty Food WEBS Yarn Store
Sampling Sampling Spinning Expert
    will Demo How
    to Spin Yarn.

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

See a WWLP Video about the Sampler

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Discount Coupon to the Show

 


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.

 

 

 

Map to Eastern States Expo