Aron Leaman
CraftWear Exhibition
AUGUST 4-12, 2018 • MOUNT SUNAPEE RESORT • NEWBURY, NH
F
or nine days in August, the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH
hosts one of the oldest craft fairs in the nation, with over 300 juried craftsmen selling their work. The 85th Annual Craftsmen’s Fair features original music, great food and fine craft!
Aaron T. Brown Garry Kalajian
Enjoy a day of inspiring demonstrations, hands-on workshops, conversations with craftspeople, and over 200 booths to shop and discover fine craft. This is your opportunity to find fabulous treasures to take home. Bring the whole family – there is something for everyone!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT NHCRAFTS.ORG/FAIR USE PROMO CODE “FAIR18” TO BUY YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS! Only valid on full price admission. Cannot be combined with other offers.
THIS IS WHAT YOU C
by Sibel Alpaslan
What's New in 2018 Delight in specialty brews and vintages in our NH Craft Beer and Wine garden! Explore our interactive demonstration, The Science and Math of Craft (all ages welcome). Exciting musical acts - many at the Fair for the first time thanks to our partnership with The River (92.5 Boston, 102.3 Concord) Artisanal food offerings made with local produce, including wood fired pizza, fresh smoothies and delicious barbeque. Help celebrate our 85th Fair by purchasing tickets for our 85th Anniversary raffle of spectacular handmade craft donated by our generous juried members!
by Diana Beaulieu
See How It’s Made Do you wonder about the process involved in creating a beautiful piece of craft? Every day you will experience engaging demonstrations in pottery, furniture, black smithing, raku, glass work, basketmaking and even the creation of a didjeridu! Enjoy special demonstrations throughout the week including fly-tying, rug-braiding and rug-hooking, quilting, bookmaking, and leatherworking! Daily schedules may be found on our website: nhcrafts.org
R.P. Hale
Shopping Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This! Shop 200+ BOOTHS filled with some of the nation’s finest craft – quality, one-of-a-kind pieces that will take your breath away. Serious collectors and casual visitors alike will find unique craft in all price ranges. You will see work from media areas, including: baskets, clay, felting, fiber, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, non-metal jewelry, photography, polymer clay, prints and wood.
Make It Yourself At the Fair visitors have the opportunity to receive personalized instruction from talented craftsmen in a relaxed and supportive environment. Express your creativity! There are WORKSHOPS for all ages including pottery, printmaking, leather, mixed media, and our exciting “The Science and Math of Craft” tent (some workshops are free of charge while others do require a fee). Registration is available at the Information Tent on the day you attend. Schedules are online at nhcrafts.org
Michele O’Neil Kincaid
BUY YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLINE AT NHCRAFTS.ORG/FAIR USING PROMO CODE “FAIR18” Only valid on full price admission. Cannot be combined with other offers.
CAN SEE AND DO…
by Matt Brown
by Brita Ek
Inspiration to Craft Your Style Don’t miss our exhibitions located in the Spruce Lodge and on the hillside adjacent to the Sunapee Lodge. Living with Craft: More than 200 creative works are arranged in a series of room vignettes which showcase stunning handcrafted pieces and provide new ideas for your own home. Craftwear: Find a piece that will define your signature look from a dazzling selection of traditional and avantgarde jewelry and an inspired collection of wearable art. Sculpture Garden: Sit at the base of the mountain and find yourself surrounded by amazing decorative sculpture, pottery and garden accessories. Many exhibition pieces are available for purchase or special order. Don’t be afraid to ask!
Living with Craft Exhibition
Activities for the Kids
Music at the Fair
THE SCIENCE AND MATH OF CRAFT Explore some of the fascinating STEM connections that craftsmen use to create their art. AVAILABLE ALL DAY - HANDS ON POTTERY WORKSHOPS where kids of any age can experience the feel of wet clay in their hands and take home a piece of their own. VISIT THE NEXT GENERATION TENT to purchase the handiwork of talented young people sponsored by our juried members. THE MOUNT SUNAPEE ADVENTURE PARK is open all summer for thrill seekers of all ages, and this year the kids may enjoy a full-day camp with the Kids Mountain Adventure Camp – details at mountsunapee.com
Live music every day of the 2018 Fair! All original music, and a different act every day – you might need to visit more than once! Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug Aug
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The Ross Livermore Band Rock Spring High Range Susie Burke & David Surette Cormac McCarthy Jerry Short & Rick Watson Gretchen and the Pickpockets Lula Wiles Harsh Armadillo
BUY YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLINE AT NHCRAFTS.ORG/FAIR USING PROMO CODE “FAIR18” Only valid on full price admission. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Tickets & Other Information Full Price Admission is $15 for adults Buy online using promo code “FAIR18” and Save $2 off full price admission $13 for seniors, veterans and active duty military (with ID) $12 per person for groups of 20 or more (advance reservations are encouraged)
FREE ADMISSION for children 12 years and younger FREE passes with Supporting Membership (number varies based on membership level)
Admission includes access to all exhibitions and demonstrations. Parking is free. Picnic areas, a food tent, indoor cafeterias, an outdoor Garden Café, and a special NH Craft Beer and Wine Garden are open daily. Please leave pets at home. Only service animals are allowed on the grounds. Avoid a wait and buy your tickets in advance online at:
NHCRAFTS.ORG/FAIR
by Jennifer Diggs
Shop for Fine Craft Year-Round The League of NH Craftmen Fine Craft Galleries are located statewide:
Center Sandwich 32 Main Street • 603.284.6831
Concord
Supporting Membership
36 North Main Street • 603.228.8171
If you would like to be a part of continuing the tradition of creating fine craft by hand, and educating generations to come on the value of this work, we ask you to become a Supporting Member of our organization. As a benefit of membership, you will receive free Fair pass(es), discounts at Fair exhibitions and our eight Fine Craft Galleries statewide. Veterans, seniors and active students receive $10 off any member level. Join or renew today at nhcrafts.org.
13 Lebanon Street • 603.643.5050
Make the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region Your Summertime Destination Just a two-hour drive from Boston, this region of NH is known for its picturesque lakes and mountains. Visitors to the area enjoy attractions such as the M/V Kearsarge cruises and boat tours, the Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, boating, and hiking. For more information visit: lakesunapeenh.org
Hanover Hooksett I-93 Northbound Rest Area 530 West River Road • 603.210.5181
Littleton 81 Main Street • 603.444.1099
Meredith 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Rte. 3 603.279.7920
Nashua 98 Main Street • 603.595.8233
North Conway 2526 White Mountain Highway Rte. 16/302 • 603.356.2441
SAVE THE DATE: September 28-30 Main Street Concord, NH
BUY YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS ONLINE AT NHCRAFTS.ORG/FAIR USING PROMO CODE “FAIR18” Only valid on full price admission. Cannot be combined with other offers.