Valley Artisans Market will be staying open late (until 8 pm) on Friday, Dec. 2 and will have light refreshments available for shoppers, courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce, as part of the Christmas in Cambridge annual event. As an added incentive for shopping local,...
If you have walked into Valley Artisans Market, you have probably been immediately attracted to the gourd houses made by artist Chung-Ah Park. A dried gourd is cut open, given windows and doors and made into a sweet room, decorated like a dollhouse with wallpaper,...
Clothing designer Peggy Gray, of 22 Shades of Gray, is up next in our Two Truths and a Lie contest. Which is the lie?! 1. I exhibited my designs on a runway in NYC. 2. I worked for an international designer. 3. My designs were highlighted in an upscale home living...
Starting on Black Friday, Valley Artisans Market will be open seven days a week through New Year’s. We hope to see you for our handmade, one-of-a-kind, artisan-made items – or just come in and browse and get some artistic inspiration. Need something...
Embroiderer Debra-Ann Salat is up next in our Two Truths and a Lie contest. Which is the lie?! 1. I fell out of a moving truck in the swamps of New Jersey. 2. I was a medical assistant who couldn’t stand the sight of blood. 3. When not embroidering, I am a...
Painter Barbara Sarvis is up next in our Two Truths and a Lie contest. Which is the lie?! 1. I met Obama the night before his first election. 2. I have a brown belt in karate. 3. I attended Woodstock and didn’t stay for any of the performances. The lie is #2....
Glass artist Cheryl Gutmaker has some interesting entries for our Two Truths and a Lie contest. Which is the lie?! 1. I have parasailed, ridden in a hot air balloon, flown in a helicopter, dived in a submarine, driven a motorcycle, sailed a catamaran, and bicycled...
Valley Artisans Market is always looking for artists to become working members. We are looking for artists in all media but especially those specializing in silversmith jewelry, leather and watercolor. Membership includes working approximately two shifts per month at...
Paper and botanical artist Martha Starke continues our Two Truths and a Lie contest. Which is the lie?! 1. I own a painting created by a convicted felon who painted it while in prison for art forgery. 2. My favorite piece of art is a sculpture made mostly of human...
Valley Artisans Market is celebrating our 35th year in business with a contest: Two Truths and a Lie. Each week, from Sept. 18-Nov. 20, we will post two truths and a lie about one of our members on our FaceBook page. Guess the lie correctly by responding in the...
