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Kicking it off again … Artisans of the Valley, LLC. having learned from our mistakes the last round, mainly shooting for too high in an all or nothing campaign, we’re giving Kickstarter another try with a Manzanita Madness project. This time, all we ask is $100 to start the funding and in return Artisans will start providing our backers with bowls and vases.

Visit the link below for our campaign – visit www.artisansturnings for examples of our turning projects or explore our FB albums.

The Bench, The Art, The Wine … a Sunday Afternoon at the vineyards, at the movies, and among the artwork for a nominal expenditure.

This four hour exclusive event is hosted by Hopewell Valley Vineyards and offers personal interactive artist meetings, light music, wine tastings, homemade brick oven pizza, delectable desserts, a feature independent film, and a Q&A session with members of the cast, and crew.

The “Couples Bench” $69.50 package includes two movie passes, one bottle of wine (preset choices), one cheese and crackers platter, one brick oven pizza (preset choices), dessert for two, gratuity, and all ticket transaction fees. NJ Sales tax is applied in addition.

https://artisans.ticketbud.com/the-bench-the-art-the-wine

Agenda of the Day

• 12:45pm Arrivals and will call ticket pickup begins.
• 1:00pm Doors open for social wine & cheese with light music.
• 1:45pm Opening introduction with short films, artist intros, Q&A.
• 2:20pm Ten minute intermission.
• 2:30pm Feature film presentation “The Bench.”
• 4:06pm Dessert Q&A with the writer Christopher Michael Jones, Producer Jeff Stewart, Director Lawrence R. Greenberg, and, pending announcement, additional members of the cast and crew.
• 4:45pm Reception room reopens to general public for evening entertainment. All are welcome to stay!

The Bench

On this bench, seventeen people come to sit. Their stories are told in eight different chapters, by eight different filmmakers. Socially relevant topics are explored, such as prejudgment, homophobia, and persecution. Stories told of love lost, love found, love redeemed, love remembered, and even perhaps a second chance at love… One Day. One Park. One Bench.

https://www.facebook.com/TheBenchFilms

The Artists

Eric M. Saperstein of Artisans of the Valley is offering his latest works in wood turning. www.artisansturnings.com

Thomas Whistance of Whistance Wood Art is showing off his latest creations on the lathe. www.whistancewoodart.com

The Vineyard

Our hosts, Sergio and Violetta Neri enjoy the lifestyle of winemakers and patrons of the arts; they are eager to share the experience with those who travel the Delaware River Valley Wine Trail. Their award winning vintages age in their cellars alongside their home, vineyard, and tasting hall. Enjoy an afternoon, stroll through the grape vines in the crisp autumn air, then warm up next to the brick oven, with a glass of wine, while absorbing the smell of baking flat bread.

www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com
www.enjoyhopewellvalleywines.com

Greetings,

Welcome to Artisans Quarterly Review, a periodic newsletter presented by Artisans of the Valley. We’re a little late as this is the first issue of 2014!

This email features Artisans Quarterly Review Volume 7 Issue 1 – 2014 … the first slightly late issue of 2014. Previous issue links are listed on our home page at www.artisansofthevalley.com and at the bottom of this email.

http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Quarterly_Review_Vol7_Issue1_2014.pdf

Volume 7 Issue 1 Table of Contents:

Sliding into the 4th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd ….

• 2013-2014 Cross Over – Introduction
• Gere’ing up for “Franny” – A walking stick for Richard Gere’s Indie Film
• Gothic Hutch Restoration – A princeton restoration project
• The Bench, The Art, The Wine – Our latest event scheduled December 7th!
• Artisans Joins Olana – Our manzanita turnings and walking sticks are new featured at the Hudson River School!
• From Beam to Bowl – Video debut!
• Turning Towards New Media – About our videos
• Manzanita Spoons – Some creative projects
• Another Issue Another Lathe – Our old Delta died, and Powermatic took on our turning tasks.
• The 2013/2014 Manzanita Lineup – Galleries of bowls
• From Brush to Bowl – Video debut!
• Rabbit Restoration – A very unique carving restoration.
• Art All Night 2014 – Post Event Coverage
• Windows Relive – Artist Feature
• 73 Burls – Project Feature
• About Artisans – The usual, who we are …
• The Bench – A Feature Film where Eric got to play on the camera crew.
• 2014 Rolling Out – What’s coming next

Thank you for your business and your support,

Eric M. Saperstein

Master Craftsman

Artisans of the Valley

www.artisansofthevalley.com

www.customwalkingsticks.com

www.artisansturnings.com

Email: eric@artisansofthevalley.com

609-658-2955

Artisans of the Valley is announcing the launch of our new collection of abstract and original turnings including bowls, vessels, vases, and ornaments. Our new limited artistic line is a spin-off (figuratively and literally) from our ongoing custom furniture, restoration, and woodcarving work. This has inspired our new website www.artisansturnings.com, which will host our online gallery, artistic videos, and our story.

Our goal is to produce an entirely unique, innovated, and inspiring collection of pieces using sustainable, repurposed, and locally harvested materials. Our first limited release features a variety of manzanita turnings exhibiting the vibrancy of color and contrast of texture contained within an otherwise discarded California scrub tree being harvested in conjunction with efforts to create fire breaks and prevent incursion on roadways.

Welcome to Artisans of the Valley’s Artisans Quarterly Review Volume 6 Issue 3 – 2013

Artisans Quarterly Review is released four times a year, and we periodically send out special announcements to keep everyone up to date. Each issue features a unique variety of articles, images, and events. We enjoy interactions with our clients, affiliated artists, and our suppliers. We welcome ideas and submissions for content!

SPECIAL NOTICE: This issue contains details and links to our Kickstarter Campaign for a new lathe – we’re offering some amazing incentives for backers of this project. We’re looking to expand our capacity and capabilities in turning. Please check out our campaign for more information. (Link in the newsletter!)
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Table of Contents for 3D for 3 out of 4 of 2013

3D for 3 out of 4 of 2013
Kickstarting Kickstarter!
Intro to Marble Carving
The Swamp Angel
3D Eagle Project #1
3D Eagle Project #2
Bearing Arms
Danielia Cotton at Art All Night
Forever Turning
Core It!
Hollow It! / Hollow Fruits
Art All Night 2013
The Adams Bench DONE!!!!!
Restoration: Mosin-Nagant
Felipe Revas Artist with Air
Closing Comments
2013’s Final Volley

Link http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Quarterly_Review_Vol6_Issue3_2013.pdf

Thank you!

Artisans of the Valley

OK – let’s talk American small business and artwork! We, Artisans of the Valley, have kickstarted a campaign on Kickstarter … we need a new lathe and apparently this is a method to get some funding! We are among the last of the true professional craftsman; we focus primarily on hand made museum quality custom furniture, sculpture, carvings, turnings, and antique restorations.

Please read the details of our campaign, we’re offering a generous rewards system that basically is pre-selling our bowls, vases, and vessels in order to fund the purchase of a new lathe.

This is an opportunity to get a great deal as we’ll be giving rewards that are “at least” the value of your contribution. This is a hint – you’re going to make out very well as we’ll make sure we overshoot with your return on investment. One of our feature materials is “Manzanita Burl” – a stubborn material full of tenacity and random inclusions that once tamed produces an amazing array of color and texture.

Please take a moment – if you’re able to help fund this project it will support us as artists and we will provide a great return on your investment.

Thanks!

Artisans of the Valley

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1933285255/artisans-master-bowlturner-lathe-project

Welcome to Artisans of the Valley’s Artisans Quarterly Review Volume 6 Issue 2 – 2013

Artisans Quarterly Review is released four times a year, and we periodically send out special announcements to keep everyone up to date. Each issue features a unique variety of articles, images, and events. We enjoy interactions with our clients, affiliated artists, and our suppliers. We welcome ideas and submissions for content!

Our Table of Contents for 2013 2nd Turning

• Turning 2013
• Restore the Shore
• Burl Cap Bowls
• Ring Bowls
• Manzanita Madness
• Turning Colors
• Finished Manzanita Bowls
• Taking Back Our Slabs
• Bellows Blows Again
• Beech Bowl Projects Progress
• Clocking Restorations
• Redwood Burl Table Completed
• Salvage Operations in Full Swing
• Hooked Up II – Fishing Charter
• Patching Through
• Forging History
• Artisans on Etsy
• The Facebook 500
• Art All Night 2013
• 3D CNC – Preview

Link For Text Email Views: http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Quarterly_Review_Vol6_Issue2_2013.pdf

Join Aritsans of the Valley’s FaceBook Page!

Click Here to Download Artisans Booklet “Mini-Portfolio” a Printable PDF Cross Section of our Entire Portfolio:

http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_of_the_Valley_Mini-Portfolio.pdf

Artisans Quarterly Review Back Issues Vol 6 Issue 1 – 2013 * Vol 5 Issue 4 – 2012 * Vol 5 Issue 3 – 2012 * Vol 5 Issue 2 – 2012 * Vol 5 Issue 1 – 2012 * Vol 4 Issue 4 – 2011 Visit our Newletter Page for archived releases!

Thank you for your time, your business, and your support!

Welcome to Artisans of the Valley’s Artisans Quarterly Review Volume 6 Issue 1 – 2013

Artisans Quarterly Review is released four times a year, and we periodically send out special announcements to keep everyone up to date. Each issue features a unique variety of articles, images, and events. We enjoy interactions with our clients, affiliated artists, and our suppliers. We welcome ideas and submissions for content!

2013 Mayans be Damned!

• 2013, Hmmmm
• Holiday Prepping … NOW!
• Our Yarder in Action
• A Maple Monstrosity!
• Take Your Log on a Mill Walk
• Rocking Generations
• The 2013 Special Olympics Plunge!
• John Looser’s Extreme Birdhouses
• Paper Mache Table Restoration
• One Really Cool Redwood Burl
• Common Threads Coverage
• A Gathering of Spoons
• A Copper Beech Bowl
• Adopt a Round Thing
• The Lathe Upgrade Progresses
• Paper Mache Table Restoration
• Company Background
• Spinning Colors (Preview!)
• 2013 2nd Quadrant Preview

Link For Text Email Views: http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Quarterly_Review_Vol6_Issue1_2013.pdf

Join Aritsans of the Valley’s FaceBook Page!

Click Here to Download Artisans Booklet “Mini-Portfolio” a Printable PDF Cross Section of our Entire Portfolio:

http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_of_the_Valley_Mini-Portfolio.pdf

Artisans Quarterly Review Back Issues Vol 5 Issue 4 – 2012 * Vol 5 Issue 3 – 2012 * Vol 5 Issue 2 – 2012 * Vol 5 Issue 1 – 2012 * Vol 4 Issue 4 – 2011 Visit our Newletter Page for archived releases!

Welcome to Artisans of the Valley’s
Artisans Quarterly Review Volume 5 Issue 4 – 2012

http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Quarterly_Review_Vol5_Issue4_2012.pdf

Artisans Quarterly Review is released four times a year, and we periodically send out special announcements to keep everyone up to date. Each issue features a unique variety of articles, images, and events. We enjoy interactions with our clients, affiliated artists, and our suppliers. We welcome ideas and submissions for content!

Table of Contents
The End of Days – 2012

Still Standing After Sandy
Don’t Throw it Out!
Ashley & Connor’s Drive
More of Mike’s Maki’s
Artisans Goes Log Scavenging
Princeton Refractory Tables Finished
Hand Turned Ornaments
Artist Thomas Whistance
A Trailer Incident
So You’ve Found Mold
Artist C.A. Shofed
“Common Thread” – Art Show!
Repurpose for Display
Wood Inventory Show Off
The Mistletoe 5K Race
WWII Statue Restoration
There Are Zombies Among Us
Dinner Dates
The World Lives On
Looking Ahead at 2013

Happy Holidays from Artisans of the Valley!

As we way away 2012 and launch into 2013 we’ll be continuing to provide our unique array of services. Shown below is a custom oak bookcase / fireplace surround with a hand carved raised panel above the mantle.

This is a great example of how woodworking can blend into the warmth of a home. This isn’t a product feature photo; this is a holiday at home!

Here’s your traditional Christmas scene bellowing with the warmth of custom woodworking. This oak fireplace surround includes hand carved moldings, raised panel doors, a mantle, and a hand carved “Live Free or Die” eagle.

Colorful leather bound books, shiny brass, momentum, keepsakes, and awards and photos. Bookcases offer storage and display for your family treasures as well as your library. A comfortable recliner and obviously gifts at the ready for this scene to turn to utter wrapping paper carnage.

Now you may notice a fellow hanging out, not so much hiding out he’s obvious! His name is Smirnoff – the radioactive reindeer.

See it’s a much kept secret that the reindeer like many super heroes were forged in a nuclear accident. In his case, Smirnoff was a bit closer to the blast as compared to say Rudolf … only Rudolf’s nose glows so bright.

Now Smirnoff on the other hand is bright orange with glowing green eyes. He’s just too bright to pull/guide a sleigh or Santa would have to be wearing a welding mask and the other deer would get a sunburn.

So Smirnoff hangs out w/ his four ducky friends – all of which are always wearing sunglasses. Now Smirnoff’s job to be part of the radioactive reindeer brigade, and apparently it is their job, along with the yellow ducks, to drop off these crazy deviant elves that keep appearing all over the world.

Elves are apparently immune to radiation and are not impacted by his orange glow. So the whole plan seems to play out quite well, as Santa has his army of intelligence gathering elves and the means to transport them.

If you’re looking for this kind of warmth in your home, a comfort in your office, or an accent to a cabin … let us know we can design and build an assortment of custom installations which will enhance the appeal and value of your home.