It’s not too late to get in some last minute holiday shopping this weekend at Festival Fete‘s Holiday Market at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. There is plenty of parking, entertainment and crafts for the kids and unique, handmade fine art and crafts. $5 suggested donation at the door with proceeds supporting the local non-profit, Art is Smart. We’ll be open from 10am to 6pm and we hope to see you Sunday!
Here’s a sneak peek…
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We know that there are lots of things to do this weekend…but we also know that you do not want to miss Festival Fete’s Holiday Market at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet this Sunday! We have a fantastic group of artisans and craftspeople, entertainers and food vendors, arts and crafts for the kids, and more… so come check it out from 10am to 6pm this Sunday, 12/8 and the following two Sundays, 12/15 and 12/22.
Gorgeous jewelry by Maji Jewelry will be there! http://www.etsy.com/shop/MajiJewelry
Laurie-Annya Linfoot http://www.forthebirdsct.com
Jennifer Rashleigh http://www.cedianpainting.com
…and Mantra!
Jennifer Neuguth http://www.mymantramylife.com will be in the house! Woot woot!
Many thanks to our sponsor:
We love to provide interesting and fun entertainment for our guests at Festival Fete Holiday Markets. It makes the day shopping for unique, locally hand made goods well…entertaining!
We will have some returning performers such as Amy the Mime (only this time as an elf!) along with Santa Claus, as well as Lizzie James and the Greystone Rail, Tir Na Nog Irish Dancers, Ladies of the Rolling Pin and Smashing Photo Booth. But also some newer folks like Dance Expressions, belly dancers and choral singers.
Be sure to check in with us at the information booth when you arrive for detailed show times. And please tell us, what’s your favorite festival entertainment?
Many thanks to our sponsor:
We are about three weeks away from the first Festival Fete 2013 Holiday Market at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, RI! Take a peek at some of the wonderful talent that will be at the show.
All of the artisans and crafters that participate in a Festival Fete show are juried for admission so you will find an excellent variety of products at very high quality. Most of our vendors are local, some from other parts of New England so you can feel good about supporting small, local businesses!
Admission to the festival is $5 per person with proceeds benefiting the non-profit, Art is Smart. Children under 12 years old are free, and there will be visits with Santa, FREE gift wrapping, a Children’s Creation Station, festive food and strolling merriment! So mark your calendars for Sunday, December 8th, 15th and 22nd from 10am to 5pm to do your holiday shopping!
Many thanks to our sponsor and host for this year’s event:
It’s hard to believe we are already talking about the upcoming holidays…but the fact is, it is upon us in the retail world big time! Festival Fete would like to encourage you to avoid the frustrating lines and the mundane of big box shopping – and instead shop at local art festivals where you can find something unique for everyone on your list, support local artists and have fun with the whole family!
Bring your entire family to enjoy Festival Fete’s Holiday Market, this year on three consecutive Sundays – December 8th, 15th and 22nd, at the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston, RI from 10am to 6pm. The festival will include over 150 Contemporary American Art and Craft artisans along with  visits with Santa, FREE Gift wrapping, a Children’s Creation Station, festive food and strolling merriment. $5 per person entry fee with proceeds benefiting Art Is Smart. Children under 12 are FREE.
Mark your calendars now and plan to be creative by shopping smart for local art!
Wrist Candy Creations was born out of a desire to make beautiful, affordable, and original pieces by East Greenwich, RI artist, Andrea Grimaldi. Andrea says, “I’m thrilled to be a part of the 2013 Festival Fete show season and will have a booth at all four events” (Festival Fete will have four shows in 2013: Garden City Cranston, East Greenwich, Wakefield and the Holiday Market – location TBD).
Wrist Candy by Andrea Grimaldi
I am always on the hunt for unique beads and findings to incorporate into my designs. I love romantic, wistful, nature inspired designs, but often my mood dictates what I create. I use quality beads and findings and incorporate seed beads, czech glass, Swarovski crystals, brass findings, and beautiful clasps into my designs. My mission is to make durable, eye-catching designs that bring delight to the wearer. If you are happy with your new treasure, then I was successful!
Wrist Candy by Andrea Grimaldi
Andrea has been working on a few new designs and color schemes for her 2013 craft shows – everything keeping within her woodland aesthetic of course, with more butterflies, dragonflies, and sparrows! She will have a good selection of pieces at the upcoming Garden City Art Festival and offers sizing and modest customizations on her jewelry at the shows. You can learn more about Wrist Candy Creations on Facebook, her Shop Online and of course at the Garden City Art Festival!Â
Following along the theme of candy…take a look at another Garden City Art Festival vendor, Eye Candy by Howland Studio.
Eye Candy by Howland Studio
The multi-talented Jennifer Howland Hill from Boston has a wonderful array of treasures available on her Etsy site and we will look forward to seeing her creations at the Garden City Art Festival on June 8th and 9th in Cranston, RI.
Eye Candy by Howland Studio
Garden City Art Festival 2013
Festival Fete would like to thank Whole Foods Market for their support of the Garden City Art Festival!
Backstage there’s a lot going on a Festival Fete so mark your calendars for another fabulous line-up of shows in 2013! Stay tuned…
Festival Fete 2013 shows
This is the holiday shopping experience we dream of…cheerful faces, creative eye candy everywhere you look, holiday songs and food…folks of all ages being entertained (while inside your head you’re debating whether to buy that really cool item that would look so great in your window but really you should be buying presents for your family…)Â Yes, it’s truly happening this weekend at Festival Fete’s Holiday Market in Garden City Center.
There’s so much fun to be had at Festival Fete’s Holiday Market – this weekend – Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 5pm. So join us in the merriment!
Many thanks to one of our sponsors, Smashing Booth! Be sure to visit their photo booth at the festival near the Children’s Area.
Have you been to a Penny Social? You are going to love the Penny Social at Festival Fete’s Holiday Market because you could win one of Joanne DeLomba‘s fabulous works of art for a buck – $1! If you’re lucky…
Or this beautiful bracelet from M&D Fine Jewelry…
There are many artists that have generously donated a piece of artwork to the Penny Social because they want to support Art is Smart – and we are so grateful for them! All of the money raised from the Penny Social will go to Art is Smart, which raises funds to support public education art programs.
Here are a few more of the items that will be up for raffle:
Artists: Honeyhive Handcrafts, Tricia York, Joy Brown, Joanne DeLomba
Penny Social tickets are 4 for $1 or 24 for $5. Be sure to stop by the Penny Social booth at Festival Fete’s Holiday Market this upcoming weekend, Dec. 1st and 2nd to see what fabulous items you can win and help support Art is Smart!
Meredith Birch, Lunar Lights, Janine Dalomba, Jennifer Adler
Fairy Lights by For the Birds, Trio of baby hats by Thistle Cottage Studio, Nautical bracelet by M & D Designs, Quartz bracelet by Bonnie Lee’s Hand-crafted Jewelry
We have received a wonderful response to our newsletter sign-up contest! Today is the last day to sign up and be entered into the drawing to win a $100 gift certificate for the Holiday Market – so don’t wait a minute longer…
Many thanks to Inskip Mini and BMW of Warwick for their sponsorship of Festival Fete’s Holiday Market 2012! 
Here is another sneak peek at two more artists that will be at Festival Fete’s Holiday Market next weekend – December 1st and 2nd from 10am – 5pm at Garden City Center.
Jewel of the Glades by M&D Fine Jewelry
Jewel of the Glades jewelry is a line of jewelry created by Hillary Collins-Rezendes, her husband, Nick Rezendes and her father, Dennis Collins after being inspired by the flora and fauna in the Florida Everglades. M&D Fine Jewelry originally began as a New England nautical jewelry company. Then after spending time in Florida, the influence of design changed to incorporate broader nautical themes. The trio hand make 14K gold and sterling silver jewelry by finding shells and sea creatures on the beach and/or hand carving wax into various sea themed pieces and casting using the lost wax process. Each piece is then hand soldered, stone set, and polished.
I hope you enjoy learning more about Jewel of the Glades:
What’s your background?
I have spent my entire life surrounded by jewelry! My parents have been in the jewelry industry for 40 years. I spent my college summers putting together bracelets and my (future) husband was learning to solder them.
What’s your inspiration?
Although my mom died of pancreatic cancer last year, she inspires us in all that we create.
Professionally, what’s your goal?
Our goal is to continue making jewelry that people enjoy. That was always my mom’s spirit in the pieces that she designed. It thrilled her tremendously, when people expressed their joy in our work and it’s what we continue to strive for today.
What is your dream project?
Our dream project is to reopen our studio in Everglades City, Florida.
What kind of research do you do for your art?
Spending time at the beach, of course! All kidding aside, inspiration does come from nature and we make sure we spend time relaxing and enjoying it.
What do you think makes your work unique?
All the time and energy put into our work! That and our pieces reflect actual shells we’ve found on the beach along with hand carved pieces.
Are there any “fun facts” about you or your business that you would like to share with our readers?
Our best salesperson is our 18 month old daughter, Emaline. From wooing the patrons with her pigtails, running laps around a show, to proudly wearing (and testing the strength) of our bracelets, she does it all with a smile.
The mother and daughter team, Snug Bug Sweaters will also be at Festival Fete’s Holiday Market this year. Linda does the knitting and her daughter, Allyson takes care of the business. Linda says that she enjoys sharing the time with her daughter and she has met so many great crafts people since starting the business three years ago.
Snug Bug Sweaters
I love designing patterns, trying different high quality yarns and looking for buttons that make each project special….I go all over the internet looking for different ideas and materials and we are so looking forward to participating in Festival Fete!
Snug Bug Sweaters
While in Garden City for the Holiday Market, why not stop in at Massage Envy and pick up a few gift cards? We are so thankful for their support!
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