Jun
30
Today we’re welcoming two artists who make some of our favorite and best-selling textiles.
Kate of Flederhaus has actually been with us for some time, but we’ve only just recently gotten her work into the online shop.
Kate uses repurposed fabric, a gocco printer, and her original drawings to create her own line of prayer flags. As she explains it: “These are inspired by Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags, which monks hang so the prayers printed on them (traditionally in Sanskrit with an image of the Buddha) can be whisked into the universe with help from rain, wind, sunshine. When we are too preoccupied to hope the best for the world at all times, the flags are a constant prayer. They’re even left unhemmed intentionally, the quicker to disperse their message. I love the idea, but wanted something more universal. I like to know what I’m praying for – but I like leaving things open to interpretation too! So I print my own flags on repurposed bedsheets with icons of the hand-made and the natural world.”
The Wicked Mint line of goods is created by Ryan Green, who lives right here in Beacon! Ryan recently moved up to Beacon from Brooklyn, and found us right away. Her dish towels and pillows have been a hit, and we’re looking forward to adding some of her very adorable tote bags to our collection soon as well…
Posted in Artists, Beacon, New at CW&C
Apr
22
Looking for something to do this Saturday? Head over to Beacon’s Main Street and join the Dutchess County SPCA & Beacon Barkery for their 4th Annual Beacon Barks Parade!
The Dutchess County SPCA, The Beacon Barkery and the City of Beacon invite all dog lovers to “Beacon Barks!” on Saturday April 24, 2010 from 11am-3pm on lower Main Street Beacon.
Parade line up is at 11:00am in Peace Park at Bank Square. Everyone is invited to march with us. There will be trophies for “Best Canine Group”, “Best Canine Marcher” and ” Best Canine Spirit.” Put on your dog’s finest and support the homeless dogs of the Hudson Valley.
Dogs will be welcome in many shops that day and welcome at many restaurants. Just look for the special “Beacon Barks! Welcome Here” signs in the windows. The Dutchess County SPCA will be selling Beacon Barks! Bucks coupon booklets and the proceeds will benefit the animals in the Dutchess County shelter. The booklet will have special offers or special price coupons for use at many Main Street stores and restaurants. Beacon Barks! Bucks will be available for sale in advance at The Beacon Barkery and on the day of event.
There will be demonstrations and performances throughout the event.
All funds raised will benefit homeless dogs.
For further information please call the Dutchess County SPCA at
454-5345 ext 100 or the Beacon Barkery at 845-440-7652 or
beaconbarks.com or beaconbarkery.com
Posted in Beacon, Events