Uptown Festival of Arts & Crafts
Saturday, June 14, 2008
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kemp Avenue, Uptown Watertown

Pictures from the Uptown Festival of Arts & Crafts 2008

Uptown Festival of Arts & Crafts is free to the public and will feature, art, craft and food vendors. There will also be demonstrations by several of the artists and crafters, entertainment on the Showmobile, and kids activities sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club and a parade at 4:00pm by the South Dakota State American Legion Convention. The event will be held on Kemp Avenue in Uptown Watertown. Parking is available on the side streets, as well as the city parking lots.

For more information call the WBA office (605)882-8900

Art and Craft Vendors

Art of the Woods, Chester William Yackley*
Wood/Sculpture
Description of work: Chainsawed art. Bears, Eagles, Pelicans, ect
*Demonstrations throughout the day.

Canaan Creations, Tammy Canaan
Jewelry/Textiles/Fibers
Description of work: South Dakota collected stones and glass, tumble polished up to 4 weeks, matched together and framed in wire wrapping. Pendant, bracelet and earring applications. Handmade paper, handspun wool projects (woven flowers, loom work ) and cloth dolls.

Dakotah SoapWorks, Coni Stricherz
Homemade Soap
Description of work: Homemade soaps and other toiletries.

Gerald Geiger*
Wood
Description of work: Scroll saw designs.
*Demonstrations throughout the day.

Metta Goods, Jennifer Reisch
Jewelry
Description of work: Jewelry.

MJ Design, Mary Johnson
Jewelry
Description of work: Jewelry, precious gems, stones, beads.

Nanny's Nicks & Nacks, Nan Spiegel
Wood/Glass/Natural
Description of work: Lamps, dolls, ironing boards, ect.

Original Photography by Ralph Wamsher
Photography
Description of work: Framed photography prints and note cards.

Prairie Petal Art, Marie Ann Robinson*
Pressed Flowers
Description of work: Pressed flower art.
*Demonstrations and craft project for kids throughout the day.

 

R. Steele Finch, Roberta Finch
Pottery/Ceramic
Description of work: Handmade clay wallpockets, bowls and platters. Some pockets are filled with unique floral arrangements.

Yellow Rose Week, Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund
Floral
Description of work: Nonprofit organization selling yellow roses.

TDNK Creations, Todd & Debbie Pieper
Wood
Description of work: Coat racks, mirrors, yard art, solar light signs and lots more made out of recycled horseshoes, barbwire, wood and other items that are no good by themselves, but with other items make unique creations.

The Virgin Writer, Frederick Rasch*
Mixed Media/Painting/Symphonic Poetry/Drama
Description of work: Calligraphy, symphonic poetry and drama.
*Demonstrations throughout the day.

Food Vendors

Boys and Girls Club of Watertown

Garry's Kettle Korn

Habitat for Humanity

Kiwanis Club of Watertown

Maui Wowi Fresh Hawaiian Blends

Party Planners

The Salvation Army

Watertown Jaycees

Watertown Volunteer Center

More information on available booth space