Special Events
Holiday Shopping ~ Virtually!
Farmstead Arts Center’s annual holiday shopping boutique is being held virtually this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The year’s boutique features eight New Jersey small business owners who are artists and crafters.
- Are you looking for unique gifts for your loved ones?
- Would you like to help small businesses this holiday season?
Small Business Vendors participating include:
- Adornments by Loretta of Montclair – craft jewelry
- CustomCrittersbyDeb of Warren – ceramics
- KVdeC Studio of Summit – handmade and curated jewelry
- Laura Shabazz of Bernardsville – upcycled collage
- Le Fashion Cottage of Basking Ridge – retail clothing and accessories
- Parvathi Kumar Photography of Bridgewater – photography/fine art
- South Mountain Bees of South Orange – honey, soaps, lip balm
- WeArt Shop of Basking Ridge – wearable and usable art
Click on the links above or following this section to view each vendor’s information and website.
You can also support Farmstead Arts by purchasing gift certificates which can be used for membership, art classes or for tickets to future performances.
Donations are also gratefully accepted. As Farmstead Arts’ continues to bear the significant impact of our necessary closure for on-site events and classes, your donation is critical. Your gift will help us sustain our operations so that we can welcome you back strong for years to come.
We hope to see you in person at the Farmstead in 2021!
Adornments by Loretta - Craft Jewelry
The tag line for my business is – unique bling bling. I think jewelry should inspire mirth and joy. I try to share this experience with my clients.
Earrings – Bracelets – Necklaces adornmentsbyloretta.com
Prices range from $20 – $85
Email questions to: loretta@adornmentsbylorretta.com
Each hand-crafted piece gives a different visual experience – whether crafted with sterling silver, gold, copper, or art wires. Materials used may include silk ribbons, macramé, and synthetic beading string. Strung objects range from semi-precious stones, to hand blown glass, faceted glass to vintage buttons.
Each piece captures a different mood and color palette.
Customer Critters By Deb - Unique, Hndcrafted Ceramics - ORDER BY DEC 1
A self-described animal nut, teaching artist Debbie Limoli displays her art at galleries and shows across the Northeast. The works are called “CustomCrittersByDeb” as her work displays her passion for all creatures of nature. Her best ability for her self-taught art is to place personality and soul into each piece and make them affordable, handmade and one of a kind. Her hands crave clay!
As Debbie will be traveling in December, please order by December 1 to ensure delivery for the holidays.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/customcrittersbydeb
Or, visit Debbie’s virtual Farmstead Art exhibit here.
Email for more information (or custom pieces): customcrittersbydeb@yahoo.com
KVdeC Studio - Handmade & Curated Jewelry
All items are packaged ready for gifting!
Earrings – Necklaces
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kvdecstudio
Email questions to: kvdecstudio@gmail.com
Laura Shabazz - Upcycled Collage Art
Laura explores collage through upcycling discarded magazines and books that she salvages from libraries and recycling bins all over town.
Prints – Calendars – Custom Collage Requests – https://www.laurashabazz.com/gallery
Original Works range in price from $65 to $1200
Matted Prints: $26.50 + shipping
2021 Calendar – view here; order Calendar here.
Email questions to: Laura.shabazz@gmail.com
For the original collages, Laura uses only glue and paper torn from magazines and old books. She does not use any paint, ink or digital manipulation; even the different shades of the book pages are due to the natural yellowing of the pages. Most of the pieces of paper are torn by hand, and the larger collages use hundreds of tiny scraps.
Le Fashion Cottage ~ Retail Clothing & Accessories - Call (908) 251-2388 to Place Order
Our style mimics no one and showcases fashions from around the world. We cater to the sophisticated sexy, trendy chic and much more. Whether you are dressing for an evening out, a work day or just because, we have the look for you. We style one customer at a time.
Face Masks – Clothing – Fur – Bags – Accessories
Call to order: (908) 251-2388
Email questions to: judylinton95@yahoo.com
Parvathi Kumar Photography ~ Fine Art & Commercial Photography
Rather than taking photographs, I am usually taken by what I see, and only then try to uniquely capture and share the vision of my mind’s eye. My subject types range and may be located in various corners of the world, but in all cases I look for unusual perspectives and position my lens with care such that a strong composition emerges.
Fine Art Prints, Canvases, Metal Prints, Mounted Prints, Cushions, Wall Calendars
https://parvathi-kumar-photography-llc.square.site/
Email with questions (or for portraiture or covering event requests): pkumar@parvathikumar.com
South Mountain Bees - Honey, Soaps, Lip Balm & Gift Sets
In 2012, we started backyard beekeeping as a family adventure hoping to help mitigate the decline in honeybee population. We started with two hives and a lot of enthusiasm.
Using the surplus of honey and beeswax our bees produce, we strive to offer top quality products with all natural ingredients and avoiding pesticides and chemicals.
Honey – Soaps – Lip Balm – Hair Products – Note Cards and More
WeArt Shop ~ Wearable & Usabale Art Products
WeArt Shop creates unique and useful products that allow you to Wear Art (Wear + Art = WeArt Shop) and incorporate beautiful works of art into your everyday life.
Accessories – Tote Bags – Beach Towels – Notecards https://weartshop.art/
Prices range from $20 – $120
Email questions to: info.weartshop@gmail.com
All of our products are designed using the work of international artist, Serena Bocchino. We hope that our products and designs add a unique flair to your wardrobe and enhance every space – because we believe art is for everyday and everyone!
A portion of all sales is donated to the Lucia Bocchino Fund for Promising Young Artist to support arts education and exhibition platforms for promising young artists all over the world. The Lucia Bocchino Fund is a nonprofit organization established in memory of Lucia Bocchino – wife, artist, mother, and encourager of the arts.
Farmstead Arts Center - Gift Certificates
Farmstead Arts Gift Certificates can be used toward annual memberships, art classes, workshops or for tickets for future concerts or theater performances. A truly unique gift!
To purchase a gift certificate, please fill out the form found here on our Membership page and follow the payment instructions (PayPal – all major credit cards accepted) or email us as admin@farmsteadarts.org and we will contact you to process your order over the phone.
Upcoming Events
Made possible, in part, by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920
admin@farmsteadarts.org | 908.636.7576
Our office and gallery is temporarily closed to the public. The best way to reach us is by email at admin@farmsteadarts.org. We hope to reopen soon!
Our art classes and art exhibits are now online.
