Vendors for TFM Saturday 16 November

Here is the list of vendor assignments for Saturday November 16. This market celebrates the Holidays and honors our sponsors who have made this market possible. http://www.tappahannockmarket.com/tfm-vendors-2013-nov.htm

News about November 16 Holidays Market

Just published in the Rappahannock Times and surrounding newspapers our press release for the November 16 Holidays Market--- read more at http://www.tappahannockmarket.com/news-rt-2013-november.htm

Trish Hill Art Comes to Market

This month's market on Saturday features two artists - our first is  Trish Hill.  Trish says about her work "While I have always enjoyed the creative process, my artistic endeavors began much more recently. A change in career afforded me the opportunity to take art classes at the Visual Art Center in Richmond. I took several drawing courses, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but I longed for color. Pastels just seemed like a natural choice, and I love getting in there and blending with my hands.  Much of the subject matter I am drawn to centers around items with some age--rusty tractors, vintage cars and crumbling architecture. There is a natural beauty to anything that has stood the test of time. The older I get, the more strongly I believe in this!" Trish's work can be viewed and purchased in booth #133 on Courthouse Green.

Vendor Booth Assignment Saturday Sept 21

Check out where your favorite vendors will be located this coming
Saturday!
http://www.tappahannockmarket.com/tfm-vendors-2013-sept.htm For a
booth map of the market follow this link
http://www.tappahannockmarket.com/pdflib/tfm-booth-map.pdf

Katherine Thomson Guest Artist at Farmers' Market

Kathrine Thomson discovered the trials, tribulations and rewards in working with pottery several years ago. The involvement of all of the senses when creating with clay is addictive to her, and, we expect, will continue to be so. From sometimes frustration, through elation, to creation of a piece either functional or simply decorative...I hope the journey never ends. For more details see http://www.tappahannockmarket.com/artists.htm#kathrinet

Farmers' Market Dog Show

Sponsored by Farmers' Market, the dog show will be judged by our local celebrities Michael Faulkner, Director of the Tappahannock Regional Free Clinic and a Westminster Kennel Club judge, assisted by Emerson Hughes, owner of Holiday Barn pet resorts. There will be prizes for the best in show, the best dressed, and – if you dare! – the dog that looks most like its master or mistress. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and must be completed before 10:00 a.m. – you can check the contest rules and download the registration from www.tappahannockmarket.com/dogshow to speed up the registration process. Only one friendly dog (over 6 months old) per entry is allowed and dogs must be on a leash not longer than 6 feet long. Bring your current shots certificate for the dogs being shown – and be sure to bring clean up bags! The dog parade will start from the courthouse steps and parade around the market, returning to the steps where the judges will officiate. Don't miss the fun!

Joey Burrough

We just received a copy of the latest Joey Burrough painting he created at the August 2013 Farmers' Market... and we hear he has a committed buyer so that's another successful market for Joey! Next month artists are Sage Washington and Katherine Thomson... more info to come soon!

The Last Market for Reverend Bill Pickering

 

Visiting the Farmers' Market for the last time, Reverend Bill Pickering and wife Lee Ann chat to retired G-man and author Joe Wolfinger. Bill is retiring shortly from St. John's Episcopal Church and will return to the Richmond area.

Charles Reed - Wood carver!

Charles Reed from Rockville Virginia is a new vendor in the market..... his specialty is wood carved products including bowls, spoons and spatulas out of cherry and maple. Charles was a happy craftsman and vendor after the busy market last Saturday!

Chalk Drawing Contest Winners

Children's Chalk Drawing Contest judges and winners - back row judges: Aaron Bowles - free lance artist, Konst and Konstantina Konstantinov - St. Margaret's art department, and Frank Rixey, president of the Tappahannock Artists' Guild. Front row: Sidewalk Chalk drawing winners: Third place: Emma Thacker, First place: Allea Maurakis, Fourth place: Aria Gross, and Second place: Julianna Thacker.

Virginia Farmers Market Week

VIRGINIA FARMERS MARKET WEEK
Virginia Farmers Market Week! Attached you will find the official Proclamation referencing the many benefits farmers markets play in our communities. The real celebrities of the week are the wonderful market managers who bring all good things to life each week in their markets.  http://www.tappahannockmarket.com/pdflib/tfm-week-2013.pdf

Dayspring Farm bringing Flowers to Market

Jenny Maloney from Dayspring Farm will be bringing buckets of flowers to make custom bouquets to brighten people's homes as well as flowers available by the stem such as sunflowers, zinnias, and tuberoses! She will also be bringing an assortment of local ecologically grown seasonal veggies such as a salad tomato mix, eggplant, peppers, okra and culinary herbs!

Kids Sidewalk Chalk Drawing Contest

Announcing a contest for kids 18 and under.... a children's sidewalk chalk drawing contest for August 17 market. Sign ups are at 10:00 a.m. in the Welcome Tent and each entrant will be assigned a 2 x 2 foot space where they are to draw something they see or like at the market. It's free to enter, but there are only a limited number of spaces. While many consider themselves children at heart, the contest is for children aged 18 or under! The contest will be judged by a panel of local artists and cash and other prizes will be awarded.

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller will have pansies, mums, asters, snapdragons, and violas in flower; and in veggies - lettuce, cabbage, collards, broccoli and herbs - lavender, thyme, chives, and more. Also native plants and perennials

Dennis Conley Guest Artist August

Dennis N. Conley was born in Virginia and moved to Essex County in 1961 with his parents William and Nancy Conley having routes in Essex and Northumberland Counties. Dennis graduated from Essex High School and attended Rappahannock Community College. After a long career of over 30 years with the postal service he retired as Postmaster of Center Cross, Virginia. He loves muscle cars, gardening, and nature. Growing up along the Rappahannock River gave him the opportunity to enjoy every moment of the river with its endless beauty and pleasures. This love helped him explore his interest in art, which he expresses in his paintings and wood burning. Dennis resides in Dunnsville near Ware's Wharf with his biggest fan, his wife Sandy, and his yellow lab Bill. They have two grown sons, Stephen and Brian, their wives and four grandchildren.

"Mary Creighton and Brandon Hennessey"

"Mary Creighton and Brandon Hennessey, Featured Artists" 6:00pm-8:00pm, "Art after Dark"  This Friday, July 19, the Tappahannock Art Gallery will present the work of Mary Creighton and Brandon Hennessey, who will be the featured artists at the Farmer's Market on Saturday, July 20. Mary, who has been a local educator will show some of her fine glass painting skills. Brandon, who is a 2D mixed media artist, has recently been focusing on portraitures.  Bring your friends and relatives to downtown Prince Street to meet our guest artists and preview their work while you are treated to your favorite wines and tasty morsels.  For additional information call Frank Rixey at 445-5131.

Music by Tina Marie for the July market

Tina Marie provides the musical entertainment for the July market. She grew up in North Carolina and has been submersed in music her entire life. Her first instrument was piano, but now she is a vocalist and guitarist.

She also plays a little harmonica, mandolin, accordion and percussion. "I always loved to sing, and loved picking out harmonies. All through school I was always in any and every choir, chorus or vocal ensemble I could get into", says Tina. She played with various bands in Richmond all through the 90's; The Attics, Bart Chucker Band, Mad Marjorie and Whistler's Mother. After a stint in NYC, Tina moved back to Richmond in 2005, and formed a band, which ultimately became Vinyl Tease. Her vocal style has great range and emotion, with a bluesy undertone – check out Tina on the courthouse steps in one of her two sessions starting at 9:30 am and at 11:15 am.

 

July guest artist Mary Helton Creighton

Tappahannock Farmers' Market welcomes July guest artist Mary Helton Creighton...... Mary had planned to make a career of teaching, however, after several years, the artist in her wanted to be unleashed. She originally started with craftwork but during a farmers market on the Northern Neck, she saw someone hand-painting "sunset" windows, and thought "I can do that. "She started not only hand-painting sunset windows, but also wineglasses, cocktail glasses, and even martini glasses, all with her "signature" blue crab design. She now has increased her artistic repertoire to include striped bass, mahi-mahi, flounder, ospreys, and snowy egrets. Check her out at booth #31 on Saturday, July 20th....

July TFM guest artist Brandon Hennessey.

Tappahannock Farmers' Market welcomes guest artist Brandon Hennessey...... Born and raised in the heart of Virginia, Brandon is a multimedia artist who graduated with a B.F.A. in Visual Arts at Longwood University, and currently teaches and inspires the young artists of the Prince Edward County. His artwork has been featured by Longwood University to represent the study abroad program and he placed second in the photo contest.  Brandon has recently moved his interests into portraiture artwork, currently working on a series of famous icons, such as John Lennon and Marilyn Monroe. Portraiture has given him a new outlet for artistic expression, beyond beautiful scenery. He claims there is something charming about capturing a person's personality and character in a portrait and it gives him much satisfaction.

 

Essex Bank offers free Farmers' Market bags

Essex Bank, a supporter of Tappahannock Farmers Market since its
inception in 2010, has expanded its role in the market this
year. In response to an identified need for sturdy, reusable market
bags for shoppers, Essex Bank stepped forward and is now sponsoring
official Tappahannock Farmers Market bags. "Essex Bank has always
shared a special relationship with the people of Essex County and
surrounding communities," said Carter Crews, manager of Essex Bank's
Prince Street branch. "We were happy to be able to strengthen our
support of Tappahannock Farmers Market by supplying market bags for
the 2013 season."
"We take seriously our role as a community bank," said Nina
Robertson, manager of Essex Bank's Main Office on Tappahannock
Boulevard. "But Tappahannock Farmers Market is also serious fun!
Carter and I are enjoying the chance to mix and mingle with our
customers, neighbors and friends on market days. Every third
Saturday of the month, Tappahannock Farmers Market is the place to be!"