Finding the truly unique is a lot like finding a treasure on the winter beach, rare but worth the celebration.  That’s kind of the way true craft show shoppers feel when they attend Robbinsville High School’s yearly 100% handcrafted show.  Now in its fourth year the crafts are wonderfully unique, unusual, one of a kind and affordable.    This year the event will be held on March 20th from 10A to 3PM at the new and spacious Robbinsville High School (155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Rd).   Several of the vendors from prior years will be returning with a fresh array of new cutting-edge crafters.

Returning this year is Sandra Pendragon of Hamilton, NJ.  She has been creating jewelry using gems, stones, metals and other shiny sparkly things since she could remember.  Drawing from her eclectic experience of traveling and designing in Chicago, France, Corsica, Spain, Morocco, she brings inspiration from around the world to create pieces that are intended to spark conversation. Ms. Pendragon is only one of over 50 unique artisans presenting this year.  Other local exhibitors include Ed Reifer, woodworker, of Mercerville and Lynn Ebeling from Hopewell who will be presenting her unique pottery and baskets.

Artisans typically travel a distance to present their work at the 100% Handcrafted fair and this year is no different.  “We have registrations from New York to Maryland, across all categories,” says Erin Sanders, a member of the 100% handcrafted selection committee.  The group is enthusiastic with the response to this year’s show.  “We’ve had so many vendor requests, from so many talented artisans, the selection process is difficult.  Our committee approaches the jury process carefully, bringing the public a wonderful selection of high quality and only handcrafted one of a kind pieces in many popular categories.   As you might expect we have jewelry but we also will exhibit, woodworking, pottery, paper and textiles, metal crafts, botanicals, gourmet food and more.”

Once again, Cafe Jacque will be serving up homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts. And don’t forget to grab a bag of Kettle Korn for the ride home.

Supported by regional artisans, the 100% handcrafted show strives to be a wonderful destination and day long event for attendees.  Admission is free and the event benefits the theater and music departments at the Robbinsville High School.
For more information you can check out their website: http://sites.google.com/site/100handcrafted/  or call 609-448-5466