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Have It Made In the Shade

ByMelinda Anderson

Just in time for Mother’s Day and graduation gift shopping, Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst on May 3-5 features handmade presents from 300 artists and designers. Groovy wooden utensils by Jonathan Simons, bold bud vases by Dana Bechert, right-now clutches by Crystal Kodada and much more from established and emerging makers are on offer rain or shine under the tents at the Gothic Revival mansion in Tarrytown. If the stellar shopping isn’t enough of a draw, walking tours, craft demos, a well-curated food court and multiple children’s activities provide a rich experience for festival goers. For more info, visit lyndhurst.org.

A version of this article first appeared in the May issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.

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