Making a Mess

 

When I tell people that making wood/epoxy boards is messy, this is what I mean. These were all poured yesterday, and are ready to have the clamps removed so I can set them on a shelf and make room for the next bunch. Tomorrow they should be ready to unmold, and then the real work starts.

 

Upcoming Shows this Season

It’s only May, and we’ve already done six shows!  Here is a preliminary list of shows we have coming up.  Most of these are ones we’ve been doing for years, but we don’t have the official word yet.  And we’re still looking at new shows which may get added later on.  Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram for updated information as it becomes available.

Please note that John is doing a number of new shows on his own.  Ruth & John will still be together for our usual shows, but we’re adding some events where John can get out with just the woodworking.  These will be noted on the list.

Southern Illinois Pride, June 14, Carbondale, IL

Rusty Truck Vintage Market Days, June 27-28, DuQuoin Fairgrounds (John only)

Harvest Festival, Sept. 6, Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass, IL

CedarHurst Art & Craft Fair, Sept. 5-7, Mt. Vernon, IL (John only)

Murphysboro Apple Festival, Sept. 12-13, Murphysboro, IL

Crab Orchard Fall Market, Sept. 13, Crab Orchard, IL (John only)

Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake, Oct. 11-12, Rend Lake Visitor's Center

VultureFest, Oct. 18-19, Makanda, IL

AutumnFest, Nov. 8-9, John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL

Arts and Crafts Extravaganza, Nov. 22-23, Show-Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO

Holiday Craft Sale, De. 4-6, SIU Student Center, Carbondale, IL   

Again, there will be more shows added as we get word (we hope!), so follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest news.  We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

 

 

 

Art Fair & Winefest, Washington MO

We're traveling a bit for the next show, the Art Fair & Winefest in Washington MO.  This long running event will have 10 local wineries and many fine artists gathered near the Missouri River for three days, May 16-May 18.  We will be there with John's woodworking, and would love to see our fans from Southern Illinois in attendance.  If you go, be sure and drop by our tent and say hello!

 

Union Street Arts Fair

Saturday, on the square in Marion, join us for the Union Street Arts Fair, 10-3.

 

Oak Street Art Fair - April 26, 2025

  

Less than two weeks till a great art show in the heart of Murphysboro, Illinois. This will be our first appearance at the Oak Street Art Fair. John will be there with all your favorite woodworking pieces. Plan to come out to see us and over 40 of the best artists in the area. We can't wait for this one!

 

Spring Spectacular Craft and Garden Market

 

Got a big weekend coming up with a new show at the Murphysboro Event Center. John will be at the Spring Spectacular Craft and Garden Market with your favorite wood pieces.

 

Wildflower Wellness Pop-Up Shop

Ruth will be out at E. Squared Salon this Saturday with your favorite soaps and lotions, and the bestest lip-balm ever! 10-2 at 212 S. University in Carbondale.