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2010 – A new Year! »

Happy New Year from all of us at Artisans of the Valley – we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their business and support. We wouldn’t be able to enjoy our crafts and engage in our artistic pursuits without our loyal clients, suppliers, affiliates, friends, and family behind us and we […]

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“A Handmade Tale” – WSJ Blog Article Recommendation »

Here’s a blog to blog post recommendation for everyone who follows the path of craftsman and artists. A recent article featured on the Wall Street Journal digital network By Katherine Rosman | Photographs by Christopher Griffith entitled “A Handmade Tale” discusses the essence of the craftsman.

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Restoration of the Game – Antique Chess Set Restorations »

Museum Quality antique and collectible chess set restoration by Artisans of the Valley including an 1849 Stauton Series Jaques of London Tournament Set.

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Artisans of the Valley Quarterly Review Newsletter – Vol 2 Issue 5 Released! »

Artisans Quarterly Review Volume 2 Issue 5 by Artisans of the Valley is available as of December 6, 2009 and may be accessed with any PDF viewer by clicking on the following links or pasting them into our browser.

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An Interview With www.airtoolreview.com by Artisans’ Eric M. Saperstein (PART II) »

Artisans’ Master Craftsman Eric M. Saperstein recently got the opportunity to interview with www.airtoolreview.com Air Tool Review is a leading educational resource, review and industry news site for everything that´s of interests to professionals and hobbyists that work with air tools. From novice to professional, this site has something for everyone.

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Artisans of the Valley Re-Ups TODL at 3,200+ Designer Leads »

Artisans of the Valley joined the Trade Only Design Library, launching our presence into this world wide specification database on Election Day of 2008. We’ll be re-upping our membership and continuing our relationship with TODL having reached the a milestone of over 3,200 inquiries for our products and services. 2009 has opened the door to many new relationships – these firms are now fully aware of our capabilities.

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Artisans of the Valley Attending The 2010 Philadelphia Fine Furniture Show »

Artisans of the Valley will be attending the 2010 Philadelphia Fine Furniture Show pending in March at the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal. We’ll be arriving with an array of furniture, video slide shows, and presentations to provide a cross section of our portfolio and of our restoration services.

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Shiloh Prairie – A unique hand carved scene featuring an 1874 Sharps Rifle »

“Shiloh Prairie” – A unique hand carved panoramic prairie scene featuring an 1874 Sharps Rifle by Eric M. Saperstein of Artisans of the Valley

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Corner Unit Reincarnation – Restoration Profile »

Typical of the restoration candidates that make their way into our shop this corner unit was shy of mint condition on arrival. It was incredibly dry, the back was loose, the doors loose, panels falling out. The paint was flaking and deteriorated, finish was almost gone and just dirt and grime covering the piece. Pieces like this are often plucked from demolition projects, they can often be found in reclamation yards or auctions when a house is about to be torn down.

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CustomMade.com BLOG Feature notes Artisans of the Valley’s EBRU-TV Debut »

CustomMade.com BLOG Feature notes Artisans of the Valley’s EBRU-TV Debut

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