MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 11th! WE HAVE GREAT JEWELRY AND MORE!

Off the Wall Craft Gallery is ready for you with an unexpected delight of products for everyone featuring:

• Jewelry
• Blown Glass
• Stained Glass
• Kaleidoscopes
• Leather
• Wood
• Pottery
• Metal
• Garden Accents
• Children's Gifts
• Seasonal Specialties

Off the Wall Craft Gallery is located in the annex attached to the nineteenth century Allentown grist mill. The mill is quite charming with rustic atmosphere, massive hand hewn wood beams and hints of the original mill operation.

Surrounded by a lake and creek, the mill is and has been the hub of the quaint Village of Allentown. It is the home of many artists' studios, shops, and a restaurant. The distinct architecture makes it a visual symbol of the town.

Established in 1977, Off the Wall was one of the original craft shops opened after the Mill was restored, remodeled, and reopened as a "crafts collective" by the present mill owner. Off the Wall has evolved into a sophisticated, fun atmosphere representing the work of several hundred American studio artists, including the stained glass work of owner, Karen Deets.

Stop by and see our constantly changing displays of glass, jewelry, metal, pottery, candles and more. We are restocking with things ordered at a four day show in Philadelphia where we saw amazing art by some of the most brilliant and creative people in America and Canada! New items are coming in every day!

SPRING HOURS:

• Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
• Thursday and Friday: 10am - 7pm
• Saturday: 10am - 6pm
• Sunday: Noon - 5pm
• Additional hours by chance or appointment.

Panel by Karen Deets, 12" X 18 1/2", $200.

CUSTOM STAINED GLASS:

• Window panels, cabinet doors, sidelights and transoms can be made to order.
• It is best to call and schedule an appointment, however, with a non-refundable design fee, smaller panels can be done and shipped to long distance customers in the USA.
• After the design is approved, glass type and colors agreed, then scheduling and payment will be arranged.
• Custom work is not returnable, therefore all details must be agreed upon in advance.
• Karen is scheduling custom stained glass orders for 2008, and the schedule is almost full. Waiting time is based on current job commitments, and may be significant.
• Installation is not included, however we can advise you and recommend installation professionals.

To view ready made current pieces for immediate sale, click.





FEATURED ART & COLLECTIONS:

• Featured collection: Sterling silver Mother's Day jewelry from Baroni.
• The Spring front window display feature's new pottery bird houses, stained glass by Karen Deets, Eartha clay tiles, Bovano of Cheshire bird themed copper enamel wall art, and more.
• New: A spectacular line of dichroic glass pendants by Serendipity of Florida, Sara Creekmore of New Mexico, and a sampling of glass art jewelry hand picked by Karen from Italy, including selections from the famous island of Murano in Venice, where glass has been made for over 1000 years!.
• New: Spring selections in KdAs beaded jewelry and eclectic Desert Heart from Texas.
• New: Searcey contemporary birthstone necklaces with meaningful vituous words on heavy silver with a gemstone briolette charm.
• New: Holly Yashi features filigree cut outs and beaded hoop earrings in the new Juliet collection.
• New: Dogeared necklaces are the hottest thing with celebrities and Sports Illustrated swim suit models! They are affordable and very light weight - great gifts with fun and inspirational messages! We can't keep up with our inventory, so we are glad to accept special orders with no shipping charges.
• New: Clay wall art from Motawi Tile including a triple oak framed landscape and a new Frank Lloyd Wright design - "Balloons".
• New in Glass: Amazing art glass marbles from Geoffrey Beetem including his signature "Earth" and the new "Cyclon" with color emanating from the dichroic glass base, Kevin O'Grady infinity style marbles, New Jersey made Wheaton Arts glass, new pieces from Eickholt Glass, glass flower singles and clusters from Jade Glass, and colorful 9"X9" "Hot Java Trays" by Originals in Glass, Florida.
• New: New Jersey made Maple Leather handbags - exceptional design, value and quality in fabric and leather, Maruca - sophisticated light weight fabric bags from Colorado, and Erda - butter soft deerskin and colorful fabric bags from Maine.

The following are pictures from Karen's recent trip to Italy, where glass makers and ancient glass techniques have been an inspiration to the American Art Glass Movement.


Glass sculpture in a piazza in Murano Island, Venice, Italy.


Another glass sculpture in a piazza and a shop window in Murano.


Glassblowing in Murano, and Karen selecting glass jewelry.


Karen buying beaded jewelry in Florence from Leah and Donato, made from Venetian glass, and the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge, an exclusive jewelry shop district.



SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Community Wide Yard Sale and Sidewalk Sale - Village of Allentown
  May 17th & 18th, 9am - ?
  Click the link below for more details and phone numbers to register your sale if you are an Allentown resident.
• Look for information here on the next special OTW promotion.
  Ideas are in the works.
• For a complete list of current Allentown events check our Calendar of Events, at www.allentownnj.com.

BIG CHANGES IN 2008!

Due to the proposed bridge construction, we will eventually be forced to vacate this location.
All options are still being considered. A date has not yet been determined, but we think things will remain the same through the summer.
We are continuing to operate business as usual.
Check this web page for news and updates of our plans!!