Arts & Crafts Exhibitors

The 32 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will feature 116 arts and craft vendors. Buy direct from the artist and get the story behind their one of a kind creations.

Crafts
Bedesign - Belinda Li
"Doris Dillon School" Project - Denis DeLong
M & W Gifts - Dahui Wu
Mission City Wood Design - Brian Lane
Morning Star Mosaics - Ruth Simpson
Pamper Me - Holly Brown & Leslie Stinson
Playhouse Tents - Nancy Henderson
Rainbow Chaser - Linda Nagaredo
Rustic Wood Craft Art Studio - Richard Horton
Sister of the Holy Names - Sister Niki Thomas
The Puzzle Man - Ed & Suzanne Scotten
Wine Barrel Works Wood Crafts - Don & Leslie Ross

Ceramic Tile
Art Heritage - Tie Fang

Pottery
Appaloosa Pots & Karia Wade - Laura Vandenbogaardt
Bill Bourne Pottery - Bill Bourne
Carol Westland Pottery - Carol Westland
Firecat Pottery - Jeannette Jennings
Random Pots - Jeannine Rose-Meidinger
Tesoro - Barbara Rindge

Pet Products
Bite Me Pet Products - Eric P. Anderson

Garden Art
Bloomco LLC - William Tumuth

Fine Art
Bob Stewart - Bob Stewart
Dena Noble - Dena Noble
Ed Pennieman - Ed Pennieman
Emerald Art Studio - Rosa Chavez & Leon Ruiz
Flashbacks - Ben Leone
Gala Fine Art - Gillian Alteiri
Loretta Armstrong - Loretta Armstrong
Mayumi Swetland - Mayumi Swetland
Members of Art Guild of Willow Glen - Donna Green & Amy Brown
Nancy Walters Art - Nancy Walters
Oil Paintings by Irma Longley - Irma Longley
Three Moons Studio - Sara Mordecai
Water Colors by Judy Welsh - Judy Welsh

Ceramics
Brenda's Ceramics & Jewelry - Brenda Van Sol
Lois Stevens - Lois Stevens
Nancy Funk Ceramics - Nancy Funk

Photography
Casa Loma Press - Bob Bowman
Dan Teixeira Photography - Dan Teixeira
Lori Adams Photography - Lori Adams
Photographs by Charlotte - Charlotte Vais
Pixelmation - Stephen Oachs
Red Katt Productions - Al Reinig
Roosevelt Bynum Photography - Roosevelt Bynum Jr.
The Naked Artisan Photography - Gladys White

Bottle Stoppers
Cork Tamer LLC - Robert & Linda Huff

Jewelry
Amigo's Silver Act - Juan De Dios Parada
Amling Designs - Claudia Amling-McFarland
Aquamarine - Brooke & Patricia Glineur
Art & Seeds - Ingrid Penaranada
B Sharp Accessories - Bea Sharp & Mas Nishimoto
Bellure Designs - Richa Kapoor
Bright Treasures - Anne & Jesus Ruiz
Cisco Collection - Shizuko & Toshi Shichishima
Colleen Toland Jewelry - Colleen Toland
Comstock Art Glass - Geri Comstock
Cosmopolitan Diamonds and Gems - Tricia Hancock
Crystal Diva - Rita Hopper
Delia McCormick - Delia McCormick
Elegant Toes - Monica Pineda
Filigree & Gems - Lynda Gardner
From the Heart - Amber Ikemoto
Gracie Design - Gracie Design
Jabel's Beads - Ann Marie Cleveland & Minnette Zarate
Jayne Thomas Designs - Jayne Thomas
Jewelware - Jerry & Fran Harr
Kathe's Jewels - Katherine & Randy Sprouse
Mama Diva Design - Loretta Armstrong
Mermaid's Grotto - Heidi Norgaard
Mystique Jewelry - Denise Pombar
Nishimura Designs - Cindy Nishimura
Obesessorize Jewelry - Rita & Glen Johnson
PJL Jewelry - Pam Light
Rachel Eva - Rachel Eva Jachimonic
Rush Studio - Walt Rush
Santa Cruz Sea Glass - Krista Hammond
Simply Elegant - Patricia Seever
Sosie Designs Jewelry - Sonia Schimke
Stockton Ave Series - Steve Balboni
The Family Jewels Spoon Jewelry - Jerrel Webber
Whimsical Jewelry - Renae Shaver

Dolls
Dolls by Donna Lee / Pintados A Mano - Donna Dunton & Ginger Lee

Paintings, Prints & Postcards
Dragon Star Creations - Sherry Cummings

Wine Corks
Falbrecht Studios - John Cesano/Falbrecht

Hats
Head N Home Hatz - Ronia Grillos & Garth Waltros
Irish Sisters Knits - Lee A. Lopez

Plants
Here Today Garden Tomorrow - Robin Cherry & Susan Marklein

Purses & Totes
Hip Chicks Bags - Pam Quigley
Sun Connection Hawaiian Bags & More - Charlie Zheng

Clothing
In-Grace - Narenda Fox
Jerry & Fran Harr - Jerry & Fran Harr
The Princess Bowtique Children's Wear - Sheree Belardes & Katie Hahn

Home Decor
Justine Creations - Faye Kula & Carrie McCain
The Image Maker - Alice & Jerry Delaney

Candles
Kitchen Candles - Kristi Flynn

Dolls: Clothes, Bags & Purses
Marilyn Tierny - Marilyn Tierny
Matryona, USA - Elena Gabriel

Mirrors
Nancy's Reflections - Nancy Nuki

Painted Glassware
Nixnax - Nicky Panter

Fused Glass
Phyllis Williams, Glass Art - Phyllis Williams

Baby Products
The Green Rattle - Saren Chum

Oils / Lotions / Bath Oils
The Salt Project - Denelle Fedor
Wonder Oil Emu Productions - Elisabeth Moores

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Silent Auction - 32nd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Silent Auction starts at 10:00am-4:00pm.
Do not need to be present to win. Special incentive to pick up items between 4:30pm-5:30pm.

Multiple Silent Auction Categories. Our generous sponsors have donated 48 items for auction including:
Week stay in a beach front condo in Maui and in Cabo.
Berliner Cohen Estate planning, Designer sunglasses, Floral arrangement by Bloomster's
Almaden Valley Aesthetics: Basket and Gift certificate
Gift Certificates: Almaden Golf & Country Club, Eagle Ridge Golf, Boulder Ridge Golf, Ridgemark Golf, Cinnabar Golf, Stevinson Ranch, Chardonnay II Sailing
Filoli Gardens: Free Admission
Overnight stays at the Maple Tree Inn and Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Sports
San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks

Golf
Almaden Golf & Country Club, Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club, Ridgemark Golf & Country Club, Stevinson Golf Ranch and Lodging

Lodging
Pebble Beach Lodging, Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay

Fine Arts, Museums & Theatre
American Conservatory Theatre, American Musical Theatre, Charles Schultz Museum, Children's Discovery Museum, Exploritorium, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Opera San Jose, Steinbeck Center

Wine
Byington Vineyards & Winery, Guglielmo Winery, J. Lohr, Napa Valley Wine Train

Food
Hobee's Restaurant, Omaho Steaks, La Playita, La Papillion, Red Lobster,

Services
Almaden Valley Aesthetics, Bakus Cleaners, Dr. McGrath, OD, Dustin David Salon, Elegant Nails, Barbara Hartman Images,

Entertainment
Blockbuster, Chardonnay II Sailing, Dolce Hayes Mansion, Elkhorn Slough Safari, Filoli Historical House & Gardens, Gilroy Gardens, Happy Hallow Park & Zoo

More
Allied Driving School, Almaden Valley Nursery, Berliner Cohen, Bloomster's, Domus, E&O Trading Company, El Palomar, Vision Quest Ranch, Judy Karner, Kathy Reinig, Pure Bliss, Studley, Zoey North.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Children's Area - 32nd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Entertainment and Activities for Kids of All Ages!
Professional Face Painter, Balloon Artist, Bungee Run, Fun Animal Characters, Giant Slide, Jousting Ring, Jump House, Rock Climbing Wall, Sand Art, Wax Hand Art and other Children's Arts and Crafts.

New Special Features
Children friendly foods, diaper changing/nursing station, easy viewing of main entertainment stage, four foot safety fence, parent parking & rest area and tiny tots tumbling area (6 months to 3 years).

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Tips to Enjoy the 32nd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Bring Your ID if You Plan to Consume Alcohol

Wine and beer will only be served in 2008 festival glasses. Glasses can be purchased at the festival or earlier at participating locations in the community. Tickets to purchase wine and beer will be on-sale at the festival and bring you ID because everyone will be carded.

Pets are not allowed at the festival. For the safety, comfort, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please leave your pets at home. Large crowds make it a very stressful and dangerous environment for pets.

Free Parking & Shuttle

The parking lot at front of the lake is reserved for those with parking pass. There is plentiful parking nearby at the following locations:

• Santa Clara Valley Water District (Shuttle or 3 minute walk to lake)
• Almaden Light Rail Station (Shuttle or 3 minute walk to lake)

Directions to park at the Santa Clara Valley Water District, Located at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA.: from Almaden Expressway, heading towards Almaden Lake Park make a left turn at Via Monte and the Santa Clara Water District parking is right there.

Directions to park at the Almaden Light Rail Station: from Almaden Expressway, heading towards Almaden Lake Park, make a left turn on Coleman, at light make a left turn on Winfield. Almaden Light Rail Station entrance is located on the left hand side of Winfield about a half a block down.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Pre-Sale: Beer & Wine Glasses - Sept. 5th

Unique Commemorative Beer & Wine Glasses $5.00 pre-sale ($6.00 at event) featuring 32nd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival art logo at the following Almaden businesses:

Via Valiente Plaza: P.W., Optimum Results, POSTnet, Bret Harte Cleaners, Unwind, Simply Beautiful Salon, Dr. Steve Rottjakob DDS

Almaden Center: Beauty Avenue, Dr. McGrath Optometrist, One Hour Cleaners, Taco Al Pastor

Almaden Oaks Plaza: Almaden Alterations, Almaden Roasting Company, KABOB, Broberg Physical Therapy, Studio G Salon, Sonoma Chicken Coop

Map of all locations

Our wine glasses are generously sponsored by Alain Pinel Realtors and the beer glasses are sponsored by Skip's Tire and Auto Center.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.