Dedham Junior Women's Club 33rd Annual Craft Show Features Dedham Artists

There will be seven artisans from Dedham who will have booths at this year’s Dedham Junior Women’s Club Craft Show. In its 33rd year, the craft show will include over 90 juried crafters.

The newest entrants to the fair from Dedham include Katharine Hartford, Pamela DiGiovani and Peggy Dellea. Katherine Hartford will be representing K & L Ceramics. K & L Ceramics has a studio at Mother Brooks Art and Community Center where anyone can try their hand at creating ceramic works. Ms. DiGiovani, of Pam and Sam Designs, will have their hand crafted baby boutique items. Peggy Dellea, of Story Hour Clocks, will have her collection of clocks created from a wide selection of books. The clocks would make a unique statement in anyone’s house.

Returning to the craft show are Ladybug Lane Cards with their beautifully created note cards, David Sheehan of Our Favorite Salad Dressing, Eileen Borzilleri of Cheyleen’s Natural Candles offering handmade soaps and creams, and Bella Bags and Baskets, this year featuring handmade mesh Christmas wreaths along with gift baskets and holiday decor items.

The Craft Show is the largest fundraiser for the Dedham Junior Women’s Club. The proceeds of the fair allow the club to contribute and support local charities and community service organizations. Some of the recipients of the Dedham Junior Women’s Club support include Mother Brook Arts and Community Center, the Dedham Food Pantry, Youth Services, the Avery, Greenlodge, Riverdale and Oakdale Elementary Schools, the ECEC , the Middle and High School, Dedham Girl’s Softball, the Dedham Public Library, and the Dedham Education Foundation.

The DJWC also offers three scholarships which are funded by the proceeds to the craft show. The scholarships include a $1,000 award to a graduating senior from Dedham, a $1,000 award to a Dedham women returning to school and a $500 award to a graduating senior of a club member.

Admission to the fair is $3.00 per person with children under 12 free. Luncheon is served in the cafeteria and the crafters raffle table will be back. Shoppers can take chances at the raffle table on winning a donated item from their favorite crafter.