Sawmill Center Craft Market
The Craft Market at the Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts is really “special”. Some say that it represents the largest collection and display of handcrafted items to be found anywhere!! More than 500,000 visitors stop by every year to see this juried shop full of handcrafted treasures.
Lynne Brubaker takes great pride in her job and works hard to present the work of over 150 artisans who sell their work on a consignment basis.
Our market is easily accessible to Cook Forest visitors - located between The Verna Leith Sawmill Theatre and the Swimming Pool.
Summer hours are: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 7 days per week May through October (some Theatre nights the market will be open until 8:00 PM). Winter hours include: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM – weather permitting – 7 days per week in November and December, Monday through Friday February through April. (We are closed in the month of January.) These hours may vary according to demand and weather. It is recommended that you call (814.927.6655) during the winter months.
We encourage you to visit our market frequently. The shop features exquisite handcrafted items – everything from larger furniture pieces, paintings, and one-of-a-kind fine art objects to jewelry and humorous items that will make you smile. While some of our artisans and crafters make mainstay items that you will see every time you come in, we also have artisans who bring in new pieces on a regular basis. You never know what you will find – even if you were here not long ago.
This market is definitely a part of the non-profit status of the Sawmill Art Center, as 65% of every dollar spent goes back to the artisan. One can readily understand how the Sawmill is contributing to the economy of the area and helping to supplement many family incomes.
With this big market, we are always looking for new crafters and new artisans who handcraft traditional or contemporary items in a variety of media. If you are an artisan or craftsperson or know others who would like to sell their work on a consignment basis, please call Lynne Brubaker (814.927.6655) and make an appointment to get together. She will ask you to send photos of your work or bring some of your items in to be juried, and you will be on your way to joining our select group of fine craft persons.
