For Immediate Release (attachment)
April 26, 2002
Contact: Beau Haddock at 888-592-7238, ext. 4817

Kentucky Craft Artists Mark 20 Years at Governor’s Derby Breakfast


Frankfort, Ky. - For the 20th year, Kentucky craftspeople will join the annual Governor’s Derby Breakfast festivities, in Frankfort. Twenty-eight juried participants of the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program, will offer their unique craft works for sell, on May 4th, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon (or, until crowds dissipate).  One very important change in this year's breakfast is the move from the Capitol grounds to historic downtown Frankfort. Craft exhibitors’ booths will be located on the St. Clair Street mall area and on the Old Capitol grounds.  As always, this special event is free and open to the public.

“Judi and I are very pleased to have this wealth of talent to share with the world at the Derby Breakfast,” Patton said. “In showcasing our state on this day, we knew we needed to invite the many talented artists from around the state.”  

Kentucky artists will feature a variety of contemporary and traditional handmade crafts including, ceramics; baskets; jewelry; clothing; soft sculpture; small wooden furniture; walking sticks; glass; metal work, etc. Derby breakfast exhibitors’ works will also be featured in the Capitol display case for public viewing prior to the event. 

The annual Derby Breakfast also offers live entertainment, “Kids Korner,” souvenir photographs, and more. The free breakfast, featuring traditional Southern Fare, will be served picnic-style from large tents located on the Old State Capitol grounds and the old train station on Broadway across from the Kentucky History Center.  Picnic tables, benches, and chairs will be scattered throughout the breakfast area, with special senior citizen seating. The Kentucky History Center will be open and will host displays by many Kentucky Renaissance cities, while the new History Center garden will feature live performances sponsored by the Kentucky Folklife Program. Guests are encouraged to park behind the Cabinet for Human Resources (CHR) building at 275 E. Main St. and use the free shuttle service running to and from the downtown area. The shuttle will run from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

The Kentucky Craft Marketing Program is a state agency in the Kentucky Arts Council, Education, Arts & Humanities Cabinet, Commonwealth of Kentucky.  For more information, call 888 KY CRAFT (592-7238,) ext. 4801; or visit the Program's site at http://www.kycraft.org/.

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Abby Glen Design
Jamie Taylor
Suzanne Bollinger, Sandy Moss, Lee Jolly
9500 Glenridge Park Place, Apt. 9
Louisville, KY  40222
(502) 326-0009
abbyglen@abbyglen.com
www.AbbyGlen.com
(Mixed Media) Jewelry with Handwrapped Charms 

Ben Mansur
1038 Williams
Cynthiana, KY  41031
(800) 521-9051
jmansur@kih.net
(Wood) Folk Art & Exterior Doors 

Botts' Wood Crafts
Edna & Benny Botts
318 W. Kentucky Avenue
Richmond, KY  40475
(859) 623-6712
(Wood) Stools with Bark Seats; Children's  Chairs; Rocking Chairs; & Doll Cradles - RETAIL ONLY 

Ciceroglass
Jonathon Cicero Stokes
1349 S. Laurel Road
London, KY  40744 8304
(606) 864-3100
jon@ciceroglass.com
www.ciceroglass.com
(Glass) Contemporary Blown Sculptures & Non-functional Vessels 

Corn Shuck Creations
Darlene Hellard
325 Lower Clover Bottom Road
McKee, KY  40447
(606) 965-3689
(Natural/Organic) Cornshuck Flowers, Dolls, & Wreaths 

Country by Liz
Liz Davis
11308 St. Rt. 69N
Dundee, KY  42347
(270) 276-5018
fifiann@owensboro.net
(Fiber) Soft-sculptured Country Folk Dolls 

D & D Glenn Baskets
David & Donna Glenn
9807 Stonehenge Way
Louisville, KY  40241
(502) 426-6858
(Wood) Woven, Veneer Baskets 

Dolls by Cora
Cora Stivers
919 Hwy. 3193
Jackson, KY  41339
(606) 666-7930
(Fiber) Dolls with Embroidered Faces, & Santa & Mrs. Claus 

Friends & Fiber, Inc.
Barbara Kaelin
Vicki Kinser, Sheryl O'Neill, Marsha Schaaf
106 East Main Street
LaGrange, KY  40031
(502) 222-0658
(Fiber) Wool Purses; Patchwork Jumpers & Jackets; & Handspun, Handknit Apparel - RETAIL ONLY 

Jen's Creations
Jen Hutchens
310 Hillaire Drive
Hopkinsville, KY  42240
(270) 886-7845
(Fiber) Folk Dolls & Bears; (Natural/Organic) Apple & Herbal Wreaths & Hats; (Wood) 4-Poster Doll Beds with Accessories 

Jewelry by Samantha
Samantha Diane Weber
845 Pritchardsville Road
Glasgow, KY  42141
(270) 651-3178
(Metal) Sterling Silver Art Jewelry; (Mixed Media) Polymer Clay & Sterling Silver Jewelry 

Life Celebrations Art Design Studio
James & Deborah Greene
2006 Elder Park Road
LaGrange, KY  40031 9302
(502) 241-3055
lifecelebrations@usa.com
(Fiber) Painted Clothing & Accessories 

Marianne Brown Pottery
Marianne Brown Mize
2038 Fox Creek Road, Hwy. 62
Lawrenceburg, KY  40342
(502) 859-0602
stampedclay@kih.net
(Ceramics) Contemporary, Functional Stoneware Accessories 

Nana's Baskets
Martha M. Ross
426 Locust Lane
Lancaster, KY  40444
(859) 792-3907
(Fiber) Traditional & Original-styled Baskets -
RETAIL ONLY 

Olde Kantucke Wolken Stiks
Tom Smith
1280 Old U.S. 60
Frankfort, KY  40601
(502) 223-0163
(Wood) Walking Sticks 

Pine Tree Crafts
Raymond Roe
7075 Harrodsburg Road
Nicholasville, KY  40356
(859) 887-1341
(Wood) Hardwood Benches, Clocks, Shelves, & Baskets 

Red Dog & Company
Michael Angel
994 Cold Hill Road / Angel's Acres
London, KY  40741
(606) 878-8555
(Wood) Hickory Bark Chairs & Rocking Chairs with Woven Seats 

Rickman Pottery
Mitchell Rickman
1121 E. Fourteenth Avenue
Bowling Green, KY  42104
(270) 782-8550
(Ceramics) Functional Stoneware Vessels 

Sahara Glass
Ken & Marguerite Johnson
820 Younger's Creek Road
Elizabethtown, KY  42701
(270) 765-7733
youngerscreek@aol.com
(Glass) Contemporary Stained Glass Windows & Lamps 

Savane' Silver
Rachel A. Savane'
111 Victory Avenue
Lexington, KY  40502
(859) 266-3462
rachel@savanesilver.com
www.savanesilver.com
(Metal) Sterling Silver Jewelry with Brass, Glass, Semi-precious Stones, & Various Natural Materials 

Schmidlin Silversmithing
Joseph & Kathy Schmidlin
3934 Chenoweth Square
Louisville, KY  40207
(502) 899-3536
(Metal) Hand-hammered Contemporary Sterling Silver & Gold Jewelry 

SoapWerks
Kathy Werking
5123 Bryan Station Road
Paris, KY  40361 9015
(859) 299-5460
sptwerki@acs.eku.edu
(Natural/Organic) Handmade Scented Soaps; Scented Candles Decorated with Specialty Papers 

The Kids and I â
Martha Nelson Thomas
P.O. Box 4175
Louisville, KY  40204
(502) 459-6790
(Fiber) Soft-sculptured Baby Dolls, Sock Toys, Animals, & One-of-a-kind Dolls 

The Wooden Utensil Company
Shirley Smith
P.O. Box 49
Pine Knot, KY  42635
(606) 354-9131
(Wood) Functional Kitchen Utensils made from Cherry 

Tommy's Toy Shop
Sterling & Anna Gilvin
1143 Van Thompson Road
Mount Sterling, KY  40353
(859) 498-8944
litlebit@mis.net
(Wood) Painted & Stained Rocking Horses, Doll Cradles, & Toys - RETAIL ONLY 

Underwood Fine Metal Arts
Jeff Underwood
1540 Shore Acres
Frankfort, KY  40601
(859) 873-9565
(Metal) Rusted/Painted Garden Art Animals & Flowers 

Uniquely Kentucky
Edith & Pam Hillard
1350 Helm Schoolhouse Rd
Lebanon, KY  40033
(270) 692-6303
shehi@kih.net
(Fiber) Rattan Baskets 

Wood Carvings by Offerman
Joe Offerman
2831 Choctaw Drive
Owensboro, KY  42301
(270) 926-1822
(Wood) Carved Santas & Various Figures