Cranbury Craft Show

By Cranbury Education Foundation
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CRANBURY – The Cranbury Education Foundation will host the Cranbury Craft Show on March 12 – 13, an annual event which has raised nearly $100,000 to support programs at the Cranbury School.
The show, held inside the Cranbury School, is a juried show featuring the work of 100-plus artisans from all over the Northeast. The crafts include glasswork, floral designs, toys, photography, fine art, woodworking, adult and children’s clothing, pottery, jewelry, and much more.
“Craft show attendees will be able to shop with some of their favorite artisans who return year after year, as well as dozens of crafters who are new to the Cranbury Craft Show,” said Katina Garthe, co-chair of the show. “The response among crafters was exceptional this year, making for an even more diverse offering of products.”
Established in 1997 to promote and enhance the continuing excellence of the Cranbury School, the Cranbury Education Foundation is a non-profit organization. The craft show is its chief fundraiser. With funds raised from the past 13 shows, the foundation has funded programs, equipment and infrastructure for the school.
“When the state eliminated 100 percent of its funding to the Cranbury Township School District last year, the foundation was proud to be able to work with the school to restore some of the programs and services that are so valuable to our students,” said Susan Ledonne, co-chair. “The community’s support of our craft shows was the reason we were able to fund the school’s literary magazine and book clubs, both of which would have disappeared due to the state funding cuts. The foundation also made a grant to keep the Princeton High School Library open so students would have a place to remain after school.”
In previous years, the foundation has funded costs associated with the large group instruction room, a mathematician-in-residence program, mobile computer labs, SMART Boards, art and music equipment  including a kiln, and a mini grant program available to teachers.
Carol Malouf, Cranbury’s chief school administrator, said the show has become an annual community event that marks the beginning of spring for many.  “The show has become an integral part of the Cranbury fiber, an event where the local residents come to reconnect after the long winter and enjoy the festivities,” Malouf said.  “Again this year, the Craft Show promises to be a special occasion!”
The show will be held Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 from 11a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $5, $2 for senior citizens and $1 for children under 14. A supervised children’s center allows parents to shop while their children play in a designated area for free.