13 Makers of Handmade Gifts Outdoors at Greiser’s on Saturday November 29
Shopping local on the Saturday after Thanksgiving has become tradition at Greiser’s. Whether you’re coming to town to choose your Christmas tree or bringing your holiday visitors to Greiser’s for hot chocolate, plan some time to stop and stroll the stalls of more than a dozen artisans who produce their work in Easton and nearby.
The outdoor market will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 29 and end at 3:00 PM, weather permitting! Greiser’s will be open for food, drinks, and more local shopping from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Here’s this year’s vendors list:
Jason Curtis * Glassblown Vessels Sara Hunsucker * Pottery Ornaments Heidi Taschen * Felted Wool Pouches & Handbags Lee Skalkos * Sterling Silver Jewelry Gina Maher * Art Print Stationery Steve Holm-Hansen * Woodturning Donna Albano * Framed Watercolors Ellen Probst * Knit Clothing & Bags Barbara Scioscia-Reed * Ceramic Vases Dorece Criscuolo * Luxury Wreaths Janet Habansky * Wool Mittens Christine Doscher * Hand-Poured Candles Richard Montanaro * Leather Wallets & Belts
Easton Artist and Poet Robert Brennan Will Read from His New Book of Poems Here Saturday, March 22, at 6:00 pm
Join Easton artist Robert Brennan, his wife Patricia, and Easton actor Kit Briner at Greiser’s for a reading of poetry and a reception celebrating the publication of Beyond the Deck, Brennan’s first book of poems. This free event takes place Saturday, March 22, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
In addition to signed copies of Brennan’s book, the event will feature an exhibit of a few large (39 x 21 inch) charcoal drawings and a pastel painting used to illustrate the book. The originals, drawn on high quality Rives BFK paper, and smaller prints of the artwork will be offered for sale.
Prior to the publication of his first book of poetry, Beyond the Deck, Robert Brennan was known for his art and leadership in art education. Brennan served as Professor and Art Department Chairman at the University of Bridgeport, painting instructor at The Silvermine School of Art, and K-12 Coordinator of Art for the Darien School System. Brennan received his MA from Columbia University Teachers College, where he also studied in the doctoral program with a major in Painting and Printmaking.
Brennan’s paintings and constructions have been exhibited in Connecticut and New York City. He was awarded an Artists Grant for a solo exhibit in New York City entitled White. His construction Virgin Landscape won first prize in the prestigious Art of the Northeast USA, sponsored by the Silvermine Guild. His most recent exhibits were at The Hagaman Memorial Library in East Haven, The Essex Meadow Gallery in Essex, and a solo exhibit at the Easton Public Library, which focused exclusively on his abstract paintings and constructions.
He has served as juror for local and regional art competitions, including the Greenwich Art Association, the Rowayton Art Society, The Connecticut Watercolor Society, The Guilford Art League, and The Easton Art Association, among others.
A new book of poetry by Robert Brennan
After a long and distinguished career as an artist/teacher, in addition to his art work, Brennan turned to poetry as a medium of expression, at times, combining both means of expression. From the Deck is Brennan’s first book of poetry. It includes many of his earlier poems as well as some of his more recent writings. Currently, he is working on a book of combined paintings and poems, as well as a memoir of key moments in his life.
Brennan lives in Easton with his wife Patricia, where he maintains his studio. His website is The Restless Eye.
