Fifty-two September 2026 events North of NYC throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond—from balloons and jazz to wine, art, garlic and giant pumpkins.

Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown NY, brings together makers with real command of their craft. This article takes a closer look at the artists behind it, the people shaping the materials, making the decisions, and building work that holds up long after the first impression. It’s not a full list, just a selection worth spending time with, each one bringing a distinct point of view and a level of craft you can feel right away.

BCMT in Kingston, New York belongs firmly in that second category. Led by Joshua Vogel and Kelly Zaneto, the space operates as both a working craft studio and a gallery devoted to contemporary handmade work. Under the BCMT umbrella, Vogel continues the studio practice he began when he founded Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading in 2010, designing and producing heirloom-quality furniture and objects from sustainably sourced domestic hardwoods.