Art a la Carte PA

Art a la Carte PA A local 100% artisan collective gallery gift shop of jewelry, art, fine craft, and beautiful gifts.

 Dressed for the save! Lisa Duchene, Writer, captures the funny and poignant everyday events and elevates them to writte...
09/20/2023

Dressed for the save! Lisa Duchene, Writer, captures the funny and poignant everyday events and elevates them to written gifts!!!

Lost glasses? Can't ever find your keys? Partner leaves change everywhere? We've got you covered!

Corral your wayward items with a pretty little Trinket Tray...the perfect target to set your routine into a more organized day!

“These are built like a tank,” the eyeglass guy said.

Impressive.

“They’re made in Chicago,” he said.

SOLD.

A branch of our family lives in Chicago. My Great Uncle and Aunt, in their 90s, are extraordinary people who together built a life, raised their family of eight children and grew a family manufacturing business in Chicago. Quite a love story.

Particularly at that moment during those wobbly, late-winter, pandemic-stressed days of 2021, I took comfort and strength in connection to our Chicago kin.

(Also, the back door of the eyeglass shop was open, flushing the air with an icy breeze, so I needed to be quick.)

These durable specs have served me well. My essential combo of tools, body armor and bold accessory all in one. (STATE is the company. Not a paid post!)

My vision is so blurry I don’t get out of bed without them.

Until the other morning, when I reached for them and came up empty.

Nose near the table, I didn't find them there. Nose near the floor, I looked under and around the table, under the bed.

Nowhere.

A mild panic struck. A blurry world, and frustration in not seeing clearly to search for the fix.

I almost texted my husband. One deep breath later, I realized that was the worst idea ever. This was not life-or-death. Not yet.

Calm returned. They had to be in that room.

I found them on the floor, beside the beagle who loves to hunt, steal and chew paper and plastic. She has stolen and destroyed an untold number of items over eight years: Dish towels, books, cash, remote controls, shoes, disposable plastic razors, shotgun shells and a key FOB. Twice, emergency X-rays did not show a foreign object. Just beagle.

We never found the razor blades. The hunting supplies are secure. I plucked the key FOB’s lithium battery from the back of her tongue.

Close call. This time, the beagle was innocent. Blissfully snoring. My specs took a big bounce away from the night table and landed beside her. Missed them on my first look.

They have a secure spot, in this sweet basket-tray by artist Susan Polay of Festively Dressed a gift from my friend Elizabeth, (whose shop, Art a la Carte PA, carries Susan’s rope baskets.)

Not taking any chances.

09/20/2023
We have all new work from Susan Nicholas Art! Lots of beautiful pieces to select from, in a range of prices.
09/20/2023

We have all new work from Susan Nicholas Art! Lots of beautiful pieces to select from, in a range of prices.

Super soft luxe yarn bolero is at the shop! Check out the detailed cable on the back...stunning! 100% merino, only $78An...
09/12/2023

Super soft luxe yarn bolero is at the shop! Check out the detailed cable on the back...stunning!

100% merino, only $78

And there is a hat of the same yarn with the same gorgeous cable!

More photos in comments...👇

Here's a peek in to Kris' process she uses to augment her amazing color sense! There is talent and science in her beauti...
09/10/2023

Here's a peek in to Kris' process she uses to augment her amazing color sense! There is talent and science in her beautiful quilting results!

Help me welcome Katrina Shawver of Markatknitncrochet to our shop! Katrina's knitting is exquisite, with luxe natural fi...
09/09/2023

Help me welcome Katrina Shawver of Markatknitncrochet to our shop!

Katrina's knitting is exquisite, with luxe natural fibers like cashmere, alpaca, mohair, and super soft merino wools!

This beautiful yarn is hand dyed, with purples, teals, and greens, with other colors that emerge where the dyes have met. And there is a hat that goes with this shawl!

Only $78 for this unique shawl, and $42 for the hat, of 100% USA grown soft, yummy wool!

We have an eclectic mix of hats, shawls, wraps, ponchos, fingerless gloves, socks and cowls from Katrina...stop by to see all the lovely colors and patterns!

The holidays are coming! Give local, give artisan-made, give unique!

09/07/2023

FB isn't displaying our hours!
We are open...
10-5 Mon-Fri & 10-4 Sat

08/29/2023

For those of you who have been waiting for the Cherry Blossom stud/post earrings, I finally finished 3 pairs!

$36 for a pair, $19 for a single. Yes, I ship!

The flowers measure just under 1/4".

Oooh...look what will be making an appearance soon at the shop!
08/25/2023

Oooh...look what will be making an appearance soon at the shop!

This cabochon necklace is very hard for me to sell as I just love it and think it's beautiful, but I already have a couple, and love to share, so she's available at Art a la Carte PA (August 2023). Gorgeous agate cabochon with pe**te stitch borders, copper accents, with quartz necklace straps, copper wire guards for durability and strength, and my favorite copper magnetic clasp for easy on/off, but strong so she doesn't come off until you take her off.

Thrilled to announce that we will have a very talented knitter joining us! Markatknitncrochet will be bringing unique ha...
08/25/2023

Thrilled to announce that we will have a very talented knitter joining us! Markatknitncrochet will be bringing unique hats, shawls, hand-warmers, plus more, all of quality yarns!

More info soon!

08/19/2023

CHARCUTERIE BOARDS and CUTTING BOARDS!

So excited to have a woodworker! Paul Corman works with walnut, oak, maple and cedar.

Paul is meticulous with his finishes, making the boards smooth and perfectly made.

Prices range from $58 to $98...what a perfect gift!

Details on Paul Corman's charcuterie and cutting boards.$58 to $98
08/18/2023

Details on Paul Corman's charcuterie and cutting boards.

$58 to $98

Photos of Hickory Ridge Pottery's new flower mugs! $35
08/18/2023

Photos of Hickory Ridge Pottery's new flower mugs! $35

08/18/2023

Beautiful succulent/flower mugs from Sheryl of Hickory Ridge Pottery!

Won't one of these make your morning coffee happier? 😍

Why, yes! We do have honey bees!Quilt by Ruth Smith $52Trinket Tray by Festively Dressed $15Honeybee sterling pendant by...
08/16/2023

Why, yes! We do have honey bees!

Quilt by Ruth Smith $52
Trinket Tray by Festively Dressed $15
Honeybee sterling pendant by Elizabeth Hay Designs $76 / 20" sterling chain chain $52
Beeswax candles by Kate Anton $24 & $29

Susan will be demonstrating again, along with more of our artists, at Friday in the 'Fonte next month, Sept 29. Save the...
08/15/2023

Susan will be demonstrating again, along with more of our artists, at Friday in the 'Fonte next month, Sept 29. Save the date!

*Lepidolite*I know one of our dear customers mentioned she  been looking for a lepidolite pendant or necklace. Unbeknown...
08/12/2023

*Lepidolite*
I know one of our dear customers mentioned she been looking for a lepidolite pendant or necklace.

Unbeknownst to me, Jen Berghage of Dreamkeeper Creations was about to make a lepidolite three stand necklace, and here it is.

Lepidolite is used for healing, and especially used for healing after a loss of a dear one.

If you have been looking for a stone piece to help with healing from grief, this three-strand piece (with sterling clasp) is waiting for you.

08/11/2023

🌸 We have 100% artisan made work.
🌸 We have over 30 local artists.
🌸 We are artisan owned, and have exceptional service.

💕💕💕 Stop in soon! 💕💕💕

Thank you for all the hard work the committee of the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair - Historic Bellefonte Inc! Two of our...
08/08/2023

Thank you for all the hard work the committee of the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair - Historic Bellefonte Inc!

Two of our fiber artists were participating in the show, and we were thrilled to have a demonstration space!

Jennifer Shuey Art, Hidden Hollow Handmade, and Susan Nicholas Art all demonstrated.

We love sharing the experience of art with the public! We are looking forward to next year with more artist demonstrations!

08/05/2023

Exciting news! Susan Nicholas Art will be demonstrating her beautiful pastel work today!

Come by and see her creating lovely Central Pennsylvania vistas!

Susan will be here 11-2

Today is Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair - Historic Bellefonte Inc!!!We have two of our artists, Festively Dressed and Hid...
08/04/2023

Today is Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair - Historic Bellefonte Inc!!!

We have two of our artists, Festively Dressed and Hidden Hollow Handmade, out front with lots of brand new pieces....

AND Jennifer Shuey Art is demonstrating.

Stop by!!!

Our own Lynn Anne Verbeck has been selected for a prestigious show of functional pottery. Be sure to see her work at the...
08/03/2023

Our own Lynn Anne Verbeck has been selected for a prestigious show of functional pottery.

Be sure to see her work at the shop...it's beautiful and engaging. We have everything from mugs to exquisite vases with sinuous and floral waves moving over the face of the vessels.

Fired in a wood kiln, the five day (!!!) process leaves incredible colors of ocher, chestnut, walnut, greens and mustard!

08/01/2023

Our artists persisted despite the heat! We had a great time...and if you missed it, the last Friday in September is the next Friday in the 'Fonte! Artist Demos and homemade cookies...how could you miss it???😍

Oooh! More fabulous and fun pieces from Festively Dressed!
08/01/2023

Oooh! More fabulous and fun pieces from Festively Dressed!

08/01/2023

The shop will be closed Tuesday. Be sure to come to the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair - Historic Bellefonte Inc on Friday and Saturday! Our artists, Susan of Festively Dressed and Kris of Hidden Hollow Handmade will be set up in front of the shop with lots of new art not seen at the shop! (yet😉!)

Pat Dolan  has brought in a lovely collection of floral watercolors!Pat is known for her intricate watercolors of local ...
07/29/2023

Pat Dolan has brought in a lovely collection of floral watercolors!

Pat is known for her intricate watercolors of local birds, but the floral paintings are a new offering for the shop! These are perfect gifts for the gardener!

Pat also brought us a new hummingbird, with beautiful iridescence to bring out the reality of the bird.

Stop by to see these beauties (and our other pieces from Pat) in person!

Friday in the 'Fonte demonstrations will start at 5pm! Not only do we have our artists, but we also have some awesome ar...
07/28/2023

Friday in the 'Fonte demonstrations will start at 5pm!

Not only do we have our artists, but we also have some awesome artist bakers who have brought in homemade cookies!

We also have chilled wine and pineapple-lemonade to sip and shop!

Come meet pottery artists Sheryl Groner of Hickory Ridge Pottery, who will be bringing (!) her pottery wheel and showing how she throws clay.

Susan of Susan Nicholas Art will be painting in oils, capturing Central PA's skies and vistas.

Jen of Jennifer Shuey Art will be demonstrating how she captures local streams and other treasured areas in pastel.

As you know, it is HOT! I had thought rather than having our artists roasting while they demonstrate, we would cancel th...
07/27/2023

As you know, it is HOT! I had thought rather than having our artists roasting while they demonstrate, we would cancel the demonstrations. But our artists are up for the heat, and will be demonstrating in front of the shop!

Our new potter, Sheryl, of Hickory Ridge Pottery, will be demonstrating for the first time. Sheryl will bring her pottery wheel, and demonstrate techniques of throwing clay on a pottery wheel!

Susan of Susan Nicholas Art will be braving the heat, and will be demonstrating her oil painting outside in front of the shop!

Jen of Jennifer Shuey Art will also be demonstrating! You can see her pastel paintings of local places develop as you watch!

We've ALSO decided to have a Sip and Shop for Friday in the Fonte, tomorrow 5pm-7pm! Stop by to have some cold wine, pineapple lemonade, homemade cookies, and enjoy looking at all the new art that has been coming in, and talk to our demonstrating artists.

We're looking forward to seeing you!

Diane of Diane Maurer Hand Marbled Papers, known for her amazing paper making and marbling, has brought in three new pie...
07/27/2023

Diane of Diane Maurer Hand Marbled Papers, known for her amazing paper making and marbling, has brought in three new pieces!

The colors of the first collage are sumptuous, with the purple and green. Also, the plant and bottom vegetation breaking out of the square of the collage is a visual treat.

The other pictures she has brought are more serene , including a mountain range of muted colors.

The last one employs many techniques to create the visual serenity that keeps your eyes moving of the surface. And what do you see in the picture? A mountain range? Swirling skies of an approaching storm?

Stop by for these and other pieces of Diane's work, including collages of Mt Nittany, with small collages at $48, and large at $160!

We've just received a gorgeous collection  of Lara Ginzburg's work! Lara is a master metalsmith, and also an enamelist. ...
07/26/2023

We've just received a gorgeous collection of Lara Ginzburg's work! Lara is a master metalsmith, and also an enamelist. She provides her extensive knowledge in blogs and tutorials.

All pieces photographed are available now, but come in early for the best selection! Aren't those enameled blue and green earrings (accented with 24k foil in the enamel) perfect for summer?

Be sure to see all the photos...there's quite a collection of rings!

Be sure to visit Jabebo Studio while you are in Bellefonte! We also carry a number of their fabulous earrings in the sho...
07/22/2023

Be sure to visit Jabebo Studio while you are in Bellefonte! We also carry a number of their fabulous earrings in the shop!

Kevin and Mary Jester Abbott, our fearless leaders in downtown !
Shout out to them!

We are stocked up on Trinket Trays!!!
07/21/2023

We are stocked up on Trinket Trays!!!

New work from our woodcarver, Mary Beth Wiseman
07/20/2023

New work from our woodcarver, Mary Beth Wiseman

Trees!!!! Perfect gift for all those who love a good hike, revel in the beauty of trees moving in the wind, or draw stre...
05/28/2023

Trees!!!! Perfect gift for all those who love a good hike, revel in the beauty of trees moving in the wind, or draw strength from natural world of Central Pennsylvania.

Sheryl Groner of Hickory Ridge Pottery, has brought in her new collection of evergreen pieces!

We have many more mugs available...stop in to see the many designs.

Mugs $35, bowl $48

Countdown to Fridays in the 'Fonte! The main event starts at 5pm TODAY!We have 4 (😊!) of our talented artists who will b...
05/26/2023

Countdown to Fridays in the 'Fonte! The main event starts at 5pm TODAY!

We have 4 (😊!) of our talented artists who will be demonstrating their techniques and creative processes!!!

And, icing on the cake, we will have homemade cookies and brownies!💕💕💕

Happy Friday in the 'Fonte day! 🎉

We hope to see you from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Centre County Courthouse, 102 N Allegheny St, in downtown Bellefonte.

It's a great time to support our local businesses and organizations!

Learn more —https://bit.ly/45rQyv7

I simply cannot figure which one I like best! These sweet and sassy bags are so beautifully made. And check out the quil...
05/26/2023

I simply cannot figure which one I like best! These sweet and sassy bags are so beautifully made. And check out the quilting...and that cute zipper pull!!!

$32 (😍!)
9"x12" when flat, and will hold an iPad!

Call or message to reserve, or have me ship, the one you like best! 8!4-355-159O

Beautiful new pieces by Ann Pangborn!Sweet Owlets $58Dynamic mats spun yarn on a drop spindle, then woven on a mini loom...
05/25/2023

Beautiful new pieces by Ann Pangborn!
Sweet Owlets $58
Dynamic mats spun yarn on a drop spindle, then woven on a mini loom $58
Mug Rugs in happy spring colors, $35

Friday in the 'Fonte is this Friday! Join us 5pm to 7-ish to talk to our fabulous artists and see how they conceptualize...
05/24/2023

Friday in the 'Fonte is this Friday! Join us 5pm to 7-ish to talk to our fabulous artists and see how they conceptualize, work and learn!

We will artist demonstration by...

Katie Gephart, whimsical and music inspired jewelry, Katie Rae Designs

Kris Zerby, quilter and maker of beautiful and functional accessories, Hidden Hollow Handmade

Susan Nicholas, well known Plien Air artist and teacher, Susan Nicholas Art

Jen Shuey, capturing local vistas in her pastel paintings, Jennifer Shuey.

ALSO, to tempt you further, we will have handmade cookies and brownies!

Stop by to see us, and then enjoy all has to offer with the music at the Courthouse, and lots of specials at restaurants and shops throughout the town!

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107 S. Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA
16823

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+18143551590

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So glad I was able to stop in and support Art a la Carte PA last night for the 1st Friday Cookie Happy Hour & Demo by Susan Nicholas Gephart ! 💗🍪 Only 3 more Friday events to come, and the last one is Friday in the 'Fonte so the shop will be open until 8pm!!
I am crafting a limited number of "Rhapsody Rose Felted Corsage Pin Kits" -- which will be a socially-distanced offering -- payment through the shop, with arrangements for porch pick up in State College (Highlands neighborhood).

These are not "quickie crafts," as each kit contains all materials (even bubble wrap!) and instructions for making 3 rose pins, and even though this is not a difficult process (more like making lasagna than making jewelry) fabrication of EACH pin will take several hours or more.

The good news is that it'll keep you busy while you are isolating at home, and when you're done, you'll have learned a lot AND you'll have three lovely rose pins to keep/gift/use to decorate wearables or your environment; you can then fabricate more on your own. I'll be available via email to help answer any questions you have.

The kits are $60 each, and contain all fiber needed including merino for the roses (I've hand-spun some loose art yarn for the kits, but you can simply use merino top or roving divided into thin yarn-like strips), silk fabric strips, curly wool locks, art yarns, beads, buttons, wool embroidery floss, pin backs, bubble wrap and a piece of fabric to use as a screen. You'll just need a bit of dish soap and water.

Before I begin assembling the kits, I am asking for feedback please, from those of you who wish to order, with your choice of color or colors for the three roses. No payment til your kit is ready for pick up or for shipment (shipping is an extra $8 USPS within the US). Please email me at: [email protected] if you wish to pre-order. Thank you.

Here are a few images of the process. I find every step of the process a delight, and I'm offering these as a way to support the shop; to earn income to pay my rent for the shops where I offer my work and which are now closed; and to share my love of fiber arts with others who may welcome the opportunity to learn something new.
I'm gathering materials for upcoming workshops: these ribbons are hand-dyed silk, remnants from the production of sari silk fabric, dyed by artist Adele Forward of Dorset, Ontario. These colors will illuminate our "Rhapsody Rose" felted corsage pins -- workshops are scheduled for April 18 and May 2. Please contact the shop or send me an email ([email protected]) or PM for more info!
Best of luck with your Grand Opening today, Elizabeth!
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