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White Ironstone China Association 2017 Convention Original Wood Finish

The White Ironstone China Association will hold their 23 annual convention May 4-7 or Painted Furniture in
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2017 at the Embassy Suites in East Syracuse, NY. To start the weekend there will be a Abundance at Vintage
welcome meeting on Friday evening. This will welcome any new comers to the convention
and give everyone time to re-connect with friends. Following this event the Embassy Suites Finders Warehouse
are offering complementary drinks and snacks at the Evening Reception. NORTH PORT – Vintage Finders
The guest speakers this year are Jacqueline Beaudry and Jean-Pierre Dion from Canada.
Jacqueline has been director of an art gallery for 20 years and Jean-Pierre is a Professor Warehouse, 1075 Innovation Ave., Unit
106, North Port, has been stocking up
at the Universite’du Quebec at Montreal for 30 years. Both have an interest in Canadian on furniture to meet current demand.
ceramics. They will speak on the white-ware of the 19 century in Canada. In addition The Warehouse, which is actually three
th
Mary Eikenhorst is planning a display of Canadian and English made white ironstone that warehouse spaces plus an overflow
were potted for the Canadian market. space, offers a huge variety of antique
Come and join us for a weekend of information and several chances to purchase some
very nice pieces of White Ironstone China. You must be a member to attend. To join please and vintage dressers, desks, tables,
and
sideboards
hutches,
vanities,
check out our web site at www.whiteironstonechina.com which has a link to join the club. occasional tables.
The Sunday Sale is the only function that will be open to the public, May 7th, 9-10 AM.
Some of these pieces are in original
wood finishes, touched up as necessary,
while others have the “chippy” paint
finishes that some collectors demand.
Still other pieces have been upcycled
with Dixie Belle chalk paint – made in
Florida – for a “new” old look, including
painted or transfer decorations.
Vintage Finders Warehouse can also
have any piece of furniture painted to
your specifications, and even offers D-I-Y
classes. Classes can be arranged for
groups on your own schedule, or check
the Warehouse Facebook page, Painting
at the Warehouse, at www.facebook.
com/Painting-at-The-Warehouse or call
(941) 423-9000 for more information.
Dixie Belle just added 13 new colors, so
be sure to check them out!
The Warehouse is open Thursday-
Saturday, 9 AM-4 PM, or by appointment.

WHERE in

the World is

Your Shop

1. THE AD— Decide on an ad size.
Sizes and ad rates are listed on Page
4 of every issue.
2. THE INFO— Send us the
information to be placed in the ad.
We can work from rough sketches,
handwritten notes, and business
cards. We will design the ad for free.
Be sure to include any logos, art,
photos, etc., that you wish to be
placed in the ad. If you don’t have
any art, we can find some for you.
We also accept camera-ready ads.
3. THE MAP— Find your location on
one of our display maps. Mark your
shop location on the map, clip it out
& send it in with the ad information.
4. PAYMENT— Please include a check
or money order for the amount due.
NOTE: Color Advertising is Available
Upon Request. If you have any
questions, please call.
The Antique Shoppe

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Keystone Heights, FL 32656
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