…to Pinelands Folk Music & Basketry Center!

Come visit our new shop here in Mill Race Village, at 31 White St. When you visit, you will discover an amazing array of folk instruments, handcrafted baskets and candles, as well as space for classes and workshops. Stop in to see us here at our new location.

What's new at Pinelands? Lots! We've added a new line of all natural, handmade Sallye Ander soaps. These wonderful soaps are made the old-fashioned (and very "green") way in New York's Adirondack Mountains. Come in to see and smell these wonderful soaps. We have Milk & Mint, Seagrass and No Bite Me (great for keeping insects at bay) in the shop right now.

Celebrate Earth Day during April with Beanpod Candles. Our Earth Day special is irresistible — buy one specially-marked Beanpod 16 oz. Go Green Earth Day candle and receive one 4.5 oz. Beanpod candle (any fragrance) free! While supplies last.

New workshops are on the horizon! Ready to try something new? We have a new basketry workshop coming on Saturday, May 10th, and will make an All-America Tote. And we will offer a new two-day dulcimer workshop on Friday-Saturday, June 13-14, 2008, that will allow you to make a dulcimer and learn the basics of playing, all in one weekend!

What else will you find here at Pinelands?
We offer a variety of music CDs and folk instruments, ranging from both Appalachian and hammered dulcimers through Native American flutes. We keep adding new instruments, CDs and music products (and some others, just because they are fun!) so stop by and check. Bring your instrument and maybe we can play a tune or two. Don't be shy about it — we are always looking for musicians of all levels to play with. After all, instruments work a lot better when they are dusted off from time to time! During the summer months you are welcome to come and play during (or just come and listen to) one of our streetlight jams here in Mill Race Village.

At our new location, we have room to showcase Mary's award-winning basketry, as well. When you stop in, you are likely to find her weaving one of her traditional Lenape or contemporary baskets. She has won numerous awards for her original basket designs, and her antler baskets are considered works of art. Mary is always willing to share her knowledge, and teaches students of all levels in basketry classes and workshops.

A new addition to Pinelands Folk Music & Basketry is our very special candles, including the full line of Beanpod soy candles and a variety of soothing, air-cleansing salt candles. Information on all of our regular and seasonal candles is available here on our site — but nothing beats the scent of the real thing. So stop in anytime and find just the right candle scent for yourself or for gifts.

We offer classes and workshops, too!
Rich teaches several courses, including both beginning and intermediate hammered dulcimer classes, plus music theory for the folk musician, and is available for group and private lessons as well. If you need to discuss and try out different instruments before making a purchase, Rich will have an area in the new shop for consultations on repairs and ordering new instruments. And Rich is available to perform at local and regional gatherings, and private parties. Check out our festivals and events section to see where he is playing next.

Mary teaches both beginner and specialty basketry classes on a regular basis. Please get in touch with her by email or phone (609-518-7600) and ask to be added to the mailing list so you will be notified when the new class schedules are available.

The Mill Race Village is a great place to browse and shop, with over a dozen different stores to choose from. A wonderful restaurant is less than a block from our shop and there is also a great pub nearby. At the Mill Race Village, we are working among other artisans, such as quilters, potters, weavers, jewelry makers and even a recording studio.

 

Stop in anytime to visit, share and learn.
Mary and Rich Carty