Santa Fe Shopping

Most of the shops on the Plaza are VERY expensive and some of them even mark up their wares above the manufacturer's suggested retail price. If you don't know what something is worth, shop around until you do.

Theme: Other


	All over the city: Arts and Crafts

By sswagner

on January 19, 2005

If you are looking to buy Native American Southwestern crafts and/or items associated with the Spanish heritage in this region, this is the absolute best place to be. You have everything from individual entrepeneurs selling their wares on the street to the antique shops. Santa Fe is a shopper's paradise for those who enjoy southwestern arts and crafts. You have an endless selection of turquoise and silver jewelry, blankets, art galleries, pottery, dreamcatchers, and everything else you were hoping to find here. I myself and not a major shopper, hoever if you are buying something to decorate your house or you are buying some gifts, you will have a great deal of choices. Many people travel from far away just to come here and shop for crafts. There are items that fit all budgets, so take heart.

Theme: Local Craft


	Carole Laroche Gallery: Rock Fountains, Oil Paintings and Metal Art

Updated By VeronicaG

on October 22, 2007

by VeronicaG
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Joshua Stone Fountain

As we passed by a number of galleries due to time constraints, the Carole Laroche Gallery caught our eye because of the outdoor metal sculptures. However, as we followed a small path to the side of the building, we discovered some distinctive rock fountains happily bubbling away.

My husband, Jim, has been looking at fountains since Spring, but none we've seen seem like they would blend with our back patio. I think these natural looking rock fountains would fit-in almost anywhere.

These sculptured fountains are made of genuine rock plucked from the hills of New Mexico. Local artisans help him pull the stones from the landscape without using heavy equipment. They're drilled to add a water pump, then polished according to the natural edges and lines in the stone.

The gallery also features paintings by Carole LaRoche. Her work features mostly animals in 'glorious color and composition' and can be found in collections in America, Europe and in Asia.

Gallery prices

Theme: Art

Address: 415 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Phone: 505-982-1186

Website: www.laroche-gallery.com


	Eclectic Image Gallery: Gallery on Canyon Road

Updated By VeronicaG

on October 22, 2007

by VeronicaG
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Fluted Vase

Canyon Road galleries hold many unusual and exquisite art pieces. On our most recent trip to Santa Fe in October, '07 we discovered this gorgeous flute glass creation at Eclectic Image Gallery.

This crimson and gold flute was crafted by Micheal Nourot, of Nourot Glass Studio, California. He 'hand forms each piece of glass at the bench in the old world tradition'. Nourot's wife, Ann Corcoran, and his son, Nicholas, are artists at the studio, as well.

Collectors can also find Fine Art in the form of photographic images hand tinted or printed on canvas at Eclectic Image Gallery. Other locations are Sedona, Arizona and Maui, Hawaii.

Collector prices

Theme: Art

Address: 233 Canyon Dr., Santa Fe. NM

Phone: 505-989-7025

Directions: Art District

Website: www.eclecticimage.com


	Glory Hole Glassworks: Glassblowing and Art

Updated By VeronicaG

on October 22, 2007

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Row of Perfume Bottles

As we walked Canyon Road, certain galleries attracted our attention. Glory Hole Glassworks had glassblower, Al Leedom, demonstrating his craft outside of the store (picture 2). Glassblowing is presented every Saturday and Sunday here.

I was particularly drawn to the myriad colors of these perfume bottles and to the lovely hues in these four glassart creations (picture 3).

Glory Hole Glassworks showcases local artists and the Glass Alliance of New Mexico. I would love to return sometime to select a beautiful sample from these collections!

Gallery prices

Theme: Art

Address: 202 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NJ

Phone: 505-820-1050

Website: www.gloryholeglassworksgallery.com


	Misc: Shops, shops, shops

on July 24, 2004

Along with art galleries, SF is loaded with all kinds of shops. Everything from Eddie Bauer and Gap to some of the most expensive shops known to man.

There are plenty of souvenir shops, too.

Bring lots of money...

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	Misc: Canyon Road

on July 24, 2004

Canyon Road is mostly art galleries but there are some other shops as well. You can also find some very good restaurants there.

Bring lots of $$$!

But you can find inexpensive stuff, too. We bought a nice framed watercolor for around $100.

Theme: Other

Website: http://canyonroadarts.com/


	Misc: Galleries

on July 24, 2004

Santa Fe is an art town. The downtown area is filled with art galleries.

Bring lots of money. You can find art from a couple of hundred dollars to a hundred thousand dollars.

Theme: Other

Directions: Downtown SF


	Native American Vendors: Indian Jewelry

By Easty

on June 7, 2004

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Street Vendors of Santa Fe

In front of the Palace of Governors and across Palace Ave in the square, there are a group of Native Americans selling their jewelry and other sovernirs. The prices were very reasonable.

Depends on the value of the item.

Theme: Jewelry

Address: Palace Ave

Directions: In front of the Palace of Governors


	On the plaza: Native jewelry

on July 24, 2004

Native Americans set up at the Palace of the Governors each day.

You can probably find better prices in Taos.