A Vibrant June — Shopping, Exhibits and Events at The Market at Dover Station!
A vibrant June is happening in the East End of Easton, at the Market at Dover Station! Brimming with unique opportunities to shop and create; the goods are fresh, activities are fun, and exhibits are new.
Blackway Boat Models is fully stocked with a variety of elegant handcrafted wooden models of Chesapeake Bay Workboats by Bruce Blackway from Berlin, Maryland, along with an
assortment of innovative miniature nautical accessories including miniature outboard motors, bushel baskets, crab crates, nets and traps, oyster baskets and tongs, and more. Bruce has been active on the Chesapeake Bay his entire life, and has worked its waters where deadrise
workboats hold a special place in his heart. Since he began crafting boat models nine years ago, Blackway has sold more than 600 to collectors in the Delmarva, the US, and overseas. His boats can be personalized with a family name on the bow or stern, creating an heirloom to enjoy and pass on for decades to come.
Easton, Maryland, fine Artist Diane DuBois Mullaly has refreshed her space with vibrant
original plein air and studio palette knife paintings in oil, created in her signature style. Mullaly seeks to bring joy to her collectors by evoking a sense of place, capturing the light, atmosphere, energy and soul of her subjects. With her knife, she describes what she sees with layers of paint-sometimes loading it on in bold strokes, sometimes graffitiing by drawing or scratching into the wet paint, often almost sculpting the paint to tell her story. Her paintings of waterways, skies and sailboats; animals and birds; and gardens and nature are joyful and sophisticated speaking of the beauty found all around us, painted with love and thoughtful abandon. Mullaly also offers a
small selection of unframed works, and beautiful reproductions of her work as fine art greeting cards.
Sisters-in-law Allie Gannon and Allie Gamble, both from Easton, Maryland, bring us sweet charm with their boutique Countryside Home a lovely grouping of antique furniture, vintage oil paintings, fine china and vases, inspired by country sides across the world from England to the United States. They love to use the perfect mix of old and new to make homes feel cozy and romantic with lace, flowers, fine art, and the warmth of beautiful upholstery paired with charming lamps for the perfect dimmed light.
Eastern Shore photographer Scott Warner displays his phenomenal captures of regional birds and wildlife as large, limited-edition framed prints. Also known for his graceful images of sailing vessels in motion, Warner offers prints on wood, metal and canvas.
Doggie Beach Boutique is the creation of Samantha Clearfield from Ventnor, New Jersey,
featuring dog friendly ice cream in 4 flavors (just add water and freeze), plus unique and colorful toys, leashes, collars, cookies, treats, bubbles and more. “My dream job was to open my own clothing boutique”, said Samantha. “Fast forward to 2020 when I rescued my dog Nova. After spending so much time with her during the pandemic I realized I didn’t want to spend a day without her! So I pivoted courses and opened up a dog boutique instead.” Doggie Beach Boutique is a go-to for dog lovers, and a great place to stock up on special gifts for man’s and woman’s best friend.
Fine artist Kimberly Nesci from Potomac, Maryland, paints extraordinary encaustic images of flora and fauna, including flowers, plants and butterflies, using richly textured fused hot wax. These encaustic paintings have a lovely surface, are archival, and can retain their beauty for hundreds of years.
Chesapeake Coffee Roasters from Crofton, Maryland, is on a mission to create, roast and distribute the region’s finest specialty grade coffees, then contribute back to the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. Choose from their freshly stocked inventory of organic, bird friendly and limited edition selections. All in uniquely named blends with beautiful gift-worthy packaging, imprinted with images of the creatures of the Bay.
In the Market Gallery at Dover Station, the Working Artists Forum, a juried group of local and regional artists, continues their exhibit of member’s works, “All Things Spring”, through June. Since it opened on November 30, 2024, The Market at Dover Station has established itself as an upscale regional hub showcasing the work of fine artists, glass, pottery and jewelry artisans, a selection of antique and vintage goods, fresh flowers and fine chocolates, handmade balms and lotions, and more. Market partners also offer interior design, fine china rental, and many other unique finds. The Market hosts events including yoga classes, Zentangle, urban sketching on the Rails to Trails, a book club, photography, woodworking, jewelry and art classes for kids and adults. And it offers space for weddings, meetings and family gatherings. Coming soon in phases II and III are a cafe and a future brewery.
The Market at Dover Station is located at 500 Dover Road, Easton, Maryland 21601. For hours, events, and more information, please stay informed at www.doverstation.com and sign up to follow on social media.