Rupert W. Fennell Appraisal & Consultant Service, Spencertown , NY, 518-392-0397, www.antiques.com/dealers/21597/Rupert-W-Fennell-Appraisal-Consultant-Service. (8/23)
Kathy Rosenblatt, 212-996-8896, kathyrosenblatt@me.com. Excellent! (5/25)
Charlie Flint, Lenox, 413-637-1634. May be retired. (5/25)
Val Michalski, 528-2625, www.valentinemichalski.com. For paintings, the best of the best, right here in Egremont! (5/14, 5/18, 7/22)
Dawn D’Aluisio and John Lippert at Foreground Conservation in Chatham. http://foregroundconservation.com/ Repairs to sculptures and paintings. Dawn lives in Alford. (5/18)
Erika Crofut of Great Barrington offers a sketching class through BCC in June & July 2019, at South County Center. (5/19)
IS183 in Stockbridge has classes: http://www.is183.org/classes/painting-and-drawing. (5/19)
Rusty Mott in Sheffield. His wife Vita does restorations. 413-229-2019, https://www.abaa.org/booksellers/details/howard-s.-mott-inc. (8/18, 5/23)
Zucker Art Books, Alford, 413-717-4156, info@zuckerartbooks.com, www.zuckerartbooks.com. (5/23)
Book Barn in Hillsdale, 518-325-3610. A treasure. Maureen is careful not to take books that no one wants.
Hillsdale's Roe-Jan Library, 518-325-4101. Contact Hope (hopedan@aol.com). She will take books that can be resold.
Goodwill in GB. By the boxload.
Yellow House Books, Main St, GB, 528-8227. They prefer particular categories. Great place to buy used kids' books.
Mason Library, Main St, GB.
Great Barrington Historical Society, 413-591-8702. They accept books.
Shaker Mill Books, on Depot St in West Stockbridge, 413-232-0251.
Little Free Libraries, such as at Kenver, Egremont Town Hall, Cottage St in GB. These small boxes can't take your big collections.
Discover Books bin at the Transfer Station. They take all books (except telephone books), as well as magazines.
Susan Buchholz, Pittsfield, 413-499-1319 and 413-446 6011. She is excellent! (10/23)
Try www.societyofscribes.org/find-a-calligrapher.
Beth Craig, So. Egremont, 528-8809 lizcray@earthlink.net (NeighborNet member) (10/12, several recs)
Yehuda Hanani (Chatham NY) http://www.cewm.org/bio_hanani.html (10/12)
Anne Legene alegene@simons-rock.edu 528-9065 (10/12, several recs)
Francis Morris (Egremont) http://www.francismorrisviolins.com/inst_cll.htm (10/12)
Ivan Trebka 413-717-0739 (cell) (10/12)
Mark Swirsky, Becket, 413-442-6411, markswirskyphoto@gmail.com. VHS tapes. He'll meet you in the parking lot of Big Y in Lee, or other. He is very flexible. (5/23)
EverPresent, Newton, MA, info@everpresentonline.com, https://everpresent.com/. They did my audio tapes. Very professional and thorough. Drop them off with Lauren Clark next to Bizallion in GB. It takes a few weeks. 5 stars! (5/23)
Legacybox.com (10/23)
IMemories, www.imemories.com. (3/24)
Video Memoir Creations, Lenox, Hello@videomemoircreations.com, https://videomemoircreations.com. Digitize photos, slides, negatives, VHS, and home movies. Load them onto a digital frame. Create a video memoir. (9/23)
Jayne Benjulian, Developmental Editor, jaynebenjulian@gmail.com, 415-250-7500. Manuscripts, podcasts, speeches & books in the humanities, performing and visual arts, social sciences and marketing. "Her sharp editorial eye and firm (yet somehow gentle) guidance helped me bring the book into its final form, attracting a publisher!" "Everything I sent out has been published." (1/24)
Olde Village Monogramming, GB, 528-3904. Design your own t-shirts, custom embroidery, silk-screen printing. Excellent! (8-16)
Elegant Stitches in Pittsfield. www.elegantstitches.net/ 413-447-9452. Wonderful! (8/16)
For lessons and all things needed: Hart, on Railroad St, GB, https://hart-gb.square.site/. (12/24)
Contact Steve Valenti's Men's Store, Pittsfield, 413-443-2569 and ask for his wife. She's amazing! (8/18)
Marcristo Farm in Hillsdale. (8/18)
Township Four in Pittsfield, amazing! (8/18)
Wildflowers in GB. Very responsive, reasonable. Check out what they have in the cooler, quite fun to work with. (8/18)
Hilary Collingwood, Egremonter, hilarycollingwood228@gmail.com, creates gorgeous flower arrangements for any occasion, or just to add a bit of beauty to your space. A week later, they will look as fresh and happy as they did when they arrived! Prices are customizable for any budget and include the vase. (2/21)
Frames on Wheels (near Triplex parking lot), www.framesonwheels.com. Awesome; first-rate. (2/24)
Lauren Clark (near Bizalion), 528-0432, https://laurenclarkfineart.com/. Excellent. (2/24)
Frameiteasy.com is awesome. I have purchased 4 frames & mattes from them. Requires some DIY. (2/24)
Wooden Frames (for art, mirrors)
Michael Maser, New Marlborough, mjjmaser@gmail.com, instagram @michaeljmaser. heirloom quality hardwood frames for artwork and mirrors. Can do both traditional sizes (5x7, 8x10, etc) and custom. Uses locally obtained domestic hardwood like cherry, oak, walnut, and maple, or other sustainable species like mahogany, sapele, and canarywood, or reclaimed wood that has sentimental or historic value (e.g., salvaged from an old house or barn). (10/22)
Charland Jewelers, Pittsfield, http://www.charlandjewelers.biz/. Appraisals. Mark is amazing and the son of “Joe” of Joseph Jewelers. (12/22)
Walter McTeigue, 413.449.5275, mctandco.com. Still doing appraisals as of 1/23.
Heather, owner of Masterpiece Jewelry Studio, New Lebanon, NY. A fabulous jewelry store. Heather does a ton of jewelry repair. (9/24)
Lennox Jewelers in GB, ask for Dino for appraisals, https://www.lennoxjewelers.com/. Also, high rec for repair. (12/22, 9/24)
Steve Kahn, 646-483-1703. He sells beautiful vintage pieces. (7/21)
McTeigue and McClelland, the jewelers who used to be in the old stone church across from the GB PD. Their business is closed, but contact info for both is on their site: https://mc2jewels.com/.)
Jewelry Box in Lee, 413-243-2506, for restringing beads. She is fantastic and reasonably priced! (12/22)
Amanda Morgan of Amor Knits, morganamanda2451@gmail.com, 518-755-7859. Knits adorable, machine-washable sweaters and hats for babies of all sizes. Choose the size(s) and color(s) you want. (12/24)
For lessons and all things needed: Hart, on Railroad St, GB, https://hart-gb.square.site/. (12/24)
Michael Lesko, michaelleskomusic@gmail.com, 413-717-9971. (12/18, 1/22)
Brian, drumming instructor for Soundry Music Studio, https://www.soundrystudio.com, 201-410-5241, soundrymusicstudio@gmail.com, 46 Main Street, SoEg. Drum, bass, guitar and piano. (1/22)
Steve Ide, Idefam@gmail.com, 413-429-6271 (7/21)
Jem Beckett, jembeckett@gmail.com. Wonderful! (7/21)
(Classical) Edward Flower, in Sheffield, 207-737-9921. (7/21)
Jon Suters, 413-229-2437 (recommended by Steve Ide for guitar, esp. bossa nova). (1/23)
Jason Ennis, 413-884-4650 (recommended by Steve Ide for guitar, esp. bossa nova). (1/23)
David Hodge, South Egremont, 413-717-2591, Dhodgeguitar@aol.com, www.davidhodge.com. Experienced, terrific skills in a variety of styles, all levels. (1/23)
Deborah Harris (for adults) in GB. 528-9027. (10/17, 7/24)
Karen Berger, Egremont. All styles/all ages/all levels. Contact her by email (karenbergerwrites@gmail.com), text (413-717-2591), or through the contact form on her website www.karenbergerpiano.com. (9/24)
Erika Ludwig, Berkshire Strings, 528-5739, erika@berkshirestrings.com, www.berkshirestrings.com/abc. Violin, viola, and fiddle; private and group. (12/18, 1/24)
Ron Gorevic, rgorevic@smith.edu, 413-822-4916, 413-625-0124. Violin and viola. Ron has extensive teaching experience at all levels, from advanced graduate students to beginners in a variety of musical styles, including classical, folk, and bluegrass. He is currently on the faculty at Smith College in Northampton and the Berkshire School. He is a long-time member of the Berkshire Bach ensemble. (7/25)
David Hodge plays guitar and sings, and Karen Berger plays piano, cello, and dulcimer, depending on the song and the gig. Both are both music teachers. Contact Kberger466@aol.com.
Pat Hogan for watercolor. She's amazing. http://www.pathogan.com/ (4/17)
Scott Barrow in Lenox - really talented. (12/16)
Stephen Donaldson in Great Barrington -- really talented. (12/16)
Tamara Schlesinger, http://www.tamaraschlesinger.com/new-gallery-5/. A wonderful photographer. She has done a lot of fashion work, and is a joy to work with! She really listens to what you want and then she quietly goes about doing her magic! I cannot recommend her highly enough! (3/18)
Kevin Irby, http://kevinirby.com/. A phenomenal photographer (and artist), just over the border in NY. (3/18)
Sonja Zinke from Canaan, CT, 860-307-0551 or 860-453-4226, http://sonjaphotography.com/. Weddings, etc. She is amazing! (2/17, 10/20)
Tricia McCormack, https://triciamccormack.com/. Weddings. (6/23)
Greg Cherin (Egremonter), 917-991-0553, info@gregorycherin.com, www.gregorycherin.com (12/16, 7/23)
Kelly Young, youngatart@fairpoint.net, 518-610-2107. She does portraits (family, pets, homestead, favorite tree) from photographs. Prices reasonable. (10/23)
Ed Acker, www.edwardackerphotographer.com/about. He's terrific! (2/24)
Chelsea Proulx, https://chelseaproulxphotography.com/. She is absolutely wonderful. We had so much fun with her for a family photo shoot. I cannot recommend her highly enough. (2/24)
Sarah Clark Kenyon, 413-429-5663, Sarah@sarahkenyon.com, http://www.studiort7.com/about. Very high rec. (2/24)
Steve Donaldson, GB, www.sgdphoto.com. Extraordinary! Gallery next to the Pixie Boulangerie in the "flying church." (7/24)
Tricia McCormack, https://triciamccormack.com/. She is phenomenal for weddings. (7/24)
Jennifer Wakamatsu, Hillsdale, www.jenniwakaphotography.com/#!home/mainPage or www.facebook.com/JenniWakaPhotography/ for portfolio and contact, or text 518-751-0429. She's terrific, and she also does bookkeeping. (3/16 to 8/25)
Christina Lane Photography, GB, www.christinalanephoto.com, 413-429-6192. Weddings, Bar Mitzvah a few years ago. She captured incredible candid shots and gorgeous portraits. She is terrific! (6/23, 8/25)
Restoration
Terry Flynn (Flynn Pianos in GB), 203-512-7482, flynnpianos@gmail.com. He and Iris Tuomenoksa (iris.flynnpianos@gmail.com) are wizards! And wonderful to work with! (7/18, 12/19)
Carolyn Pine, 518-672-4325
Marvin Cech, in Otis: 413-269-6189. (9/18)
Mariken Palmboom, 413-441-4317. Wonderful. She is also a professional harpsichordist. (7/22)
City Moves, 229-9045.
Morgan Piano Movers, in GB, 413-644-9808. (Also for valuable antiques.) (5/17)
Whang Tailors on Tyler Street, Pittsfield -- very good job! (4/15)
Regina Pultorak, emmamae97@msn.com At Catwalk in GB every Friday from 10 - 12, or email her. Very reasonable, knows what she is doing, and gets things done in a timely manner! (7/15) [Not sewing as of 5/23, but we don't know if permanent.]
Kiki, 413-717-0924. Lives in Stockbridge, works at Happy Nails in GB. She is reasonable and good. (8/16)
Gudrun Duntz in Salisbury, 860-435-9373. An exceptional seamstress, professional quality. (7/18)
Rosa at Laramee Cleaners, 528-0096. Did a fantastic alteration on a dress for a wedding. (7/19)
Cynthia Atwood, New Marlborough, 413-229-2421, Cynthia.atwood.maker@gmail.com. No one better. An incredibly talented artist. Curtains, table cloths, shades. Worked with her for years for clients and events. Very high quality. (1/20, 1/22)
Elizabeth Buttler, 413-717-9677, elizabeth@elizabethbuttler.com. An amazing seamstress (and artist!). (1/20)
J. B. Brodeur, located above Karen Allen's store, GB, 413-854-1820. Recommended. (latest: 12/22)
Siân, at Fen Bespoke Tailor, 3 Railroad St, GB, will alter or make clothing. www.fenbespoke.com/contact (6/24)
Prudence (Pru) Spaulding, 229-8407, prudencespaulding@hotmail.com. Excellent seamstress. Darns holey sweaters, does alterations. (latest: 1/25)
Diane Sorrell, Blueberry Lane Ltd., 528-9633 (Egremonter). She does all sorts of soft goods (except clothing), has great taste, is a great decorator, and is very reasonable! NB: Diane doesn't do alterations (that is, not clothing). (latest: 1/25)
ECO Cleaners on Main St in GB has an excellent tailor. Husband-and-wife team. The wife is a really great measurer and “advisor” about length, widths, all tailoring concern. The husband is a superb executor of his wife’s pinning! Try them! (7/19, 9/25)
Anne Roy in West Stockbridge, 413-841-1539. She works out of her home, does very good work, is nice and very reasonable. Text her to set up a time to go there. She makes it all easy. (9/26)
(See also Upholstery and Slipcovers in the Home Interiors section)
Maces Marine, Pittsfield, www.macesmarine.com, 413-447-7512. (6/23)
Eagle Shoe and Boot, https://www.eagleshoe.com/ 154 Main St, GB, 528-2176.
Eco Dry Cleaners does heel replacement, new soles, cleaning, etc. 165 Main St, GB, 413-717-2464. (8/17)
Ryan Larkin (Egremonter) at Larkin Ltd. in GB. Signs (wonderful service!), awnings, auto detailing. 528-8908, Ryan@LarkinLtd.com. (8/14 to 8/25)
Iovan DeRis, 413-329-5987. Prefers to create larger pieces but might also repair. (6/24)
Robert Scott, New Marlborough. Possibly the leading expert in stamps in the world! (9/18)
App for coin appraisal: CoinSnap. (6/23)
Jason Nelson of Nelson Stamp and Coin, https://nelsonstampandcoin.com/, 845-750-1540. (6/23)
Berkshire Hills Coins and Estate Jewelry, Pittsfield, https://berkshirehillscoins.net/, 413-499-1400. (11/25)
See under Home Interiors.
Jaquier Welding, 413-248-1204, 860-671-1000, jacquierwelding@yahoo.com, www.jacquierwelding.com. Recommended! (2/24)