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Kindred Collective Gift Shop in Alfred, NY
Local & independent art, gifts, books and more! OPEN: Tues-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm

It’s that time of year once more and we are so excited to announce this year’s Alfred Ornament and benefiting local orga...
10/13/2026

It’s that time of year once more and we are so excited to announce this year’s Alfred Ornament and benefiting local organization!

The 2026 Alfred Ornament has been designed by Trevor Bennett Trevor Bennett and will be benefitting Alfred Montessori School!

In Trevor’s words:

Made of glazed porcelain and vintage ribbon the “Love Award” tree ornament is designed to celebrate those who spread love. A ring of hearts reminds us that kindness begets kindness. The ornament is made to look like a first place medal. It’s an award reserved for true athletes of companionship and camaraderie.

This holiday season, love wins!

Available in 17 different varieties of ribbon, at $30 each, 50% of all ornament sales will directly benefit the Alfred Montessori School, while supplies last.❤️

Available in-store only or by email/ social media:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: Kindred Collective
Facebook: Kindred Collective

We are so excited to share this annual initiative with all of you and are so thrilled to continue the tradition!

See you soon!🍁

This week’s “Meet Your Maker” Monday featured artist is a lady who is well known to many of us here in the village. A mu...
10/12/2026

This week’s “Meet Your Maker” Monday featured artist is a lady who is well known to many of us here in the village. A multifacted musician, maker, farmer, advisor... (the list goes ON!), this lady’s talent and kindness are just some of the many reasons we are so fortunate to have her as part of the Kindred team. From reclaimed fabric bags & key fobs to her breathtaking watercolors, anyone would be lucky to bring a piece of her work home with them. 🌈

Universe, we are so thrilled to instroduce you to - Betsy Kent!💫

Betsy Kent works across watercolor, silk painting, and drawing, with a particular focus on fiber arts and sewing. She and her husband co-own Kent B**r Company and live on their family farm, where the textures, rhythms, and landscapes of rural life provide an ongoing source of inspiration for her work.

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10/09/2026

Come enjoy an Alfred fall this weekend!!

Come check out our upcoming fall workshops! Make something for yourself or a loved one as the holiday season quickly app...
10/06/2026

Come check out our upcoming fall workshops! Make something for yourself or a loved one as the holiday season quickly approaches!

Autumn Wreath Workshop with Amanda Khodorkovskaya, Living Acres Farm
Saturday, October 24th 4- 7 pm
Tickets $75
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Jazz House Earrings Workshop with Michael Fambro, Jazz House Designs
Friday, November 6th
Tickets $40
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All tickets must be purchased in advance and include all supplies! Spots are going fast!

See you soon!

This crisp and autumnal “Meet Your Maker” Monday, we meet an artist who is relatively new to the shop. From the moment h...
10/05/2026

This crisp and autumnal “Meet Your Maker” Monday, we meet an artist who is relatively new to the shop. From the moment her work, it was flying off the shelves before we even could get a chance to hang it! This ebullient human is such a beam of light to be around. The joy she takes in making and sharing her work is positively contagious!🐘

Her soulful and heart warming work features hand-built pieces that remind us of the importance of being a friend, a fan, and the beauty of nature. Kindred Collective is so fortunate this artist has joined the team here and we are so thrilled to share her work with you! Universe, please meet - Cindy Smith!💫

Hi, I’m Cindy Smith an artist from the Town of Fremont, Steuben County, NY.  I live on a Christmas tree farm with my husband and poodle, Rudy. After many years employed by Steuben County in the Finance Department, retirement was looming. I wondered what I would do with my time in this new chapter of life.  I started taking  pottery classes and the bug hit. We built a small home studio and I had my answer.
With the prompting of a good friend, i tried my hand at marketing my wares and have since expanded into four venues. 
Specializing in hand building clay forms. I strive for creating earthy, unique pieces that convey feelings and messages through their visual form. Alongside pottery, my first love is photography, which I feel has influenced my creativity with composition, texture and color theory.
My main goal is to create pieces that make people feel some positive emotion whether it be friendliness, kindness, acceptance, to name a few.

Just a quick FYI - Kindred will be closed for 90 minutes today from 12 pm to 1:30 pm to attend a Woman Business Panel. T...
10/02/2026

Just a quick FYI - Kindred will be closed for 90 minutes today from 12 pm to 1:30 pm to attend a Woman Business Panel. Things will be back to your regularly scheduled whimsy at 1:30 pm.

See you soon!🍁

10/02/2026

When you shop local, you’re supporting more than a business. You’re supporting your neighbors, your community, and the people who make Allegany County special. ❤️

Kindred Collective is a great example of what it means to put community at the heart of a business.

Built around inclusivity, sustainability, and supporting Allegany County’s creative community, Kindred Collective thoughtfully sources products that reflect those values. Their shelves feature the work of more than 60 local artists, makers, farmers and writers, along with a variety of independent brands.

That means when you find the perfect gift, a one-of-a-kind piece, or something special for yourself, your purchase can help support the talented people who live, work and create right here in our community.

Shopping local keeps dollars circulating locally. It helps small businesses grow, creates opportunities for local makers, and helps build the unique character that makes our communities worth calling home.

So the next time you're looking for something special, consider looking close to home. Your purchase can make a difference.

📍 Stop by Kindred Collective Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM, and weekends, 10 AM–5 PM — or shop online with shipping available to the lower 48.

Kindred Collective — when you shop with them, you’re not just giving a gift. You’re doing good.

We’ve got even more fun events cooked up and boy are we excited for this one! Join us for a Polymer Clay Earrings Worksh...
09/29/2026

We’ve got even more fun events cooked up and boy are we excited for this one!

Join us for a Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop on Friday, November 6th with Jazz House Design’s Michael Fambro! She will lead a 3 -hour earrings making workshop in building your own pair of black & white polymer clay earrings in your choice of style!

You’ll be able to finish the workshop with a ready to wear pair as well as enough supplies to make more at home!

Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance using the QR code, payment link below OR in-store.

All supplies are included in the price of the ticket.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
5 - 8 PM
$40 per ticket
KINDRED COLLECTIVE
45 N. MAIN ST., ALFRED

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Happy “Meet Your Maker” Monday dear ones! All these crisp mornings have us thinking of days escaping to the “hot shop” i...
09/28/2026

Happy “Meet Your Maker” Monday dear ones! All these crisp mornings have us thinking of days escaping to the “hot shop” in the bellows of AU’s glass shop for some warmth. Not just to watch the process of glass blowing but also getting to see some of our favorite artists at work! One such artist is in this week’s spotlight!

A prolific Glass Professor, avid fisherman, volunteer firefighter, vespa rider, partner, parent and all around a wonderful human being just to be around, this gent was one of the first artists to grace our shelves when we opened nearly a year ago! He is beloved in our little community and it is long overdue that we share his talents with you all!

We are so fortunate to work with this fella and also call him a friend. Universe, please put your hands together for… Angus Powers! 💫

Angus Powers, a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Glass, is currently the Chair of Sculpture and Dimensional Studies Division at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Angus attended the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University where he earned his BFA and received his Masters of Fine Art degree from Tyler School Of Art, Temple University. His work presents as functional and sculptural, with a playful use of glass, light, technology, craft, and design. Angus has work in both national and international collections, including the collections of Museum of American Glass and the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, in Denmark and the American Museum of Glass in Millville, NJ. Powers has done live demonstrations at four Glass Art Society conferences and has been a juror for New Glass Review #36, a publication from the Corning Museum of Glass and has also been selected for three publications of New Glass Review. He has led workshops at The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass, Bildwerk Academy in Germany, and has received four Excellence in Teaching awards in his tenure at Alfred University. He also serves as 1st Assistant Chief in the AE Crandall Hook and Ladder in Alfred, NY.

Instagram: Angus Powers
Website: https://angus-powers.squarespace.com/

06/30/2026

HONEY POT CHOCOLATES are FINGER LICKING GOOD!
Sold locally at: Kindred Collective, Tinkertown Hardware, Canacadea Country Store, St. James Hospital Gift Shop and the Campus Store at Alfred State.

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45 N. Main Street
Alfred, NY
14802

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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