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Master craftsman David Beffa-Negrini sculpts a final piece for one of his Fool's Gold puzzles.
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Follow the Fool!
(Or, what's David been up to lately
or planning to do soon?)
2020
A Stay-at-
Home Year
Jigsaw puzzles made the news in multiple articles throughout 2020. With the pandemic, folks elected to stay at home and rediscovered many of their treasured jigsaw puzzles and games they hadn't assembled or played in years. It turned into a great year for puzzle orders for Fool's Gold, and I thank all of you who supported my business throughout the year!
In September, David was featured in ELF magazine (Keene Sentinel, Keene, NH) in "Pieces of the Puzzle." The article discussed the beginnings of the business back in 1997 to the present. Click on the image below to read the article.
2019 AGPI Convention
Denver, CO
May 17-19, 2019
David attended the annual AGPI Convention in Denver, CO. He displayed and sold several puzzles, and served as auctioneer for the event.
2018 AGPI Convention
& Puzzle Parley
Rochester, NY
July 13-15, 2018
David attended this year's annual AGPI Convention in Rochester, NY. This event was combined with the biennial Puzzle Parley (typically held every two years). Hundreds of puzzles (and games) were on display from several puzzle cutters and game collectors. Next year's convention will be held in Denver, CO from May 17-19, 2019.
2018 League of NH Craftsmen
Mount Sunapee Resort
Newbury, NH
August 4 - 12, 2018
David attended this year's Sunapee Crafts Festival at the Mount Sunapee Resort.
A great crowd as usual. Several new puzzle offerings this year!
New Hampshire Magazine
December 2017
David Beffa-Negrini's Fool's Gold was highlighted in the December 2017 issue of New Hampshire magazine. On page 42, an article titled, "Puzzle Master" — Fitting in all the pieces can be charming or challenging.
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2017 League of NH Craftsmen
Mount Sunapee Resort
Newbury, NH
August 5 - 13, 2017
David attended this year's Sunapee Crafts Festival at the Mount Sunapee Resort.
A great crowd enjoyed checking out his new puzzle offerings!
2016 League of NH Craftsmen
Mount Sunapee Resort
Newbury, NH
August 6 - 14, 2016
David attended this year's Sunapee Crafts Festival at the Mount Sunapee Resort where New Hampshire craftsmen sold and displayed their wares ... from glass, pottery, furniture, etc. Dave, of course, presented and sold his Fool's Gold puzzles. This year the League put together a calendar for 2017. One of Dave's puzzles was featured for July. See the phooto above.
To learn more about the League of NH Craftsmen, please visit www.nhcrafts.org.
2016 AGPC Convention
Princeton, New Jersey
April 29 -May 1, 2016
David attended this year's annual AGPC Convention in Princeton, NJ. He displayed and sold his Fool's Gold puzzles at the event.
Artist of the Month
Exeter Fine Crafts
Exeter, NH
January 30, 2016
Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
David crafted and displayed his Fool's Gold puzzles all day on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Exeter Fine Crafts store in Exeter, NH. Many folks stopped by to see him in action. Thanks to all who took the time out of your day to visit.
Celebrate Nelson
Town Hall
Nelson, NH
November 7, 2015
David attended and sold his Fool's Gold puzzles at this year's Celebrate Nelson event. The craftsmen's show ran from 10 am to 2 pm. If you missed this one, put it on your calendar for next year!
2015 League of NH
Craftsmen's Fair
Mount Sunapee Resort
Newbury, NH
August 1-9, 2015
David displayed and sold his Fool's Gold puzzles at last year's League of NH Craftsmen's Fair. David attends the fair each year and his puzzles are located in the Shop at the Fair tent.
(Tent J)
The fair showcases the work of some of the finest craftspeople in the country. Typically more than 350 craftspeople exhibit!
To learn more about theannual League of NH Craftsmen please visit www.nhcrafts.org.
2015 AGPC Convention
Bloomingtion, Indiana
May 15-17, 2015
David will be attending this year's annual AGPC Convention in Bloomington, IN. He will be displaying and selling his Fool's Gold puzzles at the event.
Exeter Fine Crafts
61 Water Street
Exeter, NH
November 15, 2014
David "set up shop" at the Exeter Fine Crafts retail store on Saturday, November 15 and demonstrated how he crafts his Fool's Gold puzzles. Many puzzles were available for sale and several folks stopped in for a close, upfront look at the process of creating and crafting puzzles!
Puzzle Parley XII
Hawthorne Hotel
Salem, MA
August 1-3, 2014
David attended the 12th Puzzle Parley Convention in Salem, MA in August. He spoke on the topic of "cutting oversized wooden jigsaw puzzles." One example discussed was a 4 foot by 4 foot maple leaf shaped puzzle he was commissioned to cut for a wedding ceremony. He also displayed and sold his Fool's Gold puzzles.
Scroll Saw
Woodworking Magazine
Spring 2014
Issue 54
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Fool's Gold was highlighted in the Spring 2014 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine.
A Puzzling Art Form:
"Behind the scenes with nine outstanding puzzle makers" |
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AGPC Convention
Rochester, NY
May 9-12, 2014
David recently attended this year's AGPC Convention in Rochester, NY where he displayed and sold his
Fool's Gold puzzles.
2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the Association of Game & Puzzle Collectors (AGPC).
David served as the association's president from May 2006 to April 2011. Currently he serves as the editor of the organization's Quarterly publication.
To learn more about the Association of Game & Puzzle Collectors please visit www.agpc.org.
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"Follow Your Bliss"
November 7, 2013
Molloy College
Hayes Theater
1000 Hempstead Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11571
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David spoke at Molloy College
on the topic of "Following Your Bliss"—how a former corporate executive of a Fortune 1000 Company turned his hobby of collecting and cutting jigsaw puzzles into Fool's Gold, a business offering fine handcrafted jigsaw puzzles.
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Fool's Gold puzzles gets a mention in Anne D. Williams' book, "The Jigsaw Puzzle."
The Jigsaw Puzzle:
Piecing Together a History
For jigsaw puzzlers everywhere! |
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