Fall Shows
Look for CRAFT at these upcoming events!
Art vs. Craft
A gathering of local and national indie crafters and designers showcasing and selling their handmade wares just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. Support the indie art scene and buy handmade for the holidays!
Michael J Cudahy Student Center (MSOE campus), 1025 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States [Google Map | Yahoo! Map | MapQuest Map]
Saturday, November 04, 2006 thru Sunday, November 05, 2006
Handmade Arcade
Pittsburgh's first-ever indie craft fair. Handmade Arcade was created to give grassroots, independent crafters an opportunity to show and sell their wares. It's an alternative to Pittsburgh's established, traditional craft and art fairs.
Construction Junction, 214 N Lexington St., Pittsburg, PA 15208
United States [Google Map | Yahoo! Map | MapQuest Map]
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Stitch Austin
The Stitch Fashion Show and Guerrilla Craft Bazaar is an annual celebration of independent design, artistry and creativity. The idea was born when four austin designers (Jesse Kelly - Landes of Amet and Sasha, Tina Sparkles of Sparkle Craft, Karly Hand of Identity Crisis Clothing and Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club) joined forces to create a forum to show their designs, the women took it upon themselves to establish Stitch.The Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces, Austin, TX 78701
United States [Google Map | Yahoo! Map | MapQuest Map]
Saturday, November 11, 2006
DIY Trunk Show
The DIY Trunk Show is an annual event that brings the best of the Chicago area's alternative craft community to the people.We believe:
Craft is powerful. We want to show the depth and breadth of the Chicago crafting community. Anything you want—clothing, jewelry, art, music—you can probably get from a real live person here in Chicago. And buying handmade, one-of-a-kind goods from your neighbor kicks the ass of buying mass-produced, slave-made corporate stuff.
Craft is personal. To know that something was made by hand, by someone who cares that you like it, makes that object much more enjoyable. And it makes you feel less lonely when you realize that you know the name of the person who made the bar of soap you use, the earrings you wore when you met that special someone, or the scarf that kept you from freezing while you waited for the train.
Craft is political. We're not just trying to sell stuff. We're trying to change the world. We want everyone to rethink corporate culture and consumerism.
Craft is possible. Everybody can create something—you don't have to be an established business to make stuff. The DIY Trunk Show encourages new crafters by giving them a place to sell their work for the first time. We hold workshops to teach people how to make things. And we're creating friendships and connections between crafters‹being a small business owner doesn't mean you have to work in isolation.
Chicago, IL
United States
Saturday, November 18, 2006
SF Craft Mafia
The San Francisco Craft Mafia (SFCM) – a killer collective of Bay Area crafters and do-it-yourself artists – has teamed up with Craft Gym to host Mafia Made Winter 2006. The show will feature a juried line-up of affordable, handmade goods created by SFCM members.SFCM’s Director Jamie Chan explains, “Mafia Made Winter 2006 will feature items from over twenty SFCM members. This event is free and open to the public. You’ll find an excellent selection of handmade goods ranging from one-of-a-kind art, to limited edition zines, reconstructed apparel, vegan body products, jewelry, organic pet products and more. Join us in celebrating handmade goods and the creative people who make them.”
Craft Gym, 1452 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
United States
Saturday, November 18, 2006
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Rock and Roll
In 2005 a group of crafty friends saw a need for opportunities to exhibit and sell the fruits of their labor. Over many games of poker (and countless glasses of wine), Heather Visnesky, Jessi Kelley, Krista Durlas, and Sharlene Kindt decided to create their own show, incorporating a rock and roll theme with their interest in the burgeoning craft movement. The women set to work recruiting St. Louis artists for the department store-style Rock N Roll Craft Show.The first show, in October 2005, was an overwhelming success. The show’s website received over 140,000 hits in the weeks leading up the event. Over 50 juried artists exhibited over 1,800 distinctive, handmade items and attracted over 2,000 shoppers in a mere 7 hours.
Three new organizers joined the founding members for the June 2006 edition of Rock N Roll Craft Show: Sara Arnold, Meghan McGlynn, and Nora Vandivort. The event was extended for an entire weekend and was named the Best Craft Exhibition in Saint Louis by the Riverfront Times. Over 70 artists were accepted to exhibit their wares while 9 bands rocked the crowd of over 4,000 people. Shoppers patiently lined up outside the venue, and once inside, racked up over $25,000 in sales in two days. The offerings included apparel, purses and bags, wallets, housewares, ceramics and pottery, jewelry, knitwear, home décor, magnets, furniture, framed photos, zines, toys, baby items, belts, and much more. Everything was handmade using a variety of new and recycled materials.
The latest offering of Rock N Roll Craft Show will be bigger and better than ever, and comes just in time for the 2006 holiday shopping season. The show is the perfect alternative to the madness of the corporate retail shopping scene. Shoppers can take a break from gift browsing to relax with a drink and a snack while checking out one of the featured bands or participate in one of the craft workshops held throughout both days. Additionally, our generous sponsors will be giving away attendance prizes such as gift certificates and merchandise.
Mad Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO
United States
Saturday, November 25, 2006 thru Sunday, November 26, 2006
Craftland
Craftland 2006 features an eclectic assortment of fine craft and handmade kitsch by more than 50 artists and craftspeople from Providence and beyond. Discover fresh and funky gifts for the home, your uncle, the wardrobe, the kids, and even yourself! New treats like holiday ornaments, felted jewelry, handmade neckties, cozy knit wear, silk screened stationary, one of a kind wearables, ceramic dishware, original prints & paintings, pet toys, fresh comic books, DIY kits, unique stuffed animals, oodles of stocking stuffers, and so very much more. Stop by and be surprised!70 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02903
United States [Google Map | Yahoo! Map | MapQuest Map]
Friday, December 01, 2006 thru Saturday, December 23, 2006
Maven Urban Design and Craft Fair
Maven: Urban Design + Craft Fair is a monthly event, held in Berkeley CA, that is committed to promoting the businesses of exquisitely skilled craftswomen. We are an alternative, independent fair that features innovative, quirky, and exceptional goods made by women.Please join us on November 11th for another fun afternoon of nibbles, sips, treats & gifts! If you are an artist, designer or craftswoman that would like info about joining our fair, please drop us an email at mavenfair@gmail.com.
1700 Dwight Way @ McGee, Berkeley, CA
United States
Friday, December 01, 2006 thru Sunday, December 03, 2006
Bazaar Bizarre - Cleveland
The Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. Not your granny's craft show!
Cleveland, OH
United States
Saturday, December 02, 2006
12:00pm - 9:00pm
No Coast Craft O-Rama
A hip craft sale catering to unique handmade items of all sorts put on by people who wanted a venue for buying and selling crafts outside the typical "craft sale" or "art sale" norm.Midtown Global Market, Lake St. and Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN
United States
Saturday, December 02, 2006
9:00am - 7:00pm
Urban Craft Uprising
In November 2005, Urban Craft Uprising gathered the most innovative, artistic and crafty vendors from the Pacific Northwest and gave our 4,000 visitors a shopping experience like no other!People were lined up an hour early to witness the event and to grab one of the 100 swag bags given to lucky shoppers. Thanks to everyone who helped make Urban Craft Uprising such a wild success!
With over 50 indie designers and crafters, this was the largest gathering of craft stars to ever set up portable-shop under one roof in Seattle.
In December 2006, Urban Craft Uprising will expand to bring in over 100 vendors in an event that will span two days and include a fashion show.
Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
United States
Saturday, December 02, 2006 thru Sunday, December 03, 2006
Felt Club Holiday Show
Felt Club's Holiday Show will be hosting over 70 vendors from SoCal and beyond who'll show off their latest and greatest D.I.Y. wares for your handmade-shopping pleasure!The event will be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center (conveniently located near LACC and the Red Line Metro) especially for this supersized extravaganza. There's a built-in cocktail lounge and kitchen, so expect food and drink galore—in addition to happy shopping tunes from DJs, killer raffle prizes, and many more surprises. The first 300 visitors will get cool swag bags full of magazines, coupons, buttons and other treats!
Ukranian Cultural Center, 4315 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA
United States
Saturday, December 09, 2006
12:00pm - 7:00pm
Indie Craft Experience
We're getting ready for our 4th round of the Indie Craft Experience! Craft Market
Still accepting applications until November 4th.
Indie Craft Experience was chosen in Creative Loafing's 2006 Best of Atlanta issue for Best Guerrilla Art.
Critic Picks
Best Guerrilla Art: Indie Craft Experience
OK, maybe reconstituted thrift-store clothes and witty handbags don’t exactly jibe with the traditional macho, street-art, culture-jamming definition of “guerrilla.” But with the second annual INDIE CRAFT EXPERIENCE in Atlanta rating a mention in the New York Times Magazine, the ladies-and-lads who craft proved creativity isn’t just limited to galleries. And they upped the profile on nontraditional art-making in the city.
Company/Organization: Indie Craft Experience
The B Complex, 1272 Murphy Ave SW , Atlanta, GA 30310
United States [Google Map | Yahoo! Map | MapQuest Map]
Saturday, December 09, 2006
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale
The Renegade Craft Fair is a unique DIY event organized by Sue Blatt + Kathleen Habbley. When this event began in 2003, there was nothing else like it. We took up crafts as a hobby after college and decided to try selling our stuff in local fairs. To our surprise, no events were catering to the burgeoning DIY craft community or even prohibited crafts all together. So we thought of organizing a fair of our own that tapped into this movement and provided a laid back, fresh venue for artists and shoppers alike.We have some exciting news that's been in the works for a few months now...the first ever Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale! It's scheduled to take place on December 9 + 10 (from noon-5pm) at Pulaski Park (1419 W. Blackhawk). It's guaranteed to be the perfect source for all your holiday shopping needs! If you're interested in joining, we'll be accepting applications until November 1 so get to it!
Pulaski Park, Chicago, IL
United States
Saturday, December 09, 2006 thru Sunday, December 10, 2006
Crafty Wonderland
Crafty Wonderland is Portland, Oregon's monthly art + craft extravaganza. On the 2nd Sunday of every month, visitors can shop from over 40 talented artists and crafters and get their craft on at the
free DIY Table!
Check out our Holiday Double Trouble Extravaganza, with TWO dates in
December -- the 10th and 17th! We'll have different vendors at each of
the holiday events, so be sure to come to both if you can. The first
100 people through the door on Dec. 10th will receive goodie bags
filled with fabulous surprises! On the 17th, we're holding a raffle
with amazing prizes donated by crafters and local businesses to benefit
the Goose Hollow Family Shelter.
Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside, Portland, OR
United States
Sunday, December 10, 2006
11:00am - 4:00pm
Bazaar Bizarre - Boston
The Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. Not your granny's craft show!
The Cyclorama (Boston Center for the Arts) in the South End , Boston, MA
United States
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Bazaar Bizarre - LA
The Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. Not your granny's craft show!
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA
United States
Saturday, December 16, 2006
From the Maker Shed
Launch Price: $75.99
RedPark TTL iOS Cable Breakout Pack
Exclusively in the Maker Shed, this updated Redpark Breakout Pack for Arduino and iOS makes interfacing your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the real world easy! This bundle includes the new RedPark TTL Cable for iOS so a TTL adapter (and soldering) is no longer required.
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