Craft Shows, Events and Fairs

Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market

Mandy — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:58:28 +0000

Celebrate the first day of Spring at the Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market coming March 19-21st at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy watching live craft demonstrations like basket weaving, wood carving, candle making, knitting, photography,and garden art projects, plus lots of great shopping for Easter, Mother’s Day, and everyday. This is a juried event. Second day of shopping is free!

24th Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market
March 19-21, 2010
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Virginia Beach, VA

Designers Downtown Market in Raleigh

Mandy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:12:44 +0000

Craft lovers in the Raleigh, NC area need to make their way downtown for a great show this weekend. Designers Downtown Market is an open-air arts and crafts market focusing on Southeast and Raleigh-based designers and craftspeople. Local vendors feature unique and eclectic gift items, apparel, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, paper crafts, gourmet food and much more. Each Market is different, so there is always something new and exciting to see!

Designers Downtown Market
Saturday, March 13th 9:00am – 3:00pm
In the parking lot of Ornamentea
509 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603

Funky Finds Spring Fling This Week!

Mandy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:43:43 +0000

The 2nd Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling is a family & pet-friendly indie art & craft show held in Fort Worth, TX on Saturday, March 13. This juried event will feature the work of over 120 vendors from all over the United States, as well as live music and more. It will showcase the coolest handmade items, including clothing, jewelry, art, plush items, accessories, paper goods, home goods, etc. from a diverse group of local artists and designers. A charitable raffle will benefit the Humane Society of North Texas and CASA of Tarrant County. Free entrance and parking!

Funky Finds 2010 Spring Fling
Saturday, March 13th 9am – 3pm
Fort Worth, TX

Call for Vendors – Red Rabbit Show

Mandy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:04:13 +0000

The Red Rabbit Arts & Crafts Market in Glendale, CA is holding it’s spring show May 15, 2010 at the Glendale Civic Auditorium. They are currently looking for vendors in categories including works in glass, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, metal, mixed media and other handmade items. For more information about applications and fees, go to their FAQ page. Applications are due April 12.

If you’re in the Glendale area, be sure to put Red Rabbit on your calendar–it’s a great show with 75+ unique vendors, goody bags for the first 50 people, and workshops.

Dollsville, N.Y.C. Show

Mandy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:16:34 +0000

Heads up, Brooklyn! Coming your way this weekend is Dollsville, N.Y.C., a fabulous 1-Day indie craft show featuring Avi Ky Jewelry, Dollsville hats and hair accessories, aprons, clothing, and much more! Its going to be a great time with DJ’s, raffles, pinup finishing school, refreshments and more. Print this flyer to receive a 10% discount from 11-4!

WHEN:
Saturday March 6th
11am-10pm

WHERE:
Kill Devil Hill
170 Franklin St
(Between Huron St & India St)
Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY 11222

COST:
Free Admission / Open to the Public

I Heart Indie Crafts – Kirkland, WA

Mandy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:29:39 +0000

I Heart Indie Crafts is a new, bi-monthly show bringing cutting edge indie crafts to Seattle’s Eastside. At each show you’ll find 25 up-and-coming crafters featuring original and dynamic wares. Plus enjoy local DJs and artists at Kirkland’s premiere bar and club, Lake Street Bar & Grill. Included in the urban crafty goodness are:

Bath & Beauty
Housewares
Accessories
Kidswear
Clothing
Jewelry

Next show:

Sunday, March 7th 12:00pm – 4:00pm
with DJ Jessie Beans
and Special Guest Happy Delusions

Get Hooked – Crocheted Cavalcade (LA)

Mandy — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:45:06 +0000

LA crochet lovers–check out this great show at Harveys on Melrose next weekend. It’s a solo show by Katie Schutte, winner of Harvey’s Intro: Art & Fashion Competition. Cocktail reception starts at 7:00pm on Friday, March 5th. This should be a fascinating show!

Get Hooked – Crocheted Cavalcade
Friday, March 5th 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Harveys on Melrose
Los Angeles, CA

The Wonder Craft Grand Opening in Austin

Mandy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:23:04 +0000

Come tie one on with The WonderCraft as it celebrates its landing at The Art Pad, a walk-in mosaic studio offering art supplies, gifts, parties & classes. The WonderCraft, mobile craft studio offering classes to help you navigate through the exciting terrain of making and crafting, has joined The Art Pad and Lapis Lane Beads to become the latest crafting destination in Austin. The theme of the party is neckties–bring one or wear one, they’ll be crafting with them all night. The party will also feature locally handmade goods, food, and other Austin favorites. The ever-popular button maker will also be a fun activity. Photo booth by Lucinda Lewis.

The WonderCraft also offers customized crafting parties; teaches crafty demos and “make and take” projects at arts events; and sells handmade products and DIY craft kits created by local artists.

Grand Opening Behind The Art Pad
Thursday, February 25, 2010
6:00pm – 9:00pm
http://thewondercraft.com

Bazaar Bizarre in San Francisco

Mandy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:45:28 +0000

Looking for something for your Valentine? If you’re in the bay area, check out NEW PEOPLE ARTIST Village Vol. 2, a Valentine themed art fair, and find the perfect gift for your significant other! NEW PEOPLE and BAZAAR BIZARRE SAN FRANCISCO team up again for another great show. Check Out The Vendor Gallery.

Saturday February 13, 2010 12pm-8pm
1746 Post St,
San Francisco, CA 94115

Sewing & Stitchery Expo – WA

Mandy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:55:10 +0000

The Sewing and Stitchery Expo is the largest, most comprehensive consumer education and trade event for the sewing industry in the United States, and it will be in Puyallup, WA February 25-28, 2010.

This show is perfect for both experienced and beginning sewers and quilters to indulge their creative passions or explore new ones. There will be more than 400 booths to shop from, plus seminars, free stage classes, a fashion show, and more.