Posts tagged ‘craft show’

Nov 23

thank you, thank you, thank you!

I’d say Crafty Supermarket was an amazing success! We had more than 1,000 shoppers come out the day of the show—there were even 100 people in line to get in when we finally opened our doors! (Extra thanks to the first woman in line, who showed up around 10:30 a.m. and held the door for crafters loading their stuff into the Tavern.) Needless to say, the 50 swag bags were gone within minutes of noon.

A huge thanks to all the shoppers—where the heck did you all come from? Your enthusiasm was absolutely radical.

And I’ve got to give an extra big thanks to our sponsors, who made it possible to reach out to the community and do some craft education!

But the biggest thanks goes to the crafters—you guys rocked it hard.

People kept asking when our next show was going to be. Some even suggested Crafty Supermarket should be monthly. (whoa!) We definitely want this to be an annual event, at the very least! We’re going to regroup and set up an e-mail list and get our stuff together. Stay subscribed to the blog, and you’ll be among the first to know when the next show hits.

Stay crafty!

grace and alisha

Nov 19

crafty spotlight: visualingual

VisuaLingual
Cincinnati

VisuaLingual is a small design and print studio located in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. Our practice is based on a passion for multidisciplinary theory and research, which we translate to visual language inscribed onto paper, screen, and the environment. We visualize aspects of places through self-authored and commission based work. By keeping our operation compact and flexible, we are able to deeply explore the idiosyncrasies of hyper-localized cultural production, focusing on Cincinnati and beyond.

Born in Gdynia, Poland and raised in Gdynia and Brooklyn, Maya Drozdz received her BA in Philosophy+Critical Theory from Cornell University and her MFA in 2D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her interests center on graphic design theory, particularly its intersection with popular culture and the urban environment. Her professional experience includes identity, print, interaction, and environmental design, as well as teaching, lecturing, writing, and curating worldwide design exhibits.

Michael Stout was born and raised in Indianapolis. He received his BFA in Visual Communication from the Herron School of Art and Design and his MCP from the University of Cincinnati. Michael’s interests include urban geography, cartography, architecture, urban design, and typography. His professional experience incorporates these interests into print, identity, fashion, environmental, and experimental design projects for exhibits and publications.

Nov 17

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crafty spotlight: nimmy saustra & tallie designs

Nimmy Saustra & Tallie Designs
Cincinnati, Ohio

DaNelle Jenkins is a mixed-media jewelry artist who enjoys creating wearable art. She is inspired by color, silhouettes, and shapes and motivated by fashion, both vintage and urban. She enjoys learning and experimenting with new techniques and media for unusual couplings, and finds inspiration in both vintage and natural objects. She’s passionate about crafting, and equally impassioned about women’s health and social issues. She has most recently contributed pieces to the following silent auction events: The Urban League of Greater Cincinnati’s Gala de Monte Carlo, Susan G. Komen Foundation’s 3rd Annual Spin for the Cure, and Women Helping Women’s Glam Rock Red event.

Nov 4

crafty spotlight: miss chief productions

Miss Chief Productions
Pittsburgh, PA

Erin Wommack and Jessica Manack fine-tuned their collecting and collaging skills as college roommates in Roanoke, VA. misschiefshop.com is the showcase for their creations, from buttons to stationery to knits, and a rotating rack of thrift-store gems. Miss Chief’s offerings include accessories and utilitarian items created from vintage finds, often one-of-a-kind … and affordable! Irreverent and irresistible, they bridge the gap between fine art and the art of the everyday.

Nov 1

crafty spotlight: kitsch cafe

With just three weeks left until Crafty Supermarket, it’s high time to better introduce you to our crafters!

Kitsch Café
Drew Steinbrecher, Cincinnati

Inspired by a lifetime love of vintage illustration, housewares, and fabrics, Drew combined a degree in graphic design, 10 years of professional experience and innate style to open Kitsch Café. Providing unique vintage objects and collectibles, as well as handmade accessories and stationery made with vintage fabrics, items are chosen and created to be stylish and memorable and always contain a sense of humor. Located in Cincinnati, the company originally sold only vintage items, adding handmade items in the spring of 2009. Kitsch Café items are found online, and in many local shops and boutiques.

Oct 19

meet the vendors!

Have you been wondering what, exactly, you’ll find at Crafty Supermarket? Voila! Our 2009 Vendors page is now up, with all the fantastic crafters who’ll be hawking their wares at our show!

Many of the 19 crafters, makers and artisans come from Cincinnati, some are from further away. Some are familiar faces on the indie craft show circuit, others are brand new to it. We’ve got knitters and printers and artists and button-makers, and even an embroiderer.

Check ’em out and start making your shopping list!

Oct 13

another upcoming craft show

Leapin Lizard in Covington is looking for crafters for its second annual craft show Nov. 28 and 29 (the weekend after Crafty Supermarket!). A booth is $65. If you’re interested, e-mail leapinlizzz at mac dot com with images or a URL and a description of your work by Nov. 1.

Oct 10

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wanna get in our swag bags?

The first 50 shoppers at Crafty Supermarket (and our esteemed vendors) will get swag bags full of goodies! If you want to promote your craft business, project or local store, you can send in promotional items or samples to be included in the bags. These can be postcards, business cards, stickers, coupons, flyers, samples or anything else you dream up that’s smaller than a breadbox.

Send in up to 75 (we prefer at least 50) of your item by Nov. 10, and we’ll put it in the swag bags for the lucky shoppers to see! You can mail your stuff to:

Grace Dobush
The Artist’s Magazine
4700 E. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45220

Because this is a family-friendly event, we ask that your promo items have no profanity or nudity.