Posts tagged ‘crafting’

Aug 1

calling all crafters!

Applications are now open for Crafty Supermarket’s holiday show! It’ll be at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The table fee is $65 for the day. We’ll provide 8-foot tables and two chairs. If you want to share the table with a friend, include information for both of you in the form, and we’ll judge you as a group.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 15, 2010. We’ll notify you whether you’re accepted by Sept. 25. When you’re accepted, you’ll have until Oct. 1 to pay the $65 table fee. If you don’t submit the table fee by Oct. 1, we’ll offer the space to another crafter.

Click here to apply! Applications are now closed.

FAQ

What kind of crafters are you looking for?

Unconventional crafters, artist-poets, upcycling freaks, hipster types, cutesy makers, punk artists, do-it-yourselfers, bike-cozy crocheters — all y’all are welcome. The most important thing is that you’re selling things you made yourself!

Can I share a table with a friend?

Sure! Just mark that box in the application and include that person’s info. No more than two craft businesses to a table, though!

I sell Avon/OxyClean/other manufactured stuff — can I be in the show?

Nope, sorry. We only deal in the handmade.

Does every crafter who applies get into the show?

Because we receive so many applications, we can only accept a small percentage of people to be vendors. We consider a lot of things in the judging process: price range, quality of work, overall style, and how many vendors are selling similar objects. We can’t offer feedback on whether your crafts will be accepted — check out our last show’s crafter list to get an idea of what kind of stuff we like!

Jul 8

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Free screening of Handmade Nation!

We’re kicking off the opening of applications for the Crafty Supermarket holiday show with a screening of the indie craft documentary “Handmade Nation” on Sunday, August 1! Bring a friend and crash on the comfy couches of Red Polly to watch the movie and have a snack or two. Fabricate will be open as well, in case you need an indie craft fix. Before you even ask — yes, it is totally FREE to come! You can RSVP to the Facebook event right here.

Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Fabricate/Red Polly
Address: 4016 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH

ABOUT THE MOVIE
Handmade Nation documents the new wave of art, craft and design that is capturing the attention of the nation. It is the feature film debut of director, author, artist and curator Faythe Levine. Levine traveled to 15 cities and covered more than 19,000 miles to interview artists, crafters, makers, curators and community members.

Today’s craft world has emerged as a synthesis of historical technique, punk culture, and the DIY ethos, also influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art.

Director Faythe Levine captured the tightly knit community that exists through websites, blogs, and online stores that connect to the greater public through independent boutiques, galleries and craft fairs.

Interviews were conducted on-location in artist studios, homes, boutiques, offices and craft fairs, giving the public an exclusive and rarely seen look into the lives of these creative individuals.

May 18

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this week in craft!

the crafty news just keeps comin’:

Covington’s Arts District is hosting a series of talks about small business. All the sessions take place at the Artists Enterprise Center, 25 W. Seventh St., Covington, KY 4101. The first one, with Melt owner Lisa Kagan, happened last week, but there’s still lots more good stuff:
- Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m.: Rick Hoffman, owner, Covington Clay
- Tuesday, May 25, at 7 p.m.: Dan Korman, owner, Park+Vine
- Thursday, May 27, at 6 p.m.: Rebecca Volpe, Small Business Insights, City of Covington
There’s going to be an art sale at Hamilton and Knowlton in Northside on June 5. Spaces start at just $15, and the deadline to apply is May 28. You can apply right here!
Going to the Taft Museum is now free on Sundays! It used to be free on Wednesdays.
Northside micromarket Picnic and Pantry is rumored to be opening up shop this weekend. If it’s anything like their debut at the Crafty Supermarket show, there’s going to be a run on tacos, so dine early and often, people.

May 9

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housekeeping and crafty news

Big winner: The winner of the drawing for $200 worth of craft awesomeness from MyCraftivityStore.com was Sara Relojo — congratulations! (jealous!!)

Lost and found: Lost items reported include a brown boy’s wallet, a turquoise stud earring and an iPod/iPhone. Call the CCAC if you found any of these things! Found at the CCAC was one ring — call the office at (513) 497-2860 if you lost one.

Fab fabrics: St. Theresa Textile Trove, an amazing fabric and notion store that used to be in College Hill until it closed earlier this year, is now reincarnated at the Pendleton Art Center! It’s open Tuesdays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Upcoming crafty events: The second Summer Celebration in Over-the-Rhine is gonna happen May 22, and the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange in Indianapolis will be June 12.

Apr 18

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thank you!

THANK YOU for helping the second Crafty Supermarket be such a success! Over the course of the day we had more than 1,500 shoppers at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center.

We couldn’t have done it without all our volunteers, sponsors, Ruth and Erin of the CCAC, the shoppers and most of all the crafters. All 50 of you were amazing, and we’re so glad you were a part of Crafty Supermarket.

Phew! We’re still recovering from all the excitement. If you didn’t make it to the show, or just want to relive it, here’s some video Grace took of the show towards the end as things were winding down.

Announcements coming soon about our next show — stay tuned, and sign up for our newsletter in the upper right hand corner of the blog!

Alisha, Chris & Grace

Apr 17

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today’s the day!

Crafty Supermarket’s spring show is today! Doors open at 11 a.m. and we’ll go hot and heavy until 6 p.m. See you there!

Apr 16

join us tomorrow!

Just wanted to reiterate all the important info those of you coming out for Crafty Supermarket tomorrow!

The show is open and free to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010. The first shoppers of the day will get one of our 100 swag bags, filled with delightful freebies!

We’ll have 50 amazing craft vendors, food, drinks and treats from five local caterers and restaurants, and a DJ from PROJECTMILL spinning all day.

Some vendors are able to accept credit cards or checks, but your best bet is to bring cash. There’s no ATM on site — the closest ATMs are on Ludlow Avenue.

Crafty Supermarket is happening at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center in Cincinnati’s Gaslight District. The address is 3711 Clifton Ave., right at the corner of Clifton and McAlpin avenues. Learn more about the CCAC here.

Note: At this time, the CCAC building is not wheelchair-accessible. There are a number of steps to get into the building and up to the first floor.

Coming in from out of town? Here are detailed Google Maps directions:

Apr 10

vendor roundup: collectives

Sometimes there’s so much craft that it’s more than one person can handle. Crafty Supermarket will host four collectives/craft shops at our spring show, so you’ll get even more variety!

Chicken Lays an Egg of Cincinnati
Chicken Lays An Egg is a colorful tribute to all things vintage and cool, including men’s, ladies’ & children’s wear, artwork, housewares, toys, Chinatown trinkets, handmade items, shoes, bric brac, rick rack and sometimes hand-tied flower bouquets.

Fabricate of Cincinnati
Fabricate is a new store/gallery hybrid space in Northside featuring unique art & locally handmade/upcycled items. (It opened the day of our first show!) You can shop in person at 4012 Hamilton Ave.

RES:(oneiroi) of Cincinnati
A design and craft collaborative that seeks local sources for materials and resources in the creation of home goods. Products range from turned wood lamps, terrariums, sculpted wood planters, wooden toy/collectable blocks, bathroom ‘furnishings’ such as towel racks and toothbrush holders, and additionally the possibility of refurbished furniture items, jewelry, and knitted/crocheted wears.

Wholly Craft! of Columbus
Wholly Craft is a small shop in Columbus featuring handmade goods from more 100 crafters and artists. We carry a wide variety of items including t-shirts, handbags, jewelry, plush creatures, home decor, and much more. The line of jewelry and home accessories made in-house combines vintage elements with modern design and functionality to create colorful stories all their own.