Wednesday, September 05, 2007

DIY ALERT

Hi all,

My great friend Diane is the powerhouse behind DIY Alert. She's got all the local Portland craft info you could possibly want!

If you haven't already checked it out, you should! Get on her mailing list and keep up on all the latest events. www.diyalert.com

And to that end, because Diane is already doing it, and I've become too busy to keep up the goings on in town -- that's going to be your best resource to keep your finger on the pulse.

Feel free to drop me an e-mail.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Lov.li FAIR - JUNE 3rd

DIY Alert and Lov.li are co-sponsoring a craft fair this June, called The Lov.li Fair. And we're looking for both vendors and volunteers!
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VENDORS:

Here's the details: The fair will be Sunday, June 3rd from 11-4. (And from 10-11, we're offering a special learning, networking, and excitement-building reception just for our vendors!)

The Lov.li Fair will be held at RonTom, which is at 600 E Burnside. We have space for 40 vendors at both inside and outside tables.

This will be a 21 and over event, with food and cocktails available from RonTom's menu. We'll also have a live DJ and make-and-take tables.

Booths are free, and we take no commission from sales at all. Booth spaces measure about 5' x 3'. We do have some specially-sized booths for people selling large-scale art or clothing, so please do contact us if you have any specific needs. In most cases, you will need to bring your own table and lighting (there are plenty of plug-ins). We have a limited number of round tables, so if you're interested in reserving one of these, please let us know. They are first-come, first-served.

To be a vendor at this show, you just need to be a member of Lov.li, selling work on that site. It's free and easy to create an account. Go to http://www.lov.li/. This show is juried, so please have some pieces of your work listed on Lov.li that represent what you'd like to sell at the show.

Here's a link to more details about the show. http://lov.li/events/118.

If you're interested in being a vendor, head over to http://www.lov.li/ and message Patrick. (His username is expatrick.)
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VOLUNTEERS:


We need two people to run make-and-take tables for us. In return for your time, we'll place a free ad for your business/website in our event program. And you are also welcome to distribute flyers for your business at the table.

If you're interested in volunteering, please email me at sisterdg@churchofcraft.org.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

MARKETING YOUR ART AND CRAFT ONLINE, APRIL 25th

"Marketing Your Art and Craft Online," a presentation hosted by Trillium Artisans
Wednesday, April 25th, 6-9pm

Join Trillium for two speakers who will help you with using the web to sell your art, and find more customers:
-Diane (aka Sister Diane of Church of Craft) she'll be talking about "Using Blogs to Market Your Work."
-Patrick Sullivan from Lov.li will speak about "Using Lov.li to Sell and Market Your Work Online."
After the presentations, there will be some time for hands-on learning at Trillium's computers.

This event takes place at Trillium Artisans, 9119 SE Foster Rd.
It's just $5.00 for non Trillium members.
Please RSVP, though, because space is limited.
Email Claire at Trillium Artisans to register: claire@trilliumartisans.org

SPRING ART SALE, MAY 6th

Spring Art Sale at The 100th Monkey StudioSunday, May 6th, 10-5
Stop by The 100th Monkey Studio and enjoy all kinds of handmade things by local artists.

Get your Mother's Day shopping done, or pick up a little something for yourself.

The 100th Monkey is at 110 SE 16th Ave.
More info at http://www.the100thmonkeystudio.com.

ART & CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP, MAY 27th

Art & Craft Supply Swap, at 100th Monkey StudioSunday, May 27th, 11-4
Gather up all the old art/craft supplies you aren't using anymore, and bring them down to
The 100th Monkey Studio.

Trade them in for all-new supplies!
Hunt for new treasures in the Studio, and meet some fellow creaters.

We'll have craft tables all day long as well, so be sure to stop by and make something:
Fabric Flowers from 11:30 - 1:00
Refrigerator Magnets from 1:00 - 3:00
Fused Fabric Greeting Cards from 3:00 - 4:00

The 100th Monkey is at 110 SE 16th Ave.
This event is co-sponsored by The 100th Monkey Studio and DIY Alert!

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

CALLING CRAFTERS!!!

Hi, crafters -For those of you who haven't heard, the Citywide Arts Commission is gearing up to host a weekly Sunday Arts Fair in downtown PDX.

From July through October, the parking structure at SW Third and Alder will be converted to a giant (400 spaces!) arts fair, where anyone may sell original work. (Which, by the way, is being defined broadly, to include art, crafts, original music CDs, and self-published writing.)

There's a $20.00 membership fee, a weekly $15.00 tabling fee, and they take NO commissions on your sales.

Nonprofit arts groups may be entitled to free tables to use for outreach.

Citywide Arts is taking applications for vendors now.
Check out http://www.sundayartmart.com for more information.

Monday, February 26, 2007

HAPPY HOUR CRAFT @ VICTORY BAR - Monday Nights

It's Happy Crafty Hour @ The Victory Bar, 3652 SE Division
Monday Nights 6pm to Midnight

Drop in, grab a drink & work on your own indie crafts while tradin' ideaswith your neighbors. A great time to stitch/knit/jewel/sketch/weave upcrafts to sell at our Mother's Day Bazaar. All well-behaved ages until 8pm.

After 8pm it's all well-behaved 21 and up ages!
more info @ http://www.grannypantiescraftbazaar.com

Special beer/wine prices 6-midnight for our lovely crafters!
Bar is non-smoking.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Swap-O-Rama-Rama - Feb 4th

Swap-o-rama-rama PDX combines a clothing swap and DIY workshops to transform the clothes you find into new, wearable works of art.

The basic concept is this: you bring at least two bags of unwanted clothing and a sliding-scale donation of up to $10.

The resulting pile of clothes represents the core ingredient of the event—from this pile, old clothes will get a new lease on life!

Workshops will be available so you can alter, embellish, and otherwise transform these old garments into fabulous new fashion.

Bring at least two bags of clothes that you don't want/can't wear anymore, plus any embellishments, like leftover beads, sequins, ribbon, feather boas, etc.

Needle and thread is very welcome, and please bring your own pair of sewing scissors if you have 'em. (We'll make sure you label it with your name on it -- we get pretty attached to our scissors, too.)

Cost: $10

At The 100th Monkey Studio
110 SE 16th Ave

More info: http://swaporamarama.org/portland.htm
Call to confirm or get more info: 503 232-3457

CALL TO VENDORS - Feb. 16, 17, 18th

Portland State is hosting a production of "The Vagina Monologues", and are interested in having local crafters, specifically women, doing craft-fair tables at the show.

The show is Feb 16,17,18.

PSU charges a small table fee for crafters selling wares, which is dontated to our beneficifiaries, the Portland Women's Crisis Line, and the Sexual Assualt Resource Center.

All sales are yours.

For a 6' table it is $20 a night, or $50 for all three performance nights.
A 3' table is $10 a night, or $25 for all three nights.

If you, or crafters you know, would be interested in selling their crafts at the show, please contact Ashley Mitchell at 971.235.4643.

FIND LOVE...or Other Crap you Don't Need - Feb. 4th

FIND LOVE...OR OTHER CRAP YOU DON'T NEED CRAFT FAIR AND BENEFIT SHOW

Shop for great local art while listening to 3 great local bands (The Swallows, Sean Battles, Sissyboy) all while supporting the Portland Womens Crisis Line!

$5 Donation for the Portland Women's Crisis Line

Sunday - Feb. 4th

Fez Ballroom
316 SW 11th

Doors 8pm - Midnight
21 & OVER

The Granny Panties Bazaar - Feb. 10th & 11th

The Granny Panties Bazzar...not your Granny's Bazzar!

It's Granny Panties Craft Bazaar! Check out the handmade crafts from 19 dedicated crafters

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 10 & 11, from Noon - 4pm
and sip on Valentine Inspired Cocktails while you shop! To see who's going to be there:

Everything from; Designer Clothes, Dog beds, Handmade Body Butters & Soaps, Handmade Kid's Clothes, Handbags, Catnip Hearts, Vegan Chocolate, Jewelry by many different vendors, Ninja Cats, and so many more.... The Event is Free, but plenty of Goodies & Drinks are available for Purchase.

Also there is a "Make your own Valentine" station at the bar!

Saturday and Sunday
Feb 10th & 11th
Noon-4pm
Aalto Lounge
SE 34th & Belmont
21 & OVER

http://www.grannypantiescraftbazaar.com/

Monday, January 29, 2007

CHURCH OF CRAFT - FEB 19th

Don't let the word "Church" scare you. It's a fun collective of crafters that have a lot of fun. You never know what juicy Portland tidbit will be revealed!

Come on down to Rimsky's Coffeehouse and meet new people (just like you) and learn a craft while you're at it.

The Portland, Oregon flock meets one Sunday each month.
We meet from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Rimsky-Korsacoffeehouse707 SE 12th (at Alder)
It looks like a red house, right next to Plaid.

At any meeting, you’ll find knitters and crocheters, beaders, wire-workers, stitchers, tiki-carvers, scrapbookers, builders of model rockets, and more. We also take turns hosting craft classes at each meeting. Please email sisterdg@churchofcraft.org if you’d like to teach a class.

Feel free to bring any craft supplies you like, and an extension cord if you’ll need one. Coffee and Rimsky’s spectacular desserts are available. Hope to meet you soon!

For more information check out the website: http://www.churchofcraft.org/doors/portland/index.html

CRAFTY WONDERLAND - FEB. 11th

Next Crafty Wonderland: Feb. 11,2006

The Doug Fir Lounge - http://www.dougfirlounge.com/calendar.html
830 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
11am-4pm

All Ages & Free Admission

http://www.craftywonderland.com/