MAKE Magazine: Events

Holiday Craft Faire Extravaganza

2009-06-23T13:54:45Z

Holiday Craft Faire with upscale handmade items. Items must be at least 50% handmade. For information and application contact bimber@sbcglobal.net Saturday, November 21, 2009 Granite Bay, CA

TPSG - Summer Sizzling Sale

2009-07-02T00:34:07Z

The Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild’s biannual “Sizzling Summer Sale,” is scheduled to be held in Fort Worth on July 10th, 5-9 PM, and July 11th, 10 AM-4 PM, at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street. Participating will be artists from North Texas, featuring functional and decorative artwork. Included in the activities will be a silent auction benefiting the TPSG, and the Emergency Artists Support League. And there also will be the raffling of a distinctive tea pot. In addition, on Friday night there will be a special “meet the artists” wine and dessert reception. Further information can be obtained by contacting www.tpsg.biz. Friday, July 10, 2009 Ft. Worth, TX

Meet Your Maker Indie Craft Show

2009-06-20T16:09:23Z

Meet Your Maker brings indie crafts to the First Friday Artwalk downtown! Wine tasting, a free raffle, and 20 local arts and crafts vendors all in one place. Friday, July 03, 2009 Eugene, OR

Past Forward : The 25th Anniversary Performance Series

2009-06-17T22:45:53Z

During June and July of 2009, The LAB will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a month-long performance series. Selected musicians, curators, dancers, authors, and performance artists who represent the breadth of The LAB's artistic vision over its 25-year history, as well as the future of the organization and Bay Area arts community will participate. Join us for the kickoff party on June 25! Check our website for performance schedules! Thursday, June 25, 2009 San Francisco, CA

Past Forward : The 25th Anniversary Performance Series

2009-06-17T22:43:00Z

During June and July of 2009, The LAB will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a month-long performance series. Selected musicians, curators, dancers, authors, and performance artists who represent the breadth of The LAB's artistic vision over its 25-year history, as well as the future of the organization and Bay Area arts community will participate. Join us for the kickoff party on June 25! Check website for performance schedules! Thursday, June 25, 2009 San Francisco, CA

Summer Craft and Gift Market

2009-06-12T18:43:31Z

Summer Craft and Gift Market Every Wednesday 4pm-8pm June 3rd - August 19th--Hopkins Pavillion Arena(Outdoors)- Summer Craft and Gift Market 11000 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins, MN 55343 A weekly Craft and Gift Market located at the Hopkins Pavillion Ice Arena outdoors. The market will combine arts, crafts, and gifts with an outdoor festival of community food, and entertainment. 320.249.6202 www.namebrandguys.com Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Hopkins, MN

Fire Arts Festival

2009-06-16T01:21:20Z

The Crucible’s 9th Fire Arts Festival, a spectacular open-air exhibition of astounding performances, fire sculpture and interactive art, will light up the sky each evening from 8 PM to midnight at The Crucible's NEW Fire Arts Arena in the freeway canyon lands of West Oakland. Tickets for this must-see event are now on sale.
The Fire Arts Festival is a blazing nexus of science, engineering and art, with amazing installations and gigantic sculptures by prominent artists such as: • Michael Christian’s Elevation • Rebecca Anders’ Fishbug • Matisse Enzer’s Flamethrower Shooting Gallery • Mark Perez with Mousetrap • Alan Rorie’s Neuron Chamber • Christian Ristow’s Hand of Man • And many more.
This year’s featured musical performance will be the world premiere of Dan Cantrell’s The Rootabaga Opera, performed nightly at 9:00 as the Arena comes alive with fire. Based on Carl Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories, the work incorporates dance, theater, puppetry, and (of course) fire.
In addition, appearing on the stage each evening will be a variety of performances to awe and amaze; from circus arts and fire performers to hip-hop dance and eclectic music Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Oakland, CA, CA

Frame Alteration Workshop - Hyphy Bike

2009-06-16T01:14:45Z

A SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER Youth Frame Alteration – Hyphy Bike Customize your bicycle in this exciting Crucible youth workshop! Students will learn basic fabrication skills in MIG welding, Oxy/Acetylene torch, grinding, and finishing to reconstruct their bicycles. Bicycle frames will be stripped and students will learn to redesign and alter its handle bars, rims, seat posts, and frames to create a unique, hip, and one-of-a-kind look that will make them the talk of the neighborhood. Students are required to bring their own bicycle, which they will transform into a bike of their own design. Class runs 6/29 - Jul 3rd 9AM - 4PM $750 ($690 for Crucible members) Monday, June 29, 2009 Oakland, CA

The Clothing Show - Fall 2009, Toronto

2009-06-15T13:29:29Z

The Fall 2009 edition of The Clothing Show takes place September 25–27th at The Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Showcasing the unique talents of hundreds of local designers and artisans, The Clothing Show is Canada’s largest vintage and new independent designer show. Shop from over 300 booths of one-of-a-kind, handmade clothing and accessories, antique jewellery, shoes, home accessories, vintage records, and so much more. Check out the hottest new designs and find rare vintage treasures. Get the best discounts on big name labels in the Sample Sales Section. Peruse an assortment of earth-friendly and cruelty-free products are featured in the Eco section. Also check out the massive gallery featuring work by local artists, or sit back and watch any of the fashion shows running all weekend long. And as always - every visitor gets an eco-bag full of free product samples! Dates & Times: Fri. September 25: 3-9pm Sat. September 26: 11am-9pm Sun. September 27: 11am-7pm Tickets: $8 online, $10 at the door Visit www.theclothingshow.com for advance tickets and information. For vendor inquiries, please call 416.516.9859 or email info@theclothingshow.com - We'd love to hear from you! Friday, September 25, 2009 Toronto, ON

Second Storie Indie Market Call for Vendors

2009-06-15T15:20:10Z

Second Storie Indie Market is excited to announce the call for entries for their 2009 event! This year Second Storie will host its event at Visual Studies Workshop on Saturday November 28, 11 - 6 and Sunday November 29, 11 - 4. The gals at Second Storie take pride in their reputation for hosting a well edited, warm and happy event featuring the best indie arts and crafts in the north east and beyond! They're looking for talented vendors to be a part of this truly unique holiday festival and would love to hear from you! Deadline to apply is August 17th. If you're considering applying and would be traveling from out of town, feel free to email us with any questions you might have! We'll be setting up a blog for our 2009 selected vendors as well, so that everyone attending can talk amongst themselves ahead of time...great for those of you who might want to split a hotel, pool together gas money, or just get acquainted before the big day! For more information visit secondstorie.net, and stay in the loop on their blog,secondstorie.blogspot.com. Monday, June 15, 2009 Rochester, NY

Second Storie Indie Market

2009-06-15T15:23:06Z

Second Storie Indie Market is excited to announce the date for their 2009 event! This year Second Storie will host its event at Visual Studies Workshop on Saturday November 28, 11 - 6 and Sunday November 29, 11 - 4. The gals at Second Storie take pride in their reputation for hosting a well edited, warm and happy event featuring the best indie arts and crafts in the north east and beyond! They're looking for talented vendors to be a part of this truly unique holiday festival and would love to hear from you! Deadline to apply is August 17th. For more information visit secondstorie.net, and stay in the loop on their blog,secondstorie.blogspot.com. Saturday, November 28, 2009 Rochester, NY

Mission Team Craft Fair

2009-06-13T00:14:25Z

CORAL SPRINGS - - - The First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs is looking for vendors to participate in our Mission Team Craft Fair. Our 35th annual event will take place on Friday, October 23rd, from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, October 24th, 2009 from 9 am to 4 pm. The Mission Team is seeking vendors for candles, woodworking, quilts, and other handcrafted items. Our only qualification is that the products be handmade and not commercially mass produced. Booths will be located on the grounds as well as inside church buildings. Space fees vary according to location. Net proceeds are used to support charitable organizations and causes in Broward County and for several efforts overseas. Call Cheryl Price at 954/752-0333 or email her at craftfair09@msn.com. Friday, October 23, 2009 Coral Springs, FL

Mission Team Craft Fair

2009-06-13T00:09:22Z

For Immediate Release CORAL SPRINGS - - - The First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs is looking for vendors to participate in our Mission Team Craft Fair. The Mission Team is seeking vendors for candles, woodworking, quilts, and other handcrafted items. Our only qualification is that the products be handmade and not commercially mass produced. Booths will be located on the grounds as well as inside church buildings. Space fees vary according to location. Net proceeds are used to support charitable organizations and causes in Broward County and for several efforts overseas. Call Cheryl Price at 954/752-0333 or email her at craftfair09@msn.com. ### Friday, October 23, 2009 Coral Springs, FL

Summer Craft and Gift Market

2009-06-12T18:39:57Z

Summer Craft and Gift Market Every Wednesday 4pm-8pm June 3rd - August 19th--St Cloud Armory(Outdoors)- Summer Craft and Gift Market 1710 Veteran's Drive, St Cloud, MN 56303 A weekly Craft and Gift Market located at the St Cloud Armory outdoors. The market will combine arts, crafts, and gifts with an outdoor festival of community food, and entertainment. 320.249.6202 www.namebrandguys.com Wednesday, June 17, 2009 St Cloud, MN

Holiday In Smoke Rise

2009-06-11T15:42:03Z

Holiday in Smoke Rise is an annual arts and crafts show held in the beautiful Atlanta suburb of Smoke Rise, Georgia. (Smoke Rise is adjacent to Stone Mountain Park in DeKalb County.) The show is celebrating its 28th year of turning Smoke Rise Elementary's gymnasium, cafeteria, classrooms, and hallways into a marketplace of more than 200 artisans and crafters. The show takes place December 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is heavily supported by the community as proceeds from booth sales go to the Smoke Rise Elementary School Foundation. Saturday, December 05, 2009 Smoke Rise (Stone Mountain), GA