Past Events
2006
Detroit Urban Craft Fair
August 5th, 2006 Majestic Theater, Detroit
A one-day alternative craft fair hosted by Handmade Detroit. Over 50 vendors from Detroit and the Midwest will set up shop from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at the Majestic Theater in Detroit.
August 5th, 2006 Majestic Theater, Detroit
A one-day alternative craft fair hosted by Handmade Detroit. Over 50 vendors from Detroit and the Midwest will set up shop from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at the Majestic Theater in Detroit.
DEPART-ment at Pitchfork Music Festival
July 29th and 30th, 2006 Union Park, Chicago
If you find 38 bands on three stages not enough to keep you occupied for a couple of days, why not take a break from the Pitchfork Music Festival and peruse the always exciting crafts of DEPART-ment's members? All things handcrafted. No brand-names. No foreign-assembly. No questionable-ethics.
July 29th and 30th, 2006 Union Park, Chicago
If you find 38 bands on three stages not enough to keep you occupied for a couple of days, why not take a break from the Pitchfork Music Festival and peruse the always exciting crafts of DEPART-ment's members? All things handcrafted. No brand-names. No foreign-assembly. No questionable-ethics.
The Renegade Craft Fair: Brooklyn, Part II
June 17th and 18th, 2006 McCarren Park, NYC
Take the L train, take the G train, I don't mind which just be there from 11am - 6pm both days. It will probably be very hot so bring change to buy icees. Bring change to buy me an icee too! Or bring change to buy my wares and I'll buy my own icees. That's the economy in action! Exciting, isn't it?
June 17th and 18th, 2006 McCarren Park, NYC
Take the L train, take the G train, I don't mind which just be there from 11am - 6pm both days. It will probably be very hot so bring change to buy icees. Bring change to buy me an icee too! Or bring change to buy my wares and I'll buy my own icees. That's the economy in action! Exciting, isn't it?
Handmade Market
May 20th, 2006 The Empty Bottle, Chicago
1035 N Western. 21+ unless you're with your parents. If you were worried that shopping for crafts and starting your drinking at noon would never go hand in hand this is the event for you. Actually this is the series of events for you, held the third Saturday of each month.
May 20th, 2006 The Empty Bottle, Chicago
1035 N Western. 21+ unless you're with your parents. If you were worried that shopping for crafts and starting your drinking at noon would never go hand in hand this is the event for you. Actually this is the series of events for you, held the third Saturday of each month.
DEPART-ment
May 20th and 21st, 2006 Mercury Cafe, Chicago
1505 W Chicago Avenue, near Ashland. A seasonal store in a new location. All things handcrafted. No brand-names. No foreign-assembly. No questionable-ethics. From 11-8 on Saturday and 9-5 on Sunday.
May 20th and 21st, 2006 Mercury Cafe, Chicago
1505 W Chicago Avenue, near Ashland. A seasonal store in a new location. All things handcrafted. No brand-names. No foreign-assembly. No questionable-ethics. From 11-8 on Saturday and 9-5 on Sunday.
Feria Urbana
April 28th, 2006 Canvas Cafe and Gallery, San Francisco
1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln, a mere block's walk from the N Judah and in sight of lovely Golden Gate Park. 12-5 pm.
April 28th, 2006 Canvas Cafe and Gallery, San Francisco
1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln, a mere block's walk from the N Judah and in sight of lovely Golden Gate Park. 12-5 pm.
Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco(ish)
April 22nd and 23rd, 2006 San Mateo Fairgrounds
What's better than a craft fair in lovely, temperate California? A craft fair right in the middle of Make Magazine's Maker Faire at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. From 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday.
April 22nd and 23rd, 2006 San Mateo Fairgrounds
What's better than a craft fair in lovely, temperate California? A craft fair right in the middle of Make Magazine's Maker Faire at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. From 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday.
2005
La Superette
December 17th, 2005 Exit Art, NYC
The 8th annual functional art sale that ate Manhattan! This year's will be held at Exit Art (475 10th Avenue at 36th Street).
December 17th, 2005 Exit Art, NYC
The 8th annual functional art sale that ate Manhattan! This year's will be held at Exit Art (475 10th Avenue at 36th Street).
Bust's Holiday Craftacular
December 17th, 2005 The Warsaw, NYC
Crowds of crafters, cocktails, DJs and dancing from 12 noon to 12 midnight at 261 Driggs Ave.
December 17th, 2005 The Warsaw, NYC
Crowds of crafters, cocktails, DJs and dancing from 12 noon to 12 midnight at 261 Driggs Ave.
Bazaar Bizarre Boston
December 11th, 2005 The Cyclorama, Boston
Not just a craft show, it's also an offbeat entertainment extravaganza! This year it's held at 539 Tremont Street from 1 pm 'til 8 pm.
December 11th, 2005 The Cyclorama, Boston
Not just a craft show, it's also an offbeat entertainment extravaganza! This year it's held at 539 Tremont Street from 1 pm 'til 8 pm.
DEPART-ment
December 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2005 Open End, Chicago
A seasonal store at 2000 W. Fulton. All things handcrafted. No brand-names. No foreign-assembly. No questionable-ethics.
December 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2005 Open End, Chicago
A seasonal store at 2000 W. Fulton. All things handcrafted. No brand-names. No foreign-assembly. No questionable-ethics.
Art vs. Craft, Round 3
November 18th and 19th, 2005 Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
The only craft show where you can also pick up some famous fried fish (so far). The crazy number of fabulous vendors, goodie bags, and neat-o space make it worth far more than the $2 price of admission.
November 18th and 19th, 2005 Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
The only craft show where you can also pick up some famous fried fish (so far). The crazy number of fabulous vendors, goodie bags, and neat-o space make it worth far more than the $2 price of admission.
The DIY Trunk Show
November 5th, 2005 Pulaski Park Auditorium, Chicago
An annual alternative craft show held in the Pulaski Park fieldhouse. From 10 am 'til 4 pm there will be hell of cool things to see, including at least 20 craft show newcomers.
November 5th, 2005 Pulaski Park Auditorium, Chicago
An annual alternative craft show held in the Pulaski Park fieldhouse. From 10 am 'til 4 pm there will be hell of cool things to see, including at least 20 craft show newcomers.
DEPART-ment
October 7th, 8th, and 9th 2005 Open End, Chicago
A seasonal store at 2000 W. Fulton. I don't know what goes on because I'm always on vacation when they have them but this time I sent stuff anyway.
October 7th, 8th, and 9th 2005 Open End, Chicago
A seasonal store at 2000 W. Fulton. I don't know what goes on because I'm always on vacation when they have them but this time I sent stuff anyway.
The Renegade Craft Fair 2005
September 24th and 25th, 2005 Wicker Park, Chicago
From 11:00 am to 6 pm for two exciting days you can hobnob with the local and distant talent. All under one giant, porous roof called the sky.
September 24th and 25th, 2005 Wicker Park, Chicago
From 11:00 am to 6 pm for two exciting days you can hobnob with the local and distant talent. All under one giant, porous roof called the sky.
Rockwell Crossing Artwalk
September 10th, 2005 Rockwell Station on the brown line, Chicago
From 10 am to 5 pm next to the Rockwell station on the brown line, between Leland and Eastwood. The rain date is Sunday September 11th.
September 10th, 2005 Rockwell Station on the brown line, Chicago
From 10 am to 5 pm next to the Rockwell station on the brown line, between Leland and Eastwood. The rain date is Sunday September 11th.
DEPART-ment
July 16th and 17th, 2005 Intonation Music Festival, Union Park, Chicago
Holy crap people. You want to know what the rockers are into these days? They are into buying handmade wares from the midwest's best and brightest crafters. In large amounts.
July 16th and 17th, 2005 Intonation Music Festival, Union Park, Chicago
Holy crap people. You want to know what the rockers are into these days? They are into buying handmade wares from the midwest's best and brightest crafters. In large amounts.
The Renegade Craft Fair: Brooklyn Edition
June 25th and 26th, 2005 McCarren Park, NYC
Y'all, I had these totally cool skirts with snap-on bits (like the four seasons one but with a few less parts so they'd be less expensive and cutie-pie little cranes too) and I wish could show you but I sold them. Something I never could have done without the tons of awesome, friendly types who showed up for this show despite it being about 110 degrees in the shade.
June 25th and 26th, 2005 McCarren Park, NYC
Y'all, I had these totally cool skirts with snap-on bits (like the four seasons one but with a few less parts so they'd be less expensive and cutie-pie little cranes too) and I wish could show you but I sold them. Something I never could have done without the tons of awesome, friendly types who showed up for this show despite it being about 110 degrees in the shade.
Art vs. Craft, Round 2: Electric Boogaloo
June 18th, 2005 Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
If you like beer, fried fish, or really strong bloody marys with your crafts then this is the fair for you.
June 18th, 2005 Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
If you like beer, fried fish, or really strong bloody marys with your crafts then this is the fair for you.
2004
Designer's Gallery Sale
December 10th, 11th and 12th, 2004 Open Ground Gallery, NYC
A three day salestravaganza of epic proportions. Full of jewelry, bags, jewelry, clothing, jewelry, and yarn.
December 10th, 11th and 12th, 2004 Open Ground Gallery, NYC
A three day salestravaganza of epic proportions. Full of jewelry, bags, jewelry, clothing, jewelry, and yarn.
La Superette 2004
December 4th, 2004 The Tank Annex, NYC
La Superette is an annual celebration, a sale of original functional art favoring process, not art prices.
December 4th, 2004 The Tank Annex, NYC
La Superette is an annual celebration, a sale of original functional art favoring process, not art prices.
Art vs. Craft
November 5th and 6th, 2004 Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
In November we took a road trip up to Milwaukee (The Genuine American City according to their Convention and Visitors Bureau) for the Art vs. Craft show.
November 5th and 6th, 2004 Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
In November we took a road trip up to Milwaukee (The Genuine American City according to their Convention and Visitors Bureau) for the Art vs. Craft show.
The Renegade Craft Fair 2004
September 18th and 19th, 2004 Wicker Park, Chicago
Read all about it. We were at booth #53, the smallest prime which is not the sum or difference between powers of 2 and 3. You can read more facts about the number 53 here.
September 18th and 19th, 2004 Wicker Park, Chicago
Read all about it. We were at booth #53, the smallest prime which is not the sum or difference between powers of 2 and 3. You can read more facts about the number 53 here.
2003
DIY Trunk Show 2003
November 11th, 2003 Pulaski Park Auditorium, Chicago
I was both there and square and had a metric assload of fun. And met cool people - like the woman who wallpapered a room in science encyclopedias (whose name I didn't even catch). But how cool is a whole science room! Special thanks go to the Destruktobot for the extreme amounts of help and Salmalicious for ferreting out the fierce coffee.
November 11th, 2003 Pulaski Park Auditorium, Chicago
I was both there and square and had a metric assload of fun. And met cool people - like the woman who wallpapered a room in science encyclopedias (whose name I didn't even catch). But how cool is a whole science room! Special thanks go to the Destruktobot for the extreme amounts of help and Salmalicious for ferreting out the fierce coffee.
The Renegade Craft Fair 2003
September 20th, 2003 Wicker Park, Chicago
Salmalicious and I had a great time at the Renegade Craft Fair not setting up our canopy because it was so nice out and then getting sunburnt, seeing all the fabulous stuff, getting serenaded by a creepy old man and talking to more people than I have all year.
September 20th, 2003 Wicker Park, Chicago
Salmalicious and I had a great time at the Renegade Craft Fair not setting up our canopy because it was so nice out and then getting sunburnt, seeing all the fabulous stuff, getting serenaded by a creepy old man and talking to more people than I have all year.
