Monday, November 22, 2010

Thanks for a WONDERFUL Weekend!

Please See Shops and Links Below if you missed the event!
Thanks!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Handmade Weekend Gallery

FEATURING LOCAL ARTISTS AND 
CRAFTERS FROM CHICAGO and BEYOND...
ARTWORK • CLOTHING • ACCESSORIES • PRINTS • BAKED GOODS • WARM DRINKS

WHEN:
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 20th & 21st
11am - 7pm

LOCATION:
STOREFRONT
1941 W. DIVISION ST.
CHICAGO, IL 60622

Monday, November 8, 2010

The Handmade Weekend Gallery | Artists Vendors

ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS:


AD LOVE is Angel's Hand Screen Printed Clothing Designs. Her Designs are all unique to her, and the screen print process is done by hand. Sometimes she will embelish designs with paint splatters, or sewing.  Visit WWW.ADLOVESHOP.COM to see more!


Heart Felt by Aviva Beautful and unique handmade one of a kind headpieces and accessories. Visit www.heartfeltbyaviva.com to visit her shop!



Wickedly Good Wares is an eclectic collection of handmade pottery designed to bring some fun into your life! Merging the past into future styles, you will find both functional and decorative items with a touch of whimsy and sarcasm. The varied and multi use items include tumblers, plates, vases, decorative tiles, and more! visit www.WickedlyGoodWares.etsy.com


Paper Parasol Press likes one ton presses that require no software updates and enjoys printing cards and limited edition prints. www.paperparasol.etsy.com

Reuse First All of thier products are made from reused sources. Reuse First are dedicated to finding new and interesting uses for things that most people just toss out or prematurely recycle. Enjoy! www.Reuse-First.com

Laura George Laura Berger is an artist and illustrator based in Chicago, Illinois. Working primarily with gouache, acrylic, and ink, her art is currently centered around dreamlike lands, surreal characters, and smatterings of pattern. She has shown her work in group & solo showings around the US & Canada, and does freelance illustration work as well as private commissions. www.laurageorge.etsy.com

Friday, October 22, 2010

The Handmade Weekend Gallery | Artists

TABLE OF HANDMADE GOODIES with ITEMS FROM:

Peg and Awl Margaux and Walter Kent, the creators of The Black Spot Books and Peg and Awl, are known for their hand bound journals and jewels covered in antique leather, as well as treasures for the home and garden, made from reclaimed wood and decoupage. For book necklaces and journals, visit: theblackspotbooks.etsy.com

Essimar Papel Her screenprints and paper makings are made gently one by one in small collections and editions. All work designed, made and assembled by Esther Ramirez. To view more items visit www.essimar.etsy.com

Fable & Fury Quirky cameos and strange silhouettes in Neo Victorian, goth, steampunk, rockabilly and pop culture styles laser cut in black and silver stainless steel.

Sophie's Closet  Amazing Crochetted Gifts for babies and you by Amethyst St. Louis





It's Our Earth Your stop for FUN, CLEVER, and INNOVATIVE Upcycled Earth friendly crafts. Each item is hand crafted from reclaimed materials. Our unique selection makes wonderful and practical gifts for yourself and others. www.itsourearth.etsy.com


VintageConfections Old fashioned barley candy, caramels & marshmallows. www.VintageConfections.etsy.com

Hannaya is the "passion project" of owner & designer MaCall Scott, a self-taught henna artist. All creations are hand-crafted using a traditional Indian hennaing technique & are each one of a kind. For more eye candy visit Hannaya @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannaya

Recycled State Everything is made primarily of recycled materials. Mostly old discarded wood. "I'm a potter from Florida that quit making pots and started taking people's old discarded fences and breathing new life into them." -John Birdsong

Wildspirits Original Featherwork
Amye123 Gorgeous Re-Painted colorful and unique Vintage Frames

Natural Wood Crafts Birch bark tea light holders

Bryan Kryszewski Photography Chicago City Unique Photographs

MonkeysOnTheRoof ...we basically love to play with trees!

Grinderman Coffee roasts and bicycle delivers Fair Trade Coffee. Using portable, homemade, open flame roasters we have been able to mobilize the roasting and delivery of our coffee. 

Megan Lee Designs Specializing in handmade goodness

Emmy Star Brown Her art involves freehand painting on all found materials – particularly vintage windows, glass pieces and reused wood