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Re-Purposed Pop-up Market

Call for vendors. Contact 15 min. for more information.

DHA Market Oct 24th ~good times

Here are most of the happy venders from Sat event!
Whitney from Lucky Me Beads, Bret& Crystal from Vital and Marybeth with mmsomewhere were also venders at the event but dodged the camera! 

We also had many give~aways and as you can see the winners were pretty excited

Market Flier!

Here is the flier for the upcoming market on the 24th! Please distribute!

Garge Sale at Above & Beyond Sewing

From my inbox:
Above & Beyond Sewing in Thornton is having a garage sale this Saturday, October 10th from 10-4pm! I'm not sure what they'll have, but if you're looking for a sewing machine, this may be the place to go. (I got my serger from these guys. They were super helpful!)

From their email:

Over 50 previously loved sewing machines, embroidery machines and sergers.
Brand New Babylock Embroidery machines from $399.00
Over 30 sergers to choose from starting at $49.00
50% off table on accessories, books, notions,
feet & carrying cases
Viking 936 top of line serger only $599
(two only available at this price)
Many Pfaff Sergers including current top of the line models at ridiculous prices
Vacuums, irons and much much more

Many of these machines are one of a kind
These machines will not last.... come early to get the best deals

All machines have been through a vigorous 16 point inspection and come with a
"One Year Warranty"

The store is located at 3987 E 120th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241.
Phone: 303 317 2004

Oct 2rd Show Opening

A pic of the space & happening...

Meeting!

We had a great meet up at our opening on Friday! Thanks for coming out!~

Our next meeting will be this coming Thursday, October 8th at 7:30pm in Vital's Studio on the 2nd floor at The Other Side Arts. The meeting will include hanging out, distributing fliers, finalizing the market on the 24th, and brainstorming future events.
Everyone is welcome!

The Day B4 Oct 2, 2009

Today was the set up date for the 1st Denver Handmade Gallery Show!  October 2nd is the opening for the show & all are welcome! There will be a materials swap & pot luck, bring what you can, but no obligations. 

Come mainly to socialize and meet like~minded people. 

Handmade Saturday :: Holiday Market :: Applications open

Denver Handmade Alliance would like to forward on information regarding this Holiday market in Fort Collins. If you have any events you would like us to help promote, forward them to events@denverhandmade.org

Applications are now being accepted for Handmade Militia's 2nd annual holiday market - Handmade Saturday
your friendly, local alternative to black Friday.

This year's event will be held on Saturday November 28th in Old Town Fort Collins. The market will run from 10 am - 4 pm.

There is a limited amount of space. Local crafters and artists are encouraged to apply early. All work must be high quality, handmade, and made with love. Applications will be accepted until October 31st. Do not send payment now. Upon acceptance, payment must be made in full by November 7th. There are no refunds for cancellations.

The holiday market will be advertised locally and in neighboring cities including Denver and Boulder with posters, flyers, and press releases to all local newspapers and media. And of course don't forget good ol' word-of-mouth.

Cost to participate is as follows:
10x10 booth - $85
Up to 3 crafters may share one 10x10 booth space. Information and photos from all participating crafters must be included on one application to be considered.

6 ft table space - $55
Applicants may not share a table space with any other crafters. A 6ft table will be provided.

The application can be found at www.handmademilitia.com
Please fill it out and email it to whitney@handmademilitia.com

Vendors for Art by Craft Announced!

Here are the wonderful vendors that are participating in our October Art by Craft event!

Becky's Buttons
ByBatesy
Cerriousdesign
Cyanide Stitches
Bound in Circles
Fishy Fishy
Heavy Nesting
Joue Avec Moi
Knitty Knitty Bang Bang
Lucky Me Beads
Marin Natural Beauty
M Heller Designs
MMSOMEWHERE
Mud Puppy
Mukee Design
Pearl Clothing
Red Bench
Sandra Fettingis
Stills In Motion
Susan Hazel Rich
Swear Jar Design
Vital Industries

Art by Craft Opening

Exhibition opening, Material Swap, and Potluck
Friday October 2, 2009 from 6PM-9PM

Come out to learn more about the Denver Handmade Alliance and meet other local crafters. Bring along your unwanted crafty supplies to swap out for something different. Oh! and a plate of your favorite treat to share. If that isn’t enough, there will be art created by local crafters.

The closing reception will be a craft market held Saturday October 24th from 2PM-8PM.

The Other Side Arts
1644 Platte Street
Denver

Meeting tomorrow!

Anyone interested in helping organize the Art by Craft event next month? We are having a meeting 6:30 Thursday, September 17th in Vital's studio at The Other Side Arts, 1644 Platte Street. If you are available and would like to help out, stop on by!

Art by Craft show and launch of craft fair series.

Denver Handmade Alliance is pleased to sponsor an October09 Art by Craft art show and launch an approximately bi-monthly craft fair series.

Art by Craft: The October gallery show looks to explore craft techniques applied to an art installation setting. We are open to any craft medium, the term ‘craft’ being loosely applied. Examples include knit, sewn, or quilted pieces, ceramic or metal work. Also, traditional art techniques applied to a craft setting in mixed media pieces are encouraged. We are really open and looking to the crafters and artists to interpret the theme.

Opening reception for Art by Craft show: October 2nd, 6-9pm
First craft fair: October 24th, 2-8pm

Applications are open until September 18th. Download pdf application and details here.

Promo Flyer!

Holiday Handmade Applications are open!

Applications for Holiday Handmade are up! Find out more information here.

Save these dates:

Friday, December 4th, 6 - 9pm
Saturday, December 5th, 10am - 4pm
located just 1 block east of Fancy Tiger crafts in the South Broaday Christian Church, 23 Lincoln.

Stop by craft night at Fancy Tiger!

We will be meeting up at Fancy Tiger's craft night this Tuesday. September 1st. Be there around 7pm to learn more about Denver Handmade Alliance. See you there!

Sign up!