WRITTEN ON Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Events
In 2005, St. Louis-based mechanical engineer turned knitter Danielle Landes began the World Wide Knit in Public Day, hoping to bring the community of knitters out into the open and together on the first Saturday in June. What began with just 25 events around the world quickly blossomed into over 200 in just a few [...]
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WRITTEN ON Sunday, May 16th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN San Francisco
If you are anywhere near San Mateo, CA over the weekend of the 22nd, you’d be doing yourself a gigantic favor to spend a day (or two, if you want to see it all!) at the 5th annual Maker Faire. Children under 5 get in FREE, so it’s an awesome opportunity to expose the little [...]
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WRITTEN ON Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 BY Polly Scout AND STORED IN Los Angeles
Hey crafty and shoppers! Here’s an upcoming event for your pleasure: Mompreneur Night in West Hollywood. The proceeds for the event will help support the Larchmont Charter School in West Hollywood.
Don’t forget to R.S.V.P!!
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WRITTEN ON Friday, April 2nd, 2010 BY Polly Scout AND STORED IN Events, General
Polly of Polly Danger and Margaret Haas of Paper Pastries met at a craft show in 2009 and became instant friends. They began sharing knowledge, hints and tips about vending at craft shows. They have since built up an un-stoppable system for vending that they have graciously agreed to share with our readers.
The world [...]
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WRITTEN ON Friday, March 26th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Los Angeles, San Francisco
The application deadlines for Renegade LA and Renegade SF are coming up quick! All you crafters out there who want to be a part of the Renegade magic need to get your applications in by April 2nd, mere days away!
Renegade LA is going to be held outdoors in the most ‘there’s a what now?’-named Los [...]
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WRITTEN ON Monday, March 15th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Los Angeles
We were completely amazed at by The Pink Parlour, and I think it was a one-two punch. One, we didn’t expect nearly as many vendors as there were, and two, it was held at the AMAZING Santa Anita race track! I had no idea race tracks could be so fancy, but it was like Disneyland, [...]
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WRITTEN ON Sunday, January 24th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Southern California
Holy wow! There was an incredible variety of deliciousness at Home Ec’s Homemade for Haiti. I didn’t catch the names of the actual makers, but here’s some pics from the event. Everything there was not only delicious, but also adorable… but I’m not surprised.
It is HomeEc, after all!
See all the pictures here:
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WRITTEN ON Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Los Angeles
The recent earthquake in Haiti has caused an outpouring of support from communities all around the United States, and the crafty community is no exception! One of the sweetest crafty shops in Los Angeles, Home Ec., will be hosting a “Homemade for Haiti” Bake Sale Sunday, January 24th from 12pm to 4pm. 100% of the [...]
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WRITTEN ON Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Southern UK
Have you ever been to a craft show inside an incredible old church? I sure haven’t, but the folks behind the Worcester Arts & Vintage Events sure have! They’ll be holding their (almost) Valentine’s Day Vintage & Craft Fair at St Helen’s Church, in Worcester, UK on Saturday, February 13th.
The goodies for sale will be [...]
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WRITTEN ON Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 BY Eric Scout AND STORED IN Pacific Northwest
Oh the Tacoma Dome…
The Pacific Northwest is no stranger to the DIY spirit, and Tacoma Is For Lovers is holding it down! They’ll be hosting their first-ever Craft Night at the awesome Kings Books in Tacoma, WA February 11th at 7pm. Every month will feature a different theme, and what better way to start of [...]
