frederick art walk — this saturday

dont miss your chance to shop from over 40 artist and enjoy the wonderful outdoor setting that fall brings. Saturday November 7th is the annual Frederick Art Walk, and this year they have twice as many artists involved. myself of course will be selling at 21 Samuel st, but new this year is the KidKraft group. Children of the arists got together to make gift items of their own like cards, wrap, tags and ornaments to sell. in good holiday cheer they will then donate all their sales to cancer research. i had to choke back a tear when i heard the oldest child talking about their decision, and her explanation for the younger kids as to what cancer was — and that one day there will be a cure.
join the facebook event to meet the artists, or check out the shows site

need something to do this weekend?

many wonderful and talented artists have gotten together to offer studio and home tours… and you get to shop from their goodies too!!
this weekend is the Kissing Bridge Studio Tour around Elmira, West Montrose and Wallenstein.

(on their site is a list of the artists, the brochure and a map — across the top)

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also this weekend is the Central Art Walk

dont just sit inside this rainy weekend — grab your umbrella and christmas lists, and get a jump start on things

	Saturday Oct. 24	Sunday Oct. 25
	Cloudy with showers	Isolated showers
P.O.P.	40%	40%
High	13°C	10°C
Low	8°C	2°C
Wind	SW 25 km/h	W 15 km/h
24-Hr Rain	close to 1 mm	less than 1 mm

Long Term Forecast Updated: Friday, October 23, 2009, 8:00 EDT

vendor call: Church of the Good Shepherd

This year’s Christmas Market is set to go for Saturday November 21, 2009, 9:00 to 1:00.  We will be opening up the upper hall as well this year to accomodate more tables. Please confirm your intention to participate as soon as possible to make sure you have a space.

Spaces are $10/spot plus a $2 table rental if you choose to use our tables.

More advertising has been booked to support the event.
If you would like your particular business’s name mentioned in any ads we ask that you donate a craft  item to a raffle being held to benefit the church.  Larger items will be sold by silent auction, also to benefit the church.
Thanks , looking forward to hearing from you!

…if you wish to participate contact Jean and Lynn at the Church of the Good Shepherd,

shepherdsmarket@sympatico.ca

(i participated in this show last year. there is a mix of vendors as it is a small show. great for beginners and thats why i personally went… to get some experience under my belt at a really low cost.  but then again, a great fee is good for anyone. the more great artist we have, the more shoppers we could pull in, and the more income we will all make. either way… UROCK will be there. hope to see you too)

Guelph Arts Show is almost here

looking for something fun to do?

visit the Guelph Arts Show

so many talented artists in a such a unique place.

OCTOBER 17-18 and 24-25
10am to 5pm, Old Quebec St, Downtown Guelph

PLUS…

They are still accepting applications from Painting, Photography, Glass, Pottery and Wood artist

CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTRY FORM

another option is the Friday Market

FRIDAY MARKETPLACE

VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM

CLICK HERE

a waterloo art market?

Waterloo has made me an incredible offer, and im giddy with glee. but it means nothing if i dont have your support, and participation.

the deal: Run an art market outdoors every Saturday from May thru September called ART LOOP

it will not only be an imadeit event but a Waterloo way of life. it will be marketed larger than we ever have; street banners, tourism guide… etc. along with the artisans we will include vintage/antique vendors. as usual we will include musicans, either every weekend or once a month. but i dont think we will have trouble finding music.

the place: the space beside the Clay and Glass Gallery is screaming for funky unique vendors amongst the trees + flowers. if you are not familiar with the area… right across the street (towards red trees on left) is the Waterloo Library; to the right (behind the clock tower) is the new Waterloo Town Square; behind me is the old train that runs from Waterloo to St. Jacobs; on the far right (out of the shot) is the Seagrams Museum.

But without the talents of all you fabulously creative vendors, this will not work. i would like to know if running the art market every weekend is too much. please let me know by answering the poll below….

NEW Elmira Market

Elmira has added handmade to their downtown with the creation of an indoor market. They run every Saturday, and you can have a table for a mere $20.  The market has been open since May 16 and is a work in progress.

ELMIRA SHOPPING VILLAGE
Lower Level at 10 Church St. W. Elmira
Corner of Arthur St. (Hwy 85) and Church St. (Line 86)
Between Home Hardware and Royal Bank

Happy Birthday RareFunk!

Help celebrate 1 year of existence!

RareFunk officially opened June 5th 2008 with items from about local 14 artists, and a few previously loved items. Now, ONE YEAR LATER, they have exactly 90 artists selling their funky unique handmade works at this little diamond in the rough on Duke st, Downtown Kitchener (ontario)

RareFunk 2008 :: 14 artists

The artists come from surrounding areas of KW, Toronto, Montreal, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba … and just this year they have branched out of Canada showcasing their first artist from Australia!

Rarefunk Today :: 90 Artists

Rarefunk Today :: 90 Artists

To help celebrate the joy and excitement of ONE YEAR of Service, many artists are offering sales on all kinds of items. All month long you will find discounted items by Megan Kraatz, It’s a Lulu, Koriander, Kathryn Helwig and Chicki.

… dont forget

JUNE 21st IS FATHER’S DAY

A girl’s father is the first man in her life, and probably the most influential. – David Jeremiah (Quoted in Fathers Who Dare to Win by Ian Grant, 1999)

tshirt: sweet, coasters: mike woodside , cards: WH designs , dress: its a lulu , remaining items: thrifted

BONUS: By shopping at Rarefunk during the month of June you will have a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for the shop. (Second prize – A set of four custom hand-painted coasters by WH Designs) what a fabulous deal for buying someone else that perfect gift — a gift for you too.

… something for dad, something for me.. something for boyfriend, something for me…

By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.
Fathers Day Quote by: Charles Wadworth

pillow: throwbacks , magnets: Wh designs , coasters: WH designs , iron figures: iron beaver industries

cards: scarpstar originals

One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is. Later that night, the Father prayed, Dear God, Make me the kind of man my son wants me to be.
Fathers Day Quote by: Unknown

coasters: mike woodside

salt + pepper shakers: the spiked olive

jar lid pins: gnarled branch, glass pins: sweet

Or choose from other fabulous funky artists like some of my favorites…

sweet

Kys Perspective

Dear Ms. Tanushka

CarolynWard

My Belle Bijoux

fabricawakuwaku

Kailey Hawthorn

designed by RJ