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Friday, February 19, 2010

Rhizome Free Store - it's free... REALLY!


photo credit: monnibo

I heard about the free shop concept from a friend over at Little Mountain Gallery a few months ago. Of course, my first reaction was "it's free? no, seriously... say what?". Well, I finally get to experience it as the first Rhizome Free Store is happening this Sunday!

Share what you have! Get what you need!

Each month, the Rhizome Free Store has a different theme, allowing us to share our resources with each other. This month, we'll be sharing arts and crafts supplies.

Bring crafts supplies--and ideas on how to use them! Come browse the free store, and choose some new (to you) items.

Rhizome Free Store
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Rhizome Cafe - 317 East Broadway, Vancouver (near Main Street)
(they also have super fab london fogs and chocolate lava cakes!)

it's free... REALLY!

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Friday, February 5, 2010

local handmade events during the Olympics


Visit Granville Online and read my article on what craft markets are happening in Vancouver during the Olympics!

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Craftacular : Tainted Love Edition



Craftacular is ready again for their next show!
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Little Mountain Gallery - 195 East 26th Avenue
11:00am to 6:00pm

Come check out over a bakers dozen of local artists including the Culinary Temptresses with their gluten free and vegan treats! A love themed photobooth will also be set up, so don your Sunday best!

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Friday, January 15, 2010

Mini Got Craft

As part of the DIY @ MOV event on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut Street, we will be holding a super mini Got Craft fair! The event starts from 7:00pm and ends at 11:00pm. There will be workshops throughout the evening such as button making with Blim, paper collage with Divesin and so much more!

Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the door or you can purchase a membership to the Museum for $35 which includes a whole list of bonuses!

The super mini Got Craft fair will include....

Bliss in a teacup


Olive


SamMade


Roxypop


Divesin

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Art of Craft



Art of Craft - Exuberant and refined craft room from Canada and the Republic of Korea starts tomorrow (January 14) and runs to April 11, 2010 at the Museum of Vancouver.

Art of Craft showcases 173 spectacular fine craft works in three parts:

Unity & Diversity: Selected Works - 75 pieces from across Canada recently on display at the 2009 Cheongju International Craft Biennale in the Republic of Korea.

By Hand/BC and Yukon - 51 pieces from Canada’s West Coast with a focus on the artists’ creative processes and studio environments.

Craft from the Republic of Korea - 47 pieces demonstrating the excellence of traditional and contemporary crafts.

In conjunction with this exhibition, the MOV will be hosting a DIY @ MOV event on Thursday, January 21st. More details posted here.

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Friday, January 8, 2010

boxing sale!



Three Bags Full is having their boxing weekend sale this Saturday and Sunday (Jan 9&10)! I have already made a list of what I plan on picking up tomorrow as I assure you that it will be a crazy event!

Three Bags Full
4458 Main Street, Vancouver
Saturday, January 9th - 11:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, January 10th - Noon to 5:00pm

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

DIY @ MOV



After a pleasant holiday break, the crafting community is back and this event looks like a good one! DIY @ MOV is a night dedicated to celebrating the creativity and community of the growing DIY (do-it-yourself) craft, art and design movement in Vancouver. Materials and workshops for a range of craft activites from paper and paint to yarn will be on-hand and everybody from the craft newbie to seasons creators is encouraged to participate. Love the item that you made? MOV is providing exhibit space for those that believe are worthy for your items to be viewed for several weeks after the event.

Not the crafty type!? The event will also have a party vibe with a DJ and music by Vancouver-based indie artist, local food and a bar featuring local brews.

Museum of Vancouver - 1100 Chestnut Street, Vanier Park
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
7:00pm
$15.00, members free

For more information, please visit the Museum of Vancouver.

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Friday, December 18, 2009

Crafty Happenings Round 3

This is the last weekend to do some handmade shopping for the holidays, so make sure to head out to these events...


Last Stop to Shop Holiday Sale
Friday, December 18, 2009 - 7:00pm to Midnight
Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 11:00am to 7:00pm
Beaumont Studios - 316 W. 5th Avenue, Vancouver


Blim
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
11:00am to 5:00pm
Cambrian Hall - 215 E. 17th Avenue, Vancouver


So, Rob and I figured that being home for two days was plenty and headed down to San Francisco for this weekend's Renegade Craft Fair. Renegade is basically the mother of all craft fairs. Started in Chicago in 2003, Renegade now takes place in San Francisco, Chicago, Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Ever since I started Got Craft, I have always wanted to visit Renegade, so this was perfect timing, plus San Francisco is one of my favourite cities. For those lucky enough to be in the area, here are the event details:

Renegade Craft Fair
Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th, 2009
11:00am to 7:00pm
Fort Mason Center Herbst Pavilion, San Francisco
Free to attend

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

this weekend!

Don't forget to check out these shows this weekend!


Shiny Fuzzy Muddy
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 11am - 9 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2009 -11am - 7 pm
Heritage Hall
3102 Main Street, Vancouver


Craftacular Christmas
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
11am - 4:30pm
Little Mountain Studios
195 East 26th Avenue

Portobello West
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Noon to 6pm
Rocky Mountaineer Station
1755 Cottrell Street


Liili'Q Cafe Christmas Gifts Sale
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
1268 Pacific Blvd, Yaletown

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Crafty Happenings Round 2

Giddy up for another weekend of crafty goodness in the city of Vancouver ...


toque
Saturday, November 28th - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Western Front
303 East 8th Avenue


Green Christmas Market
Saturday, November 28th - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Cambrian Hall
215 E. 17th Avenue


(image from Portobello West)
Portobello West
Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th - Noon to 6:00pm
Rocky Mountaineer Station
1755 Cottrell Street


Urban Artisans Craft Fair
Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November 29th - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Roundhouse Community Center
181 Roundhouse Mews


Blim
Sunday, November 29th - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Cambrian Hall
215 E. 17th Avenue

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

an evening of granny squares



Grab a hook and some yarn and come join the Vancouver Craft Mafia for an evening of Granny Squares! No matter if you are a crochet pro or absolute beginner, you are more than welcome to drink tea, eat cookies and bring out your inner grandma with us.

In true DIY spirit, we will be teaching ourselves the fine art of crochet, while thankfully having books, tutorials, videos and experienced crocheters on hand to help us out.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
7:30pm to 9:30pm

As this is at a private residence (in the Hastings & Nanaimo area), we will send you the address as you rsvp here. There is also a limit of 20 spaces.

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Make It! Giveaway



What:
make it craft fair

Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade items from over 90 top Canadian urban artisans & designers! At Make It you can also enjoy a drink and listen to Vancouver's hottest DJ's!

Admission: $5.00 (2 for 1 coupon on their website)

When:
Friday, November 20th - 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, November 21st - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, November 22nd - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where:
Croatian Cultural Centre - 3250 Commercial Drive

Fun:
WIN 10 pairs of free tickets to the show! Be the first 10 people to email us at info(at)gotcraft(dot)com with the subject line 'make it' and you win! That's right, it's that easy!

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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Etsy's best under one roof

Craft season is upon us!

Come visit me at the first show of the season...



Saturday, November 21st, 2009
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cambrian Hall - 215 E. 17th Avenue, Vancouver

Admission: $2.00 at the door

30 of Etsy's best all under one roof top !

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Stitch and Bitch & Crafty Supply Swap


image via Chez Larsson

Come join the Vancouver Craft Mafia to stitch, craft and drink tea at the lovely Rhizome Cafe! Bring along anything you're currently working on, be it stitching or not, and join us while we craft and chat.

We'll also be bringing along craft supplies that need to be moved out of our craft cupboards (only to be filled back up again, of course), to swap, so make sure you bring along that yarn, cloth, ribbons, paints and the like to trade for some new crafty goodness!

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
7:30 pm
Rhizome Cafe - 317 E. Broadway

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Circle Craft Giveaway !



Mark your calendars for the 36th annual Circle Craft Christmas Market opening this Wednesday, November 11th and running to Sunday, November 15th! Featuring over 250 Canadian and BC artisans presenting their handmade wares at Western Canada's largest craft fair including past Got Craft vendors such as Adhesif Clothing Co., Mizzonk, Flaming Angels Designs and Jessie Turner Designs.

Got Craft? is pleased to announce that we are hosting a giveaway for one pair of tickets to the 36th annual Circle Craft Christmas Market! Email your name and contact number to info(at)gotcraft(dot)com by 12:00pm (PST) Wednesday, November 11th, 2009. A winner will be chosen randomly.

There’ll be fabulous fashion, fine jewellery, clay work, metal, glass, and more – individually hand-crafted items – items that make for the most special gifts for friends and family (and for oneself of course!).

Don't miss the following events:

The Sharing Tree
Since its inception in 1993, The Sharing Tree has become an integral part of the Circle Craft Christmas Market. A $2 donation enters you to win a fabulous surprise destination vacation valued at $1,500 and all proceeds benefit the The Vancouver Sun Children’s Fund; CTV’s charity of choice, the Salvation Army and The Peak and JRFM’s charity, Basics for Babies.

$1,000 Shopping Spree
Deposit your ballot at the entrance to the show. The lucky winner will be drawn at 6:30 pm on Saturday, November 14 and will have all day Sunday to shop.

Totally Amazing Glass!!
Enjoy free glassblowing demonstrations by some of Canada’s top glass artists including the opportunity to make your own Christmas ball! See program guide for details and show times.

** new for 2009 **

Drop by the stage on the north side, behind the Sharing Tree, for wood turning demonstrations by master artisans, including last year’s recipient of the Circle Craft Award for Excellence in Craft — and this year’s cover artist — Dale Rouleau.

For more information, please visit Circle Craft.net.

Here are the details:

Day & Time:
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 - 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 - 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday, November 13th, 2009 - 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where:
Vancouver Convention Centre [East Facility] -- Under the Sails
999 Canada Place Way, Vancouver

Admission:
Adults $12
Student / Seniors (65+) $8
Children under 12 FREE

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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Portobello West!


image via Portobello West

Portobello West
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
Noon to 6:00pm
Rocky Mountaineer Station - 1150 Station Street

Check out the following Got Craft vendors at Portobello West:
a Cagey Bee
Clay Zakka Pottery
Bueno Style
Irit Sorokin Designs
It's Your Life
Phaulet

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Friday, October 23, 2009

Fabric Sale!


photo credit: my eva

Ruth Mather Fashion Design

Suite # 5 & 6 – 650 Clyde Ave (across from North Park Royal Mall on the east side)

If you come from Lion Gate bridge take the first right off Taylor way or if you come down on Taylor way via highway, turn left on the last street before Marine Dr.

Friday, October 23, 2009 - Noon to 7:00pm
Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Handmade Nation - part 2


.... continued .....

The Vancouver premiere of Handmade Nation took place last Thursday at the Rio theatre. The event was absolutely amazing with over 350 people in attendance to watch the screening and take part in Faythe's Q&A session following the movie.



In addition to the screening, the event included a craft showcase featuring 14 local and handmade vendors including:




Photobooth Vancouver was on hand taking pictures of attendees. Jeanie from Studio Jeanie was up and about snapping pictures of the showcase and the event. A flickr group has been started and pictures will be continually added.



In the meantime, a BIG thank you to the showcase, Photobooth Vancouver, Sophia Books, Rio Theatre, Kim, Raincoast Books, Poppytalk, our volunteers and especially Faythe!

Check out some of these fantastic posts:
Handmade Nation
Laura Bucci
Bliss in a teacup
Poppytalk
The Small Joys
Coco Cake Cupcake
Maked
Kim Werker
Photobooth Vancouver

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Swap-O-Rama-Rama!



Swap-O-Rama-Rama took place yesterday and it was so much fun!


Follow the chalk!


QMFM Street Team was broadcasting live at "the" event in town.



Workshops throughout the day!

Still recovering from all of the festivities, so I am keeping this short with lots of images!


Before the doors were opened.


... and then it starts ....




DIY sewing stations where experienced sewers can teach and guide you to transform your new finds. Some examples included napkins made out of pants and a pair of jeans were transformed into a skirt!


If sewing wasn't your thing.. then bring your finds to Blim and have them silk screened!


Check out Julie, Lia, Becka and Richard at the front desk! Ready to take your $$, stamp your hand and sort your clothes!


Me with my 'new to me' scarf. SCORE!

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Monday, April 6, 2009

Earth Day - Call for Crafters


(image taken from Etsy Labs)

In celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 18th, 2009, Metrotown will be hosting an event called Reuse Me from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Grand Court in Metropolis.

Reuse Me is inviting members of the community to discover what can be created with a little imagination and teaching others how to recycle items that you would find around the house.

I am currently looking for 5 to 7 crafters to come out and participate. Each crafter will be given a 4x6 table surface as their workshop space where they will spend the day crafting, networking and interacting with the general public. Crafters are encouraged to talk about their crafts, their materials and their process.

Since the event is taking place in Metrotown, crafters are not allowed to sell items, but crafters can give out promo material. Participating crafters will also be included in any press releases related to the event. Depending on what materials you require, expenses will be covered.

Some projects that we have already confirmed include:
  • Artist that makes furniture out of cardboard boxes
  • Nicole from It's Your Life will be on hand to teach you how to craft with old, plastic bags.
  • Artist that takes pop cans and makes it into art
  • Bliss in a Teacup will be there to show you how to turn your old t-shirts into a grocery bag
  • Stephanie from Fibre Manipulator will be on-hand with demos
  • Goodmorning, Morning! and Roxypop will teach you how to craft with everyday household items
  • Astrid from Fire Ice Creations will teach you how to use recycled glass to make art and jewelry
  • Marnie Thwaites uses old newspapers, paper bags and scrap paper and decorates them to make wrapping paper.
  • Paper Boy will show you how to build your own frame and use scrap paper and junk mail to make new paper for notes.
Lots of fun and plenty of exposure. Contact me at info(at)lotusevents(dot)ca for more details and to get involved!

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

handmade nation - tickets now on sale!



I am so excited to announce that the new Got Craft website is now up! This is a one stop shop for all of the information that you need to attend or participate in our upcoming shows. Vendors now receive an image on the website as well as a link back to their site and their very own page where they can post more pictures! Everything is laid out clearly and the website is easier to navigate. I love it and I hope you do to!

To celebrate the new site, Got Craft? is proud to present the Vancouver Premier of Handmade Nation.

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Ridge Theatre, 3131 Arbutus Street
Screening at 8:00pm, Craft Showcase at 7:00pm

Traveling across the world to sold out crowds, it is Vancouver’s turn to join the handmade revolution!

Join Director Faythe Levine, July 9th, for Western Canada’s premier of Handmade Nation. Be the first in Vancouver to see the film, meet Faythe Levine and participate in a Q&A session after the screening.

Tagged as the ‘Ambassador of Handmade’, Faythe Levine has traveled 19,000 miles to document what has emerged as a marriage between historical technique, punk culture, and the D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) ethos.

A companion book, Handmade Nation – The Rise of D.I.Y., Art, Craft, and Design, features 24 artists, their work environment, their process, their work, and discussions of how they got their start and what motivates them.

Tickets went on sale this morning and they have been coming in fast and furious! Space is limited. First 100 sold receive a free swag bag. For more information about the event or to purchase your tickets, please visit Got Craft?.

Swag bag participation! If you are interested in submitting items to the swag bags, please contact us. Lovely tote bags have been donated by Craft Stylish!

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