Posted by renegade craft fair on 2005-01-05 19:06:00
Post Subject: Renegade Craft Fair BROOKLYN!
The Renegade Craft Fair is going on tour! We're now ready to start accepting applications for June's Brooklyn event, and are looking for 150 crafty peeps. So, browse around the site to see what you gotta do! Applications are due by March 1st.
Also, if you'd like to get your hands on some cool Renegade Craft Fair stuff....check out our new shop! Email us with any questions.
Posted by renegade craft fair on 2005-06-15 14:42:18
Post Subject: Renegade Craft Fair/Fred Flare welcoming party in Brooklyn!!
Hey everybody...Fred Flare + Sockit Projects are hosting a welcoming party for all the Renegade Craft Fair peeps. check it out!!
http://renegadecraft.com/brooklyn/invite2.gif
Posted by sugar cookie on 2008-07-23 10:00:21
Post Subject: This month's Home Companion
Not sure if this is the place for this post, but...
I was reading the new copy of ME Home Companion and there is an article all about Renegade Craft fair in Chicago! it is great to see all the pics and crafty goodness!!
Posted by renegade craft fair on 2007-03-05 13:17:34
Post Subject: Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn - now accepting applications!
Hi Everyone!
The applications for the Renegade Craft Fair Brooklyn '07 fair are now available! The fair is scheduled for the weekend of June 16 + 17, from 11am - 6pm at the McCarren Park Pool, the hottest new venue in Brooklyn!
Go here to apply --> renegadecraftfair.com
You have until April 1 to get your application in so get to it! And we'll be announcing some advertising and promotional opportunities soon so stay tuned...
Posted by renegade craft fair on 2005-09-21 11:13:58
Post Subject: Renegade Craft Fair CHICAGO!
It's finally here! The 3rd annual Renegade Craft Fair takes place this weekend in Chicago's Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen) from 11am - 6pm both days. Over 150 unique vendors will be displaying and selling their handmade wares ranging from clothing + accessories to posters + comics.
Admission is free to the public, and this event goes on rain or shine. For more information and a complete list of vendors, please visit www.renegadecraftfair.com. Hope to see you there!
Sue Blatt + Kathleen Habbley
renegadecraft@hotmail.com
Posted by lance on 2006-09-11 20:59:18
Post Subject: Welcome new co-editors!!
I would like to welcome Christy Petterson and Nancy Flynn as the two new co-editors of getcrafty.com! Effective immediately, Nancy and Christy will be taking over Jean's previous role on get crafty.
W had big shoes to fill. First of all, thanks to Jean for helping us by recommending Nancy and Christy. Based on the getcrafty.com’s members’ feedback, it was important for us to continue Jean’s vision for this website, and Christy and Nancy, both long time committed members of getcrafty.com, will be fantastic co-editors. I would also like to thank all of the community members who have offered to help and made suggestions over the past week. The caliber and commitment of members of the getcrafty.com community never ceases to amaze me.
I know many of you are familiar with Nancy and Christy, but I thought I would post some more information just to give you a bit of background on both Nancy and Christy.
Nancy Flynn has been a member of Get Crafty since October 2004, and has written the Dilettante Crafter column since August of 2005. She credits Get Crafty with inspiring her to quit her day job and follow her dream of a more creative life. Thanks to the inspiration and support of the Get Crafty community she has written a craft book for teens that will be published in 2007 and has another in the works for 2008. She also designs a line of handbags (which she sells in local boutiques and craft fairs in Northern California) named after her Get Crafty handle belle epoque.
Craftiness and Christy Petterson go way back. In the 80s she constantly had an in-the-works friendship bracelet pinned to her jeans. Today she creates clothes and accessories for her line called ‘a bardis’ and plans the Indie Craft Experience with two other Atlanta designers. The Indie Craft Experience is a craft market and fashion show that takes place twice a year with participants from all over the country. Christy has been a member of Get Crafty since November of 2003 and has written a column on the site called “how to by ceebee” since August of 2005. She also travels to shows in other cities to sell her creations and you can come meet her at the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago (September 16 + 17) and Crafty Bastards in D.C. (October 1). www.abardis.com
Please join me in wishing all the best to Christy and Nancy!
Posted by renegade craft fair on 2004-12-08 20:14:41
Post Subject: Renegade Craft Fair BROOKLYN
hi!
we know everybody's busy with the holidays right now, but we just wanted to give you all a head's up and something to look forward to in the upcoming year....
if you haven't already heard, the Renegade Craft Fair is going on tour! we are so excited with the success the fair has had...so we've decided to expand it a little for next year! we just got back from a trip out east to scope out parks in Brooklyn, NY...and we've found the perfect spot! it'll be in Williamsburg's McCarren Park, and will most likely be held the weekend of June 25 + 26.
check out our revamped website in early january for all the details and an application. of course you'll also find information on Chicago's Renegade Craft Fair which is held anually in Wicker Park. we'd love to take it other cities in the future, so hopefully we'll be in your area soon!
peace out for now + happy holidays!
Sue + Kathleen
www.renegadecraftfair.com
renegadecraft@hotmail.com
Posted by bennieriot on 2005-04-08 01:36:35
Post Subject: craft fairs in CA
I thought it might be good to have a list of craft fairs in California--and other states for that matter. It's been hard trying to find good ones around--most of them don't have that cool young hip feel.
This is sad, but the only ones I know of are:
Bazaar Bizarre, Los Angeles, CA
Renegade Craft Fair, Brooklyn, NY
Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago, IL
Any others? California ones would be so good to know...
Posted by renegade craft fair on 2004-09-17 16:56:55
Post Subject: Renegade Craft Fair 2004!
Hey guys!
Come out and join us this weekend in Wicker Park (1425 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, Ill.) for the 2nd annual Renegade Craft Fair. We'll be there along with over 100 other d.i.y-er's hawking our handmade wares. Bust Magazine will be there too passing out free magazines! So, come out this Saturday + Sunday, September 18 + 19 from 10:30 AM --> 5:30 PM to check it out.
Check out the vendor list for a download-able map of this year's booth layout so you can find your favorite crafters! (Please note, there are two maps, one for Saturday and a slightly different one for Sunday.)
We've updated our press section...keep an eye out for articles about the Renegade Craft Fair and the D.I.Y. movement in issues of The Chicago Tribune (Friday Section), Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Magazine, Punk Planet, New City, UR Chicago and the Chicago Reader. Thanks for all your support!!
We've also plastered these awesome silkscreened posters all over the city:
www.seamripper.net/renegadeposter.jpg
Posted by christine on 2005-05-12 01:30:53
Post Subject: cheap nyc lodging?
hey all,
i know i am not the only one traveling to renegade craft fair in brooklyn that will need a cheap place to crash. any east coasters out there have suggestions on cheap places to stay in the city? i'm looking in the typical places but wonder if any locals have some inside knowledge that they can share?
thanks!
Posted by honeyraven on 2004-09-15 13:19:56
Post Subject: Any Atlantans Want to Plan a Renegade Craft Fair?
Hi, sister/fellow Atlantans! Last year Chicago hosted a renegade craft fair - I'd love to organize one here in the ATL!! If you are interested in any way, please contact me!!!
Posted by renegade craft fair on 2004-09-20 14:30:42
Post Subject:
hi guys!
good luck in planning your event....it's lots of fun! however, you can't use the name *renegade craft fair* as we have trademarked the name....so you'll have to come up with your own title for it. it's more fun that way anyway to make it your own. also, we're trying to expand the fair and launch it other cities so we're concerned about people mistakenly thinking we're affiliated. thanks for your understanding!
Posted by craftytricks on 2005-02-28 11:31:37
Post Subject:
Here are a couple Chicago places I like. They each have a few locations, all easily found online.
Vogue Fabrics (fabric stores)
Brown Elephant (thrift stores)
American Science and Surplus
The Ark (thrift stores)
Renegade Craft Fair (in Sept)
Unique (thrift stores)
Posted by honeyraven on 2004-09-15 13:22:00
Post Subject: Any Atlantans Interested in a Renegade Craft Fair?
Hi there, sister/brother Atlantans! Last year there was a Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago, and I'd love to plan one here in the ATL. If you are interested at all, please contact me!!
Posted by renegade craft fair on 2004-09-16 12:25:54
Post Subject:
hi guys!
good luck in planning your event....it's lots of fun! however, you can't use the name *renegade craft fair* as we have trademarked the name....so you'll have to come up with your own title for it. it's more fun that way anyway to make it your own. thanks for your support!
Posted by Dream of Stars on 2007-10-29 19:16:05
Post Subject: Cincinnati, Ohio- HOMEGROWN art & craft bazaar- spring!
Announcing HOMEGROWN! Art & Craft Bazaar, Cincinnati, OH- Spring 2008!
Hello everyone, in or near Cincinnati, OH! I am working on organizing a craft show for this spring. If you would like to learn more, participate, or help out, please get in touch with me. Also, spread the word (there will soon be a website with info), send ideas, suggestions, etc. If you are wondering what sort of craft show this is patterned after, please check out Handmade Bazaar and Crafty Wonderland, two craft shows from Portland, OR, and the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago! Items like handmade bags, clothing, knit items, screen prints, t-shirts, artwork, gifts, jewelry, etc. are all things I hope will be found at the Cincinnati craft show... Also something I will be working on is organizing a craft/sewing collective to get all the crafty people of Cincinnati and surrounding areas together to have some fun! Anyone interested?! Contact me, and keep an eye out for more info and a website coming soon! Stay crafty this Winter and prepare for the show! Yay!
Posted by ChristineRenee on 2006-08-27 12:51:49
Post Subject:
It's awesome, Kitchensqeen! It gets a lot more national indie crafters than some of the other shows in Chicago, which I think makes it special. Some of the people I consider crafty "celebrities" will be there--like Marie Kare of the Sampler. But I'm afraid I'll pass out like a silly Beatles fan if I meet her in person!
Get there early because the first 500 shoppers each day who stop by the Renegade Craft Fair booth will receive a FREE Goodie Bag filled with magazines, coupons, stickers, buttons and more.
Posted by sweetnsours on 2006-09-28 17:32:32
Post Subject:
Anyone know if they've announced the dates for the next one?
The next Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago is on December 9th & 10th 2006. It will be at Pulaski Park (1419 West Blackhawk). I think they are accepting application starting October 1st. I visited the website and there is no information as of yet.
I went to the Craft Fair earlier this month and it was awsome. There was a wide variety of crafters. Very cool wares and fun people to talk to.
I am going to try and apply for the one in Dec. This will be my first Craft Fair if I make it in.
Posted by valagator on 2005-01-12 13:15:13
Post Subject:
Places I want to go:
Arizona.. to check out whether or not I should move there.
oaxaco Mexico...wanna livelike Rick Bayless for a weekend
London, France, Greece.
Hong Kong
Thailand... eventually to study more massage modalities
Morrocco
Brooklyn to check out renegade craft fair
NYC to attend a taping of the Graham Norton experience
Redmond WA, to visit some friends
L.A to visit some more friends.
Posted by deborahthecraft on 2004-06-02 17:26:23
Post Subject:
Oh Man CraftyCHica;you always know the down low!
Jenny;I think it would look tacky to have the donation thing on the site...My humble opinion.I think people dont want to see a succesful business with the 'need' sign hung out front.
How about some art botiques like La Bussola in Reno(They have an art and wine event once a quarter or once a month) or galleries...Renegade Craft Fair or Bizzar Bazzar;two birds with one stone,Portland Oregon has some crafty ladies shops on Ashbury and they run a once a month street fair.(Powell Books is a good retailer to get in contact with up there I think)
Posted by Snufkin on 2004-06-02 17:39:24
Post Subject:
How about some art botiques like La Bussola in Reno(They have an art and wine event once a quarter or once a month) or galleries...Renegade Craft Fair or Bizzar Bazzar;two birds with one stone,Portland Oregon has some crafty ladies shops on Ashbury and they run a once a month street fair.(Powell Books is a good retailer to get in contact with up there I think)
I responded to the other thread, but yeah maybe some kind of special fundraising swag like t-shirts or postcards? And you know you have a network of gals all over the place who'd be happy to host you.
I haven't seen her around the new boards yet, but craftychicklet owns La Bussola. And just from my dealings with her (furniture purchasing and getting her in touch with Susan Stars), I'm sure she'd love to talk with you about at least about carrying the book and your products. Especially since her shop offers many fine products from glitterati/craftista types. And I'm sure the Northern California gals could get you lined up with some shops in the Bay Area and/or Sacramento. Starfish (I don't think she reregistered after the switch) would probably know better than me who to talk to about bookstores in Sacramento. But you might also want to talk to Tonevendor Records because one of the owners is part of the Blissen Collective. So they've done art walk events with them. And also haven't seen her around here, but Neesy Pea/Star Serge would probably also be a good person to talk to about places to appear.
