Given how shaky glorious capitalism is looking these days, there’s no better time to start preparing for the eventual resurgence of the barter economy. But you don’t know how to make anything, you say? Gird your DIY loins and take notes at the Holy Craft Fair and Flea Market. In the same vein as the Bizarre Bazaar — only without the theremin serenades and, we’re guessing, the suffocating packed-to-the-gills attendance rate — Holy Craft brings together a slew of vendors hawking handmade knickknacks, clothes, jewelry, baked goods, and more at the Cambridge Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge noon–6 pm $1 http://www.myspace.com/holycraftfair.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Holy Craft! in The Boston Phoenix
Here's a screenshot of the blurb about the fair in the Editor's Event Picks section of this week's Phoenix...
Given how shaky glorious capitalism is looking these days, there’s no better time to start preparing for the eventual resurgence of the barter economy. But you don’t know how to make anything, you say? Gird your DIY loins and take notes at the Holy Craft Fair and Flea Market. In the same vein as the Bizarre Bazaar — only without the theremin serenades and, we’re guessing, the suffocating packed-to-the-gills attendance rate — Holy Craft brings together a slew of vendors hawking handmade knickknacks, clothes, jewelry, baked goods, and more at the Cambridge Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge noon–6 pm $1 http://www.myspace.com/holycraftfair.
Given how shaky glorious capitalism is looking these days, there’s no better time to start preparing for the eventual resurgence of the barter economy. But you don’t know how to make anything, you say? Gird your DIY loins and take notes at the Holy Craft Fair and Flea Market. In the same vein as the Bizarre Bazaar — only without the theremin serenades and, we’re guessing, the suffocating packed-to-the-gills attendance rate — Holy Craft brings together a slew of vendors hawking handmade knickknacks, clothes, jewelry, baked goods, and more at the Cambridge Elks Lodge, 55 Bishop Allen Dr, Cambridge noon–6 pm $1 http://www.myspace.com/holycraftfair.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Vendor: Mass. Production
Mass. Production is a collective of young, Boston based, self-represented artists who create affordable art including art prints, handmade books, magnets and papergoods.
www.massprodart.com
Vendor: Lola's Urban Vintage
Designer Nicoletta Lyons has developed a range of designs in various media and finishes. Her hand-crafted art has a unique style that draws from a variety of influences including vintage glamour and urban edge. Her creations include handbags, jewelry and other accessories.
www.lolasuburbanvintage.com
Vendor: Lou's Upcycles
Lou Leelyn's trashion creations are made from plastic. From plastic that holds food products to plastic shopping bags that he picks up at the grocery store recycling container. His creations include shopping bags, courier bags, wallets and baby bibs.
www.lousupcycles.etsy.com
Vendor: Spacetime Imaging
Andrew Lorge creates 3-D animated prints using photographs and art.
www.printyourvideos.com
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Vendor: Whistling Sparrow Designs
Libby Meehan finds pleasure in rediscovering the beauty of discarded daily garments and home goods. She works primarily from recycled T-Shirts creating skirts, dresses, tops and scarves. She also creates machine stitched greeting cards featuring vintage paper dolls.
www.whistlingsparrow.com
Vendor: Scribble Nation
Lifetime B.F.F.'s, Mary Helen McNally and Michelle Barney have a taste for the unusual. Inspired for their combined collection of kitsch, Mary and Michelle get together to make their own unique creations. Their wares include jewelry, cocktail hats, plushies and much more!
www.scribblenation.com
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