CALLING ALL ARTISTS: CRAFTY SUPERMARKET

Entering its fifth year, Crafty Supermarket has put out a call for artists for their semi-annual craft fair which will be taking place at Clifton Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, April 26. If you're knitting, welding, beading, baking, ceramic-ing, or any other kind of hobby that results in a handmade product, definitely throw your name in the hat to be one of 45 vendors for the spring show!

With over 4,000 people attending their previous show in December, you're basically guaranteed to make bank at your booth. Each vendor space costs $85 and comes complete with a table and two chairs. Think you might have a ware someone would purchase to wear? Check out the easy application page. All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Saturday, March 1.

BROADHOPE ART COLLECTIVE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

You've seen them at City Flea. You've seen them at Crafty Supermarket. Now you can see them in their brand new space along Harrison Avenue, directly across from Westwood Town Hall. Broadhope Art Collective, the West Side's creative empire, is hosting their one year anniversary celebration this Saturday, November 9, from 11:00AM-6:00PM.

A home for a variety of artists and their mediums, Broadhope features visual arts, crafts, wearables, home decor and more. Made up of a group of passionate West Siders looking for more creative exposure in their hometown, Broadhope brings an exciting burst of energy to the evolution of Westwood.

Be sure to look for Emily Lyn Design and pick up one of my favorite Broadhope items: the Westwood Is The Best Hood tote!

ONE NIGHT ONE CRAFT

Learn something new in two hours. Every Monday night during the summer, Contemporary Arts Center hosts One Night One Craft, a low-cost art class for adults. For $5.00 a session,  guests have an opportunity to learn a new skill each week. Instructors from around the community volunteer to teach their medium, which varies from screen printing, to embroidery and gardening. Materials are included in the price of the class; all you have to do is show up. Bring a friend or mingle with fellow crafters. In addition to fostering your artistic side, the class serves as a social hour and includes a bar with wine and beer.

Four classes remain this summer: each Monday in August from 6:00PM-8:00PM.

August 5 -  Vintage Painting with Wine
August 12 - DIY Silkscreen Tee Shirt Printing
August 19 - Tiny Terrariums
August 26 - Beer Crafting


Here are a few things I created in past classes:

Gadget Monster (A pocket for your iPhone or iPod)

Painting With Wine

 

 

 

 Upcycling Old Books

 

 Hair Fascinators

 

Letterpress

 

Tiny Terrariums 

 

CITY FLEA: AUGUST

On the third Saturday of August, City Flea set up shop in Washington Park. Dozens of vendors line the event lawn in tents, with food trucks parked along the street, live music and street performers. It's like a giant Etsy store outdoors (and we all know us Etsy addicts could benefit from some sunlight.)

My favorite thing about City Flea is running into friends. It's like the Cheers of street fairs. You'll see your friends that biked from Downtown, pals that drove in from the suburbs, or even your favorite local bartender taking in the event. 

Most of all, I enjoy perusing the wares of creative crafters, such as: Lily In Flux, The Lovely Teaspoon, Riff Raff Initiative, VintageLiz, Chocolats Latour, Streetpops, and more.

Cincinnati art by Riff Raff Initiative

 

Shirts designed by 10 year old Adin and his brother Riah.