Crafts News

Enjoy a glimpse into the working studios of Quadra Island's creative community with the Quadra Island Studio Tour June 1 and 2. The Tour presents work in many media - blown glass, stone sculpture, pottery, photography, fabric, printmaking, painting and more plus it offers an opportunity to meet the talented individuals who create the artwork and ... (more)

OPENING: A new flower school and craft centre opened in Penarth over the weekend to the joy of local children - one of a host of new businesses.

A COMPETITION to find an artist to design new signs for Farnham and cement its status as a craft town has been launched as a result of government funding.

If you are down in the River Market district this weekend for Riverfest, you might drop by a do-it-yourself studio and gift shop in the Tuf-Nut Building, Paper, Scissors, Little Rock .

The Milford Keyes Art Festival takes place on June 1 and 2 on the Milford Oval. Fine art show, crafts, two performance stages, kids activities, face painting, food booths, and artist demonstrations.

From furniture making and chainsaw carving to willow weaving workshops and wheel wright demonstrations, last weekend's Weird and Wonderful Wood festival had it all.

Browsholme Hall home to the Parker family, Bowbearers of the Forest of Bowland, and Ribble Valley's most historic house will open to the public on every Wednesday in June, July and August and for the popular monthly Bowland Farmers Market and Craft Fair on the first Sunday in every month.

Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Appalachia" celebrates the many forms and techniques of art in the Appalachian region of North Carolina.

"Getting moms & dads mentally ready for summer" I love summer but I don't like the hourly, daily whining of "what are we going to do today, mom" The following are some guidelines for getting your lazy days on track BEFORE your kids completely hi jack your sanity! 1. I like to go to michaels/joannes with my kids and let them pick out fun, busy stuff ... (more)

Several centuries of handicrafts and embroideries are on display at the Embroiders Guild of South Australia, giving a unique look at the intricately decorated fabrics that have kept South Australian society together.

When I walked into Indy Upcycle, 6354 N. Guilford Ave., the first thing that came out my mouth was: "Oh, man.

After a two-week "trial run," The Marketplace, Pulaski's new farmer's market under the direction and management of the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, will celebrate its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, May 21.

Do-it-yourself enthusiasts from Vancouver and beyond will soon be gathering for the Vancouver Mini Maker Faire at the PNE.

Some of the city's top art festivals might be well over the hill, but with an influx of fresh faces on the cultural scene [ Arts Valve, April 24: "New Kids on the Art Block" ] , don't relegate them to RainbowVision just yet.

A woman drove two hours to a kiln opening at Mark Hewitt's North Carolina studio, and she bought a mug.

This summer, Memorial Hall Library is creating a Makerspace, which in a nut shell is a "collaborative learning environments where people come together to share materials and learn new skills." Called the Beehive for Community Creativity and Gathering, this "Makerspace" will feature several events at the library each month for adults to learn, ... (more)

WHERE: Delray Beach Tennis Center in Downtown Delray Beach - Atlantic Avenue & SW 3rd Avenue Navigational Address: 201 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444 The 16th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival is a top-notch outdoor event featuring the unique and original work of 150 of most talented crafters in the country.

I started knitting as a way to do something relaxing. But in those early days it was far from a peaceful hobby.

So, you're wondering, what's new this year during the Downtown St. Charles Partnership 's 15 th annual St.

Art in the Park, a Carroll County tradition for more than 30 years, will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Westminster City Hall.