BUST Craftacular : This Sunday!!!! : Dec 6th

10am – 8:00pm
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, NYC

Get gifts--and give back--at this year's BUST Holiday Craftacular. Get your shop on all day browsing the hottest handmade wares from over 200 vendors, including handbags, jewelry, and clothing. Then, meet the adorable pets available for adoption from Animal Care and Control NYC, snap up some holiday cards to benefit City Harvest and pick up a cookie in support of the Lower East Side Girls Club. Rockin DJs, free java from Joe all morning, snacks, goodie bags for the first 500 attendees, amazing raffle prizes and more! Admission: $2

Independently owned and operated, BUST Magazine has been a leader in the crafting movement since 1993. Now in its 16th year, BUST continues to support and influence the handmade revolution though constant editorial coverage, sponsorships, and events such as the BUST Craftacular. Always on the cutting-edge, BUST is a revered and trusted authority in the DIY and crafting community.

The Metropolitan Pavilion is located at 125 West 18th Street in NYC, not far from the 1 train at 18th street, or the F, V trains at 23rd street. BUST Magazine’s Holiday Craftacular will take place from 10:00 AM – 7:30PM on December 6th. Your entry ticket also gives you a shot at winning a BUST-load of booty in the Craftacular Raffle!

La Superette!!!!! Dec 5th & 6th

LA SUPERETTE 2 0 0 9 RETURNS TO SOUTH STREET SEAPORT

Saturday, December 5th, 12pm-8pmSunday,

December 6th, 12pm-6pm

At 210 Front Street, corner of Front St. and Beekman St. in Manhattan, in the South Street Seaport.

Special performance kick-off night (no shopping) on Friday December 4 th, 9pm-midnight

La Superette 2009 will transform a space at 210 Front Street for three days, creating a temporary store that will present a huge selection of artist-made multiples from around the country. Now in it's 11th year,La Superette is one of the few crafty events with a non-commercial goal: to support and distribute the works ofindependent artists and designers. The variety of items include hacked clothes, assemblage accessories,housewares, artists books and CDs. Emerging once a year, just in time for holiday shopping, La Superette offersthe most unique and affordable shopping experience for hundreds of shoppers year after year. This year, morethan ever, is a time to celebrate the craftiest and be a part of an event that represents the true spirit of New YorkCity. La Superette 2009 includes live performances by Arpège (Nick Hallett and Ray Sweeten), Anwar Pruitt,Maria Chavez, Carrie Dashow, Pixel Form, Todd Bailey, NAUM f/ Antoine Catala, David Linton, and DavidGalbraith. La Superette 2009 will also feature Rainbow Cloud City (an art installation created by thecollaboration HappyFun, Erik Z., and Rachel Nelson), Edible Winter Snowballs, Coal, Icicles, Pine Cones, andWarm Drinks by Rachael Morrison, and a free ScrapCycle gift-wrapping station by Analogous Projects.

This year's participating artists include: Ann LePore, Amanda Mayoff, Ben Fino-Radin, Carrie Dashow, SecretSchool and the K.I.D.S., Cindy Yoon, Daphne Bernard, A Rarer Borealis, Daina Platais Ortiz, unxyloid, HadasHinkis, deChow, Jennifer Sullivan, kaboom!press, Kimm Alfonso, Katherine Tali Hinkis, Chiu, RingMan,Canine Orthodontia, Lilah Freedland, LoVid, Loren Siems, Melissa Barrett, Michelle Rosenberg, MollyDilworth, Madeleine Fix, Miss Chief, Neg-Fi, Mustache Sisters, Nathaniel Kassel, Peter Jacobson, RaquelHecker, Steven Anglin, Samantha Merritt, sallykismet, Sanjay, Susie Reiss, teamtichenor, heartfast

Holiday Handmade Cavalcade : This Saturday!!!

The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade is back!

With over 50 Metro New York artists, designers, and crafters bringing their handmade creations together for this one-day shopping event, this year promises to be even more fun and exciting.

The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade runs from 11am-8pm on Saturday, December 5th, at the Openhouse Gallery, 201 Mulberry Street.

Be sure to enter our free raffle for a chance to win some creations from participating vendors, packed up in hand-embellished tote bags. Raffle tickets are free with each purchase, so the more you shop, the more chances you have to win....

So join us for some holiday cheer in our handmade shopping wonderland. Spread the word, tell your friends, and we'll see you there!

New New + Bim = Good Times, Good Times

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn-Savvy shoppers can save money while they get a head start on the holidays at Brooklyn Indie Market this year. On November 14 and 15 from 11am-7pm, BIM will showcase a curated selection from the {NewNew}, a group of independent designers, makers and artists from the New York Metro area. Selected vendors will offer 10% off on their wares.
Visit www.TheNewNewNY.com to download your 10% off coupon. Take the F/G train to the Carroll Street Station.

“We decided to get a jump on the holiday rush, enjoy ourselves with a little party vibe and sale at BIM,” said May Luk of Take Me Home Ware, one of the featured makers. "We always have such a great time, and we've gotten great feedback from people who've attended our other events. The sale is our way of saying thank you to our loyal customers.”

Shoppers will be able to choose from a wonderful assortment of locally handmade clothing, home décor, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath and body products, toys, and baked goods.

Brooklyn Indie Market www.brooklynindiemarket.com is an emerging designer market located on Smith and Union Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Saturday 11-7 and Sunday 11-6.

Saturday

Gnome Enterprises (tshirts)

Wonder Threads (kidswear)

Rocks and Salt(hats)

Wabisabi Brooklyn (jewelry)

Bullfrog Creatives (jewelry)

Bullfrog Eats (yummy goodies)

Huggy Bunny (kids and women’s wear)

fofolle (women’s clothing)

Lu Crafts (home decor and soy candles, guffaws aplenty)

Take Me Home Ware (ceramics)

Nordea Soaparie (bath and beauty)

Knit Knit (knit goods)

Lipeony (art)

Yania Creations (jewelry)

Collective Elements (paper goods)

Windows of Agate (soft toys)

Felt It (felt crafts)

Kimm Chi (women’s clothing)

Lingua Nigra (jewelry)

New York Clocks (clocks)

Red Bridge Studio (pillows)

Sunday

Gnome Enterprises (tshirts)

Wonder Threads (kidswear)

Rocks and Salt (hats)

Bullfrog Creatives (jewelry)

Bullfrog Eats (yummy goodies)

Huggy Bunny (kids and women’s wear)

fofolle (women’s clothing)

Nordea Soaparie (bath and Beauty)

Knit Knit (neat knit goods)

Better Than Jam (women’s wear)

Yania Creations (jewelry)

Collective Elements (paper goods)

Rebecca Shepherd (jewelry)

Little Bunny (paper goods)

Wish By Felicity (jewelry)

Pepper Sprouts (home goods)

Alexandra Ferguson (pillows)

Vyphuis Designs (clothing)

Examiner.com Plugs ArtStar

This Saturday!!!!

Last Class!!

My first student and I had our last session today.
I think she did a great job.
She made a beautiful screen with an image of
a "Virginia Creeper."

Fall Handmade Cavalcade : Beacon NY

Shop for Fall with The {NewNew}
at the Fall Handmade Cavalcade.



Start the season browsing the most unique locally made
handmade goods the NY Metro and Hudson Valley has to
offer, complete with goodie bags and tasty treats.
Join the {NewNew} York Etsy Street Team in Beacon, NY
on September 12 for the 2nd Annual Fall Handmade Cavalcade.

Come to Beacon, NY and visit us at the corner of
Main Street and North Cedar, where we have partnered
with the Hudson Valley Etsy Street Team to bring you unique
handcrafted jewelry, kitschy housewares, handmade soaps,
one of a kind paper goods, children’s toys in all shapes and size,
as well as fashion forward apparel and accessories.

With over twenty vendors the show will be an intimate
shopping experience where you are bound to find something
for everyone. Make a day of it with your friends and family.

Enjoy delicious snacks from The Groovy Baker and
explore the inside and outside spaces brimming with
unique handmade wares from the Brooklyn Bridge
all the way up through the Hudson Valley.

The Fall Handmade Cavalcade is sponsored by
two major forces on the local and handmade scene,
Paper Presence and Luulay.com.
Come early, the first 40 people
will receive a limited edition silkscreened tote bag full of goodies!

“We’re excited to be hosting the return of the {New New} to Beacon,”
said Kristy Reichert, of Beacon Bookmarks.
“It’s a great time to bring the local communities out to support
local businesses. We’re pleased to have expanded with Paper Presence
next door to bring even more independent crafters this year.”

What: The Fall Handmade Cavalcade
When: Saturday September 12 from 11am - 7pm
Where: Corner of Main Street and North Cedar in Beacon, NY

Vendors
Alexandra Ferguson * Althea Loglia's Eye Candy
Beacon's Bookmarks * Better Than Jam
Beyond the Picket Fence * Blonde Chic Studio
Bungaloe * Caja Jewelry * KimmChi * KnitKnit
Felt It * Nordea's Soaperie * Panda with Cookie
Petite Ami * Pulp Sushi * Studio Petite
Studio By the Sea * Pixie Petals * Waisze Design
Warpe Design * Wren Willow * Windows of Agate

New Studio Space

Finally! I have some room to breathe, and one huge print table!

This past Monday, I moved down the hall to larger studio space
at 592 Johnson Ave in Bushwick.
That day and night, I built myself a bigger and better print table.

The once 2 yd table is now 5 yds long!

I have lots of room for all my crap and more.
I'm even going to build a second smaller print table.
I may start to paint again too?

But, more importantly,
this also means that I am ready to take on students
for my studio class. I have all the supplies ready and waiting.

Boutique Shopping

Hey Philly! You can now get some BTJ dresses at ArtStar!



I made another drop off at one of my favorites, Flirt!



And the gettin's always good at Treehouse!

This Weekend: Number Three

Booth 65 :
Off Lorimer between
Driggs & Bayard

This Weekend : Number Two

Studio At 592 Johnson Ave

This Weekend : Number One

The {NewNew} POPs up at 93 Nevins

The {NewNew}, will participate in this year's Atlantic Art Walk by highlighting artists that use environmentally-friendly materials in their creations at 93 Nevins Street - reclaimed from a building derelict for 20 years, this new townhouse was created with the idea to be as green as possible.

Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour of open artist studios and area exhibitions, a range of public art projects, special events, with local merchants hosting a range of artwork and events. Our pop-up shop will be open on both days of the Art Walk where participants in the self-guided, curated tour will get a taste of the variety of handmade items that are created in the local community.
Find green gifts made from sustainable materials such as silkscreened apparel, fine art drawings and prints, handmade ceramics, paper goods, plush toys, jewelry and housewares from shops like Cakehouse, Wabisabi Brooklyn, and KnitKnit.

As always, we try to help you shop local within the top tier of craft.