I arrived in Buffalo on March 19th about 2 hours prior to the show, and set up my table display quickly. My display is fairly simple, so it gave me a chance to take a peek at some of the 100+ vendors selling their items at the Small Press Book Fair. Of course, I also [...]
Tags: Buffalo, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Small Press Book Fair
Getting prepared for the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair was a last minute scramble, per my usual routine. I always plan to be well prepared ahead of time for shows, but I usually get my tail in gear about two weeks (or less) prior to the show. Some how, some way, I make it to [...]
Tags: Buffalo, Small Press Book Fair
As spring starts to peak around the corner and slowly come out to say hi, I am anxiously waiting it’s arrival. In the meantime I am keeping busy preparing for a few upcoming plans that I am excited to be a part of. Intermediate Bookbinding Cazenovia College Thursday, March 21 and 28, 7 – 9 [...]
Tags: Bookbinding, Buffalo Small Press Book Fair, Cazenovia College, classes, Dock2 Letterpress, Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, letterpress, Porter Hall, workshops
It was so great to hang out with good-natured and like-minded people at the Second Storie } Indie Market this past weekend. I found fantastic presents for a few special people, and made some awesome trades for myself. Thanks for all who came out this weekend, and to the special ladies that put in the [...]
Tags: indie market, Rochester, second storie
Momma needs a new pair of shoes, so come November I’ll be one of the 30+ vendors at the Second Storie } Indie Market. I love this show not only because I am smitten for the ladies involved with organizing the event, but also because of the great turnout of vendors and shoppers at the [...]
Over 1500 people walked through the Salt City Urban Art & Craft Market this past Saturday. It was a great turnout, and I ended up purchasing some great items from some of my peer artisans. Over 40 artisans had displays set up selling their wares, and 5 musical performers added to the ambiance of the [...]
Tags: babybe organics, Michelle DaRin, salt city urban art & craft market, Syracuse Community, terre mum, vicki hartman, viva sweet love
Do you live in Central New York? Are you doing anything this Saturday? No? Perfect. This Saturday is the Salt City Urban Art and Craft Market. Start shopping for the holidays at this marketplace featuring 40+ vendors selling handmade items, including Concepcioun. There will be something for everyone, so check it out and support the [...]
Tags: craft, indie, market, salt city urban art & craft market, show, Syracuse Community
As you may or may not know, I am a full-time graphic designer by day, and manage Concepcioun after hours. I just so happen to have today off from my day job, so I am able to post more than usual. Interestingly enough, several weeks ago I was lucky enough to have both bookbinding world [...]
Tags: art exhibit, Bookbinding, Everson Museum of Art, New York State Artist Series, The Edge of Art
Okay, so the Mayday Underground show was about a month ago. Things have been extremely busy for me… with Concepcioun and otherwise, so it has been difficult for me to carve out time to post. So here I am, a month later, posting about the show: It was a first time both Amanda and Casey [...]
Tags: indie craft show, Mayday Underground, Rochester
This May 1, 2010 from 10am to 6pm at 416 St. Paul Street will be the first (of many) for the Mayday Underground indie craft show. I am super excited to be a part of it. I am crossing my fingers that it will do well, not only for me, but for Casey and Amanda [...]
Tags: craft shows, Mayday Underground, Rochester