| Discover One-of-a-Kind Crafts, Emerging Artists, and Interactive Demonstrations at the American Craft Council Show in ... SAN FRANCISCO----The American Craft Council Show in San Francisco arrives at Fort Mason Center, August 13 -15, with new categories and new interactive events. Debuting this year are the Handmade Under $100 category, which showcases artists who make work at price points of $100 or less, and Lawn and Garden, highlighting artists who make furniture and décor for the outdoors. biz.yahoo.com |
New music, more crafts at Banana Island A couple of new groups, more kids crafts and more involvement from family-friendly community organizations will greet families at Musikfest's Banana Island and in the nearby Charles Brown Ice House in Bethlehem. mcall.com |
Our exclusive family calendar! Fri, Sept. 310 am–2 pm: Back-to-school party. Crafts, snacks, music and giveaways. Brooklyn Children’s Museum [145 Brooklyn Ave. at St. Marks Avenue in Crown Heights, (718) 735-4400], www.brooklynkids.org. 11:30 am: Storytime with Emily. Moxie Spot [81 Atlantic Ave. between Hicks and Henry streets in Brooklyn... nypost.com |
Diana Eng's Maker Faire Fashion Show Q&A Photograph by See-ming LeeOne of the events we are looking forward to at World Maker Faire NY this weekend is Diana Eng's Technology Fashion Show, scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Great Hall. Naturally, Diana is incredibly busy getting ready to dazzle us, but she took a few minutes to share some insight with us. Can you give us a preview of what you have in store for the Diana Eng Technology Fashion Show? I am going to show a selection of my past designs (mostly from the Fairytale Fashion Collection) that have been reworked and styled into a cohesive show. This is the first time I have shown in such a large public venue so I am looking forward to this opportunity to share my designs with everyone. [Read more about the Fairytale Fashion Show, including details on each piece, in Diana's Close-Up post.]Photography by See-ming LeeRead the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Fashion | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
Auctions: At area auctions, buttons, clothes, American Indian crafts Charles A. Whitaker's two-day auction next weekend at the New Hope Eagle Fire Company will be far more diversified than most vintage clothing sales, with artwork and antiques jostling with fall couture, such as an 1890s silk brocade ball gown by Catherine Donovan and a 1920s Fortuny Delphos gown with a presale estimate of $4,000 to $5,000. philly.com |