Craftateria Vendor Call 2011

CRAFTATERIA (December 17, 2011@ the Gate, Lethbridge, AB)

We are looking for fantastic vendors! 

The organizers for the Craftateria fair are always on the lookout for exciting, and/or first time vendors. We fight to keep the table fee is reasonable ($50 ) and keep the application simple (3images + a small statement) . Since, not everything in life needs to be fussy....(we hate fussiness probably as much as you hate fussiness)

Primarily, the Craftateria fair is interested in promoting craft diversity, so we are selective with the amount and types of items included. For example, it would be a boring fair if all the vendors only sold necklaces and toques, not there is anything wrong with necklaces and toques!....but you know how the old saying goes “too much of a good thing....”

So....if you make stuff and particularly if you make offbeat stuff...We want you!

HOW TO APPLY?

-INCLUDE the following
1) at least 3 images of your work
and
2) a brief description of what you make and what you plan to sell.

-SEND TO craftateria@gmail.com

*If you are selected you will be contacted in Mid-November with more information on table fees, ect.

Third Stop(s): International Yarn Bombing Day Virtual Tour: Lethbridge Style!

Scenic Drive Dog Park:

 

Galt Gardens:

perfect for weaving!

rainbows in honor of the pride weekend!

These last two pieces in Galt Gardens were, sadly torn down the very next day.  It makes you wonder if hired security actually have real work to do, or if they are just there to hassle homeless people, intimidate people, and tear down creative interventions.

This cute little video was also made while the weaving piece was being done.  Atleast we have the technology to preserve our art!

We still have a few more pieces to share, so stay tuned for the next post!  Or check out the other Lethbridge yarn bombs here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Second Stop: International Yarn Bombing Day Virtual Tour: Lethbridge Style!

Near the Penny Coffee House- 331 5 Street South

(his tail rattles too!)

First Stop: International Yarn Bombing Day Virtual Tour: Lethbridge Style!

As you may or may not know, June 11th was International Yarn Bombing Day (IYBD)!

As part of the 1st Annual Lethbridge Craft Jamboree, the craftaterians intentionally included this event in this week's events (and if you haven't had a chance to see what all is happening, check this out.)  We're asking anyone in the Lethbridge area who is participating in IYBD to send us your pictures and videos and we'll add them to our virtual tour (you will of course, remain anonymous!)  Email us

Here's a sneak peek at some yarn-bombing action that happened in downtown Lethbridge recently.  The location of this first video is the Chinese National League Building in Lethbridge's Chinatown.  Despite being designated a historic building AND a wall recently collapsing, a chain-link fence has surrounded the building for the last couple months and it appears very little is happening to stabilize the building.  With the recent onslaught of heavy rain, one has to wonder how much more damage is currently being done by letting it sit vacant.

Click here for video

Don't forget, it's Knit in Public Week!  We'll be celebrating on tuesday with a yarn picnic.  Watch for more posts on the IYBD Lethbridge Virtual Tour soon!

Etsy Craft Party & Scrap Meet: Friday June 10

 Lethbridge Edition!

 Lethbridge Etsy Craft Party & Scrap Meet

Details:

Held at: Parlour Studio - 407 2nd Ave South from 7-9pm, Friday June 10
Crafty people in Lethbridge are invited to come down to the Lethbridge contingent of Etsy's Global Craft Party to participate in this evening of crafty camaraderie! 

 Collective Craft Banner & Free Store: Bring your scrap material, yarn, paper, glue, scissors, crochet hooks or whatever you'd like to share & make your portion(s) of the banner out of! Each person can make one or more small fl ags that will be sewn onto a larger bunting banner! Have extra craft supplies you don't want anymore? Bring them for others to use!

We'll be making a banner something like these:

You can bring your flags pre-made, or join us in the making & assembling of the flags!  Think outside the box- not only can you use scrap fabrics and yarns, but also foam, felt, sturdy paper, recycled plastics.. markers, embroidery, photos...

A little bit more on Etsy's Global Craft Party:

We envision Craft Party to be a celebration of the wide array of making and an expression of the diversity in your local community. What do you love to make? What are your favorite community organizations and space? How can you band together to craft a positive change in your town?

No matter where you live or what you love to make, you are invited to participate. Musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, farmers, hackers, gardeners, designers, jewelers, bookbinders, printmakers, teachers, makers and doers of all stripes, as well as art enthusiasts, curators, vintage lovers and supporters of the independently made, we're calling on you! We challenge you to meet your neighbors and come together to make something surprising.
Last year, over 5,000 people participated in over 500 meetups from Dallas to Romania, and this year our goal is for over 15,000 people to share in the spirit of Craft Party.

And of course, Myrtle, our official Lethbridge Craft Jamboree spokes-octopus, officially endorses this event!

Check out the rest of the 1st Annual Lethbridge Craft Jamboree events here.

1st Annual Lethbridge Craft Jamboree

The Craftaterians have been busy bees working on the 1st Annual LETHBRIDGE CRAFT JAMBOREE!

events include:

Friday, June 10: LETHBRIDGE ETSY CRAFT PARTY SCRAP MEET
Where: Parlour - 407 2nd Ave South from 7-9pm
Crafty people in Lethbridge are invited to come down to the Lethbridge contingent of Etsy's Global Craft Party to participate in this evening of crafty camaraderie!
Collective Craft Banner & Free Store: Bring your scrap material, yarn, paper, glue, scissors, crochet hooks or whatever you'd like to share & make your portion(s) of the banner out of! Each person can make one or more small flags that will be sewn onto a larger bunting banner! Have extra craft supplies you don't want anymore? Bring them for others to use!
"Last year, over 5,000 people participated in over 500 meetups from Dallas to Romania, and this year our goal is for over 15,000 people to share in the spirit of Craft Party"
more info from Etsy

Saturday, June 11: INTERNATIONAL YARN BOMBING DAY
"Fiber artists of the world uniting on one day to bring color and beauty to our urban landscape"
What is Yarn Bombing??? Yarn bombing, yarnstorming, guerrilla knitting, or graffiti knitting is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk. Get inspired to create your own Yarn Bombing or Knit graffiti! Or join our virtual tour of Lethbridge installations here on the blog.
Do you have a piece of yarnbombing in Lethbridge you'd like to be included in the virtual tour? Email us at craftateria@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 14: YARN PICNIC RAIN OR SHINE!
Henderson Lake Picnic Shelter (North Side of lake Henderson Lake by the picnic shelter by the concession stand) from 6:30-10pm
Anyone who loves yarn is invited!! Knitters, crocheters, spinners, the yarn-curious, fiberistas and of course children are all welcome!
Bring your favorite snack or dish to share, your re-usable plates and utensils, a lawn chair or two (optional), and of course, your yarn!!!
Come meet other yarn-lovers, learn how to knit or crochet, and see how yarn is spun!

 Saturday, June 11 - June 18: KNITTING IN PUBLIC WEEK EVERYWHERE! ANYTIME!
(We will also be CROCHETING in Public!)
World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each others company. Knitting is such a solitary act that its easy to knit alone somewhere and sink into your work without thinking about all the other knitters out there. Neighbors could spend all their lives never knowing that the other knits. is a special day to get
out of your house and go to a local event (with your knitting in tow) just for you and people like you.
Who knows you might even bump into your neighbor! Consider this a spark, to ignite a fire getting all of the closeted knitters out into fresh air.
for more info visit: http://www.wwkipday.com

Friday, June 10 - June 18: CRAFTATERIA BLOG RE LAUNCH
http://craftateria.blogspot.com
Join us for the re-launch of the Craftateria blog!
Watch for posts covering the 1st Annual Lethbridge Craft Jamboree, future crafty events, tutorials and much more!
Its your source for everything crafty in Lethbridge!

L.A. Beat Coverage.

Fantastic News! We have coverage from Richard Amery at L.A. Beat! Here is the link.

Craftateria II

An extra special one day only event!

Craftateria II, and this time we will have twice the vendors as December Sale!
So drop everything, your homework, your housework, your yardwork, and work, woRK, WORK!

And run to Craftateria II! like a banshee from hell!

Even if you are penny pincher or if you think crafts just aren’t your thing. We have great original items from local makers, crafters and hockers of vintage goodness! Even if don’t plan on buying anything, we would just love to see you! We are all very friendly, funny and happy group!

Also..... if you STILL have any doubts, I steel clad guarantee Craftateria II, it will be a million times better than street wheelers weekend!.....*coffing up exaust fumes* .....we will have no smoke shows at Craftateria II, but maybe Craftateria III.....humm? (Muscle cars and Craft?)

See you in April!
Shanell Papp

Also, if you would like any vendor info, contact us at craftateria@gmail.com.

Craftateria (looking for vendors for April 16th, Lethbridge Alberta!)

Do you Wanna be a vendor? and meet other crafters in Alberta? I am organizing a craft fair for April 16th in Lethbridge, AB and we are looking for more vendors! Read the submission outline bellow and feel free to contact me, Mary-Anne or Kelaine at craftateria [!at] gmail.com

Thanks Yarnmoth (Shanell)

Craftateria 2: Spring (Selfish Edition - Buy for yourself instead of presents for others!)

Call for Vendors

We are currently accepting applications for vendors for Craftateria 2. We had so much fun with Craftateria in December that we decided to do it again! 

We have rented The Gate so have more space than our first show but we are asking for applications to ensure diversity of indie arts and crafts. Though we will be responding to submissions on an on-going basis and will let you know within 5 days. 

Info for Craftateria 2:
Where: The Gate
When: Saturday, April 16th
Time of show: Noon - 5pm
Set-up Time: April 16th 10am - noon
Take Down time: 5pm - 7pm on Saturday, April 16th
How much to participate: $50 upon acceptance of your application. (This includes a $15 damage deposit that will be returned to you after the event.)

If this sounds pretty awesome to you and you'd like to spend a Saturday hanging out with a talented bunch of goofs, we need:
1) a descriptive paragraph about what you will be selling
2) 3 images of your work as Jpegs (no larger than 500k)
3) Your contact info - email, phone number and mailing address. 

Please send the above to: craftateria [!at] gmail.com

As mentioned above we will let you know within 5 days of accepting your submission. We will then ask for you to pay the $50 Vendor fee. You will be added to our facebook group for vendors and kept abreast of all the Craftateria goings-ons. 

Thanks!
Shanell, Kelaine and Mary-Anne