We hope you can make it over to Mudhen Meat and Greens from 2 - 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 9. The annual Etsy Dallas Craft Party features pendants, pompom keychains and leather earrings this year. It's going to be a fun afternoon. And it's free! Let us know you are coming on the Etsy Dallas Craft Party Facebook Event Page. See you this weekend!
Spring Bash Make & Take with MakersConnect
Dallas locals, I have a really cool group to share with you today. MakersConnect is an artist collective with a mission to help out fellow artists. They host classes teaching different arts and techniques, and events to sell creations.
They are all about creative reuse, community involvement, and embracing micro-economics, just like us. We are lucky enough to have them man the Make & Take table at the Spring Bash, so swing by to craft and chat with these awesome people.
Christine has some really fun projects planned for all ages and levels of crafters. Popsicle stick bracelets for the kids, coffee filter flowers for headbands or bouquets, and layered tissue paper sunset cards. Etsy Dallas hearts MakersConnect!
2016 Jingle Bash: Make & Take
Take a break from all the shopping bliss at the 2016 Easy Dallas Jingle Bash to visit with the talented instructors from Creative Arts Center of Dallas. At each of our events we like to provide shoppers with a chance to exercise their creative muscles. And for this, you won’t need to bring any of the supplies or even remember your Pinterest password. CAC is sponsoring our Make and Take tables and they will walk you through all the steps to create some fun projects. Depending on when you arrive, you will have a chance to try your hand at Winter Hat Ornaments, a Charity Knit-a-long, Mini Felt Ball Wreaths, Holiday Cards, and Found Object Ornaments. CAC will staff these free activity tables from 11am-5pm at the Jingle Bash.
When you visit be sure to ask them about all of their upcoming classes, workshops, and exhibitions. They have something for everyone whether your interests lie in fine art, ceramics, glassworks, jewelry, digital media or leather. They currently have a student/instructor exhibition from the jewelry and ceramic department and most of the work is for sale.
Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with lots of local creative opportunities with CAC!
Sponsor Spotlight: DFW Fiber Fest
Not only will DFW Fiber Fest be organizing a make-and-take craft project the day of The Jingle Bash, but they are also a sponsor of this year's bash. We are happy to have them join us since we're both all-volunteer led organizations focused on promoting handmade artists.
Since the spring of 2006, DFW Fiber Fest has produced an annual show to support the knitting, crochet, and spinning craft community in North Texas. Their aim is twofold: to provide an educational venue (think lots of awesome classes!) and a well-curated vendor hall (think lots of pretty yarns and fibers to pet and purchase!) for fiber enthusiasts of all skill levels.
The 2014 lineup of instructors is phenomenal. National headlining artists such as Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and Patty Lyons and special local and regional teachers will make the weekend of March 28-30th full of fiber and fun. Classes start around $30 and you can also buy weekend passes. Each class is marked for skill level so from beginner to expert, you're sure to learn something whether you're just starting out or if you'd like to learn an exquisite new technique.
Stop by their website to learn how you can register for classes and also pop by and say hello this Saturday. DFW Fiber Fest Make-and-Take and Information table will be in Walker's Workshop, the indoor boutique space at The Shops at Park Lane.
Sponsor Spotlight: Friends of the Dallas Public Library
While I'm no stranger to the Dallas Public Library (especially the brand new one right by my house--plus I check out eBooks every week), I am a stranger to the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. But I won't be a stranger for long!
An independent, tax-exempt organization, the Friends of the Dallas Public Library has been raising funds for our library system since 1950!
Many programs benefit children: Bookmobile, Born to Read, and the Children's Library. But they also fund raise for adult programs and services. Authorspeak brings established and up-and-coming authors to libraries for speaking engagements. (Marking my calendar now!)
Want to be a part of this great effort? You can become a Friend at various giving levels. And, while funds generated from membership are vital, so too are the volunteer opportunities.
If you'd like to learn more about the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, come out to the 4th Annual Spring Bash on Saturday, May 5th. There, you'll be able to mix and mingle with great FODPL volunteers plus you'll be able to take part in their MAKE AND TAKE table.
Art + Craft + Community + Reading = a beautiful thing!
An independent, tax-exempt organization, the Friends of the Dallas Public Library has been raising funds for our library system since 1950!
Many programs benefit children: Bookmobile, Born to Read, and the Children's Library. But they also fund raise for adult programs and services. Authorspeak brings established and up-and-coming authors to libraries for speaking engagements. (Marking my calendar now!)
Want to be a part of this great effort? You can become a Friend at various giving levels. And, while funds generated from membership are vital, so too are the volunteer opportunities.
If you'd like to learn more about the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, come out to the 4th Annual Spring Bash on Saturday, May 5th. There, you'll be able to mix and mingle with great FODPL volunteers plus you'll be able to take part in their MAKE AND TAKE table.
Art + Craft + Community + Reading = a beautiful thing!