Call for crafters: July 4th Celebration – Powhatan, VA

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin

I received this email this week and it reminded me just how ready I am for warmer weather and show season. I have not attended or vended at this event, but it sounds like a good party!

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Subject: July 4th Celebration – Powhatan, VA
Date: February 10, 2011 3:32:04 PM EST

Dear Crafters:

My name is Lisa Lafon and I am with the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department in Powhatan, VA. We are holding our annual Independence Day Celebration and we are looking for crafters to come be a part of our festivities. We are going to have live music, games and rides for children, and a spectacular fireworks show to end the night. We will also have booths set up for several non-profit organizations. We would love to have some local crafters come out to sell their products as well…The celebration is on Saturday, July 2, 2011 from 5 PM – 10 PM. This is our third year doing this and we have had great success. We have visitors come from all over the Metro Richmond area and our attendance has reached approximately 3,000 visitors. We hope to have even more people in attendance this year!… We would love to see you there! …

Thank you for your consideration!

Lisa R. Lafon
Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department
Powhatan, VA

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Remember…

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Dawn Anderson

While we can celebrate how far we have come, let us not forget as a country we still have a ways to go. Enjoy and celebrate this day on! Happy King Day!

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Learn something new in the new year

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Dawn Anderson

The newness of a new year is always a great nudge to encourage you try new things.

Craft, Inc. by Meg Mateo Illasco

If learning a new craft skill, or maybe even revisiting a craft you haven’t done in a while, is on your list – I can help you out. I have several craft books listed on Ebay right now: business books, felting, decorative painting, macrame and more. Head over and scoop yourself a good deal!

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January = Craft Swap!

Posted on January 3, 2011 by admin

I, like most of you, love clearing out and cleaning up during the cold winter months. Maybe its the newness of a new year, or the long evenings spent inside, but every January I go through a serious purging of stuff.

This January is no different, and for the 5th year in a row I will be hosting the Crafters Anonymous Craft Swap!

Crafters Anonymous Craft Swap presented by the FOUND Collective

The Crafters Anonymous Craft Swap is an opportunity for artists, crafters, creators and makers of all types to get together in a fun, social environment and trade unwanted craft supplies. You bring in stuff you no longer use and trade up for stuff you want. We provide work tables at the event so you are welcome to sit, chat and make all day. The event is my way of helping the creative community in RVA to recycle and to help give back to area non-profits who use art/craft in their mission. Financial proceeds from the event go to benefit Art 180 and all leftover supplies are free to local non-profits after the event. Please check out the event website for details.

So, while you are cleaning and organizing your space this month, why not start a bag for the swap?

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Mini creative retreats all week at Quilting Adventures

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Dawn Anderson

Quilting Adventures has a great idea planned for all you RVA crafty folks this week. This Monday through Thursday – Mini-Retreats!  From 10 am – 5 pm each day, you can bring your own project and have a fun day of uninterrupted sewing at the store (don’t forget they are in their new location at Willow Lawn).  Each day will have a different teacher lined up to offer you assistance (if you need it).  The $20 fee includes snacks, soft drinks, and lunch brought in for you (to order) each day from one of the food places at Willow Lawn (yum…think Panera, Noodle Co.).  The shop is open today from 12 noon – 4 pm. Call or stop by to sign-up, or you can register online.

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