Sat Dec 1st Market at Tower Press

Cleveland Handmade Market at Tower Press Saturday, December 1st, 2012. 10am-6pm 1900 Superior, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Free off-street parking in the lot behind the Tower Press Building easy access from I-90, on-site cafe and gallery Artefino Tower Press Collective Studios will be open in the artfully decorated halls of the first floor

Participating Market Sellers for the December show: Sarah Hurt T BY SARAH Jen Buchanan JENBUZA BAGS Beth Hess CLEVELAND TART Kerri O'Connor LES TROIS FLEURS Amy Thompson RURAL URBAN Linda Moore Renee Flynn FIRE STONE CANDLES The Tirpaks BLASTMASTER April Bleakney APEMADE APPAREL Karen Koch LIFE NEEDS ART Adriel Meyer CONTRIVE Alicia Costello SIMPLE HANDS Summer Aims SUMMER C. AMBER Ana Molnar ANABANANA JEWELRY Cristina Bruce-Kaiser PICCOLINO DESIGNS Jenn Szalkowski NIGHT OWL GLASS Erica Frazier-Young ON THE LOOKOUT Elaine Slea KEEPING MOTHER NATURE GREEN-KMG, LLC

Winterfest is the all-day street festival and celebration that kicks off the holiday season in Cleveland. Starting at 1:00PM on Saturday November 24, families will enjoy free entertainment and activities all day long on Public Square. Cleveland Handmade is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful tradition again! Please visit the Holiday Pop Up Shop: 2:00-7:00pm featuring the Cleveland Handmade Market, offering amazing locally-designed items. Here are the sellers you will see there: anabanana bling inc., Jerry Wang Painting, Art Cellar Studio LLC, Kp3 Photography, BLASTMASTER, Kuukisu Art, Clay Creations, Linda Parthemer, Cynde H Designs, mE~ by bridgette d., Diviniteez and Les Trois Fleurs, Miche Mozaix Art Tiles and Jewelry, EarthLight Art Source, Pack Rat Patty Art, Handmade Lovelies, Pooch Pie Hand Crafted Dog Apparel, Heather Smotzer Jewelry, Scentsational Soap, Sunshine and Memories and nearby food vendors: Savannah's Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn, Cinnamon Roasted Nuts, Cleveland Chestnut Roasting & Phoenix Coffee. You can find a complete list of all of the days many many activities, as well as a map here: http://www.downtowncleveland.com/events/winterfest Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Handmade Rock Stars Needed

From Mr. Lewis at Ohio City Writers:
"Ohio City Writers, a nonprofit youth creative
writing center, is exploring the possibility of opening a pop-up shop
called the Cleveland Rock Star Supply Co. We are looking for locally made
products that fit that (admittedly vague) theme. If you make something that
might be suitable, please send images or a link to your web site to Frank
Lewis at ohiocitywriters@gmail.com "

Call for Artists/Crafters/Artisans

Brit Charek of Rowdy Indie Craft Fair is looking for people to vend (indoors!) at Ingenuity Fest Cleveland! You can apply to work just one day, or all three.
Please pass along, thanks!
Applications due by Aug 30, 2012

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&formkey=dHY5UWZyUVQ1Sy1wTlZfT0c1ZzVFVHc6MQ#gid=0

CH+Project Learn= Art & Beer (for a cause!) in Cleveland

Cleveland Handmade was honored and excited when Project Learn, Greater Cleveland's premier adult literacy and education center, asked us to help with their annual benefit event. Get your tickets now to attend this unique combination of local business, art, wonderful craft beer, and a fantastic

non-profit organization.

From Project Learn:
"The 1st Annual ABC Benefit
Art & Beer In Cleveland for Project Learn!
Shop this exclusive Art Sale while sampling summer beers at relaxed, inviting Visible Voice Books in Tremont!

Saturday, August 11, 2012 1pm – 6pm
Visible Voice Books in Tremont 1023 Kenilworth Cleveland, OH 44113

ABC Benefit tickets are $25 each. Ticket sales go 100% to support the programs of Project Learn, Cleveland’s renowned adult literacy organization, now in its 38th year.
Click on the link below to purchase tickets. Please note the following important information before you click!

1. Please print the page that shows your ticket purchase is complete. This will serve as your receipt. Our system is not able to email a receipt to you.
2. Your name, and the number of tickets you purchased, will automatically appear on the official guest list for the ABC Benefit for Project Learn. There is no need to bring your receipt to the event.
3. If you purchase tickets for people who will arrive separately from you, please tell them to check in using your name.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
ART by the artisans of Cleveland Handmade

• Jen Doss: prints on wood
• Melissa Major: soaps & candles
• Kylee Koszela: jewelry
• Lori Paximadis: jewelry
• Coretta Kutash: appliqué handbags
• Theresa Yondo: ceramics & hearts"

Cleveland Handmade Gathering & Demo



Ramona will be demonstrating her soldered glass technique

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
6:30-9:30 p.m.

Dovecote
Third Floor #337
Screw Factory
13000 Athens Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107

Please join us for a Cleveland Handmade social to kick off the summer. Reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones, too!

Ramona Pacheco will be demonstrating soldering using a soldering iron at 7:15.

BYOB; light snacks will be provided. 
Please let us know you're coming by signing up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dC00VWZOaHdQTFg5eWpUTkU3eWNkbHc6MQ

The Rust Belt Series Artisan Market  on Saturday, June 9th from 10am – 4pm in the Ohio City Market Square Park (across from the West Side Market) More information here: http://www.IndieFoundry.com

Help Wanted-sewing

"Hello Cleveland Handmade,

I am expanding my party accessory business and am looking for someone that has more sewing abilities than I have to collaborate our skills. I am looking for a seamstress, designer, pattern maker, embroidery user and/or hat milliner. The person will be monetarily compensated with the possiblity of equity in the business.


Thank you!
Bridget Williams
Co-Founder
Imagine Hat!
bridget@imagine-hat.com
216-832-5913"

Call for Artists-Rowdy Indie Craft Fair, Akron

Rowdy Indie Craft Fair, Sunday December 4th, 2-10 pm (Vendor's selling hours are 2-8pm) at Studio 526 located at 526 Grant Street, Akron, OH 44302

APPLY ONLINE HERE

Vendor's hours will be from 2pm-8pm. Bands will play in the lobby starting
at 6:30 until about 10pm. Vendors must stay until 8pm but have the option to
continue selling until 11 if they wish.

Applications are due October 21 and those accepted will be informed no later
than October 28. Contracts and a $30 vendors fee will be required by
November 4 in order to reserve a space.

CH Members on Panel at Entrepreneur Presentation

On Wednesday, September 21, 2011 the Warrensville Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Breakfast will present a Q & A panel discussion with four local, accomplished entrepreneurs who will discuss the inspiration and drive that led them to build their own businesses.

Cleveland Handmade artists Chris Zielski, of Copper Leaf Studios, LLC and Jane Pierce, of zJayne, will field questions and discuss their enterprises along with Susan Swartzwelder, The OPS Network and Michelle Filler, Fillers Finds, LLC.

Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Cost: $10.00
Place: Advocare, 25001 Emery Road, Warrensville Heights, OH

Registration is required. You can register on-line or by phone: 216.454.0199

call for crafters-Cincinnati

the super cool Crafty Supermarket event on November 19th, 2011 in Cincinnati is looking for crafters! the application deadline is September 1st!

Click here to learn more and apply: http://craftysupermarket.wordpress.com/2011-holiday-crafters/

Seeking Eastside Studio Mates

Are you an artist seeking an eastside studio? There are currently two artists looking to share a space on Larchmere with another two artists. Rent will be less than $250/month.

Interested? Please contact Nancy by email.

call for artists: Halloween Hay Day in Fairview Park

Different Things Gallery will be hosting a Halloween Hay Day in the Fairview Park Shopping Plaza with games, contests, family acttivities live music and lots more.

Art and craft sellers will present their handmade items inside the spacious former Blockbuster video location.

Please contact Chris Young at dtgallery@live.com or 216 370 2414 for an application. Applications will be due October 15th, 2011.

Last Minute Market Applications Available

Last Minute Market + Screw Factory Open Studio
Dec. 17th, 2011 10am-6pm
Last Minute Market Application Process Schedule:
Applications available August 1st through September 12th, $10 non-refundable application fee
Participant decisions made and notifications sent by September 19th
Space fees for chosen participants will be due October 1st

This is our biggest and longest running Cleveland Handmade event! Please see application for details and frequently asked questions: http://lastminutemarket.blogspot.com/p/2011.html

Our Sept 10th Market at Tower Press/Sparx City Hop

Save the Date for our next Handmade Market on Saturday, September 10th, 2011!

It runs in conjunction with the Downtown Cleveland Alliance's Sparx City Hop event. Make us your first stop during this great event which highlights the cultural wealth of our city.
Our September 10th artist/sellers will include:

Janiece McWilliams of JBird's Garden Kristina Haberek of Henna Me Therese Taylor of The Keyhole Gallery Jen Nemrava of SJDF Leather Bags Meg McIntyre of MMsquared Judy Crighton of Modern Pixie Geri Coletta Ceramics
Cindy & Vinny Tirpak of Blastmaster Glass Nancy Markham Photography Kelly Noon of Sunshine and Memories
Jen Buchanon of Jenbuza Bags with Jackee Clark Mosaics Chris Keener of Beach Glass Artifacts



The Cleveland Handmade Market at Tower Press during the Sparx City Hop will feature a dozen artists from Northeast Ohio, open studios of the resident artists at the Tower Press Building, delicious food and espresso drinks, as well as art, from the on-site cafe and gallery Artefino, and perhaps a peek into the work of one of Cleveland's treasures at the soon-opening Schreckengost Museum.