A Sweet Art Opening ! Articulate Ink from Regina showing at Void Gallery in Saskatoon!

From August 1st to September 1st, void gallery will be showing Proof, new works by Regina-based print collective Articulate Ink. Articulate Ink formed in 2010 to provide an accessible, environmentally conscious print studio and to foster a contemporary, active print culture in Regina. They regularly hold printmaking workshops that are open to the public, as well as collaborate with other artists on hand-printed posters and other work. This is their second show in Saskatoon. A reception will be held Friday, August 23rd from 7 - 9pm.

http://www.voidgallery.ca

http://articulateink.ca

Flock and Gather Winter Wonders Handmade Market 2013 Call for Vendors!

How time flies! It is almost the end of July and preparations are underway for the Winter Wonders Handmade Market with the Flock and Gather! If you would like to participate as a vendor for this event the call for vendors has been posted and application forms are being accepted until September 1st, 2013. For more information and the application form see here or here.

Meanwhile here at the Walden Sweet we are busy gathering and collecting new images for our pillowcases, hankies, and tea towels. Hope everyone is having a lovely summer.

Flock & Gather Springtime Handmade Market - Call for Vendors!

We are so excited to announce the Flock and Gather Springtime Handmade Market. The call for vendors has gone out and work is underway for the spring show!

Wayne and I always look forward to this wonderful process. It truly is amazing to see all of the behind the scenes work that goes into preparing and putting on an event like this. It really is one of our favorite Saskatoon events. And the beautiful handmade work being made locally and regionally -  wow!

For more information on how you can apply to become a vendor, or if you are not the crafty type but love handmade and would like to volunteer please visit the flock and gather blog or facebook page for more information.

http://flockandgather.blogspot.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/flockandgather

Royal Bison Craft and Art Fair

Hi there! A relaxing long weekend seems like a good time to make plans for a spring road trip.

The Royal Bison Craft and Art Fair in Edmonton has announced the dates for their spring show. It is open to Edmonton vendors only, but we have heard unfailingly glowing recommendations about the show. So exciting! We plan on driving out to see what all the fuss is about! We'll make sure to take lots of photos and hopefully come back with lots of treasures.

The dates for this upcoming event are May 3rd, 4th, and 5th and for more information: http://www.royalbison.ca/

More Handmade Spring Shows Announced!

If you are thinking of taking your lovely handmade goods on the road this year here are a few dates to take note of:

Make It is being held in Edmonton on April 12 - 14th at the Enjoy Centre and in Vancouver on April 19th to 21st at the Croatian Cultural Centre.

For more information regarding how to apply for this show or if you'ld just like to attended: http://makeitproductions.com/

Also Got Craft has announced their spring event which will be held in Vancouver on April 27th and April 28th at the Maritime Labour Centre. For more information on how to become a vendor or for more event information: http://gotcraft.com/vancouver

Mark Your Calendars - Call for Submissions for Bazaart at the MacKenzie Art Gallery

                            

Mark your calendars! The call for submissions for the 2013 MacKenzie Art Gallery shows in Regina have been announced!

All the information about Bazaart and Holiday Bazaart can be found on the MacKenzie Art Gallery website: http://www.mackenzieartgallery.sk.ca/engage/bazaart

This year they also have the option of submitting your application electronically.

Bazaart has an early bird registration deadline of Friday February 15, 2013. If you happen to miss the early bird registration, no worries, the regular registration deadline is March 15, 2013.

If you've never shown in Bazaart or attended, it really is one of the highlights of the Saskatchewan summer handmade season. Don't miss out. It's a blast!

Hiddenstitch in Bridges

If you haven't flipped through this weeks copy of Bridges magazine check out this article on the lovely and talented Ricki Skoretz of Hiddenstitch:

http://www.canada.com/news/saskatoon/Upholstery+with+twist/7795393/story.html

Ricki reclaims old furniture, stripping pieces down to their bones and refinishing them. Her craftsmanship is amazing and I love her choices of fabrics. The piece in the photo above was one of my favorites. It swivelled and rocked! Seriously, how much better does it get than that. I'm still kicking myself for missing out on that one.

See more of her work at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hiddenstitch/232866300136297

This lovely photo of Ricki at the Flock and Gather Winter Wonders Market this past winter was taken by Erin Weiss.

Handmade Events & Happenings

With the New Year under way and a week under our belts we are busy marking calendars, making to do lists, sketching, designing, and generally just trying to be proactive with our indie craft endeavours for 2013.

As we began to dream, mark, and write we realized what better way to contribute to this vibrant indie craft scene than to hear from you! If you have an upcoming event, application deadline, or any other fun handmade/DIY related info please drop us a line @ waldensweet@shaw.ca

We would be happy to post your event, sale, or indie craft news on the blog.

Thanks in advance for contributing and helping to grow this amazing handmade community.

Handmade Favorites 2012

We saw a lot of amazing handmade work this past year. So what better way to start 2013 than to look back at some of our favorite handmade stuff from 2012.

Uncle Mike's All Natural Products

Saskatchewan winters are cold and dry, and absolutely murder on your hands. Mike's Healing Salve is the best product I have come across for repairing your damaged hands. His soap is awesome too!

http://unclemikesnatural.com/

Andronyk Jewelry

We had the pleasure of meeting Jeanie this past December. Amazing person and her work is beautiful and subtle.

http://www.andronyk.com/#

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andronyk-Jewelry/316951084998006

Flight Path Designs

There isn't always a lot of stuff at craft shows for guys. So it was a wonderful when we attended Make It in Edmonton to see these great belt buckles. Very sweet!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/flightpathdesigns
http://www.flightpathdesigns.com/

Make It

If you're in Saskatchewan this show is worth the drive to Edmonton. They put on a great show with fantastic vendors and excellent work.

http://makeitproductions.com/

Happy New Year and all the handmade best in 2013!