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!

Winter Wonders Handmade Market 2012

Thanks so much Saskatoon for making the Winter Wonders Handmade Market such a success! We had such a wonderful time meeting all of the customers, vendors, and volunteers that made the day and a half so extra special. It was a joy to meet all of you and spend time with such a talented group of people. See you in 2013 and Happy Holidays!

Christmas Markets Start this Weekend!

Ready to start your holiday shopping?

If you are out and about this weekend in Saskatoon don't miss Artisan at TCU Place....

http://www.artisansask.ca/

and Wilson's Greenhouse Craft and Trade Show this weekend!



Flock & Gather in Fine Lifestyles Magazine!

Rebecca King of Fine Lifestyles Magazine provided a lovely shout out to the Flock and Gather's Winter Wonders Handmade Market in the Winter 2012 edition of the magazine.

It is an excellent article that showcases some other fantastic local handmade markets (Mix & Match and Artisans). There are also a couple of lovely photos of Erin Weiss (Boolah Baguette) dolls! Thanks so much Rebecca!

http://www.finemags.com/

www.etsy.com/shop/boolahbaguette

Flock and Gather Craft Night

We had a wonderful time last night at the Mendel Art Gallery! As we stretched and flexed our creative  muscles we ended up with these great gift tags for the holiday season. We also had a chance to visit and to work on some ideas for packaging for the Walden Sweet gear.

Thanks to everyone who came out and braved the cold.

Revving Up the Holiday Cheer

With the holiday season just around the corner the Flock and Gather Craft Collective is excited to be organizing and participating in two ways to help you enjoy the holiday season!


Save the Date! - Flock & Gather Craft Night!
Make some wonderful holiday themed garlands and gift tags.
November 8th at 6pm at the Mendel Art Gallery in the studio space just off the main gallery.

http://flockandgather.blogspot.ca/2012/10/flock-gather-craft-night-november-8th.html


Also, the count down begins! The Flock and Gather Winter Wonders Handmade Market!
A highlight of the holiday season. Buy unique locally made gifts this Christmas season.
Friday December 7th @ 6pm - 9pm
Saturday December 8th at 10am - 5pm
St. Joseph's Parish Hall
535 8th Street East (corner of Broadway and 8th Street)
Saskatoon, Sask

In addition to some of the best art, craft, and design Saskatoon has to offer, there will be artisans from Edmonton, Regina, Montreal, and more. Definately a must see!

For more information and vendor profiles:
http://flockandgather.blogspot.ca/