when i knew i would be moving to vancouver, one of the first things i did was seek out crafting shows and sales that i could be part of. since part of my move was to allow myself more time to make jewelry, and focus on running my business, i figured i better be proactive, and seek out opportunities for just that.
this is how i came upon 'got craft'. since i found that the deadline had passed to apply for the show, i figured that helping out for the weekend would be the next best thing. get to hang with some like minded people, check out the vendors, and people who i would (hopefully) be seeing time and time again throughout the sale circuit.
i got in touch with andrea and robert, and they quickly fit me into the volunteer schedule. and i was all set.
the weekend was nearly derailed when the location became unexpectedly unavailable approximately a week and a half prior to the weekend of the sale. as a testament to the strength of the community the sale was held in, people rallied to provide a new location - templeton secondary school.
while i spent a large portion of the weekend hanging out at the previous location, redirecting those who had not received notification of the new locale, i was able to head over to the school on saturday afternoon to do some ticket selling duty, and get a chance to check out the event... as well as some artists i had been looking forward to.
the space was filled with incredible pieces, and a great mass of people in support of each of the artists. there's a common theme of people who support local artists, and when you gather a room full of them, along with the artists who are so talented in each of their spaces, you create this incredible experience.... it's tough to not really enjoy these types of moments.
a few of my faves from the sale?
i was able to meet sarah from camp + quarry - someone whose jewelry and blog i've loved forever. she had her table set up perfectly suited to her style - rustic, earthy, with some new goodies that were highlighted at the show first. her pieces are stunning.... i promise you won't be disappointed, as her pieces are even better in person.
a few of my other favourites, that i was able to see for the first time at the show. robbie vergara, who does amazing screenprinted pieces - that you have to see on his etsy (or in person at the next show!). king raven. wolfcow. deerman. bull headed matador. everything is pure perfection.
forest & waves - who first drew me in, with a hand illustrated map of toronto (bestill my homesick heart). it stopped me long enough to chat with edward, who grew up in north york - and we chatted briefly about toronto, and his work. simply lovely.
jen ellis designs, who was completely new to me this show, and i fell in love. in particular, with her teeny tiny ring collection... and it was clear i wasn't the only one. while gawking drooling looking at jen's stuff, i overheard her speaking with a customer, and i was totally impressed with her willingness to meet the woman where she needed to be... definitely not something she needed to do, but certainly impressed me as an eavesdropping potential customer. (sorry jen for listening!)
cabin + cub - who was lovely enough to donate some pins for all of the volunteers... and has some dynamite wooden pieces. foe and dear, who makes stunningly simple and beautiful jewelry. and meiku designs, who uses beautiful intricate weaving, and inspired by yoga signature pieces to pull together the jewelry line.
it was a great weekend - the next got craft? is coming sometime this winter - keep in touch with them via their website here. maybe i'll see you as a vendor at the next market!
this is how i came upon 'got craft'. since i found that the deadline had passed to apply for the show, i figured that helping out for the weekend would be the next best thing. get to hang with some like minded people, check out the vendors, and people who i would (hopefully) be seeing time and time again throughout the sale circuit.
the weekend was nearly derailed when the location became unexpectedly unavailable approximately a week and a half prior to the weekend of the sale. as a testament to the strength of the community the sale was held in, people rallied to provide a new location - templeton secondary school.
a few of my faves from the sale?
a few of my other favourites, that i was able to see for the first time at the show. robbie vergara, who does amazing screenprinted pieces - that you have to see on his etsy (or in person at the next show!). king raven. wolfcow. deerman. bull headed matador. everything is pure perfection.
forest & waves - who first drew me in, with a hand illustrated map of toronto (bestill my homesick heart). it stopped me long enough to chat with edward, who grew up in north york - and we chatted briefly about toronto, and his work. simply lovely.
cabin + cub - who was lovely enough to donate some pins for all of the volunteers... and has some dynamite wooden pieces. foe and dear, who makes stunningly simple and beautiful jewelry. and meiku designs, who uses beautiful intricate weaving, and inspired by yoga signature pieces to pull together the jewelry line.
it was a great weekend - the next got craft? is coming sometime this winter - keep in touch with them via their website here. maybe i'll see you as a vendor at the next market!
(all photos are mine, except where noted)