17. August 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Super excited! September 5th-6th,  Faythe Levine will be screening her highly acclaimed film here in Austin. Pairing this fantastic screening up with a weekend of fun including: a book signing party at Domy, craft bazaar, and post-screening party at Austin Handmade.

Saturday, September 5th
Book signing party 7-9pm, Domy Books
Faythe Levine will be signing books alongside artists featured in the book (Whitney Lee, Jennifer Perkins, Magda Sayeg, and Kathie Sever) Sounds by DJ Bullet, complimentary beer sampling from Live Oak Brewery, and an awesome raffle, packed with prizes from local artists like Tate’s Tastees, Broken Ear Productions, Lucy Blue Studio, 302 Designs, Paired Hearts and businesses. This event is free to the public.

Sunday, September 6th
Craft Bazaar noon-6pm, Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
Craft fair featuring some of Austin’s most talented up and coming artists, craft demos by the awesomely talented ladies at The WonderCraft and giveaways, and stuff for the kiddos. This event is free to the public.

Handmade Nation Screenings will run at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar: 1:30pm and 4:10pm.
The film’s Austin premiere! Q & A to follow with director, Faythe Levine, and several of the films’ subjects.

To buy Special VIP Pre-sale tickets go to http://www.sublimestitching.com
or get tickets at: http://www.originalalamo.com

To follow Austin Handmade Post Screening Party from 6:30pm-9pm at Austin Handmade (2009 S. First)
Stop by for more crafty goods, mojioto bar by Treaty Oaks Rum, & delicious treats by NadaMoo! and a dj. This event is free to the public.

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8. August 2009 by admin.

On Friday August 14, 2009, from 7:00-9:00pm, Austin Handmade is having a reception featuring Beverly Satch Mangham. Satch, has been creating her assemblage-collage style works since 1992. She develops these from a variety of materials: urban cast-offs, kitchen utensils, tin cans and children’s doll parts. Other more unusual items are incorporated, such as old boxes, jewelry, antiquated advertisements and memorabilia. By combining, juxtaposing and redefining ordinary objects she hopes to initiate a visual conversation with each viewer.

Drinks will be sponsored by Dripping Springs Vodka & entertainment by DJ Hot Britches.This event is free and open to the public. Original artwork will be available for purchase at the event.

 

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7. August 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

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5. August 2009 by admin.

The WonderCraft is getting their class schedule started off with a bang, so don’t miss your opportunity to sign-up for classes this month at one of the several locations around Austin! http://www.thewondercraft.com/classes/

Also, The WonderCraft will be teaming up with Electric Promotions to do a “Get Crafty” Happy Hour at Cuba Libra starting this month so make sure to sign-up for updates/details on their website! http://www.thewondercraft.com/contact-us.aspx

Many, many big thanks to those of you who participated in The All Austin All Handmade Bash.

Pictures can be found:

http://photos.trevoray.com/gallery/9122794_CqddZ#608040742_37tJc

http://www.flickr.com/photos/electricpromotions/sets/72157621800003749/

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21. July 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

The All Austin All Handmade Bash-

Come out and support All local & All handmade businesses (primarily women owned) on Friday July 31st at Beauty Bar from: 7-11pm! Music by Monster Girl, DJ Blend*e, & Salvo. Shop local vendors such as Sublime Stitching, *annemarie*, Opal-Black, Peace Boutique & more. Fabulous food & drink sponsors such as Treaty Oak Rum, Sweet Leaf Tea, Paula’s Texas Spirits, Blue Note Bakery & NadaMoo! The raddest non-dairy ice cream in Texas…

Tons of awesome activities for adults (sorry kids it’s 21 and up only) such as on-site DIY projects presented by the newest edition of Austin’s creative-force, The WonderCraft. Fashion Show presented by the lovely ladies at Team Fabrication with accessories by Broken Ear Productions, up-dos by Siren’s Salon, makeup by W3LL People, massages by Meador Massage, manicures, & a rock’n photo-booth by local photographer, Trevor Ray Thompson.

Also tickets to the charity raffle are available for purchase the night of the event with fabulous local business sponsors like Austin Handmade, Soigne, 302 Designs, Rae Cosmetics, Leighelena, Uchi, Siren’s Salon, Creative Side Academy, Electric Promotions, Independence Brewery, Jerry’s Artarama, Paggi House, Buffalo Exchange, Legendary Beads, TXRD, Kickbutt Coffee, Nepenthe’s Bathtime, W3LL People, Lucy Blue Studio, Paired Hearts, Broken Ear Productions, & Snuggle Herd.

Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the community outreach program for The WonderCraft. Entry is $2, but you get 1/2 off with online sign-up or by bringing in an event flyer. Proceeds from the cover charge will be donated to Austin Dog Rescue. More Info on the event can be found at http://www.electricpromotions.com/bash.html

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14. July 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Etsy Austin Party Hop Sponsored by Dripping Springs Vodka and Paula’s Texas Orange Benefiting Family Eldercare Enjoy signature drinks from Dripping Springs Vodka and Paula’s Texas Orange. The Etsy Austin AFW Party Hop will feature seven fabulous Austin Fashion Week designers from the Etsy Austin Team. Get a stamp from at least three of the events or locations and bring them to an Etsy Austin Party Hop event to be entered to win a phenomenal prize, including items from the designers and a gift certificate for a spa day at Urban Groove Salon. The Etsy Austin Designers will be contributing 5% of their proceeds from Austin Fashion Week to Family Eldercare, a charity that provides fans and window unit ACs to elderly and disabled in Central Texas. Ride-sharing and green practices are encouraged. Carpool drivers with two or more passengers and bikers will receive a free pair of pearl earrings from Broken Ear Productions at the Bettysport parties! (while supplies last)

Etsy Austin AFW Designers and Party Hop Events:

Monday:

Sweet Potato Island Primping, Purses and Pictures @ Thomas Saverio Salon & Spa (5416 Parkcrest, Ste. 800, Austin, TX 78731) 4-8pm

Tuesday:

Coral Reef Dreams Trunk Show @ Roxann’s Specialty Boutique (2900 West Anderson Ln. Ste. H Austin, TX 78759) 4:30pm

Thursday:

MLW Malissa Long Wearables Artistry in Fiber @ Baldwin Beauty School (3005 S Lamar Blvd # 109D, Austin TX 78704) 3-5pm

*annemarie* Style for the Individual MakeUp, Manis and Mimosas! Design your own Hand- bag! MMM… Style for the Individual @ Urban Groove (4301 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 260, Austin, TX 78749) 4-7pm

Broken Ear Productions 12th Street Block Party @ Betty Sport (916 A West 12th Street Austin, TX 78703) 5-8pm

Jinxedaposed Clothing/Jinxy DV-8 Margarita Madness @ Trends and Tradition Boutique (1917 A. Dutton Drive San Marcos, Texas 78666) 4-7pm

Saturday:

*annemarie* Style for the Individual Custom Handbag Design Party @ Urban Groove (4301 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 260, Austin, TX 78749) 10am - 2pm

Broken Ear Productions Late Morning Cool Down @ Betty Sport (916 A West 12th Street Austin, TX 78703) 10am-noon

Diamonds & Guns by Action Jackson Sparkles and Sweets Soiree @ Urban Betty Salon (1206 West 38th St, Suite 1201, Austin, Texas 78705) 8:30-10pm

http://afw.etsyaustin.com

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9. July 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

On Thursday July 16, 2009, from 8:00-11:00pm, Austin Handmade will be celebrating the Grand Re-opening of its new store location at 2009 S. First St. Combining launch efforts with this year’s Austin Fashion Week. The Austin Handmade Grand Re-opening Party will showcase a fashion show by local designer Robie Dodson of Parsimony. This fashion lineup will feature some of the coolest, trendy, chic, and comfortable items in all of Austin. The Austin Handmade store’s Grand Re-opening Party will offer special in-store discounts, along with giveaways from participating sponsors such as the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, select Austin based artists and a membership for a free year of classes provided by The WonderCraft. Party guests will be able try out the new Austin Handmade Do-It-Yourself Room using simple kits created by Austin artists with instructions and basic supplies available for purchase at the event. Continue with the on-site DIY fun with make n’ take projects provided Austin’s newest creative craft-force, The WonderCraft. Show entertainment to be provided by local band Lost Werks and DJ Beef Eigler “Hot Britches” of High Society. Event and fashion show photography by local photographer, John Pesina featured in The Austin American Statesman, Envy Magazine, Tribeza, SXSW World and Austin 360. Enjoy drinks from Austin’s favorite, Sweet Leaf Tea  and Treaty Oak Platinum Rum. Rum truly made in the spirit of Texas. Texas’s first & only distillery that both brews and distills locally, using only Texas ingredients.

Austin Handmade is the brainchild of forward thinking local art supporters Jason Butler and Catherine Jones. Butler, a native Texan and graduate from the Art Institute of Dallas also owns and operates Sixgunlover Records and Sonance Rehearsal Studios. His partner Catherine Jones, UT alumni and co-founder of Austin Handmade, helped to establish this business as her way of giving back to a community that has offered her so many possibilities. Austin Handmade began as an online store, marketed toward a national audience. Their idea was to have an inclusive array of arts to represent the diversity of talent in Austin. After receiving many requests from Austinites to create a local showroom, owners Catherine and Jason decided to open up shop. Austin Handmade’s mission is to provide an outlet for artists and to expand the notion of what art is, with a focus on affordable art.

Visit the Austin Handmade online store at www.austinhandmade.com to find an array of Austin’s talent with a wide diversity of art including screen printing, book binding, candle making, fabric art, graphic design and more, including detailed information on upcoming featured monthly artist events and the bi-weekly local Handmade Market.

Vote: http://www.fashionweekaustin.com/boutiques/austin-handmade/

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2. July 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Austin Handmade will be hosting a featured artist reception for local artist of the month Nathan Jensen 0n Saturday July 11th from 4-6pm.

Jensen, who studied art and architecture at the University of Texas, paints on conventional canvases, as well as on 3-D surfaces.

Drinks sponsored by Bacardi & entertainment to be provided by the lovely ladies at Team Fabrication!

http://www.austinhandmade.com

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