Nifty Craft Show List 2010

2010 ARTS & CRAFT SHOWS

Vending opportunities for local crafters and shopping opportunities for the craft-happy (though in many cases, these are one in the same)! ;)

Support local businesses, shop handmade, and bask in the love that goes into every crafty creation!

This is a somewhat random list that is by no means a comprehensive one. If you'd like us to add add an event, email steeltownetsy@gmail.com or convo us via Etsy at http://steeltownetsy.etsy.com.


2010 LOCAL SHOWS
(Pittsburgh and surrounding areas)

ONGOING

Saturdays: Lawrenceville Little Flea, corner of Butler St. and 36th. (Goeller's parking lot) in Lawrenceville. 8am-3pm.

Sundays: Pittsburgh Flea, 21st st & Railroad, Strip District. 8am-3pm


JUNE

24-27: Thunder in the Valley® Annual Motorcycle Rally, Johnstown, PA, June 24-27, 2010. For cending info, contact For vending information, contact Karen Soliday at Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Call 1-800-237-8590, x31 or send an email to karens@visitjohnstownpa.com.

25: I Made It! with WYEP's Summer Music Festival, Schenley Plaza, Oakland. Friday, June 25th, 4-8pm. Application.

26-27: Fourth Annual "Art in the Wilds" Fine Arts Show, Kane, PA, June 26-27, 2010. Applications due March 1st.

27: I Made It! Market's Birthday Party, Jewish Community Center (JCC), Squirrel Hill. Sunday, June 27th, 12-5pm. Application.


JULY

1-4: Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, PA, July 1-4, 2010. Applications due March 1st.

16-18: I Made It! Market for the South Side Works Exposed Artists Market. South Side Works, Pittsburgh, PA. July 16-18, 2010. Application.

18: Polish Hill Arts Festival, Sunday, July 18th, 12-8pm. Applications by May 15th.

23-25: Discover Presque Isle, Erie, PA, July 23-25, 2010. Applications due June 1st.


AUGUST

14-15: Art Fair on the Boardwalk- Conneaut Lake Art Fair, Conneaut Lake Park. Applications by June 15th.

SEPTEMBER

Co-op Art Harvest, September, 2010. Watch website for details.

4-5: 21st Annual Music in the Mountains, Ohiopyle, State Park, Fayette County, PA. Labor Day weekend, September 4-5, 2010. Watch website for details, or contact Friends of Ohiopyle at eeohiopyle@qcol.net.

11: The Steeltown Shakedown, Twin Hi-Way Drive in on Rte. 60, Sept 11 from 1 pm until? A pre-65 hot rod/car with live bands, vendors, pin-up contest, trophies, pinstriper and tattoo artist on site, and a vintage movie at dusk! Watch website for details.

11-12: Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Show, Warren, PA, September 11-12.

17-19: The Horror Realm Convention, Crowne Plaza, Pittsburgh South. September 17-19, 2010. Check website for vendor information.

18-19: Covered Bridge Festival, Washington County, September 18-19th. Contact Washington Co. Tourism office for vending details. (800)531-4114/(724) 228-5520 or info@visitwashingtoncountypa.com.

25: Ebensburg PotatoFest 2010:Downtown Ebensburg, PA, Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9-5pm. Applications due August 13th.

1-3: Franklin Applefest, Franklin, Pa October 1-3, 2010. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

8-10: Ligonier Days October 8-10, 2010. Applications due March 31st.


OCTOBER

23: The Holly and the Ivy Art and Craft Show. Embassy Suites Hotel, Moon Township. October 23, 11am-9pm. Contact Chris at (724) 728-3018 or by e-mail at info@hollyivy.com for more info.

23: St. Thomas More Art & Craft Show, Bethel Park, October 23, 2010. Applications due May 30th. Call 412-833-0031 for more information.


NOVEMBER

13-14: The Holly and the Ivy Art and Craft Show. Pittsburgh North Marriott, Cranberry Township. November 13-14, 2010. Contact Chris at (724) 728-3018 or by e-mail at info@hollyivy.com for more info.

20-21: The Holly and the Ivy Art and Craft Show. Seven Oaks Country Club, Beaver.
November 20-21, 2010. Contact Chris at (724) 728-3018 or by e-mail at info@hollyivy.com for more info.


DECEMBER

4: I Made It! for the Holidays, The Union Project, Pittsburgh, PA. December 4, 2010, 12-6pm. Watch I Made It!'s website for details.


ROADTRIP ANYONE?
(Shows across PA and in neighboring states.)

ONGOING

Every First Sunday: Crafty By Nature Outdoor Indie Market, Shupp’s Grove in Adamstown, PA (Lancaster County). May thought October. 9am-4pm.


AUGUST

7: Lakewood Arts Festival, Lakewood, OH, August 7, 2010. Applications due March 15th.


OCTOBER

1-3: Oglebayfest, Artist and Gourmet Markets, Wheeling, WV. Applications by April 30th.


DECEMBER

18: Last Minute Market presented by I Made It! Market and Cleveland Handmade, December 18, 2010. Watch I Made It!'s and Cleveland Handmade's websites for details.

Build Your Crafty Skills- Polymer Clay Necklace How-To

Making Necklaces with Leaves and Polymer Clay
Feb 9, 2010
The PCC is proud to present the following class:
Now’s your chance to learn to make beautiful one of a kind pendants from leaves and polymer clay. All materials will be supplied (leaves, clay, paint, cord, tools) for each person to make 2-3 finished necklaces.

Location: Wildcard in Lawrenceville Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmDate: Sunday March 7, 2010Cost: 20.00 for PCC Members. All others 25.00
Class size is limited to 8. If you’d like to RSVP for this class, please do so topghcraftcollective@gmail.com. We do require that you pre-pay for this class to reserve your spot.
Due to the limited class size, if you must unavoidably cancel, please let the PCC know no later than 48 hours before the class. A waiting list will be maintained if slots become available.
Bio: Lynne Kropinak is a self-taught jewelry maker, flea market addict, and enthusiast of all things crafty. Her work is inspired and constructed with found and salvaged materials: scraps of paper, gemstones and leaves, polymer clay, paint, recycled trinkets, conversations heard in line at the grocery store, and other things too good to throw away. She has been making and selling crafts for over 25 years and delights in sharing skills and inspiration with other crafters.