VisArts Hosting GATHER: A Handmade Open House

The Visual Arts Center is looking for more handmade artists to apply for a vending spot at their upcoming open house, GATHER! Check out the application and more info here. Also, you can RSVP on facebook here.

Spring Badabing '14 - USE IT

A slightly delayed but not forgotten feature of vendor goods that you can take home this Saturday (tomorrow!) and USE. These items are beautiful, hand-crafted, and functional! 

Go USE IT!

wash up and smell super fresh with Freckled Farm Soap:

pick a fresh bouquet and place inside beautiful vases from Turner Bots:

nourish skin and calm tension with dream slave from Priya Means Love:

add some pizazz above your dinner table with this wire pendant from Prayer Monkey:

prepare your meals with minimal, luxurious life ware ceramics:

organize your coats with a stunning rack from Phoenix Handcraft:

chop veggies on a sustainably harvest woodblock from PARKwoodshop:

dry your dishes in style with tea towels from Maple + Belmont:

store your rings and tiny goods in a mystical creature from Maja Bality Ceramics:

organize your coffee table goods in this function and modern table from christina boy

warm up those ears with gorgeous hats from AD Knits:

eat your pho in lovely, colorful bowls from Casey Freeman Ceramics:

store your delicate jewelry on trips with portable pouches from Holland Cox:

We cannot wait to see you all tomorrow! Bring your friends, drink some beer, and enjoy some of the best hand-crafted goods on the East Coast!

Also - we would love to see the event from your point of view! Tag @Springbadabing on Twitter or #springbadabing on Instagram. See you soon! 

Spring BadaBing '14 - GIVE IT!

Thursday brings you gifts to GIVE!  Bright, fresh, and bold to fit any occasion! Come by Hardywood on Saturday and take home one, two or four and GIVE IT!

a miniature world inside of a bottle with Terrariums by Rich:

give the gift of cleanliness with Daily Scrub Soap:

colorful pitchers just in time for Spring from Tasha McKelvey

great cards for all occasions by Row House 14:

quirky and stylish jewelry from Twist Style:

minimal and delicate necklaces from Rare Bird:

hand-printed and hand-sewn cycling caps from Montrose Stitchery:

sweet and functional coin purses from Nicole Lee:

 beautiful and bright beaded necklaces from Mint House:

tiny figures on chains from metamorphosis metals:

delicate and durable wallets from Helm & Craft

bold and fun pillows from Gymobohannah:

See you on Friday for our last set in the series, USE IT!

Spring Badabing '14 - PLAY WITH IT!

Wednesday brings fun and merriment!  These works and wears aim to bring a smile to your day.  Get ready, these are goods that you can PLAY WITH!

find bright, bold creatures for both land and sea at Zoogu Plush Toys: 

meet our favorite mustache fella at Tributary Handmade:

muppets, wild things, and star wars? yes, please! pick your favorites from Pegged: 

and who doesn't love fresh play doh? check out Happy Doh Lucky: 

you'll love playing with these soft delights from our favorite Phil Barbato: 

 gah! this raccoon says to drop all and get outdoors for party fun. sneak over to the Little Bandit Shop:

April Scott makes adorable kids clothes that your littles can play IN!

See you tomorrow for goods that are perfect to GIVE!