Ecoleeko at the Salt City Urban Art & Craft Market

Salt City Urban Art & Craft Market
Saturday, October 23, 10:00 - 6:00pm

Featuring 40 designers and crafters that make funky, alternative and contemporary handmade artworks from CNY including Ecoleeko!

Suggested $1 entry. First 50 guests will receive an amazing free door prize!

Food & beverages provided by Strong Hearts Cafe, Recess Coffee & Roastery, and Roji Tea Lounge! Yum!!

LIve music schedule:

10:00am BeMo (Jazz duo)
11:30am Bogs Visionary Orchestra
1:00pm The Table
2:30pm Professional Victims
4:00pm The Quartet Trio (Experimental Improvisational Music)

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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Salt City Urban Art & Craft Market

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

10am - 6pm

Case Supply Building

112 Wyoming St, Syracuse, NY 13204

between W. Fayette St and Marcellus St. Off street parking available

Ecoleekos Winter Schedule..

Hi Everyone, I've been MIA on my blog, but I'll try to be better! I wanted to share my Winter/Holiday schedule in case you are around the CNY area and want to visit, see other wonderful crafts and artwork and snag a little Ecoleeko!

First off is... The Herkimer County Art and Craft Fair on Saturday November 14th 10-5pm and Sunday November 15th 10-4pm at the Herkimer County Community College on 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 13350. For more information please visit- the Herkimer County Community College Events Page

Next is...The Earlville Opera House 12th annual Holiday Arts Crafts Show starting Friday November 27th 10-4pm, Saturday November 28th 10-4pm and Sunday November 29th 12-4pm as well as.. Saturday December 5th 10-4 pm & Sunday 6th 12-4pm Saturday December 12th 10-4pm & Sunday 13th 12-4pm Saturday December 19th 10-4pm & Sunday 20th 12-4pm at the Earlville Opera House Gallery on 18 E Main St, Earlville, NY 13332. For more information please visit- The Earlville Opera House

Third..Might be the Indie Garage Sale on December 12th 10-8pm located at 1607 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13501 ..More information to follow, please visit- The Indie Garage Sale

And last but not least, I will be at the 1st annual Winter Hamilton Farmers market located at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church on 12.5 Madison Street, Hamilton NY 13346. Up to 20 vendors each Saturday from 9-1pm featuring handmade crafts, food and farmed goods. Dates are-
Nov 28th, Dec. 19th, Jan 16th, Feb. 20th, Mar. 20th, Apr. 17th
For more information please email sltruett@gmail.com

A Little Extra..
I will also have some of my recycled robots, made of recycled metal parts, cans and misc. materials at The MAD Art Gallery 3rd annual Holiday Show & Sale starting Friday November 6th 12-6pm and runs through January 16th. Open Fridays 12-6pm and Saturdays 10-4pm. Silent Auction & Opening Reception on December 5th 5-7pm. The MAD Art Gallery is located on Lebanon Street in Lebanon Alley, Hamilton, NY 13346. For more information please visit- The MAD Art Gallery

Creating a Craft Show Inventory list

Creating an inventory list for your upcoming shows can be easy and keep you organized.. I created an inventory list after researching what to bring to shows, what you'd forget, need, want, etc. I then used word, but you could use any program to make it in. I first made an area for the date on the top, like..
CRAFT SHOW DATE_______

Then a list for my inventory on the left side, Like..
Item QTY
Doll 1 ___
Doll 2 ___
Doll 3 ___ And so forth, this way, I can keep track of what my inventory is, what I brought and what I leave with.

Then on the Right side I made a list of materials I need, Like..

MATERIALS
___ Tent
___ Tables
___ Money box

And so forth. That way, before I pack, I check off everything so I make sure I have it.

(Some simple forgotten ideas I've found are..pens, double stick tape, scissors, stapler, free giveaways/candy, stamps or stickers, tablecloth weights or clips, camera, something to do or sketchbook, chairs, lunch, drinks, extra socks or gloves for cold mornings, extra price signs if needed.)

I then added a box at the bottom for notes to remember at my next show. I may change that eventually to maybe an area to write my sales. I find I'll jot a list of them there anyway, along with messages of other things to bring, peoples contacts, etc. Really anything you want to remember.

Everytime I do a show, the night before, I print one out, write in the date and inventory. Check off my materials and put it in my binder, that way I have it with me and it keeps a record of my shows and inventory. I've found it's a great way to keep me organized.. Maybe it can help you too!

My Famous Friend!!

My friend Linda was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wens Jan 14th, as the Portrait of an artist!!! Read her interview here

She will also be in the 2009 American Craft Show this Feb.!! Linda will be in the AltCraft section showing her beautiful pottery! If you are in or nearby Baltimore, come and see her!

THE AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES THE 2009 ALTCRAFT ARTISTS

The American Craft Council announced today that seventeen makers have been selected to participate in the AltCraft section at its flagship show, The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, February 27 through March 1, 2009 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

“The Council is pleased for these talented artists and indie designers to be a part of this well-established event,” said Andrew Glasgow, executive director of the American Craft Council. “These makers illustrate the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade craft movement and, as the leading voice in contemporary craft, we recognize and celebrate these individuals.”

AltCraft Artists were selected from hundreds of applicants through a rigorous jury process. They will present their work together in a bustling space on the show floor. Among the eclectic items available for purchase, attendees will find jewelry made entirely from reclaimed and surplus industrial materials; scarves of recycled goods dyed to create 3-D textures; handmade books and paper goods; individually hand-stitched toys; ceramics with hand-drawn designs; mixed-media work by local artists and much more!

• Linda Johnson of Little Flower Designs (Abington, PA)- http://www.littleflowerdesigns.com

She's an inspiration to all hand makers everywhere!! Congratulations Linda!

New Etsy Team

This is a new Ecoleeko Blog..I was looking for something more user friendly, so here it is! I will repost some of my other posts from the other blog, but for now..I'll get up to date..
First..I'd like to introduce a new Etsy Team...The Upstate CNY Etsy Team..I decided to start to find and get together all the great Etsians and Etsy artists in the central New York area. If you live in Central NY and are a part of Etsy, please take a look..I set up a main page on Ning You can contact me through Etsy at Ecoleeko.