July 2nd, 2011

June 24th, 2011

Summer Soulstice On Main Street
Join us for a craft fair featuring 15 local makers
* Live Music in the courtyard * Sidewalk Sale * Raffle Prizes *

Sunday June 26th from 1-5pm
@ The U.C.C and Edgemar Center For the Arts

Vendors include: * Cheryl Cambras * Clay Road Collectibles * Flying Cup Clay studio * Love2Bloom * Maneecho * Minimalista Clothing * Phiffer Books * Rebe * * Revival Vintage Design * RoyaBoya’s * SewnClever * Sew Kors * Stacy Wong *

More info about the Main Street Soulstice Events here

June 10th, 2011

May 20th, 2011

The Great Toadstool Contest of 2011

Handmade toadstools, no bigger than 8” tall. Must be three dimensional and able to free stand. Can be created in any medium you’d like as long as it is handmade by you! Examples include; needlefelted, crochet, knit, hand sewn plush.

Contest submissions must be dropped off, in person, at The U.C.C between Saturday July 9th and July 23rd during regular store hours.

Submissions must include: Your toadstool, a project title and a short paragraph describing your process and inspiration.

Judging:
Winner will be chosen based on the following categories: concept, technique, execution, and overall effect.
U.C.C staff will count for 50% of the vote, public voting will count for the other 50% via public poll on our blog and in store. (originally, we were going to have a vote on our blog, but you really have to see these in person to appreciate their charm!)

Sunday, July 9th will be an open studio day to kick off the contest. On this day, materials purchased for the contest will be 10% off and studio time is free while you are working on your entry.

We will celebrate with a gallery showing at the end of the contest. Entries can be picked up beginning 2 weeks after the contest has ended and winners have been selected.

More information will be posted as it becomes available. Thank you and good luck!

April 27th, 2011

Bring your beloved mama’s to the Edgemar Courtyard this Mother’s Day! We are offering a variety of workshops and having a free craft fair featuring some of our favorite local vendors.

Workshops include:

Mommy & Me: Embroidery and Tea, 11am-2pm
Mothers and Kids Ages 4-7
Tea bags filled with organic teas and embroidered handkerchiefs create the perfect Mother’s Day treat. Led by special guest teacher Nicole Ichtertz, your child will delight in being able to create something you both can use together. Mom will enjoy combining organic rooibos, peppermint, chai and more to create a signature blend of hand crafted teas, delicately embellished with embroidered designs.
$65 per pair, 15% discount for members

Hand Sewn Plush Cuddlephants, 12-3pm
Join local plush toy designer Ashley Long this Mother’s Day to make one of nature’s most awesome animal mamas, the elephant! Work from the instructor’s provided pattern and then customize your felt and fleece creation with sequins, ribbon and other embellishments. We’ll be using basic, easy to pick up hand sewing techniques – all crafter levels welcome!
$55 per person, 15% discount for members

Woven Palm Roses, 1-3pm
Create a matching bouquet of hand woven roses for you and mom! Join mountain man Mike Metzger as he shares his knowledge of the outdoors and teaches this traditional craft that is both versatile and beautiful. Use our selection of ribbons, trims and dried flowers to personalize your creation.
$30 per person, 15% discount

April 27th, 2011