The Handmade Marketplace Book...

...I just had to share this and let everybody know about this awesome book! One of the main reasons I bought it is because it is illustrated by Emily Martin [The Black Apple], who happens to be one of my most favorite artists/sellers on Etsy. But, I tell you, I have literally not been able to put this little book down. It is chockablock full of useful information from lots of different folks, including crafters, photographers, Matt [one of the founders of Etsy.com], accounts, writers, etc. ~ simply a must have for anybody making & selling crafts these days. Plus, it's only a little over $10!!! Gosh, this would have been gold to me 6 years ago, when I first started out. What has taken me years to learn & figure out is stuffed into a little 210 page book. Amazing! Plus, it's really cute and fun to look at and there are literally a gazillion links to tons of information and resources.

Good luck everybody!! Hope to see and meet you all soon!
♥ & peace always ~ Kathy ~ Dornick Designs.

"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them." ~ George Bernard Shaw

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Call to Artists!

The Women's Wellness Center on Charlotte street is looking for unique local artists & crafts to fill their Holiday Bazaar for Saturday December 12, 2009 from 10-5 pm. Space rental is $20 and includes FREE advertising. An advertisement will run in the WNC parent magazine, which will be posted this week or the next, as well as the Women's Wellness Center Website, plus fliers distributed throughout the community. This is a great opportunity to make some extra holiday money, let others see your incredible talents in person, to bring awareness to the Centers incredible classes and purpose, and to celebrate the season.

The spaces are filling up quickly. So please check out the beautiful event location and/or contact Christina at cmrichnc[at!] bellsouth.net for more information.

Call to Artists: 3rd Annual Art in Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival

Weaverville's third Annual Art in Autumn outdoor arts and crafts festival takes place September 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain or shine, for one full day Main Street in Weaverville, NC will be transformed into a marketplace for over a hundred juried artists and craftspeople. The music stage will feature old-time and bluegrass music. In addition to festival food vendors, area restaurants such as Blue Mountain Pizza, Well-Bred Bakery, Mike's Main Street Grill, and Sunnyside Cafe will be open during the festival. Parking is available in designated parking lots off north and south Main Street. There are designated areas for handicapped parking as well. All are welcome. Admission and parking are free. For more information visit www.artinautumn.com.

Asheville Art in the Park

Asheville Art in the Park is a showcase of the best fine art and craft in the region. Nationally know artists mix with their talented up and coming neighbors under the Vance Monument as Asheville’s new Pack Square Park comes online. Join us for nature's fabulous display of fall colors, great art and unparalleled shopping.

The fair will host 60 regional artists each Saturday, representing the full spectrum professional media. Jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metal, two-dimensional art and more will fill 10X10 covered booths in the streets around the Vance Monument. Art in the Park is a great opportunity to meet, shop, and explore the regions great artistic heritage.

The showcase is October 3, October 10, and October 17, 10 am to 4 pm in Park Square Park, downtown Asheville.

Download your application to participate in Asheville Art in the Park here.

Contact Andrew Montrie at info [at] muddiemontrie [dot] com for more information. Andrew, of Muddy Knees Ceramic Design, is the organizer of this event.