North Market's hosting its Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza again this December on Saturday, the 2nd.  Details are here: http://www.northmarket.com

Any other Craftsters vending/attending?  We'll be there! 

Cheers!
Rita & Team Pickles

Applications just got posted for this year's BazBiz here: http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/cleveland.html. 

The 2006 Cleveland event will once again take place at 1300 on 2 December, from noon to 9:00 p.m.

HupHup!

Howdy all!  Team Pickles will be out in SF next weekend (13th-16th) and would love to check out some indie/craft friendly retailers.  We are primarily interested in gift/designer toy shops, but are open to others as well.  We are aware of several already like Double Punch, Super 7, Giant Robot, Wishbone & Rocket World.   We are staying near Union Sq (Post & Mason) and will have a car.  Any suggestions for bars/restaurants/events in that area are welcome also! 

Thanks much!
Rita & Team Pickles

Hey Columbus folks- Wanted to let you know about this website: WeColumbus.com.  Basically its all about C-bus and includes a shop featuring products made by Columbus artists.  If you're interested in consignment, check out: http://www.wecolumbus.com/blog/2006/07/wecolumbus_store_consignment_i.php

Cheers!
Rita

We're heading through Louisville on our Labor Day travels- anyone have recommendations on indie shops, bars, fun restaurants for our visit?  Awesome gift/toy shops would be a bonus.  We've already heard about Ko-pilot!

Thanks!
Rita
http://www.mrpickles.com

We're planning a road trip to Nashville over Labor Day and are looking for funky, indie-friendly shops.  Toy/gift shops especially.  Any suggestions would be welcome.  Thanks!
Rita

Did anyone participate in the Montreal Pop Craft Show last year?  If so, how was the turnout?  We're in Columbus OH and were approached about it at Renegade Brooklyn and are considering making the trip but wonder what the traffic was like.  Please advise!  Thanks!

Hey all!  We are road tripping through Indiana and would love to shop at some crafty shops that may be interested in selling our wares.  Does anyone have any suggestions of shops that we should visit on our trip?  If it helps, you can check out our site to see what kind of stuff we have: http://www.mrpickles.com.

Thanks!

Howdy!  We're going to be in VA for the Spring Bada Bing next weekend and wanted to check out some shops for possibly selling our wares.  Anyone have any suggestion of shops we should check out in DC or NOVA?  To get a flavor for our stuff you can check out our site at http://www.mrpickles.com. 

Thanks a bunch!
Rita

It's a whole bunch of plushy, art goodness held in Columbus Ohio and hosted by Mr. Pickles, Jenny Harada & Acme Art Company.  PLUSH RUSH will celebrate handmade plush from over 80 artists around the globe! 

PLUSH RUSH launches at Acme Art Co. (1230 Courtland Ave in the Short North) Saturday, December 3rd, with the Opening Reception and has its grand finale on December 17th with Acme’s HOLIDAZE event. 

The PLUSH RUSH Opening Day will offer something special for central-Ohio plush-o-philes -  a Make Your Own Plush Workshop!  Amateur artistes can make their very own stuffed creation (fabrics and supplies provided!).  The workshop will be held at 5pm (based on pre-registrations).   Workshop registration is currently open via the Plush Rush website.  Registration fee is currently estimated at $15.00.  Workshop participants will also receive a sweet swag bag, with goodies from our great sponsors! The Opening Reception will also begin at 5pm with music, munchies & merriment.  Kids of all ages welcome!

For more info check out the PLUSH RUSH website: http://plushrush.com or PM me with questions.