things to do :: fabric + crafts

** vancouver, bc edition **

Mono is a succession of capsule series and projects which attempt to explore the spaces between art, craft, design and fashion. The work stands for more than just a cycle of endless products and seasons, it is a stand against the complacency within the fashion ideal. Designed in Vancouver by Heather Martin, each item is handcrafted locally and this Friday, they are opening their doors for a fabric sale - $3 to $15/meter!

event: fabric sale
date: Friday, March 18th, 2011
time: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
location: 207-339 Railway Street (at Gore Street), Vancouver

For more details, visit their facebook event page here.

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Chapel Arts presents the Sunday Bazaar Community Market the first Sunday of every month and they are currently accepting vendor applications! This is an un-juried market for vendors from all over the city to sell their unique creations. You can download an application here and check out their facebook page for full details. 

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Bloom is taking place this Sunday, March 20th, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fort Langley Community Hall. In their words, "Shop Bloom in Fort Langley for unique, handmade goods by more than 40 independent artists, crafters and designers from around the Lower Mainland and beyond." For more information and a full list of vendors, visit their website here.

things to do :: Fill a Bag Sale!

photo credit: bad skirt - amy's

Our Social Fabric: Textile recycling in the Vancouver DTES is hosting a 'fill-a-bag' sale this weekend! The rules are simple:

1. You purchase one of 3 sizes of bags (ranges from $25 to $100)
2. You dig, search and swim through piles and piles of fabric notions and clothes
3. You stuff as much into the bag as humanly possible

Date: Saturday, February 5th and Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 33 Commercial Drive, Vancouver - the maple leaf storage facility at Powell Street

Our Social Fabric is a group of individuals that work to establish a viable, socially responsible non-profit organization in Vancouver's downtown east side community. Their focus is to specialize in textile collection, recycling and re-manufacturing, while providing employment and social reintegration opportunities for residents of the community. For more information, visit their website here.

things to do :: crafts + vintage

Event: The Best Vintage Sale EVER!

Date: Wednesday, November 17th to December 24th, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Adhesif Clothing - 2202 Main Street, Vancouver

Adhesif Clothing is hosting a vintage clearance madness sale with items starting as low as $5.00. They promise some amazing deals featuring Adhesif Clothing and all the other designers sold at the store. Worth checking out!

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Event: Britannia Christmas Craft Fair

Date / Time: Friday, November 19th – 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20th – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 21st, 2010 – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Britannia Secondary School, Gyms A & B - 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver

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Don't forget to check out Make it Vancouver. See here for full details!

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Event: Fab Fair

Date: Saturday, November 20th and Sunday, November 21st, 2010

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Heritage Hall - 3102 Main Street, Vancouver

things to do :: BLIM Sale

photo credit: Blim

Blim is moving to a new home at 115 East Pender starting May 1st, so to get ready for their big move, they are holding a GIANT sale!

Here are the details:

Saturday, April 24th, 2010 from Noon to 6:00 pm
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 from Noon to 4:00 pm
197 East 17th Avenue (old location)

You'll be able to score art supplies, equipment, books, clothes... it's Blim, so you KNOW it will be a good one!