Arts & Crafts


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Aug 10

Renegade Craft Fair

The crowd at Fort Mason Center...

There are few things I enjoy more in life than a craft fair filled with quality, handmade goods. As I’m looking forward to redecorating my new apartment and updating my wardrobe, I always find these types of events extremely inspiring.

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Jun 10

THREAD Show Giveaway

The official THREAD Show flier...

*UPDATE* Congrats to commenters suki and Brandy for winning a pair of passes. See you at THREAD show tomorrow!

I discovered THREAD Show two years ago through my friend, Mika, and have returned ever since to check out the wares from dozens of local artists. This Saturday (6/19), to kick off San Francisco Design Week, THREAD will showcase over 100 independent designers at The Concourse Exhibition Center while offering up complimentary music, art, food and entertainment. Tickets are $10 at the door/$8 in advance but I have two pairs of tickets to give away to my readers. Click “Continue Reading” to find out how to win…

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May 10

Highlights from Maker Faire, Bay Area

The League of S.T.E.A.M. or (Supernatural and Troublesome Ectoplasmic Apparition Management)

This past weekend, Maker Faire descended upon the Bay Area (specifically the San Mateo Fairgrounds) for the fifth year in a row. With over 600 exhibitors, performers, and makers, in general, the festival, created by MAKE Magazine to “celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset,” attracted thousands of attendees of all ages and did not disappoint.

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19
Apr 10

Silk Screen Printing Party

Photo by Susan Vander Kooi Hobbs.

If I’ve said it once, I’ve probably said it dozens of times: Our friend Kelly is awesome. Besides being the co-author of one of the most creative DIY photo project books around, she also helps make Photojojo the go-to resource for most innovative photography tips and tutorials. Over the years of knowing her, I’ve discovered that Kelly possesses many other talents and she was kind enough to impart her wisdom on silk screen printing.

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