The Craft Co-Op

Vendor Call: Handmade Harvest - November 4 & 5, 2011

HANDMADE HARVEST HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW - ALMONTE 
Friday November 4th and Saturday November 5th 
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: July 31st, 2011 

Want to be a part of the most anticipated Craft Show in the Ottawa Valley?

Handmade Nest and Blackbird are proud to present the Holiday Edition of the Handmade Harvest Craft Show at the Almonte Old Town Hall

Friday November 4th from 4pm to 9pm & Saturday November 5th from 10am to 4pm

We are currently harvesting talented crafters to fill 35 vendor positions. In an effort improve the flow of the show we will be occupying the main hall as well as additional spaces at the main entrance landing. As much as we’d like to accommodate more vendors, we just haven’t found the right space. That said, this means more shoppers per vendor!

As those of you who attended our previous events know, this is not your ordinary craft show! We’re looking for the cream of the crop in all areas from clothing and accessories to home decor and art, bath and body, baby and kids, toys and textiles.

Think you’ve got the goods? Good.

Here’s how to apply. Please email:

• Your name
• Business name (go ahead and make one up if you haven’t got one)
• Contact info
• Web or blog address if applicable
• Description of your handmade goods
• 3 photographs (in jpg format) to hello@handmadeharvest.com

Applications are due no later than July 31st, 2011.

We are currently scouting a venue for an ADDITIONAL Ottawa holiday show. If you would like your application to be considered for the Ottawa show as well (details to be confirmed - we will notify you as soon as confirmations are made) please also indicate this in your email.

Applications will be accepted by email only.

Due to the amount of interest, an incomplete application may not be considered.

Be sure to read the submission info (aka boring legal details) to ensure your application is considered.

This is a juried event and all applications are due no later than July31st, 2011.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Friday August 15th, 2011 with payment due September 1st, 2011.

Crafter fees are:

Single crafter: $175 (includes 6ft table and chair)

Shared table: $200 (includes 8ft table and 2 chairs)

Fees must be paid no later than September 1st if accepted.

We are happy to accept applications from not for profit organizations and have different opportunities available to those who fit that category which can be discussed upon receiving your request to participate.

*Refunds will not be available after October 1st, 2011. Transfer of the table to another vendor is not allowed.

Eligibility: All craftwork sold at the fair must be original and made by hand by the individual crafter. Each crafter will be juried individually based on product description and photo samples. If you are sharing your space with a friend/fellow crafter, that person’s work will need to be juried as well.

Selection: This is a juried craft sale with the primary basis for acceptance being the quality, originality and craftsmanship of the work to be sold. The initial selection process will begin on August 1st, 2011. All complete applications are considered and reviewed. The processing and selection of these applications will be based on the remaining space and category availability within the fair, as well as previous participation. Five anonymous jurors will be involved in the selection process.

Requirements: The crafter must be in attendance for the entire duration of the fair. He/She is responsible for security in his/her space and agrees not to leave the space unattended. He/She agrees to follow the safety procedures and directions of Handmade Harvest volunteers. He/She agrees to the use of his/her name and photos of his/her art in Handmade Nest promotions for the event and to the use of any photos from the day of the event for any further promotions for future fairs. All vendors are responsible for paying any applicable sales tax to the CCRA.

Set Up/Breakdown: All artists must arrive at the venue between 2pm and 3:30 pm on Friday November 4th and are responsible for the set up and breakdown of their tables at the end of day Saturday. The crafter is responsible for bringing any necessary display equipment.

Table displays must be complete and ready for browsing no later than 3:30 pm Friday. The show ends the next day (Saturday) at 4pm. Displays are to remain set up until closing. Crafters who pack up early may not be invited back.

The legal stuff: By participating in the Handmade Harvest Craft Sale, all crafters agree to exhibit their work at their own risk. The Almonte Old Town Hall and Handmade Nest will not be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items and will not be held responsible for personal injury to the artist.

Handmade Nest does not guarantee specific numbers of attendees or sales for vendors, however our goal is to make this successful on every level and will market this event to our full capability!

Show Announcement: Ottawa Artisan’s Guild Springtime Show & Sale

For more info, visit the show’s Facebook Event Page.

Vendor Call: Handmade Harvest - May 7, 2011

HANDMADE HARVEST CRAFT SHOW: Saturday May 7, 2011
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Tuesday February 1, 2011

Want to be a part of the most anticipated Craft Show in the Ottawa Valley?

Handmade Nest and Dutch Girl Fabrics are proud to present the spring edition of the Handmade Harvest Craft Show to be held at the Almonte Agricultural Hall Saturday May 7th, 2010 from 10am to 5pm.

We are currently harvesting talented crafters to fill 40+ vendor positions.

Due to the enormous response to our first show, this time we’ve opted for a bigger location, with more parking and easier access for shoppers and vendors alike.

As those of you who attended our November event know, this is not your ordinary craft show! We’re looking for the cream of the crop in all areas from clothing and accessories to home decor and art, bath and body, baby and kids, toys and textiles.

Please email us your name, business name (go ahead and make one up if you haven’t got one), contact info, web or blog address if applicable, a description of your handmade goods and a minimum of 3 photographs (not a link - but attachments please). Send your application materials to: hello@handmadeharvest.com.

Applications will be accepted by email only.

http://www.handmadeharvest.com

Wed By Hand 2011: Exhibitor, Sponsor, Teacher & Volunteer Call!

2011 Applications Now Available!

Wed By Hand—The Craft Co-Op’s indie wedding show—is now accepting applications for 2011! Wed By Hand is a handmade, eco-friendly and DIY-themed wedding show that offers couples something different than what’s available in the wedding industry today. We’re more than just a wedding show—we’re a wedding event: We’ve expanded our show and Wed By Hand 2011 will include DIY workshops, food tastings, handmade décor, a DJ spinning tunes and much more!

The event will take place February 6, 2011 at the lively & lovely Glebe Community Center!

Any indie business can get involved! Check out our options:

Become an Exhibitor - Perfect for indie businesses! If you are a handmade or eco-friendly business owner seeking to connect with wedding clients, our show is for you! To apply, read the Exhibitor Information Pack and then fill out our Online Form.

Teach a Workshop - We’re looking for qualified people to teach wedding-related workshops to our attendees. Workshops could include informational sessions and/or skills teaching. If you’re an expert in any wedding-related field and would like to provide knowledge & skills to brides while promoting your business, teaching a Wed By Hand workshop is for you! To apply, fill out our Online Form.

Be a Volunteer - Want to be a part of the show but don’t have a product to showcase or a workshop to teach? We’d love to have you volunteer for us! Volunteers get into the show for free, get lovely nibbles & awesome swag bags! To apply, fill out the Online Form.

Become a Sponsor - Not ready to become an exhibitor but you’d still like to reach out to our attendees? We’re looking for sponsorship partners! We have several affordable and flexible sponsorship opportunities so any business can get involved! To apply, read the 2011 Sponsorship Package and then fill out our Online Form.

Vendor Call: Idle Hands Craft Sale - November 28, 2010

The folks over at Patrick Gordon Framing are putting on their second edition of the Idle Hands Craft Sale. Details:

Idle Hands Craft Sale

Date: November 28, 2010
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 160 Elm Street (between Preston Street and City Centre)
Event Website: http://www.idlehandscraftsale.blogspot.com/

Table Costs:
Table Provided: $30
Bring your own table not exceeding 5 x 2’: $20

To Apply:
Visit http://www.idlehandscraftsale.blogspot.com/ and fill out the online form.

Vendor Call: LFO’s Tarts ‘N’ Crafts - December 4, 2010

The amazing ladies over at Ladyfest have released the vendor call for their incredibly popular Holiday Tarts ‘N’ Crafts Show! More about this awesome indie show below:

Ladyfest Ottawa’s Holiday Tarts ‘N’ Crafts Show

Date: December 4, 2010
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: Jack Purcell Community Center (subject to change), Gilmour & Elgin
Event Website: http://ladyfestottawa.com/main/

Table Costs:
*Rental of 5X2 ft table - $30
*Rental of 5X2 ft table + additional room for your own rack - $35
*Rental of 5X2 space (you bring your own table or rack) - $25

To Apply:

Please send an e-mail application to ladyfest_ottawa_crafts@hotmail.com with the following information:

• Your name and contact info (e-mail, phone number, website)
• A brief description of you and your product
• Approximate price point of your product
• Photos of your work (no more than 5, please)

Because of the overwhelming demand for tables, LFO will jury all Tarts n’ Crafts applicants based on the following considerations:

• Is it a good fit with the LFO mandate? (www.ladyfestottawa.com)
• Is the product well-made, with a DIY, edgy aesthetic?
• Do the crafters chosen strike a balance between local, regional and national representation?
• Do the crafters chosen represent a variety of products?

LFO is an inclusive, feminist organisation. We feel that providing a venue for women artists counters the obstacles and discrimination that women often face, including sexism, homophobia and racism.

Craft Co-Op Vendor Call: Craftalicious - November 13, 2010

The Craft Co-Op has joined forces with the lovely ladies of Craftalicious to help put on their second annual event! Applications are now open for this show, which will take place on November 13, 2010 at St. Matthew’s Church in the Glebe. We’re looking for crafters, artists and food-makers alike to sell their wonderful wares at this fun & fabulous event!

Craftalicious is the perfect opprtunity to sell your products to customers shopping for holiday gifts! This one-day event will run from 9am-5pm in the church’s hall. Vendor fees for the show are $40 for a 6-foot table & $50 8-foot table. Deadline to apply is September 8, so hurry quick!

For more information, download our information sheet!
Ready to apply? Fill out our easy-to-use online form!

Vendor Call: Christmas Craft and Gift Sale - November 21 & 28, 2010

The Christmas Craft Show and Gift Sale at the RA Center in Ottawa is would currently inviting vendors to apply for their shows taking place on November 21st & 28th, 2010. Proceeds from this year’s event will help support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation! Details:

RA Center Christmas Craft Show and Gift Sale

• Dates: November 21 and 28, 2010 
• Times: 10am-4pm
• Location: RA Center, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
• Table/Vendor Cost: 6 foot = $50, 8 foot = $60 per day
  

• How to Apply: Contact organizer at moniquewright {at} rogers . com to request more information and an application.
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2010

Vendor Call: Arnprior White Pine Festival - August 28, 2010

The Arnprior White Pine Festival is looking for arts and crafts vendors to be a part of their first annual event! Weather permitting, the shows organizers are expecting anywhere between 5,000 and 25,000 people! Streets of Arnprior will be closed for the event! Details:

Arnprior White Pine Festival

• Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
• Times: 8am-4pm (vendors must be set up by 9am)
• Location: Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior, Ontario
• Event Website: http://www.arnpriorwhitepinefestival.ca/index.html
• Table/Vendor Cost: $50
• Booth/Table Size: Tables/booths are not provided so vendors will have to find their own means of showcasing.

• How to Apply: Contact Mike Marcil at (613) 623-6203 or at (613) 623-8054 to register your name, contact information and what you are selling.
• Contact Email: arnpriorwhitepinefestival {at} hotmail.com