Tag: Grands & Friends

It’s Showtime! Christmas craft fair season is in full swing

Drakestail is on the road now that Christmas craft fair season is in full swing.  This past Saturday I took part in the annual craft fair at All Saints Catholic High School.  I had a great time two years ago at this fair, and was thrilled to be back.  This is a huge craft fair, spread throughout the school.  The variety of crafters selling their wares was impressive too.  My nearest neighbours were selling handmade bath and body goodies, baked treats, hand-sewn purses & tooth fairy pillows (too cute!), stained glass, woodworking art, clothes, knit hats & scarves, the list goes on.  The volunteers were fantastic, and the whole sale had a great vibe.  I definitely hope to be back next year.

I like to bring projects to work on during the quieter times of the day.  I get to show off some of my techniques, let clients see my process, and add some new things to the table as well.  Plus, I’m doing what I love while I hang out and talk to people about doing what I love.  That’s what I call a win-win situation!

-Robyn

Drakestail at the All Saints Christmas Craft Fair
Drakestail at the All Saints Christmas Craft Fair
Vendors and shoppers
Vendors and shoppers
live green chandelier earrings
New at the craft fair: olive green chandelier earrings
Copper charm bracelet
New at the fair: copper & crystal charm bracelet

 

Upcoming appearances

We’ve both been extra busy these days. Here in Ottawa, it’s because Drakestail Jewellery has some upcoming appearances. I’ve been in my studio, working away on some exciting new pieces that will be coming to our two upcoming shows.

All Saints CHS Craft Fair & Fundraiser

First up, on Saturday, November 2nd, I’ll be at the All Saints Catholic High School’s annual craft fair.  We were last there in 2011, and I’m excited to be going back and support some great causes.  In the words of the organizer:

” This will be the 12th year that All Saints Catholic High School hosts this fundraiser with funds raised going toward the support of Grands & Friends, a group of local women who are raising funds for African Grandmothers who are taking care of millions of orphaned children due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. Funds and dry goods collected at the door will support the school’s Christmas Hamper project in conjunction with the Kanata Food Cupboard and Victoria’s Quilts for cancer patients.
The fair features over 140 tables of treasures handmade by Crafters & Artisans from Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. A supervised child’s play area, café, musical performances and raffle tables are just some of the added features of this event.”

MAC Fair

Following a few weeks later, I’ll be sharing a table with Maiden Star Jewellery at the MAC Fair.  The annual craft fair at Immaculata High School will be on Saturday, November 23rd, and features 120 handmade artists, door prizes, face painting, and more.

As I said before, I’ve been busy making some great designs for the fairs.  Here’s a sneak peek of what will be available.  Which one would you pick up?  Would it be a gift for someone special, or a special gift for you?

-Robyn

New pieces for Fall 2013
New pieces for Fall 2013. Join us at either of our shows to snap up these beauties! Which would you pick?

Spotlight: All Saints Catholic High School Charity Fundraiser

Our next show will take place at the All Saints Catholic High School (map here) on Saturday, November 5th, 2011, from 9am-3pm. This annual craft fair show is now in its 10th year and has become quite popular. There will be over 100 vendors selling their handmade treasures from around the region.

There will be performances by talented student musicians, as well as a café, a supervised children’s play area, raffle prizes, and lots more! Admission is $1, or a donation of a non-perishable item.

From the organizer:

“Funds raised from the Craft Fair support our school’s Christmas Hamper program which coordinates with the Kanata Food Cupboard. As well, this year we are supporting Grands & Friends – a group affiliated with the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign. This is a group of Ottawa and area women who work to raise awareness, funds and advocate for the Grandmothers of Africa who are raising millions of orphaned children in sub-Sahara Africa due to the AIDS/HIV pandemic. These women are courageous and are giving new hope to their communities and changing the future for many but they need us to lend our voices and to support their efforts.”

Hope to see you there!

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