news from the trees

Dear You, Celebrate spring, birth, and new beginnings! (and perty dresses, too ;)... ) card by los monitos We have the perfect last-minute cards, jewelry and gifts for mother's day, for moms and moms-to-be! So come on over before it's too late! mother's day is this sunday, dontcha know? last embroidery class at treehouse The last embroidery class was so overwhelmingly successful, that the lovely Cal Patch has agreed to offer another session....NEXT WEEK! : Wednesday May 6th Embroidery with Cal Patch of Hodgepodge The lovely Cal Patch is back in the trees with her fabulous embroidery skills and that loveable sidekick Gertie too. In this one session extravaganza, you'll learn 12 classic embroidery stitches and be off and running to custom-decorate everything you own! After making a basic stitch sampler, Cal will help you visualize planning your own personal project. All supplies included ...including tasty treats!...Stitch away! Wednesday May 6th 6:30-8:30 $50 SIGN UP HERE p.s. all of our classes take place in the treehouse, sometimes during business hours. because of this, the classes are kept small so that everyone can participate (usually 4-6 people per class). once a class fills up, we'll start a waiting list for the next session. the flowers are blooming once again, and that can only mean one thing....it's craft fair season once again! and to kick off the season, can we recommend the HANDMADE CAVALCADE the weekend after this one at the bell house? many of our friend crafters of the New New team will be representin' with their handmade goods, such as betterthanjam and thisisloveforever. (we'll be sharing a table with thisisloveforever at both the BUST Spring Fling May 17th at Warsaw and the Renegade Craft Fair June 6&7th in McCarren Park, both in Williamsburg, Brooklyn...coming soon to a crafty summer near you...yay!) And last but not least, CLOTHES!!!! we've got lotsa new, bright, fun, playful stuff for spring....come on by and check it out! And weather depending, we've got a rack of vintage spring dresses outside for sale...all $20, $35 or $50....great deals abound! let's celebrate! kisses from the branches, and reaching for the stars, siri treehouse* So please don't forget especially in these challenging times to celebrate our community, and to support local! and dream global.... kisses from the branches and reaching for the stars, treehouse* brooklyn 430 graham ave btw withers and frost brooklyn 11211 (718) 482-TREE (8733) wed-sun 1ish-8ish info@treehousebrooklyn.com http://www.treehousebrooklyn.com http://treehousebrooklyn.blogspot.com http://www.myspace.com/treehousebrooklyn http://treehousebrooklyn.etsy.com

FREE TOTE! So i gocco-screened these cute cotton canvas totes with the artwork by valerie of dear birthday from our fashion show/ drumming ladies phenomenon, and they're now free with a purchase of $30 or more. Just say "Chicas Rock!" ;) Offer Expires: when i run out! limited addition!!

saltlick sale

Hello Saltlick chums!

We here at saltlicknyc.com are cleaning out our boxes and bins to make way for all new items for fall. We'll be participating in a unique craft fair in Brooklyn--The Anti-Depression Session on May 2nd & 3rd. **All vendors have agreed to sell their wares for $30 and under.** Isn't that nice?

We're marking our in-stock items waaaay down to make room for new fall items! Look for our best-selling tees and hoodies for the whole family and dig through our $5 and $10 bins. For an extra bonus, print out the attached saltlick flyer for an additional 20% off all non-bin items. We'll also have stationery to move from our friends at Lettuce Paper (http://www.lettucepaper.com) and Lost Art (http://lostartnyc.blogspot.com/)

THE ANTI DEPRESSION SESSION
Saturday May 2 & Sunday May 3
11am to 6pm
Brooklyn Lyceum
227 4th Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn
between president & union
http://www.bkcraftcentral.com/

If you won't be in the NYC area that weekend, never fear. You can take advantage of our sale online, it just requires a smidge more work than the simple point-and-click ordering process. Our sale only applies to items in stock so If you know there's a style that you like, just drop us an email and we'll check our stock for yout!

In addition, there's one more Brooklyn craft fair headed our way on May 17th. It's the annual BUST magazine's Spring Craftacular!

BUST SPRING FLING CRAFTACULAR
Sunday, May 17th
12:00pm to 7pm
The Warsaw
261 Driggs, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
http://www.bust.com/Craftacular/BUST-Holiday-Craftacular-2008-NYC.html

These ladies always put on a great craft fair so we hope to see you there! And if you missed us at the Lyceum, you can bring the attached flyer for 20% off Craftacular merch too!

Hope to see you soon!

303 grand mom's day market

303GRAND is pleased to announce our very special Mother’s Day pop-up consignment shop. It’s the perfect place to find a unique gift to say, “Thanks, Mom.”

What is it?
A 5-day consignment pop-up shop dedicated to all things “Mom,” featuring local artists and designers from New York. We will also be featuring our “Thanks, Mom” photo collage wall. Bring in a photo of you and your mom and we will place it on the wall. We’re starting to collect photo’s now, and we’d love to include yours. It’s really easy, just bring a photo by the shop, send it to us via snail mail, or shoot us an email and we’ll print it out.
Why?
Because we love our Mom’s so much that we wanted to dedicate a store to them for a week!
When?
May 6th-May 10th
Noon-8pm each day
Where?
303GRAND, The Revolving Storefront
303 Grand St. btw. Havermeyer & Roebling in Williamsburg
What we need?
Local designers and artists that have designed pieces especially with mom in mind and want to sell their items at 303GRAND on consignment. If you are interested in having your goods on sale at the “Thanks, Mom” pop-up shop, contact us asap. Email: selena@streetattack.com.

We are now accepting photo submissions of you & your mom for our "Thanks, Mom" photo wall! Photo submissions can be given in person at 303GRAND, or via email or snail mail. Email thanksmom@303grandnyc.com

if you are in northampton, MA this friday or saturday, come to the twist fair!  its a local craft fair filled with creative vendors from all over the area.  i'll be there...

Feral Childe in chicago

Sundress Idea Meadow Dress + XXX Necklace Campfire Dress

Dear Friends, Will you be in Chicago this weekend? We are having a trunk show this Friday, May 1 at FLORODORA. From Noon to 6 PM, Moriah will be on hand to take you on a personal tour of YOSEMITE Spring 2009. FLORODORA is at 330 S. Dearborn in the historic Monadnock Building. We'd love to see you and your friends! If you are in sunny San Francisco, please mark your calendars for our trunkshow at BACKSPACE, Saturday May 16. From Noon to 8PM, Alice will be on hand to take you on a personal tour of YOSEMITE Spring 2009. BACKSPACE is at 351 Divisadero at Oak. Stay tuned for an update on the details! Warm regards, P.S. What's the story behind the name FLORODORA? The first person to answer correctly will win a Feral Childe necklace! (We will mail it to you.) You can email us at mail@feralchilde.com. For more on FLORODORA, please see http://www.florodora.com/ Friday May 1, Noon-6 PM FLORODORA Trunk Show 330 S. Dearborn Chicago, IL 60604 Saturday May 16, Noon-8PM BACKSPACE Trunk Show 351 Divisadero St. San Francisco, CA 94117 Please join our Facebook page! Recent Press: Feral Childe on EcoSalon

Snappy Dufferin Dress

last call

if you're planning to apply for RCF in LA or SF, do so by may 1st! is this the first one in Los Angeles? i don't recall it happening there before. i'd like to go and be a SHOPPER!

perch on a pier this weekend!

www.perchdesign.net www.keylime.com MAP

april classes at lena's studio

NEW CLASSES!

classes are held in my fort greene, brooklyn studio. email lena(at) lenacorwin.com to sign up.

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april textile stamping class

beginner level

learn to print allover patterns on tote bags, cloth napkins, fabric yardage (and more) using handmade stamps. this class is new and improved-- after observing some difficulties that people have had in past classes, i've done some adjusting and experimenting, and am excited to offer this class again!

three 2-hour sessions

6:00pm - ­ 8:00pm

Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28

$220 +supplies

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april sewing tunic/dress workshop with cal patch

intermediate level

cal will be in town briefly and i'm so happy that she has time to teach this class! if you¹re like me, and know how to use a sewing machine, but have always been intimidated to try a pattern on your own, then this class is perfect for you. we will be using the Simplicity 3964 Built By Wendy pattern. students must arrive at class with pieces already cut out and marked, as this can take up to 2 hours and it will be otherwise impossible to finish the project in the allotted time. yummy lunch included!

see the pattern here:

one 5 hour workshop

11am ­ 4pm

sunday april 19th

$125 + supplies

there will also be a 1 hour finishing class on monday april 20th at 6pm, if needed.

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opening at metal & thread

DANIEL PORTER STEVENS

OPENING

AT

METAL AND THREAD

APRIL 4TH

SATURDAY

3:00 TO 6:00

INCLUDING WORKS BY ASHLEY STEVENS

STRIATIONS SERIES

FOR DIRECTIONS~ WWW.METALTHREAD.COM

718.414.9651

398 VAN BRUNT STREET~RED HOOK

art star craft bazaar

This Philadelphia event is accepting applications until April 1st!   It is happening this year at Penn's Landing on Saturday May 30th and Sunday, May 31st.  Applications available online at Art Star.

HAPPY SPRING!! CRAFT CLASSES ARE BACK AT TREEHOUSE!! YES!

it's spring! it's spring! tra-la-la! we survived to see blossoms a-bloomin' again! and some of you feared this day would never come, but never fear tree friends, craft classes are back !!!   Sun March 29 Applique Workshop with Kayte Terry Do you have a closet full of boring clothes that are begging for more personality? Then appliqué is the craft for you! Learn how to add beautiful reverse appliqué to a pair of jeans, a skirt, a jacket or anything else you can think of. You supply the clothes and we'll teach you everything you need to know to reverse appliqué. Kayte Terry is a stylist and author living in Brooklyn. Her first book, Complete Embellishing was published in 2008 and she has a new book Appliqué Your Way with Chronicle Books coming out next fall. Her popular design website is thisisloveforever.com. Sun. March 29 6:30-8:30 $40 SIGN UP HERE Thursdays, April 2 & 9 Intro to Knitting with Erin Weckerle Knitting is knotty fun in Spring! for knitting newbies..! The Lovely Erin Weckerle of Sodafine and Purldrop fame, and our fabulous cohort in the fashion show finale at Williamsburg Fashion Weekend is a knitting and crocheting diva, and is gracing treehouse with her amazing knitting skills! Always wanted to learn to knit but didn't know where to begin? Then this 2-part class is the way to go! Come get armed with knitting knowledge in this super-intensive workshop. learn cast-on, cast-off, knit stitch , purl stitch and  increasing and decreasing too!....don't despair, pretty soon you'll be knitting like a pro! (supplies can be purchased at treehouse, or you an bring your own...) Thurs. April 2 & 9, 6:30-9pm $125 SIGN UP HERE Sunday, April 5th Junk to Jewels with Siri Wilson Ever wonder what to do with all those beads and baubles from Grandma's closet? Or do you need yet another reason to keep hoarding broken necklaces and single earrings? Well here's your answer! In just one two hour session you'll learn how to restring and clasp necklaces and bracelets on silk and nylon thread. You'll learn the basics of jump ring usage, as well as chain layering and clasping. All this will be done with cut apart treasures and loose bead findings. We'll provide the know how and lotsa junk, feel free to bring your own baubles as well. Treehouse's own Siri will show you how it's done! Sunday April 5th 6:30-8:30 $40 SIGN UP HERE Thursday, April 16th  Embroidery with Cal Patch of Hodgepodge The lovely Cal Patch is back in the trees with her fabulous embroidery skills and that loveable sidekick Gertie too. In this one session extravaganza, you'll learn 12 classic embroidery stitches and be off and running to custom-decorate everything you own! After making a basic stitch sampler, Cal will help you visualize planning your own personal project. All supplies included ...including tasty treats!...Stitch away! Thursday, April 16th 6:30-8:30 $50 SIGN UP HERE p.s. all of our classes take place in the treehouse, sometimes during business hours. because of this, the classes are kept small so that everyone can participate (usually 4-6 people per class). once a class fills up, we'll start a waiting list for the next session. Chica Vas brought down the house at Williamsburg Fashion Week! pic from our fashion show with sodafine and tom tom magazine. many more pics on flickr) Can't believe it's been over a month since the fashion show.  Still reeling from the amazement. An all-female percussion-based group was created for the event, and is living on, now named Chica Vas...go check 'em out! Thanx again to everyone involved, and there's lotsa great picks and video on the treehouse blog and the sodafine blog BTW, our clothing SALE is STILL going strong, and is  30% off vintage clothes, and now 25% off new designer.....and because we're crazy and crave more space for new goodies....wait for it....vintage winter clothes is now 50% OFF!!!! So get that piece you were coveting before it's gone forevers! And we've started putting out some spring wares... they're on sale too! Already a few beautiful spring frocks have found new happy homes...but there's more treasures in the trees with your name on them! kisses from the branches, and reaching for the stars, siri treehouse*

have you applied yet?

TONIGHT in red hook

denise carbonell

opening show of a selection of blues

hope and anchor

347 van brunt street

red hook

monday march 23rd

6:00 to 8:00

drinks + snacks

metalthread.com

directions below

718.414.9651

http://hopeandanchordiner.com/

http://hopeandanchordiner.com/directions.html

slip casting workshop

amy of perch! is planning to teach a slip-casting workshop at her studio in red hook, brooklyn, which sounds amazing. i've always loved her modern, delicate bird feeders and planters. she's trying to get a read on who might be interested, so let her know if you are! here's her message:

Hi Friends - (sorry to those of you who aren't in the NY area) - I'm going to teach a slip casting / mold making class at my studio!

I'm trying to get an idea of people who might be interested before I put it out to the masses.

It's going to be over 3 weekends (6 - 2-3 hour morning sessions) this spring and you will make a two part plaster mold of an existing form and at the end you'll have 4-6 finished pieces. Quite fun, right? We'll provide all the materials except some glazes and we will fire your pieces. The class will probably cost $425 and we hope to keep it small, maybe 10 people.

Just think, you can come down to Red Hook, work on your ceramic project, and then head off to Fairway for a warm baguette!

Forward this on to anyone who might be interested!

amy

Amy Adams
Perch Design Inc.
www.perchdesign.net

forgotten blog

hello! it's been a while since i posted here; after the madness of december sales there just wasn't a lot going on in january i guess! did anyone even notice? sometimes i wonder if anyone is even reading this here SAPLINGs blog, so please leave a comment if you do check in occasionally, and would miss it if it weren't here. the point is supposed to be to spread the awareness of indie makers and indie-made things, and related events. if you would like to participate in this blog, let me know! there's only so much blogging one girl can do.

the above projects are how-to's i've done this month and last for CraftStylish. it's a wealth of info about the crafty world, so take a look if you haven't yet!

cooking classes @ SOY!

one of the things i miss most about the Lower East Side is the adorable restaurant SOY. it is owned and operated by the lovely Etsko, who originally sold her handmade purses out of the shop, and opened the same day i opened my shop around the corner. within a year or two she decided to open a restaurant instead: japanese home cooking based around the many uses of soy (though it's not all vegetarian). i took the 'cooking for clueless' class a couple of years ago and found it very enlightening; check out all of her classes below or just stop in for a scrumptious meal!

***** Cooking Class Schedule at SOY 2009*****

Here’s class schedule for January and February- register for yourself, or you can purchase as a gift. Please check the schedule and description below.

Other unique gift ideas from SOY:
***SOY Money - (Gift Certificate) available in $20s, $50s, or any amount you like. And they don’t have to be used all at once- like a gift card, unused amount can be redeemed at later time. ***Azuki Facial Scrub – www.soynyc.com/azuki Our original 100% natural facial scrub. People who have tried are raving about it. I use it everyday myself. Makes your skin so soft and smooth! ***”SOY or DIE” t-shirt – www.soynyc.com/t_shirt.html Must have for die-hard SOY fans. Available in various colors and sizes. Only $25! They’re quality American Apparel shirts.

Cooking class page: www.soynyc.com/cookingclass.html
Send email to soypower@soynyc.com to check availability of these classes.

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***Basic Japanese Home Cooking*** Saturday, January 31, 12pm-2:30pm Fee: $60

Learn basics of Japanese home cooking, such as how to cook rice, making dashi (soup stock) and miso soup, about seasonings and handling of common Japanese food products. We'll prepare a simple but savory traditional style meal with fish and vegetables.

***SOY Cooking for Clueless*** Saturday, February 28, 12pm-2:30pm Fee: $60

Cooking with soy food can be absolutely effortless. We'll teach you basics about all kinds of tofu and other soy food products, and show you tricks & shortcuts for great soy dishes.

***Sushi Master*** Saturday, January 17, 12pm-2:30pm Fee: $60

Learn how to cook sushi rice, prepare ingredients, and make your own sushi rolls. California rolls, tuna rolls, hand rolls, or veggie rolls of your choice.

***Japanese Desserts*** Saturday, February 14, 1 pm - 3:30pm Fee: $50

Traditional Japanese desserts are low in fat, and they are also vegan. You'll be also glad to find out how easy it is to make rice desserts like mochi and dango. I may also reveal secrets of tofu pudding…

Etsko @SOY 102 Suffolk Street New York, NY 10002 212-253-1158 www.soynyc.com

online sample sale

Happy Holidays!

My latest collections, Spring 08 and Fall 08, are up on my website

Also, I'm having an Online Holiday Sample Sale for ONE WEEK ONLY ending December 15th

Please visit http://www.shabdismyname.com to see the goods

Love,

Shabd

lucky fish sale

i heart lucky fish and hope to make it to this sale! jann makes the most beautiful allover screen-printed t-shirts and housewares you ever did see...

eko-lab organic gift sale

We at Eko-Lab, your local sustainable design co-op, would like to invite you to our first ever Holiday gift & sample sale. On Saturday and Sunday, December 13th & 14th, 2008, we will be selling our wearable organic creations for woman and baby as well as our one of a kind stuffed animals. Every item is fair-made and produced following strict, sustainability guidelines.

The co-op designers will also be instructing curious crafty customers on the basics of crochet, with laid back lessons throughout this two day holiday event.

Yummy tea and refreshments will be served to all. Holiday tunes will be played mixed with the laughter and warmth from 6 eko-girls.

We look forward to seeing you!

Holiday wishes,
EKO-LAB
local + sustainable + design + collaborative
www.eko-lab.com
eko.lab.ny@gmail.com

- - - - - holiday sale weekend round-up!

SATURDAY:

bell house sale
11am - 5pm
149 7th street
btn 2nd & 3rd ave
gowanus, brooklyn
sellers: lotta jansdotter, deadly squire, hable construction,
sesame letterpress, judy ross textiles, & more.

secret santa project holiday sale
(the gift on grand sale)
11am - 7pm
210 kent ave, at metropolitan
williamsburg, brooklyn
sellers: purldrop, the shiny squirrel, a.s.i.s, bonbon oiseau, m. carter, dear birthday, marcie mcgoldrick, & more.

studio sale
11am - 5pm
109 south 5th
btn bedford & berry
williamsburg, brooklyn
sellers: white bike ceramics, sarah cihat, lorena barrezueta,
todd carr, lisa goldberg, & virginia sin.

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SUNDAY:

bust holiday craftacular sale
10am - 7:30pm
metropolitan pavilion
125 west 18th street
manhattan
sellers: hodge podge farm, 31 corn lane, treehouse,
raeburn ink, and many, many more (this one is huge!)

holiday craft sale at divine studio
11am - 6pm
21 east 4th, at lafayette
sellers: wren handmade, perch! & more.
(please leave a comment if you know who else is selling-- i couldn't find a list)

gifted (across from the brooklyn flea)
11am - 6pm
317 clermont ave, at lafayette
fort greene, brooklyn
sellers: green jeans, jezebel stationery, castor & pollux, rick's picks, layla, deadly squire, marcie mcgoldrick, and more.

it's the BIG ONE!

hi friends!

please join me this sunday at the 2008 BUST Holiday Craftacular! i will be there with my trusty assistant gertie, selling one-of-a-kind handmade clothes, crochet hats, recycled dog sweaters, and we'll see what else! the vendor list (including many dearest SAPLINGs like 31 Corn Lane, Treehouse, Raeburn Ink, Nancy Kraskin, Erika Since 1977) is amazing; you can cross everyone off your list here, while shopping local and supporting independent makers. see below for more details, like Amy Sedaris (she bought one of my dresses last year!) and goodie bags for the first 500 peeps!

oh, and please do spread the word to at least one other who might want to come! this is grassroots marketing; that's why it's green ;n)

xo cal

cal patch
hodge podge farm

visit me!

http://hodgepodgefarm.etsy.com/
http://hodgepodgefarm.blogspot.com/
http://saplingsociety.blogspot.com/

make a plush ornament

the lovely and legendary monster-maker jenny harada is teaching a class this saturday at Gallery Hanahou, in conjunction with the Luv-able + Hug-able show, which is a group plush show including jenny's work. check it out; apparently it's almost full but you might get the last spot!

Make an ornament-size plush with the amazing Jenny using hand-sewing techniques!
December 13, 1-4 pm at gallery hanahou
611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC
Cost: $20 (includes materials)
Space is limited, so sign up ASAP by emailing us here!

indie designer sale

SAPLINGS lena corwin and caitlin mociun, along with a gaggle of other talented friends, are holding a sale this sunday in fort greene. you can get a lot of shopping done by combining this with a visit to the brooklyn flea and gifted, the indoor holiday offshoot; they're all within a few blocks of the Clinton-Washington subway stop!

craftland begins this weekend

the craft fairs always have such lovely promo artwork, but i think this one for craftland in providence might be one of the sweetest ever! this fair runs every day from december 5-24. wow, that takes stamina! if you're near providence, try to visit and support your local artisans!