February 2010 Archives

The 7^th annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show brings more than 100 of the nation's most distinguished craft artists to the heart of West Palm Beach at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Meet and talk with the artists and see their latest celebrated work in ceramics, glass, fiber decorative and wearable art, wood-turned and carved objects, distinctive furniture, marvelous metals, exquisite jewelry and more.

End your search for masterful objects or art for the home at this juried showcase--all exclusively one-of-a-kind or limited edition pieces. Many of the artists' works are found in museums and private collections across the country.

March 5, 6, 7, 2010

More than 700 of the country's leading craft artists will gather under one roof to present their latest designer, handmade work at The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, the largest juried, indoor craft show in the nation. The highest quality of handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, home décor, and more, will be available for purchase at the Baltimore Convention Center, February 25-28, 2010.

Show highlights:

LAWN & GARDEN: NEW in 2010, this category features artists who craft outdoor and lawn-specific furniture, décor, accessories and more. 

CRAFT4KIDS: This category features artists who design objects especially for children and as family heirlooms.

GREEN CRAFT: Responding to pressing contemporary issues, this category highlights artists using found, recycled or green materials and sustainable techniques.

ALTCRAFT: This section features rising indie crafters whose work illustrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade movement, in a shared market-style space.

DEMO STAGE: Lively demonstrations, with topics ranging from ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry and wood techniques, will be presented by local experts.

SCHOOL-TO-MARKET: The Council has invited two exceptional colleges - Savannah College of Art and Design and Rhode Island School of Design- to debut their top students' work at the show.

LOCATION
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

DATES AND SHOW HOURS
Thursday, February 25 (10 am - 6 pm)
Friday, February 26 (10 am - 9 pm)
Saturday, February 27 (10 am - 6 pm)
Sunday, February 28 (10 am - 5 pm)

ADMISSION - SAVE UP TO $5 BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!
Purchase, print and bring right to the door!
Buy Tickets Online

ON-SITE ADMISSION
$15 per person
$25 for a two-day pass
$30 for a three-day pass
SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING ADMISSION:  $6 after 6pm.  Onsite ticket purchases only.  No discount offers apply.

$25 introductory new membership at the Show only
Children 12 and under free

American Craft Council members admitted free.
JOIN NOW

Show Information: 800-836-3470

Confection Jewels, handcrafted, vintage cocktail rings will premiere with a Sweet Shop for your Sweetheart, Saturday, February 13th, 2010 hosted by Ron Robinson Fred Segal, located at 8118 Melrose Avenue. Store hours are from 10-7pm and a reception with the designer will be held from 3-6 pm.  Refreshments provided by Zonin Prosecco, Xan Confections and Sprinkles Cupcakes. 

In honor of Valentine's Day, the first 10 Confection Jewel shoppers will receive a gift with purchase from Confection Jewels' Sorbet Skies collection, not yet released.  

1st generation French-American, Yanique Venezia is the divinity behind Confection Jewels. Confection marks the Arizona native's first solo collection after years working as a designer for private label accessories clients such as Joes Jeans, Nordstrom and Ed Hardy.

Her garage work-studio in Venice Beach houses over 10,000 buttons and gems, all of which she plans to develop into custom assortments and styles for retailers and individual shoppers.

Spring 2010 styles will be available at Ron Robinson Fred Segal, www.confectionjewels.com and POOL tradeshow this February.

SOURCE Confection Jewels