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29. June 2010 : PK On the Road: July Edition
Join PointyKitty Studios in the Dealers room of the CONvergence science fiction and fantasy convention at the Sheraton Hotel South in Bloomington, Minnesota, July 1-4th.
Celebrating their 12th Anniversary this year, the convention features an Art Show, multiple discussion panels, guests of honor, a Masquerade ball, free food and drink for attendees, and dozens of room parties.
Be the first to see what new creations will be unveiled in the Anachrotech Collection, and check out the extra-fabulous work featured in the CONvergence Art Show! Don't miss it!
Warriors & Warlords XVII - Boscobel, Wi
The following week, PointyKitty Studios will be merchanting with Svanna's Treasures (and a host of other talented artisans) From July 8-11th at this year's Warriors and Warlords event at Kronshage Park in Boscobel, Wisconsin.We've got a new shipment of natural amber and freshwater pearls in, and a new selection of lampwork glass beads in addition to our finished jewelry offerings. There will also be combat tournaments, classes, archery, arts, we merchants, and many other opportunities for fun!
Art Fair on the Green - La Crosse, Wi
Sponsored by the La Crosse Branch of the American Association of University Women, PointyKitty Studios will be joining more than 90 professional fine artists from around the country July 24-25 in Lindner Woods on the UW-La Crosse campus to display a wide variety of media at the 52nd Annual Art Fair on the Green.Proceeds go to scholarships for students from area high schools, as well as for students currently attending La Crosse universities and the technical school. Past support has allowed AAUW to grant over a quarter million dollars in scholarships since the beginning of the fair in 1958.
2. June 2010 : PK On the Road: June Edition
Join PointyKitty Studios this June 4-6th at the Eastside Millennium Art Festival, which Chicago show producer Amdur Productions originally founded years ago as the New Eastside Artworks.
Located on Michigan Avenue at Lake Street, this 150-artist downtown Chicago show sits just north of the internationally acclaimed Art Institute of Chicago and the world famous Millennium Park, well known for "The Bean" and interactive water sculptures. There will also be hands-on arts projects, live music, local food, and fun for all ages. Hope to see you there!
Later this month, from June 17-20th, we'll be at Brickworld 2010 at the Westin Hotel in Wheeling, Illinois, in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, showcasing our line of Lego jewelry and accessories.
Brickworld is a four-day convention for Lego enthusiasts, and includes two weekend days of special seminars and presentations for the general public, as well as 20,000 square feet of fan-built Lego creations. In addition to her earrings and necklaces, Alyska will have new men's cuff links and tie tacs for that special father in your life!
6. May 2010 : Come visit us on Capitol Square!
PointyKitty Studios will once again be vending up on the Capitol Square during the Dane County Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 8am-2pm, May 1st through June 19th this summer. We'll be located at the intersection of State Street and Capitol Square, along with a host of other fantastic artists and craftspeople.
While at the market, we'll be running a number of special sales, and have pieces available that you won't find for sale in our online store. Ask about our Spring Earring Special and get a special treat!
So while you're perusing the fruits (and veggies and cheeses) of the other vendors' labors, stop by, say hello, and pick up a pretty shiny or two to take home with you!
25. April 2010 : Headed off to Penguicon!
PointyKitty Studios will be featured in the Alt.Kilt Steamshop in the Dealers room of the Penguicon science fiction and open source software convention at the Detroit Marriott - Troy in Troy, Michigan, April 30th - May 2nd.
Not only does the convention feature an Art Show, multiple discussion panels, guests of honor, a Masquerade ball, free food and drink for attendees, and dozens of room parties, but their main mission is about opening the source of everything by teaching you HOWTO!
UPDATE! Join us for "Crafting a Craft Career," a Sunday morning panel featuring Melanie Brooks of Earthenwood Studios, Jeanie Davan of Alt. Kilt, and yours truly!
Check out the programming grid for location details!
19. April 2010 : HPI Thanks & Spring Art Fair
We'd like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the HPI Spring Arts & Crafts Affair in Shakopee, MN last weekend. We met a lot of lovely new people, and hope to see more of you in the future!If you're stopping back looking for something you saw at the show, you can either check out a few of our main collections here, or simply email us with a description of the pieces you're looking for!
Phoebe Collection | Postmodern Primitives | Simplicity Collection | Nostalgia Collection Join us this Friday, April 23rd on the University of Wisconsin's beautiful Library Mall, nestled in between the UW's Memorial Library, the Memorial Union, and the Wisconsin Historical Society buildings for this long-standing pre-mother's day art fair event.
Hours for the fair are 10am - 5pm. We'll be showcasing a lot of new work that was recently finished, and it's up to you to find the perfect one for that special woman in your life!
2. April 2010 : An Arts & Crafts Affair
Voted one of the Top 100 Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, An Arts and Crafts Affair features 500 artists from over 30 states. This April 16-18, we will be one of those artists featured in the Shakopee, MN show at Canterbury Park.
You'll enjoy shopping the handcrafted wares for unique home décor, gifts personalized right at the shows, or special treasures for yourselves or loved ones, all while making a personal connection meeting & visiting with the actual artists.
RSVP on our Facebook page here!
4. February 2010 : Postmodern Primitives Additions
The Postmodern Primitives Collection offers hand-forged copper and sterling silver pieces, hammered for rustic character, and make for a truly personalized gift for yourself or someone you love. All pieces have been gently oxidized for added personality and depth.
Newly added to this collection are a selection of a dozen sterling silver zodiac charms, which can also be personalized with your birthstone.
These new pendants include a 16" or 18" leather cord necklace with sterling silver lobster clasp with each purchase.
1. December 2009 : Handmade for the Holidays Show
On Saturday, December 12, join more than a dozen Wisconsin artists for Buy Handmade for the Holidays, one of the best places in town to support local artists and crafters and their work.Independent artists in Madison and the surrounding area are opening up their treasure chests of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts in hopes that you will enjoy one stop shopping!
From 10am - 5pm, they will fill PointyKitty Studios on the northeast side of Madison with a variety of giftable items for you and yours this holiday season.
Hope to see you there!
15. November 2009 : Where to Find Us This Winter
With the days getting increasingly cooler, there's only a week left in our outdoor Market season. Stop by our booth at the intersection of State Street and Capitol Square this Saturday, November 7th, from 8a-2p for one last hurrah before the Wisconsin winter makes us seriously consider hibernating for the winter!
In the meantime, here's where you can find us for the rest of the year; we'd love to see you, show you our new work, and encourage you to buy local first this holiday season!
Fri 11/20: Dane Buy Local Holiday Marketplace - Madison, WI Sat, 12/6: Boar's Head - West Bend, WI Sat 12/12: Buy Handmade for the Holidays - PK Holiday Trunk Show - Madison, WI Date TBA: In Home Trunk Shows - Contact Us to book your show!
14. october 2009 : Open Art Studios This Weekend!
Ever wonder what goes on inside the studio of an artist? On October 17th and 18th, PointyKitty Studios will be participating in Madison's Open Art Studios event.
Madison Area Open Art Studios is an annual event celebrating the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area. Over 150 artists open their studios to the public for the weekend.
Visitors can look at art, talk with artists, and learn about technique and craft, all in an open-house, informal environment.
