Meet Dorothy Chester from
Dory's Jewelry...
I am a
retired pharmacist who was looking for a creative outlet when I discovered bead
weaving. After 2 classes, I was hooked!! I have been
"beading" for 5 years and this will be my first Avant-Garde
show. I have always liked jewelry, so tend to create items that I would
like to wear. I especially like working with different shaped glass
beads, using the shapes and colors to create new and interesting
patterns. My jewelry is wearable, unique and affordable. And I love
making it!!
Meet Nicole
Crawford from Airmeth Aromatherapy...
My name is Nicole and my passion for aromatherapy began about 5
years ago when I started looking for natural ways to take care of myself and my
family. I was so amazed at the results I started to spread the
word. However, I quickly discovered that not everyone is comfortable with
handling pure essential oils right from the bottle, or they just do not have
the time to learn about how to use them safely. I still wanted people to
experience the physical and mental benefits of using essential oils so I
started to make products that we use everyday like soaps, lotions, and healing
aids. With these products people discover the benefits of using
essential oils without doing any extra work. It's a win win because I got to
discover another passion of mine which is developing and making these
products! This will be my first season
with Avant-Garde Art & Craft shows.
Meet Alisha Chaffey from ASA Enterprises...
ASA Enterprises is a division of the ASA Social Fund
for Hidden Peoples. By utilizing fair trade practices and providing
micro-loans, we employ underserved artisans in Africa to create unique crafts.
After selling all our craft items, ASA invests all profits into our partner
organizations in Africa, including two children’s homes (Bright Kids Uganda
& The Great King’s and Queen’s Children’s Centre), a disabled
children’s school and support program, the United Against Gender Violence –
Blessed Survivors group – supporting women and children, who have been emotionally
and/or physically scarred by acid attacks and other forms of gender violence
and “Adopt a Village” Project for Barlonyo, Uganda.
In 2008, Bright Kids Uganda USA (non-profit) was
established to provide for the educational, medical and sustainable project needs
of the Bright Kids Uganda children’s home in Africa. In 2015, the ASA Social
Fund for Hidden Peoples, a non-profit organization was founded to reach out to
several additional organizations closely associated with Bright Kids Uganda.
This will be my second Avant-Garde show.
I believe in respecting the ability and uniqueness of
every individual, regardless of their current circumstances. That all people
should be able to participate in shaping a better future for themselves and
their children.
We work directly with the crafts persons in Uganda to
assist in purchase of materials and provide orders for crafts. All colors,
designs and future products are at the discretion of the artisan.
Our goal for ASA Social Fund in 5 years is to have
expanded to assist hidden peoples in other countries, including programs in
Hungary and other parts of Europe. Our message is simple...Every person has
value. By promoting and facilitating education, employment, creativity and
self-reliance a brighter future is available to everyone.
Meet Kim Goodman from Punchneedle Art...
I
am a 1977 graduate of Kent State Universty with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Fashion Merchandising. I married and moved to New Brighton, PA 6 years ago. I've
been "punching" for 5 years and this is my first Avant-Garde show.
I
am inspired by so many things...my patterns are often the result of something
I've seen in print or even from fabric swatches. Some are also from patterns
I've found online.
After
receiving a punchneedle piece as a gift in 2011, I loved it so much I just had
to create them myself.
My
process is pretty simple. Once I find a pattern I'd like to do I trace it
onto weavers cloth. Next I select the colors of floss. I want to use and
then I start punching.
I've
recently created an Etsy shop and hope to continue to grow my business through
that, as well as social media sites and shows. My message, or rather hope, is that my
work brings a smile to someone's face. That it is enjoyed and appreciated.
2017 Pittsburgh Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Saturday, December 9, 2017 - 10:00am-5:00pm
Teamsters Local 249 Banquet Hall
4701 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
For more information, contact Amanda Look, Event Coordinator at Amanda@ag-shows.com
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