It's time to announce the (sure to be spooktacular) October Craft & Vintage Market!Seize a Berwyn Fall day by meeting up with some friends, walking over to Friendly Coffee Lounge & shopping at the C&V Market. This is a family friendly event so, please bring your little ones. To celebrate the October Market, C&V vendors will be handing out treats to all the kids. A $1 per ticket raffle will also be available. Take your chances to win an assortment of Handmade Halloween goodies. Berwyn is rich with makers and artists, the C&V is a way to showcase and support that creativity. We can not wait to see you
The pop-up shops for October 21st are as follows:
*Nerfect Artistic Novelties
Berwyn's own, Mr. Walters, produces a wide range of products featuring original artworks and characters. From blind-packs, plush, buttons, stickers and patches, Nerfect has a little something for everyone. Pug lovers will not want to miss shopping Mr. Walters Nerfect Novelties!
*Folkgoblin Tintype Photography
~Offering 1850's tintype portraits to the public, also known as ferrotypes or melainotypes. These photos are one of the earliest forms of photography in history. This process consist of a very large amount of lighting and for the portraits the sitter/subject/person needs to be able to sit still for several seconds. I will need 20 min of time with the customer for the shoot and the plate will be available for them to take home with them by the end of the event. Josh will also have tintype artwork available for purchase.
*Lydia Jean
~Lydia Jean creates super fun & whimsical illustrations. Her work puts a fun fresh spin on some of your favorite characters as well as original art. If you are looking to find something uniquely adorable, look no further. Prints, button, cards, magenets and mugs will be avaible.
*Little Black Bats
~Handmade waerable art. Jenna creates stand-out jewelry and accessories using shrink plastic. These light-weight jewelry pieces are colorfu & fun, with just a sprinkle of creepy. Jenna finds inspiration in the things that go bump in the night.
*Heather Hug
~Sculptures about human stories. Hug combines fired clay with found objects. The process of collecting and assembling odd objects is much like the way we construct our personalities as unique beings. We spend a lifetime collecting the faces, places, smells, and ideas that we use to sculpt the self.
*Vayas Homegrown Health + Beauty
~ Handcrafted small batch health + beauty products that are made from herbs & essential oils. Product line includes mood sprays, scrubs, serums, lip balms, soaps and body butters. These products soothe the mind, body & soul.
*hook needle yarn studio
~Founder of the Veltway Yarnslingers, Elizabeth Kurr, will be selling one of a kind hats at the upcpming market. The weather is cooling down so, what better time to shop or commision a beautiful hand made hat for you and your loved ones noggins.
*Ang Mir
~A regular vendor at the Berwyn Farmer's Market, Mir offers handmade, mixed media wearables & collectables. Mir's work is inspired by her cultura Mexicana, Frida Kahlo & Dia De Los Muertos. Mir Designs offers a wide variety of thoughtfully made jewelry and other handprinted goods.
*Megan Lee Designs
~A Berwyn favorite and C&V regular, is returning this month! Offering screen-printed t-shirts, totes, mugs & onsies, MLD has fashions for all your friends and family. Megan's designs and phrases are both whimsical & unique. Most recognizable for her State of Mind T's, MLD clothing makes the perfect gift for all ages. Dont forget to buy your Berwyn Love t-shirt, featuring the infamous Berwyn Car Spike.
*Kae Lockhart Tarot Card Reading & Jewelry
~While raised with astrology and medicine, it was her spiritual family that shaped her gifts of clairaudience and intuitive wellness. Kae is honored to come from a line of committed healers and storytellers, including: her Celtic ancestors, her Cherokee medicine woman, her Potowatomi tarot mentor, and Caroline Myss.
*Jessy Laubis Handmade
~Using a process described as fabric collage, JLH creates artworks that don't require a space on the wall to be enjoyed. Hand painted, drawn & fabric cut elements are both machine & hand sewn into pillows, tote, toys and framables. Rich textiles give each piece a bohemian flair These funtional artworks are one of a kinds. Custom orders are accepted.
*Get your cards read, buy new clothing, do some early trick or treating, buy some jewelry and accessories, decorate your home with beautiful pillows, pottery and vintage pieces. Wash it all down with a coffee and/or a bloody. All that in one visit to the monthly Craft & Vintage Market.
*As always, this is a free, family-friendly event. Bring a friend & enjoy your neighborhood market!
Seriously, how cool is Berwyn?
See you soon~
Jessy Laubis Handmade
JLH Craft & Vintage Market