We are going to be Mentor Madres!!!

We are so excited about the Art Chicas Unidas program run by our pals over at La Reunion. The Dallas Craft Mafia will be sponsoring a girl for this upcoming art event. Check it out!!!

WHAT IS IT - ART CHICAS UNIDAS
Small teams of high school aged girls will work with professional women artists selected by jury and create one of a kind art works based on materials from our 35 acres site in Oak Cliff. The finished art works will be on display that same evening and all proceeds from sales go back into the Art Chicas Unidas program. What makes this program unique? This year we are working with Deaf Action Center, socio-economically challenged schools as well as girls that are getting the full art experience like at Booker T. We engage all walks of life and backgrounds and introduce new skills and interests, from photography to guitar to encaustic.

We will honor our Mentor Madres this year with your names across our invitational postcard to the reception. Even if you can't make the reception November 8, please support this program today. Download the form and mail or email back. Deadline Oct 18 to be on the card! Don't delay!

Want more info? Check out the la Reunion blog and watch the video http://www.lareuniontx.org/lareuniontx/blog/2008/10/mentor-madres-sponsor-girl-today.html

Our Night at the Museum

 

On September 19, 2008 the Dallas Craft Mafia had the privilege of being invited to demonstrate their wicked talents at the Dallas Museum of Arts Late Nights. If you haven't been to the once month event you are missing out. Open till midnight the museum was buzzing with music, family crafts from recycled items, an interactive art exhibit, movies and demonstrations by local artists.

The DCM showed their stuff with sewing, crochet and jewelry making. Julie, Judy and Whitney sewed some sweet treats for the fall with pumpkins and scarves. Jacky crocheted fall inspired wrist bands and Amber created her one of a kind earrings.

It was great to get to talk with people and answer questions and pass out a little advice on how anyone can create their own art. Having children get involved and get inspired was a big bonus for us all.

Interested in going to the next Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art? For more info go to: http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_012952

DMA this Friday: Come Spend a Late Night With Us!

Come spend an evening with us and the Dallas Museum of Art! We'll be there from 9pm-11pm this Friday, Sept 19th on the concourse demonstrating some of the things we can make. We'd love to see some friendly faces and discuss crafting of course! 

There will be a ton of fun activities going on at the DMA--  its part of their late nights series.. for all the details, Check out the DMA website

http://dallasmuseumofart.org/Dallas_Museum_of_Art/Experience/ID_012952

 

Show Pony Show TOMORROW IN DALLAS!!!

Don't miss out on some of the best and unique shopping for quality, hand crafted gifts, apparel, accessories, childrens items, art, jewelry, glass work, and more! Tomorrow from 11am to 7pm!!

Its perfect for the whole family! It all happens tomorrow the Continental Lofts in Dallas! Its an inside show-- so you can be sure to be comfortable rain or shine!

3311 Elm Street
Dallas, TX
MAP HERE

Come for the shopping, entertainment and fun interactive craft! Support local Dallas artists and craftsmen.

• Shop Over 35 Talented Designers, Craftsmen, and Artists selling their carefully crafted wares
• A progressive craft project for you & the kids (FREE!) thanks to Etsy Dallas Street Team
• Show Pony Photos Noon - 2pm: Come get your photo with our REAL live Show Pony!
• Swing Dance Demonstrations by the fabulous Acme Swing Dance Group
  (shows at 11:30 am and 2:30pm and include Skippy's Charleston & Shim Sham)
• Incredible Raffle all benefiting La Reunion-- a local charity that supports artists (see more here)
• Donate your Old Electronics to LaReunion-- and support their cause
• Enjoy the tunes from our guest DJ
• Check out the artist installation at the Lofts!

We hope to see you there!