The Brass Screw Confederacy is Port Townsend's first steampunk event, a proper Steampunk Hootenanny if ever there was. Anyone familiar with both the city and genre will appreciate the hand-in-glove fit, a perfect match of setting, community, and eccentricity.
Visit their website!
The vendors are peddling their wares during the day on Saturday, but the weekend is filled with events from Friday night through Sunday, including a pub crawl, a reading by Neil Stephenson, and a Zombie Triathalon. I'm really looking forward to this!
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Art at the Moulin Rouge
Posting my events out of order, but hey, it's my journal! I'll post like I want to.
This last Wednesday I showed the parasols and the shinies at the Spiegeltent at Teatro ZinZanni, for their Art at the Moulin Rouge show.
This was the first event of this kind they've hosted here, and I hope there'll be many more.
The setting is magical:
I got to set up in one of the booths, which gave me a rare chance to display some of the parasols open on the benches!
And the mirrors all along the wall gave me a chance to play with camera angles.
It was rather sparsely attended, but that meant I got to have some marvelous conversations with the attendees. Spread the word - these are shaping up to be marvelous evenings!
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This last Wednesday I showed the parasols and the shinies at the Spiegeltent at Teatro ZinZanni, for their Art at the Moulin Rouge show.
This was the first event of this kind they've hosted here, and I hope there'll be many more.
The setting is magical:
I got to set up in one of the booths, which gave me a rare chance to display some of the parasols open on the benches!
And the mirrors all along the wall gave me a chance to play with camera angles.
It was rather sparsely attended, but that meant I got to have some marvelous conversations with the attendees. Spread the word - these are shaping up to be marvelous evenings!
~
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Upcoming Events
The next couple of weeks are going to be busy! Next weekend is Steamcon!
I'll be vending at the Grand Mercantile, which is open to the public!
And the following Wednesday, the 19th, I'll be here:
The general admission tickets to the public are $22.00 up to the 12th of October to try and get as many early birds as we can and then the tickets are at $25.00.
With admission fee, the guests get first viewing and a chance to purchase one of a kind local artwork, a free glass of wine, free appetizers, free chocolates, drink and boutique specials, entertainment, gift prizes and giveaways and free additions throughout the evening. More details here.
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I'll be vending at the Grand Mercantile, which is open to the public!
And the following Wednesday, the 19th, I'll be here:
The general admission tickets to the public are $22.00 up to the 12th of October to try and get as many early birds as we can and then the tickets are at $25.00.
With admission fee, the guests get first viewing and a chance to purchase one of a kind local artwork, a free glass of wine, free appetizers, free chocolates, drink and boutique specials, entertainment, gift prizes and giveaways and free additions throughout the evening. More details here.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Upcoming Events
It's going to be busy for Designs by Victoria for the next few months. I've got three upcoming events at which I'll be vending!
On September 2, October 1, and November 12 I'll be vending at the Indoor Flea Market at the Century Ballroom, from 11am-3pm.
Then of course, there's Steamcon, October 14-16. Oodles of new parasols for your pleasure!
And I just found out yesterday that I was accepted to sell at "Art at the Moulin Rouge" at Teatro ZinZanni on October 19, from 6:30-9:30pm.
Busy Busy!
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On September 2, October 1, and November 12 I'll be vending at the Indoor Flea Market at the Century Ballroom, from 11am-3pm.
Then of course, there's Steamcon, October 14-16. Oodles of new parasols for your pleasure!
And I just found out yesterday that I was accepted to sell at "Art at the Moulin Rouge" at Teatro ZinZanni on October 19, from 6:30-9:30pm.
Busy Busy!
~
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Fremont Solstice Fair
Last weekend I vended at the Fremont Solstice Fair, along with other independent Seattle crafters representing I Heart Rummage. (You can find them on Facebook here.) We were in the garage underneath the Red Door Alehouse again, a fair tradition. I got set up in record time Saturday morning:
For once, I wore sensible shoes, considering I would be standing on cement for 12 hours:
I was all set up by 9:15, and the fair didn't start until 10am, so I took advantage of my efficiency and went for a bit of a walkabout before the work started. Not much was going, but I did get to see some of the art cars!
Being in the garage can be good, when it's a rainy day, as it was Saturday, but it's still rather dark and dreary. The spot I was in had a few low-hanging pipes, and a few hours in I got the bright idea to decorate a bit more.
One customer made the observation that he felt like he was in a bordello. You know what? I'll take it!
It being rainy and in the mid 50's (in JUNE, for cryin' out loud!), there weren't nearly as many people dressed up as usual. Here's the one and only picture I got of the few costumes that passed by my table on Saturday:
I survived the day, having gotten up at 6am and not getting home till 9:30pm. I also owe the universe and the parking gods many sacrifices, as I did not get a ticket, even though I parked in a 2-hour residential zone all day long! We didn't have to open up till 11am Sunday morning, so I got a good night's sleep, and then my wonderful husband, who was shorted a proper Father's Day celebration because I was working, drove me in so I wouldn't have to worry about parking again on the second day. On our way into town, we passed a string of art cars also on their way in to the fair for the day!
I haven't done a mainstream in-person show in at least two years now, having been mainly focusing on Steampunk events. It was a good weekend, and I got to interact with a lot of wonderful folks. My body reminded me quite emphatically on Monday, however, that it's 12 years older than when I first started this kind of thing, and that it would be happier if I didn't do too many weekends like this a year.
~
For once, I wore sensible shoes, considering I would be standing on cement for 12 hours:
I was all set up by 9:15, and the fair didn't start until 10am, so I took advantage of my efficiency and went for a bit of a walkabout before the work started. Not much was going, but I did get to see some of the art cars!
Being in the garage can be good, when it's a rainy day, as it was Saturday, but it's still rather dark and dreary. The spot I was in had a few low-hanging pipes, and a few hours in I got the bright idea to decorate a bit more.
One customer made the observation that he felt like he was in a bordello. You know what? I'll take it!
It being rainy and in the mid 50's (in JUNE, for cryin' out loud!), there weren't nearly as many people dressed up as usual. Here's the one and only picture I got of the few costumes that passed by my table on Saturday:
I survived the day, having gotten up at 6am and not getting home till 9:30pm. I also owe the universe and the parking gods many sacrifices, as I did not get a ticket, even though I parked in a 2-hour residential zone all day long! We didn't have to open up till 11am Sunday morning, so I got a good night's sleep, and then my wonderful husband, who was shorted a proper Father's Day celebration because I was working, drove me in so I wouldn't have to worry about parking again on the second day. On our way into town, we passed a string of art cars also on their way in to the fair for the day!
I haven't done a mainstream in-person show in at least two years now, having been mainly focusing on Steampunk events. It was a good weekend, and I got to interact with a lot of wonderful folks. My body reminded me quite emphatically on Monday, however, that it's 12 years older than when I first started this kind of thing, and that it would be happier if I didn't do too many weekends like this a year.
~
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Steampunk Swapmeet Today!
Just in time for Steamcon!
A market full of wonderful steampunk wares and more!
September 18th, 2010
All Pilgrims Christian Church
500 Broadway East (lower level)
Seattle, WA
Noon - 6:00 PM
Goggles, modded weapons, shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry, parasols and much more!
I'll have the jewelry and parasols along, but I'm also bringing along bits from both the "I could use that in a costume" stash and my personal, hand-made costume wardrobe.
A market full of wonderful steampunk wares and more!
September 18th, 2010
All Pilgrims Christian Church
500 Broadway East (lower level)
Seattle, WA
Noon - 6:00 PM
Goggles, modded weapons, shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry, parasols and much more!
I'll have the jewelry and parasols along, but I'm also bringing along bits from both the "I could use that in a costume" stash and my personal, hand-made costume wardrobe.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Seattle Steampunk Swapmeet! September 18th
Just in time for Steamcon!
A market full of wonderful steampunk wares and more!
September 18th, 2010
All Pilgrims Christian Church
500 Broadway East (lower level)
Seattle, WA
Noon - 6:00 PM
Goggles, modded weapons, shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry,parasols and much more!
A market full of wonderful steampunk wares and more!
September 18th, 2010
All Pilgrims Christian Church
500 Broadway East (lower level)
Seattle, WA
Noon - 6:00 PM
Goggles, modded weapons, shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry,parasols and much more!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Upcoming Event!
This weekend, I will be vending here, Saturday from 12-8 and Sunday, 12-6:
There'll be lots of fun things to do and see, including an appearance by Abney Park!
There'll be lots of fun things to do and see, including an appearance by Abney Park!
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