Renegade Craft Fair, left coast style! Though I’ve participated in Renegade Craft fairs in Brooklyn and Chicago in years past, this year I found myself strolling through the aisles of Renegade San Francisco for the first time. 1) A week after the inaugural Los Angeles Renegade Craft Fair, the San Fran event was also indoors (hosted at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion). 2) I loved the DIY spirit behind this friendly chalk owl that welcomed everyone on their way in.
Many of my favorite art, craft, and design champions were out, from the very talented fellows from 3) Campfire (you’ll see some of their T-shirt seconds coming up in some of my projects!)–my sister stocked up on two new T-shirts; to the 4) ever-fabulous My Imaginary Boyfriend (love her prize ribbons!)…
…To to 5) Portland’s Bossa Nova Baby (though I missed seeing Cathy with all the rush, I was quite smitten with her scissors cozies!)–here’s an iron-on patch from her Etsy shop; 6) I bought a belated birthday gift for my niece at Chalkboard Tees (complete with a bag of chalk so she can get creative on her T-shirt–albeit temporary!)…
…To 7) Ed Roth from Stencil 1 (who you might remember has the book that inspired these brownies) at the 8 ) Rock N Roll Crafts booth.
It was great fun, crowded, and a beautiful day outside, too, so I got to brunch with my friend Catherine and later picnic in the park nearby with more friends (hey Karisa, Greg, and Aelo!)
All in all, a great day–a great spread of more than 300 designers from all over, lots of money well-spent on handmade goods, and yes, signing off, that’s 9) farmer Megan with her pitchfork and pail, her prizewinning pig, and also her prizewinning hot dog sister, Ariana.
[ Posted on July 19th, 2009 ]
Poor pig…..little does she know that her future is standing right behind her, drizzled with mustard.
And wearing shades, too… but maybe it’s a tofu pup?
Hey, I never thought of that……good call. 😉 I really like that picture, though, it looks like you and Ariana were having a lot of fun that day.