 Two years ago, on the 3rd Saturday in August, I hosted my first Craft & Vintage Market. At that time, Berwyn didn't have any regular events of this type and yet our community was home to some amazing artists, makers, and vintage dealers. Fast forward two years and the C&V continues to be a monthly happening. A huge thank you to Friendly and Rob Pierce for allowing the C&V to be housed in such a creatively energized place; to Lindsey Bach, for being my Friendly go-to and C&V Barista; to the C&V vendors for your professionalism and for trusting me to showcase your work. Last but far from least, to all of you who support the market, the community, and the arts. - Jessy Laubis Eat some organic baked goods, buy new clothing, 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. Seriously, how cool is Berwyn?
Josh Benkert 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. Wild&Free AND Black Forest Bakery A collective of women who were searching for a way to bring back to the community while working with raw, natural and organic materials. This allows us to appease that inner need and drive to create, and an opportunity to do so with ethically sourced and homegrown materials. Each member of our tribe brings something unique and original to the table including; jewelry, bath & body products, baked goods, plants, clothes and home decor. CN Factory At CN Factory we make screen prints that mash up our love of all things nerdy with a little hometown pride. The perfect gift for the hard to shop for. CN Factory offers hangable prints, cards and buttons that are fun for all ages. Naughty Pig Studios A combination of Jewelry - brooches and pendants, Soft Sculptures - free standing pillow terrariums, plants, and houses, Ornaments, and Framed Embroideries. The variety of items are visually tied together by a strong but unique mix of techniques and imagery that features the playful combination of domestic artifacts and elements of nature. Lydia Jean Art 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, magnets and mugs will be available. Megan Lee Designs A Berwyn favorite is returning to the C&V 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. Don’t forget to buy your Berwyn Love t-shirt, featuring the infamous Berwyn Car Spike. 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 frame-ables. Rich textiles give each piece a bohemian flair These functional artworks are one of a kinds. Custom orders are accepted. Sur Le Feu One of a kind, handmade fabric purses, clothes & accessories inspired by the simple, clean looks of the past. Once a design and fabric are combined, the combination is never repeated and the buyer is guaranteed to have a completely unique fashion accessory. Sur Le Fue enjoys incorporating vintage details and using interesting fabrics leftover from costume designs. Berwyn Betty Berwyn Betty wont personally be at the C&V BUT her bath bomb sale bin will be. Stock up on $1, $2 & $3 bath bombs. Pamper yourself and loved ones with these amazing bath treats! Good clean fun for you, your family & loved ones.
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 It's time to announce the July 15th Craft & Vintage Market!!!! Seize a Berwyn Summer day, by walking over to Friendly Coffee Lounge and shopping at the C&V Market. Berwyn is rich with makers & artists of all kinds. The monthly Craft & Vintage Market at Friendly Coffee Lounge is a way to showcase, support and share that creativity with our fantastic neighborbood. We cannot wait to see you all again and hope that you will share this, always free & family friendly event with others.
The pop-up shops for July 15th are as follows: *Berwyn Betty ~Berwyn Betty is back at the C&V with her full line of toy-bath-bombs, scrubs and soaps!! Pamper yourself and loved ones with these amazing bath treats! Good clean locally made bathtime fun. *Sepia Handmade by Paula Ngo ~Sepia is minimalist, layered, every day adornment... Interpreted in organically shaped silver with earthy gemstones. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces will be featured at the July 15th C&V. *Exquisite Revisit ~ KITCHEN GLASS POP-UP is coming to the July 15th C&V!!!! Corning-Corelle, Easley Federal, Fire-King, Guardian Service, Hazel Atlas, Imperial, Inland, Jeannette, Pyrex, SPRY and more! #LongLiveVintage! What have you been hunting for? *Loi Designs ~Custom designed and handcrafted stationary for all occasions. Each piece is created using 100% recyclable paper/30% PCW (Post waste). Loi Designs incorporates a variety of styles & personality when creating each of her Greeting Cards, Invitations, Announcements, Save-the-date's , favors, décor and much more!! *Goodoo Stuff ~When the going gets tough, the tough get sewing. Thoughtfully repurposed clothing, sewn in to skirts, totes and Goodoo Dolls (dolls made with love to promote good luck & health). The C&V is thrilled to have the Goodoo Stuff available at the upcoming market. * Polyester Soul Vintage ~ Is a vintage pop up shop based in Oak Park, Illinois that specializes in vintage clothing & accessories. Showcasing pieces from from the 40s-90s, Polyester Soul offers unique clothing that flatters all body types! Funky Old School & Vintage Fashion and Accessories will be available at the upcoming C&V. *Belen Perez ~ Pottery & ceramics that explore the aesthetic balance of form & function. Belen creates utilitarian, everyday pieces that bring comfort & beautiful into any home. Her work experiments with new techniques, commercially manufactured stoneware, porcelain clay, colored clay and slips. *Shock Girl One of Berwyn's youngest C&V artists, Ava, is back with her handmade jewelry. Shock Girl offers charms made from different stones, crystals, polymer clay and metals. Each piece is carefully made to please different clientele, diverse pieces from rock star to heavily beaded. *The Give & Get Project ~Handmade and painted rustic wood signs. Words & phrases painted in beautiful calligraphy will brighten and inspire any room. *Megan Lee Designs ~A Berwyn favorite is returning to the C&V 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. *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. Eat some organic baked goods, buy new clothing, 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 all the things your neighborhood has to offer! Seriously, how cool is Berwyn? See you soon~ Jessy Laubis Handmade JLH Craft & Vintage Market It's time to announce the June 17th Craft & Vintage Market!!!! Seize a Berwyn Summer day, by walking over to Friendly Coffee Lounge and shopping at the C&V Market. Berwyn is rich with makers & artists of all kinds. The monthly Craft & Vintage Market at Friendly Coffee Lounge is a way to showcase, support and share that creativity with our fantastic neighborbood. We cannot wait to see you all again and hope that you will share this, always free & family friendly event with others.
The pop-up shops for June 17th are as follows: *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. *Mestiza Shop ~The Mestiza showroom is located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Most of our items are one-of-a-kind or produced in limited quantities. Our passion is to find classic and modern handcrafts from Mexico and all of Latin America. We also support local artists and vendors who are members of the Fair Trade Federation. *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. Hugg will offer unique characters to decorate your garden and home. *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. *Sur Le Feu ~Handbags and Accessories handmade by Kristine Fachet here in Berwyn. Simple, stylish, functional handbags and accessories with a twist. From geek to chic, Sur Le Feu offers designs for the fun at heart. *Pedal Pusher Vintage ~An eclectic pastiche of decade old trends mixed with contemporary lady swagger. It happens when you raid your grandmama's closet and find the perfect pair of red boots and a tilted brim hat to match. Pedal Pusher will offer vintage clothing and housewares. *Shawn Vincent Pottery ~With a passion for thrown pottery, Shawn explores the subtleties of form, function, and decoration. Her mission is to create unique, aesthetic and functional pieces. Functional pottery integrates ceramics into everyday lives. *AVBeadDesigns Semi Precious Gemstones, Swarovski Elements, wire, and leather to create timeless and unique bead woven pieces. I'm inspired by both the Old Hollywood Glamour and Bohemian fashion. AVBeadDesigns jewelry pieces are both casual and sophisticated. *Kendra Lockheart -Raised with astrology and medicine, it was Kendra's spiritual family that shaped her gifts of clairaudience and intuitive wellness. Kendra will offer: tarot card reading services, therapeutic gems: emotional healing and angelic assistance bracelets and 100% soy and recycled glass candles, in red wine and white wine scents *Megan Lee Designs ~A Berwyn favorite is returning to the C&V 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. *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, eat some organic baked goods, buy new clothing, jewelry and accessories, decorate your home or garden 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  That time of month is approaching........The May 20th Craft & Vintage Market!!!! Seize a Berwyn Spring day, by walking over to Friendly Coffee Lounge and shopping at the C&V Market. Berwyn is rich with makers & artists of all kinds. The monthly Craft & Vintage Market at Friendly Coffee Lounge is a way to showcase, support and share that creativity with our fantastic neighborbood. We cannot wait to see you all again and hope that you will share this, always free & family friendly event with others.
The pop-up shops for Saturday May 20th are as follows: Josh Benkert 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. *Wild & Free AND Black Forest Bakery ~A collective of women who were searching for a way to bring back to the community while working with raw, natural and organic materials. This allows us to appease that inner need and drive to create, and an opportunity to do so with ethically sourced and homegrown materials. Each member of our tribe brings something unique and original to the table including; jewelry, bath & body products, baked goods, plants, clothes and home decor. *Galaxie Safari Celebrate the art of analog communication. Every card and framed quote is hand typed on a vintage typewriter and adorned with a real vintage postage stamp from my collection. Slight imperfections in the old type and variations in the stamp cancellations mean that each piece is one of a kind. *Jelene Britten Designs ~Jelene transforms the ancient arts of glassworking and chain mail for modern women. The collection includes both luxurious statement jewelry as well as classic everyday pieces that are sleek, stylish and comfortable to wear. Many pieces incorporate glass beads and rings that Jelene makes in a glass studio. The designs use clean lines and pops of color that will speak to your unique personality. *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. *Revolutionary Lemonade Stand ~The C&V welcomes Pilsen's own Revolutionary Lemonade Stand to the February 18 market. RLS sells handscreened patches on baby, kid and adult size shirts. As well as scarves, bags & hoodies- all with a peace & Justice theme. The artist Stephanie Weiner, will also offer pillows, coasters, mugs, journals and sketch books. *Tania Romero Ceramics Berwyn native Tania Romero, creats functional ceramic works that are heavily influenced by the organic fluidity of nature. Her one of a kind designed ceramics explore the beauty of texture and surface. Romero's signature style selectively exposes the matte qualities of clay, up against the reactive surfaces of Raku. *Wild Lilac Artisan Jewelry ~One of the kind handmade wire wrapped copper and silver earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces. Each piece is made up of semiprecious gemstones, pearls, crystals and coins. Each stone individually getting inspiration from nature. *Exquisite Revisit ~Patty Anne was the longtime owner of Berwyn's Depot District vintage shop, Exquisite Revisit. Although the shop is no longer there, Patty still lots of fun treasures to browse. The C&V is excited to host one of Berwyn's own this month. LONG live vintage! *Megan Lee Designs ~A Berwyn favorite and C&V staple will be available again 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. Don't forget to buy your Berwyn Love t-shirt, featuring the infamous Berwyn Car Spike. *Jessy Laubis Handmade ~ 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, toys, ornaments & framables. Rich textiles give each piece a bohemian flair. These funtional artworks are one of a kinds. Custom orders accepted. *As always, this is a free, family-friendly event. Bring a friend, grab a coffee (or Bloody Mary) & enjoy your neighborhood market! Seriously, how cool is Berwyn? See you soon~ Jessy Laubis Handmade The next Craft & Vintage Market will arrive to you just one day before Easter. The C&V artisans have everyrthing you need to Spring into the season with the most thoughtfully made gifts and treats. Seize a Berwyn day, by walking over to Friendly Coffee Lounge and shopping at the C&V Market. Berwyn is rich with makers and artists, the C&V is a way to showcase and support that creativity. Lots of locally made goodness to shop this April.
The pop-up shops for April are as follows: *Berwyn Betty ~Berwyn Betty is back at the C&V with her full line of toy-bath-bombs, scrubs and soaps!!! For those of you that still have last minute Easter basket shopping to do, look no further. Pamper yourself and loved ones with these amazing bath treats! Good clean fun for you, your family & loved ones. No basket is complete without these dissolvable, locally made, bath goodies. *Design Maven ~A surface designer, avid pink-wearer, and lover of the west coast. You can find her whimsical, free spirited prints on cards, bags and other accessories. Her line of goods are inspired by her travels, nature and the beauty of being happy. *Naughty Pig Studios ~A combination of Jewelry - brooches and pendants, Soft Sculptures - free standing pillow terrariums, plants, and houses, Ornaments, and Framed Embroideries. The variety of items are visually tied together by a strong but unique mix of techniques and imagery that features the playful combination of domestic artifacts and elements of nature. *Sur Le Feu ~One of a kind, handmade fabric purses, cluthes & accessories inspired by the simple, clean looks of the past. Once a design and fabric are combined, the combination is never repeated and the buyer is guaranteed to have a completely unique fashion accessory. Sur Le Fue enjoys incorporating vintage details and using interesting fabrics leftover from costume designs. *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. *AVBead Designs ~ Chicago based, AVBeadDesigns creates timeless, bead-woven jewelry. Semi precious gemstones, Swarovski elements, wire & leather are among just a few of the materials used in creating AVBead jewelry. Inspiration for creating this work, comes from a fondness for Old Hollywood Glamour & Bohemian accessories. *Neon Basement ~Purveyors of pop culture vintage and vintage-inspired clothing and collectibles from the '70s/'80s/'90s. Including vinyl records, cassette tapes, VHS, toys and games, jackets, accessories, and our own hand-printed t-shirts. *Belen Perez ~ Pottery & ceramics that explore the aesthetic balance of form & function. Belen creates utilitarian, everyday pieces that bring comfort & beautiful into any home. Her work experiments with new techniques, commercially manufactured stoneware, porcelain clay, colored clay and slips. *Yesica Morfin ~Is a Chicago based mixed-media artist. Her work is influenced by her culture. Mexico's art, color palette and folk art are represented in many of her works. Morfin works with different mediums, including, but not limited to wire, wire-wrapping, polymer clay, acrylic, wood, fabric and much, much more. *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. *Megan Lee Designs ~MLD clothing line is available to purchase at each C&V Market, via Jessy Laubis Handmade. 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. *Jessy Laubis Handmade ~A textile artist who hand-draws, paints and collages vintage, re-purposed and new fabrics, into artful, everyday items. JLH creates artworks that don't require a space on the wall to be enjoyed. Fabric cut elements are both machine & hand sewn into pillows, toys and framables. These funtional artworks are one of a kinds. Custom orders are accepted. *As always, this is a free, family-friendly event. Bring a friend, grab a coffee (or Bloody Mary) & enjoy your neighborhood market! Seriously, how cool is Berwyn? See you soon~ Jessy |
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