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That time of month is approaching........The May 19th 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 19th are as follows: *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 and home decor *Pop of Paper ~Pet portraits created in traditional Japanese Sumi style. Images of rescue pets available on bags, cards, zipper pouches and more. Each image captured comes with the story of the rescue pets adventure. A portion of each sale goes to Chicago Animal Shelters. A beautiful keepsake and a beautiful cause. Custom orders accepted. *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. *Wanderlust Home & Decor ~We repurpose beautiful vintage items to add style, beauty and warmth to your home. Our one-of-a-kind hand-poured soy candles in vintage glass are bold, colorful, and capture the spirit of Wanderlust. Our ever changing inventory provides style selection for all. We hope to inspire women to be bold and adventurous in the way they view their lives and decorate their homes. *Rachie Jenn Originals ~A collection of illustrative cards and prints, jewelry and magnets all created with the intention of spreading positivity, levity, self-love and feminism. *Fran Gregory Designs ~earrings, pins, pendants, bracelets and gift enclosure cards. Each jewelry piece created is a limited-edition of 35. Inspired by an original painting, prints are made and then created into handcrafted, portable keepsakes. Each piece is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity. *Soulscape Tarot Card readings with Deidre Como ~Tarot Readings to inspire you to live your best life! A Reading and Healing with Deidre is designed to bring you clarity and guidance when you are feeling lost and confused. By tapping into the encouraging guidance of the angels, Deidre will help you dig into what blockages your are facing and give you suggestions on how to overcome them. After completing the reading, Deidre will sit with you to call in the angelic energies that can best assist you. This healing session will surround you in love and light to fill in the gaps where your progress is lacking. *Shock Girl Jewelry ~Handmade jewelry and 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. *Megan Lee Designs ~A Berwyn favorite and C&V staple will be availble 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. Dont 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, soft sculptures & art-plush. 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 all soon~ Jessy Laubis Handmade JLH Craft & Vintage Market
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StoryTime at Friendly continues every Wednesday at 10:00am with themed books and arts/crafts activities. Join Barista Lilian for this morning of kid fun and engagement! 4/4-- Umbrella StoryTime! The Umbrella Queen by Shirin Yim Bridges and Tae-win Yoo AND The Umbrella by Jan Brett 4/11-- Dr Seuss StoryTime! One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish AND another classic choice! 4/18-- Lion StoryTime! How to be a Lion by Ed Vere AND another feline special! 4/25-- Dog StoryTime! The Very Very Very Long Dog by Julia Patton AND more!   StoryTime continues on Wednesdays at 10:00am. Join Lilian as she reads from a classic or new favorite children's book. Afterward, kids will create a craft or engage in an activity! Here's the lineup for this month:
Saturday, March 17th is not only St. Patrick's Day, but it's time for our monthly Craft & Vintage Market. The market is curated by Jessy Laubis - more information is available at the Craft & Vintage Market Facebook page. Thursday, March 22nd, the Veltway Yarnslingers are at it again. Stitchin' and grinnin' in fabulous Berwyn, Illinois. The Veltway Yarnslingers welcome all who are interested in knitting and crochet. Every Monday is Trivia Night at Friendly, but mark your calendar for a Special Event brought to you by Quiz Mercenary - The World of Harry Potter Trivia! Monday, March 26 at 7:30. We are proud to host these events and to partner with folks who value the arts and community as we do. It's a busy month for us at the Friendly Coffee Lounge! It starts on Wednesday, February 7th with our weekly Friendly Storytime. Join Lilian as she reads from a classic or new favorite childrens' book. Afterward, kids will create a craft or engage in an activity! Here's the lineup for this month:
On Saturday, February 17th, the Craft & Vintage Market returns for the first show of 2018. Each market features work by a dozen local artisans, creators and makers; and each month is different! The market is curated by Jessy Laubis - more information is available at the Craft & Vintage Market facebook page. On Thursday, February 22nd, the Veltway Yarnslingers are at it again. Stitchin' and grinnin' in fabulous Berwyn, Illinois. The Veltway Yarnslingers welcome all who are interested in knitting and crochet.  This is the last C&V Market before Christmas and of 2017! Everyone knows that handmade gifts are the most thoughtful AND that shopping directly from your local makers is the absolute best. The C&V vendors are here to help take the stress out of your gift gathering. Offering locally made gifts, stocking stuffers, thank you & hosting gifts, gifts for babies, kiddos & teens. OR forget your shopping list for a moment and just sip a coffee and buy a little something to pamper you.
Please join us for the December 16th C&V market. The holiday market is our busiest and we couldn't be happier about it. The pop-up shops for the December 16th Market are as follows: *LargoMade ~Ryan Largo is a Berwyn based leather craftsman that makes one of a kind wallets, purses, flasks, mason mugs, wall hangers and other assorted leather goods. LargoMade merges classic leather craft with the classic imagery from Americana, traditional tattoo flash design and backstreet graffiti to create heirloom quality usable and enjoyable keepsakes. All items are hand tooled, dyed and sewn from bare American produced veg tanned leather. I'll have a wide variety of goods to purchase and take home with you at the show but I'm always glad to talk about a special piece that you'd like to commission. *AGreen World ~Andria Green is a textile and watercolor artist, specializing in block printed towels, pillows, and more, as well as high quality art prints. Each colorful, handmade item is made with natural fabrics, water based inks, and eco friendly practices. *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! *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. 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 are perfect for everyone on your list. *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. *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 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. *hook.needle.yarn.studio. ~Berwyn’s own Veltway Yarnsliger, Elizabeth Kurr, knits and crochets hats galore. Cozy, comfy and 100% Handmade. These hats make the perfect gift for the holidays. *Jessy Laubis Handmade ~ JLH creates plush art that doesn’t require space on the wall to be enjoyed. Fabrics are painted, collaged, sewn and repurposed into one of a kind artworks, pillows and accessories. Rich textiles give each piece a bohemian flair. 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 Laubis Handmade JLH Craft & Vintage Market  There are only 2 markets before Christmas and everyone knows that handmade gifts make the best kind. The C&V vendors are here to help take the stress out of your gift gathering. Offering locally made gifts, stocking stuffers, teacher gifts and treats to pamper you & your loved ones. Please join us for the November market. The November & December markets are our busiest and we couldn't be happier about it. We can not wait to see all of you very soon.
The pop-up shops for the November 18th Market are as follows: *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. *Tommasomade ~Tommasmade kitchen boards are made with responsibly sourced local hardwoods from the urban forest. Each eco-friendly piece is shaped by hand to highlight its natural beauty. The beautifully labored kitchen boards are ideal for serving and presentation, and they make memorable hostess and holiday gifts. Get to the market early. These will sell out. *Sepia Made by Paula Ngo Minimalist, layered, everyday adornment. Interpreted in organically shaped silver with earthly gemstones. Earrings and necklaces will be featured at the November Market. *Mestiza ~Mestiza Is located in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago. Most of the items handmade items are one of a kind or made in limited quantities. Our passion is to find classic and modern handcrafts from Mexico and all of Latin America. We support local artists and vendors who are members of the Fair Trade Federation. *Made By Kristen ~Former Brooklyn slouchy-hat queen is now a Chicago gal and lucky for the C&V shoppers. Made by Kristen lovingly makes knitted and crocheted items for your head and home! Both get cold in the Midwest winter but have no fear, MBK has cozy items for both. *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. *Mojo Owl ~A night-owl that loves making jewelry with raw gem stones. Just like each of Mojo Owl’s creations, each raw gem is one of a kind. *Berwyn Betty ~Pamper yourself and loved ones with these amazing bath treats! Good clean fun for you, your family & loved ones. It's never too early to gather up holiday gifts and these make the perfect kind. *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. *Megan Lee Designs ~A Berwyn favorite and C&V staple will be availble 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. Dont 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. *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 Join us each week for a read-aloud & fun activity with BARISTA LILIAN!
WEDNESDAYS @ 10am in the FRIENDLY COFFEE LOUNGE Don’t miss out on this special program for little ones! 11/1: Little Elliot, Fall Friends (Mike Curato) 11/8: Guess How Much I Love You (Sam McBratney) 11/15: Just Josie and the Perfect Day (Emily Gale) 11/22: Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks (Margaret Sutherland) 11/29: Penguin and Pinecone (Salina Yoon)  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. * Sabine Krauss/#biniatures ~Never grow up, dream often and always feed your imagination — one-of-a-kind dioramas and mini-worlds in jewelry, wall art and as magnets. Repurposed Thriftart and Halloween themed hand-made items. *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  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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