Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Dog and Duck www.thedogandduckny.com
45-20 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, NY
The following artists/business will be showcasing their work:
Dolores Corcuera of Marikit Designs will have hair accessories for your little princess and jewelry for women. Dolores has lived in Woodside for most of her life (attended local schools - St. Sebastians, PS 11 and W.C. Bryant H.S.) and has decided to raise her family in the same neighborhood. You can visit www.marikitdesigns.blogspot.com for more information
Jill Callan owner of Tiny You is a Woodside resident and mom. Her shop's front window is a kaleidoscope of colorful knits, hand crafted accessories and whimsical designs. Tiny You offers independent designer clothing and accessories as well as many European brands and products made in the USA.
Bridy Crawford
Bridy Crawford is
and American artist based in New York City. She began painting in oils
at the age of 10. After earning a degree in jewelry repair and design
from Bowman’s Technical School she had a successful career as a bench
jeweler, designer and model maker working with companies such as Movado
and Tiffany & Co. Craving the spontaneity of putting paint to
canvas she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from SUNY
Empire State College in NYC.
Her inspiration comes from the melding of the urban and natural
landscapes that surround her. Listening to the work of Miles Davis,
Dave Brubeck and Sonny Rollins also aid in her creative process.
Using acrylic paint and tools like chopsticks and her own fingers,
she creates the forms and details that give her work its energy.
Bridy’s work has been featured in Time Out NY, New York Daily News
and Girl’s Life. It is also in private collections throughout the
United States and Europe.
All accessories are created from images of Bridy's original paintings and are hand made in NYC.
For more information, visit:
Miluska Manrique Alcantara of Nena Trading
Nena Trading
Company was born from a deep desire to connect the beautiful artisanal
embroidery tradition of my culture-of-origin, Peru, to the universal culture of
my present home, New York City. Nena
Trading Company obtains its products through direct trade with families of
artisans who have been dedicated to their craft for many generations. Our artisan friends and partners use
traditional tools and locally manufactured materials, providing economic
opportunity for their communities while keeping their carbon footprint small.
It has been an extremely rewarding experience launching this venture as it has
allowed me to connect with the artisans whose work I have cherished over so
many years. I hope you will take great pleasure and pride in these products
that are a living tradition in the Americas. 
For more information, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/nenatradingcompany
Heather Lang of Wish Upon a Press
For more information please visit: http://www.wishuponapress.com/
Bonita Kline resides in Sunnyside with her husband and son. Having been a garment and textile designer for more than 25 years, Bonita now balances her time between teaching young girls sewing, art and design; practicing energy massage and meditation, and working in the studio to continue her own creative growth as a potter.
“The clay has become a part of me, like the earth entwines with the roots of a tree. My daily passion while working as a designer in the garment industry was manipulating color and texture in the fabrications to create clothing. The possibilities in mixing the yarns and colors seemed endless. About six years ago I put my hands in clay for the first time since I was a child. Only then was I aware of the unlimited possibilities of the clay in contrast to the limitations of the weaving loom. My passion for textiles continues, however my passion for clay consumes me, allowing endless possibilities in the creation of form.”
knittedbyELLA My name is Nur and I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, but moved to theUSA to follow the love of my life. We married, and a year later, my daughter Ela was born.
I started knitting when I was a girl. After not knitting for several years, I picked up my needles a few months ago and started knitting again. At first, I was just happy to have found a way to relax in the evening
while Ela slept. And in the morning, it was fun to share my new creations
with my wonderful family. And one day I said to myself, "why not share these works with people who
love and appreciate handmade items and the work of artisans?" So, my brand "knittedbyELLA" was born!
I believe in love and sharing, and I put my love into every stitch of every piece I create. I hope you'll feel that love when you snuggle into one of my designs.
Come and eat.shop.drink.local
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