2009 Special Events
One of a Kind Experience
The One of a Kind Show has lots in store for you while shopping the Show. Whether it is watching artists demonstrating their craft, checking out one-of-a-kind fashion shows or enjoying live music from outstanding emerging musicians, your shopping experience will be like no other.
Preview Night
Thursday, December 10, 5-9 pm
Get first dibs and enjoy entertainment and bars throughout the floor! Make sure to check out the Fashion Show at 7pm and performances by singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson at 6 pm and 8 pm
One of a Kind Fashion Shows
Show Stage
Enjoy art on the runway during our live fashion shows featuring chic artist-designed clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Thursday, 7 pm
Friday, 7 pm
Saturday, 1 pm
Sunday, 1 pm
Hot Picks from the Show
Show Stage
The next best thing to having your own stylist and personal shopper! Let our experts share with you the picks for must-have items from the show.
Saturday, 12 pm
Sunday, 12 pm
Artist Demonstrations
Show Stage
Experience artwork in the making! Meet One of a Kind artists and learn the stories behind their work and the skill behind their technique at these special 20-minute demonstrations.
Friday, December 11
2:00 pm: Rebel Designs: Leather Accessories from Conception to Completion
3:00 pm: Adam Foster Fine Art Jewelry: The Next Generation of Jewelry
4:00 pm: Nature’s Creations: Capturing Nature in Copper as Art & Jewelry
Saturday, December 12
11:00 am: Julianne D. Bresciani: The Interface of Meditation, Flowers and Photography
2:00 pm: WannaHavaCookie, Inc: Making Whoopie, a WannaHavaCookie Specialty
5:00 pm: Lenore Lampi: Life Unfurled
Sunday, December 13
11:00 am: Meb’s Kitchenwares: Handmade Woodenwares in the Age of the Duplicating Machine
11:30 am: Dailey Woodworking: The Making of a Wooden Bowl
3:00 pm: Sheila Fernekes: Using Time-Honored Techniques
Inspiration: From Detroit to Sao Paulo
Show Stage
Andrew Wagner, ReadyMade Editor-in-Chief
Saturday, 3 pm
Where does inspiration come from and where to find it?
“Why Buy Handmade?”, Hello Craft
Show Stage
Saturday, 4 pm
Join Hello Craft as they talk about the benefits and effects of buying handmade. In a world filled with mass-produced goods, artists and crafters have carved out their own space in the sellers market, and buying handmade is now more accessible than ever. Hello Craft will discuss the in's and out's of smart handmade shopping, including what to look for, where you should be shopping, and how buying handmade impacts shoppers, makers, the environment, and the global market.
