Does anyone know of an artist who makes products out of recycled maps?  I have some to give away but the quantity is huge. I can't give away small amounts so I am looking for someene to take thousands. Preference would be to local artists.

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On Saturday, May 17, from 10 am - 1 pm, The Wrap Around Project will host the 3rd Annual Fiber Swap, an open exchange of all things related to craft and fiber at the Nave Gallery, 155 Powerhouse BLVD, Somerville, MA. Bring items for donation, browse through great finds, and swap with your neighbors!

We welcome yarn, knitting needles, fabric, nooks, ( Read more... )

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I know this is unlikely, but I was hoping with all the crafty people in the DS area that someone might be able to help me out. I got a quilting frame for Xmas this year (similar to this, but not this exact model, mine sits on top of a table: http://www. ( Read more... )

Somerville Brownies troop #66099 will be at the Armory tomorrow (Sat 12/14) during the farmers' market from 9-2, selling handmade holiday crafts. This is the girls' charity project for December; all proceeds will be donated to the Yawkey Family Inn, a temporary residence near Children's Hospital for families with seriously ill children. Please come ( Read more... )

Each year, the Nave Gallery hosts Wrap Around, a sale of handmade goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition. This weekend is the very last weekend of the sale. Stop by, get some warm prettiness for yourself or to give as a gift, and help a truly fantastic organization.

Bonus: If you come by Sunday from 3-5, there will be an artists ( Read more... )

The Somerville Arts Council is conducting a survey on the city's creative community and they could use your help.  They're even sweetening the deal - complete the survey and you'll be entered to win one of four $50 Amazon gift cards.

From the Somerville Arts Council:

Much of our success at the Somerville Arts Council is contingent on our listening ( Read more... )

Each November, the Nave Gallery hosts the Wrap Around Sale, a sale of handmade knitted/crocheted/sewn goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition.

We kick off the sale with a Cupcake Reception. Details on the reception and sale are below. Hope you can make it!

CUPCAKE RECEPTION:
Saturday, November 16
1-5 pm
Call for Cupcakes

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DATE & TIME:
Saturday, Sept 27, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
LOCATION:
Ball Square, Somerville, MA (Right in front of Blue Cloud Gallery)
WHAT’S HAPPENING:
Somerville by Yarnstorm is a public art project that combines art, craft, and activism to support and promote the work of the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
From April through October, one special tree a ( Read more... )