Changes, News and Market Information

Good Morning,

Little Shop of Artists would like to announce that Shelly Moody of The Muddfip Photographer and Green Witch Handmades is no longer a participating artists / independent contractor or representative of Little Shop of Artists.  We want to wish Shelly well, and the best of luck in her future endeavors.

The Harvest Market is still on and still open to Vendors.

When: October 11 – 13, 2013, Friday through Sunday
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 6713 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho
Indoor / Outdoor Event

The Alchemists Vessel and divisions thereof may be found at Little Shop of Artists.  Currently on display in the shop a selection of ready-to-wear Chainmaille, Sterling Silver and Genuine Gemstone Jewelry, as well as hand-knit items for the chilly Idaho winters.

Currently displayed, Sterling Silver Jewelry, Chainmaille and Hand-knit items

We teach classes ranging from beginning basic techniques to advanced technical terminology, and offer a variety of services, including, light repair, re-design or up-cycling of existing pieces, and custom design work.  Also available to assist or answer questions or help with that craft project that is giving you trouble.

Can’t make it to the Market?  Saturday November 3, is Shop Small Saturday!  This year Little Shop of Artists is excited and pleased to part of this wonderful movement.  Come and see what’s on the shelves!

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Look Who’s Going to the Harvest Market

Good Morning,

Today I thought it would be fun to introduce a vendor or two attending the up coming Harvest Market, Oct., 11 – 13, 2013.

Duck and Kia Anvilkin / Drethen Leathers

Kia makes jewelry and Duck is a leather tooler, and for a while they were part of a quartet behind Drethen Leathers.

This photo was found on the web, and not from their actual work, it is meant represent the beautiful work you will find on their tables, not limited to masks, they have also have jewelry, cell phone accessories, hair accessories, Hand-bound journals and more.  I own a journal, a hair wrap, a pair of leather frog earrings and a Leather frog cell-phone decoration, from this wonderful group of folks.

Delphi Oracles

The ladies of the the Delphi Oracles will be on hand this market, and what a better way to start the Holiday’s off right with a little treat for yourself at the market.  Tarot, Past Life, Palmistry, and Crystal readings can be had for $5.00, or stop by and make an appointment for entertainment at your next party or gatherings.

Other places to catch an Oracle: 

Frightened Felons – Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Road 
Boise, ID

*Black Hat Tea Affair – Sunday October 13, 2013
245 S. Capitol Blvd. 
Boise, ID 
*This is a paid event, Admission is $25.00 and you must wear a hat.

Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery will be in attendance, well her table will be any way.  As a participating member of the shop Sarah’s wares are always available for shopping or place your custom order through or shop or with Sarah in person.

Here we have a small selection of Sarah’s ready-to-wear collection, including: Wire Wrapped Pendants, Gemstone Pendants, Crystal Wire Wrapped Rings and a bookmark or two.  Sarah’s item range from $75.00 to $7.00 all hand-crafted with meticulous care.

Alixandra Browning, Fearless Leader, Certified Jewelry Design and Repair Technician, Proprietor of Little Shop of Artists, The Alchemists Vessel, Blackbird Metalworks and Arachknits, will be available to assist with anything and everything from Vendor questions to shop sales, to manning the store and her own goods on display through out the shop.

Chainmaille, Sterling Silver and Gemstone, Artisan Jewlery, Hand-knit items, and Crafting Classes are all available at Little Shop of Artists and taught by Alixandra herself or by the participating artist holding the class.  Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and always available to assist customers with their particular needs.

Shelly Moody of The Muddfip Photographer and Green Witch Handmade will not be in attendance, as she has other commitments, but her wares will be available in-store.   High School Seniors, Families, Newly Weds, Engagements, Parties, Group or Organization events, come on down and grab one of Shelly’s cards and make your appointment for those Holiday Cards, Yearbook Portraits or to capture those special occasion moments!

Photo by Shelly Moody, The Muddfip Photographer

The Muddfip Photographer – Green Witch Handmades in-store display, mounted photos, jewelry, crocheted items and handmade wooden Spindles, works for yarn or your hair to keep it out of your yarn.

If you would like to attend the Harvest Market, there is no admission.

Place: Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Ave., 
Boise, ID 83704
When: October 11 – 13, 2013, Friday – Sunday, Harvest Market and Haunted Open House
11:00a.m.  – 6:00 p.m. weather permitting.
Indoor / Outdoor Event in conjunction with A-1 Video Game Exchange

**Local Vendors – There is still space available.  We’d love to have you with us.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Haunted Open House and Harvest Market Information

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Little Shop of Artists First Annual Haunted Open House and Harvest Market.

Below you will find all the information you need about the market and how to contact the shop to rent a table at the show.

This Market is Open to Artists, Artisans and Crafts-people of all types in the Boise, Idaho and surrounding Treasure Valley Areas.  We showcase quality handmade goods in a friendly and pleasant setting in a great location.

What Everybody wants to know: COST

Indoor Display Table: $50.00, two days Saturday and Sunday, *electricity included.
Outdoor Displays Area $25.00, two days Saturday and Sunday, show for one day or both (No discount for single day booth).  For security reasons, Little Shop of Artists asks that Outdoor Displays be broken down on Saturday night.  Vendors are welcome to store their items and awnings / gazebos / tents in the store overnight.

ADDRESS:
6713 W. Fairveiw Ave., Suite, B
Boise, ID
83704
(Behind A-1 Video Game Exchange in the lot)

Set Up:  Please note all rental fees or balances are due at time of set up.

Friday, October 18th, from 1:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. – Indoor Vendors only.

*Outdoor Vendors Saturday October 19th, 9:00 a.m. on. Please arrive at least one hour early to set up outside, or you may leave your items boxed and labeled in the shop overnight for your convenience.

All Vendors will be required to provide a copy of their Idaho Sales Tax Permit for display in their booths during show hours or provide / fill out an One Time Event Tax Form, also available on line: http://tax.idaho.gov/i-1031.cfm

MARKET HOURS

Saturday, October 19th – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 20th – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Indoor Vendors will be allotted one table 6′ x 30″.  Your table will be set up inside a working retail store, please be mindful of the other items on the shelves.  Thank you.  We can also allow you extra shelving space if your set up / items allow.  Please let us know in advance what you need, and we will be happy to assist or accommodate as we may.

Outdoor Vendors will be allotted a 10 x 10′ square area, if you would like a bigger area, just let us know, there will be no additional charge for larger booth space.

*We have one Gazebo available if an outdoor vendor does not have their own.  Rental Fee is $10.00 for the awning / gazebo ($5.00 a day).

YES!  Costumes are welcome!  We encourage you to get in the Spirit of things and don your Zombie if you so choose.  Please remember little one’s may be in attendance.

Daylight Savings Time ends November 03, 2013, there should be plenty of light for the evening shoppers.

Please see event listing for photo of Outdoor Market Area

To Claim Your Space:

Stop by the Shop or Contact us: askus@littleshopofartits.com 

Event Sign up form on site: www.littleshopofartists.com

Featured Artist – Little Shop of Artists

Good Morning,

Today I would like to take a moment and talk about Little Shop of Artists.

Little Shop of Artists is a brand new business now open in Boise, Idaho.  

We offer a brick and mortar location to showcase local crafts men and women and the beautiful items they create.  Everything in the store is created locally and we currently have a variety of jewelry, hand knitted/crocheted items along with some photography perfect for a home or office setting.  All items are great for any gift giving occasion.  

Shop Exterior

 We offer daily demonstrations and have class space available for those wanting to teach and also learn.  

Satin Weave Crystal Bracelet, Class Example

Local Artists, Artisans, Crafts-people of all types we are looking for you!  Monthly rental fee applies, Artists keep all Sales Money.  Services include local advertising, business cards, and other amenities.

 We still have space available for artists to display their items so make sure you contact us for information. Sunday, September 29th we will be holding an other open house, so come by and check us out and if you are an artist bring your questions and a sample of your work! 

Currently on Display

We are located: 
6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 794-8317

Behind A-1 Video Game Exchange in the lot.

Thursday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

During the months of October through December we will be extending our hours to serve your Holiday Shopping needs. 

Local Artisans currently on display in the shop
Shelly Moody of:
The Muddfip Photographer
Green Witch Handmades

Sarah Shannon of:
Wire Witchery
or find Sarah’s lovely work at her Etsy Shop

Alixandra Browning of:
The Alchemists Vessel
Blackbird Metal Works
Arachknits (A division of The Alchemists Vessel)

Don’t forget to Like Us on Facebook – Little Shop of Artists

Thank you stopping by and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day and encourages you to visit the links, or stop by the shop and say Hello, we’d love to see you. 

Labor Day Labors

Good Morning,

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.  It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.  

In other words they give you a day off for working so hard.

Today Little Shop of Artists is open and having a sale.  Participating Artist, The Alchemists Vessel, is offering 20% Off all jewelry items including Chainmaille and Sterling Silver items.  The sale applies to in-store items only!

Don’t forget we also teach classes.

Satin Crystal Weave Bracelet

This simple and pretty little bauble is very fashionable right now.  Made with 1/8″ Satin Rat-tail Cord, a length of .7mm Stretch Cord and Purple Bi-Cone beads in an assortment of purple.

If you can tie a knot, you can make this cute accessory.  A pretty alternative to a “friendship bracelet”.

The shop is also looking for Independent Contractors / Artists to fill up the shop, we have wall space, shelving and a table or two available for your items, art, wares, goods, knitting, sculpture, etc.   Stop on by, see the space, we’d love to visit with you. 

Thank you for stopping in and having a look. 

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant holiday.

Like Us on Facebook:
Little Shop of Artists
The Alchemists Vessel

What’s New in the Shop? Picture Window T-Shirs

Good Morning,

Little Shop of Artists offers classes, services and demonstrations throughout the week and the year.

Classes are available by schedule or customer request.  We accommodate individual or group lessons and are happy to have them at our shop or customer’s specified location.  Classes are usually 1, two to three hour session depending on the project or lesson.

Remember when you got in trouble for poking holes in your clothes?  Now you can do it on purpose and have something cool to show for it.

Picture Window T-Shirts are easy to do and take about an hour to complete the project.

Student Provided Materials:
T-shirt and Scrap of fabric.  Needle and Embroidery Thread.

Don’t have scrap Fabric?  The shop does and it is included in the cost of the class.  You will need to provide your own T-Shirt though.

We also teach basic jewelry classes, kits are provided, current class is Single Drop Earrings – $10.00 for Kit and Class – in-store sit down class with staff.
Other Classes Available: 
Wire Wrapping with Sarah Shannon
Chain Maille with Alix Browning
Themed Jewelry with Shelly Moody

*Single Drop Earrings in blue bi-cone glass.  The shop has kits available in glass, acrylic and genuine gemstone beads, or bring your own supplies.

We also teach knitting and crochet, and other classes as well.

Come on down to the shop or give us a call.  Find us on the web and like us on Facebook. 

Little Shop of Artists
6713 Fairview Ave, Suite B
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 794-8317
 www.littleshopofartists.com

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Featured Artists – Shop Schedule and News

Good Morning,

Today we feature Little Shop of Artists schedule for next week and a planned class or two, but first a little news.

We are a happy family at Little Shop of Artists and this weekend one of our own is busy preparing for her son’s wedding.  We would like to wish the new couple joy, prosperity and luck on their adventure to the new phase of their lives.  Congratulations!

As many of you may know I have had a medical emergency this week.  The dentist is never fun, and worse when the thing you went in for turns in to five more issues.  Great, sir!  This has kept the shop closed as there is currently only one employee, me.  We will return to our regular schedule Saturday, August 10, 2013, we will be open and as follows.

During the Summer our hours are as follows.  We take appointments, make special arrangements and can even schedule a private sitting if you choose.

Saturday 10 – 6
Sunday 12 – 6
Monday – Although this is our usual weekend day, we may open.
Tuesday – See Monday
Wednesday – We are usually open from 10 – 6 or by Appointment.
Thursday and Friday – 10 – 6

**NOTE: This week I have an appointment with another local business owner and depending on when they are available the shop will be closed that day while I am at my meeting.

As back to school approaches, and the holidays near our schedule will change to accommodate that as well.

Classes: Instruction happens during normal hours of operation at the shop.  We teach lots of crafts and are versed in many different techniques. Classes are about 2 hours to 2-1/2 hours long and the attendees go home with something they made themselves or a new skill.  Materials may be provided by the shop or the attendee may bring their own supplies and materials to work with depending on the lesson.  We offer Individual, Group, Organization or Party Lessons.

Available Lessons:  
Beginner Classes – Crochet, Knitting, *Jewelry Design / Assembly
* Learn a variety of techniques from basic stringing to **wire wrapping and chain maille.
**Wire Wrapping is taught per project exclusively by Sarah Shannon of Wire Witchery.
Chain Maille is taught per weave / project exclusively by Alixandra Browning of The Alchemists Vessel and Blackbird Metalworks.

We also teach intermediate to advanced classes and can help you with that pesky project.

We offer services that range from Custom Design to Private Photography Sittings and Up-cycling or light repair of your current jewelry pieces. 

The shop is always evolving and we hope to have a new artist or two join us here shortly, as well as an end of Summer event that is currently in the planning stages.  More on that soon.

Don’t forget to Like Us on Facebook – Little Shop of Artists

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day.

Random Wanderings

Good Morning,

Happy Friday one and all.

Today the blog is brief with a quick update on the store, our schedule, and weekend festivities here in Boise.

The Shop is closed today, meeting with another artist in Meridian, a little town just outside of Boise, about thirty minutes up the road.  We we also be taking measurements today and running errands to purchase those things I am missing n order to complete the shelf installation at the shop.

Little Shop of Artists is locally owned and operated, everything in the store is handmade and crafted here in Idaho by talented artisans from all walks of life.  Why buy something off the rack when you can find unique beautiful and amazing things right in your own backyard, well down the block from your own backyard…  We are located at 6713 Fairview Avenue, Suite B, Boise ID, behind A-1 Video Game Exchange.

Also this weekend is the Boise Music Festival.

From 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Idaho Expo (that’s the Fair Grounds).
I can’t really suggest this as an outing for many reasons, but if you’re looking for some fun in the sun it is something to do.  If you’re going stop by The Delphi Oracles Booth and have your Palm or Cards read.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant weekend.

AN OPEN INVITATION

Good Morning,

Friday has arrived, and I will be in the shop all weekend preparing and having The Middfip Photographer / Green Witch Handmade move in.

Then the fun begins.

You’re Invited to

Little Shop of Artists

OPENING

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

10:oo a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

6713 Fairview Ave, Suite B

Boise, ID 83704

We still have space available for artist’s wares, and plenty of space for classes, instruction, or a once a month fun event to be announced. Contact us, using any of the links below.

E-mail: askus@littleshopofartists.com

Website: littleshopofartists.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleartistshop

Thank you for stopping in and having a look.

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant day, and we hope that those of you that are local will stop in and check us out, tell your friends, your neighbors, coworkers and the mail man, Little Shop of Artists is open for business.

In the Little Shop: Wire Witchery

Good Morning,

I hope all had a restful weekend.  Here in Boise, it promises to be an very hot 108 degrees outside today, the earlier things get done the better.

This weekend Little Shop of Artists had its very first vendor move in.  Wire Witchery has set up some their finest items, from necklaces to earrings, bracelets and rings, Sarah also does Shows, Community Events, and does custom work.

Yes, the cloth is wrinkled, we’ll fix that.

Today it is back to the shop for shelf hanging, and my own set up.  We hope to be open to the public after the holiday.

Thank you for stopping in and having a look

The Alchemists Vessel would like to wish you a pleasant work week and a Happy Independence Day.