Craftin' Outlaws is an annual 'alternative' craft fair held in Columbus, Ohio. The first event, held in 2005 featured 50 fabulous and original artists, designers, and crafters selling their hip handmade wares to a steady stream of customers who were looking to purchase that one-of-a-kind gift for themselves or a loved one. These aren't your granny's crafts, sure people might be using the same methods and techniques that have been used for years, but they are also putting a modern twist to it. Check out the vendors to get an idea.
It was created by Liz Rosino, of Lucky Kat and Blue Diamond Stamps, who has sold at her share of these 'alternative craft fairs' across the country and wanted to bring one to central Ohio. Now being run with the help of a small fantastic team of long-time vendors it continues to grow and support the central Ohio indie craft scene.
New attractions added in 2008 were the fun workshops and demonstrations on stage throughout the day as well as an entertaining Craft Corner Deathmatch for crafters to go head to head to battle it out for fabulous prizes. 2009 brought even more of these fun interactive elements, including scavenger hunts and bingo. Stay tuned to learn more about what Craftin' Outlaws 2011 has in store...
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
11am-5pm FREE ADMISSION
Early Birds can shop from 10am-11am
Early Bird Passes cost $5.00 and can be purchased at the door.
Please note: ALL SWAG BAGS HAVE BEEN SPOKEN FOR
Where: Gateway Film Center in the South Campus Gateway
1550 N. High St in Columbus, OH
It is always FREE ADMISSION and open to ALL AGES, so come and bring your friends and family. There is convenient $1 parking (up to 4 hours) available in the garage located right next door.
The Gateway Film Center Cafe will be open serving tasty food and satisfying drinks from the full bar.
The mission of Craftin' Outlaws is to expose the public to an alternative to mass produced products and to support local indie artists, crafters, and designers. Craftin' Outlaws, the largest fair and longest running of its kind in Ohio, is THE place to be whether a vendor or shopper.
With proceeds from certain fundraising games and activities at the fair, we also make an annual donation to Rwanda Knits. The charity provides hand-operated, American-made knitting machines, technical and business training to Rwandan and refugee women living in Rwanda. This enables the women to increase their incomes through economically sustainable knitting cooperatives, producing garments for both the domestic and export markets. For more information, check out their website: http://www.rwandaknits.org
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