VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: ELEANOR PIGMAN

 If you don't know what a seed bead artist is, then you have missed the past few Holizaar events--Eleanor Pigman returns for the 3rd year in a row to the Holizaar with her amazing creations which are described as Contemporary Bead Embroidery. Eleanor's work is all embroidered by hand with thread, needle on felt with beads. This labor intensive process results in the most lush textures and colors-- you will fall in love with it the moment you see it! While much of her work is inspired by aquatic creatures, you never know what you might find from super heroes to the 'burgs iconic pelican so you'll have to come to Holizaar and see for yourself! Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. Admission is free!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: THE CRAFTY HAG

 As one of the founding Craft Heroes, Coralette Damme, aka The Crafty Hag, has been a part of Holizaar since year 1.  Known for her eclectic animal imagery mixed with some spooky Halloween spirit, Coralette's designs grace a variety of products from cards and posters, tote bags and more--and every last bit of it is hand printed by the artist! Come and get your dose of Holiday Cheer ala The Crafty Hag at this year's Holizaar!  Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. Admission is free!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: INSPIRED SOUTH

 New to Holizaar this year are the creative wears from Inspired South, made by Kelly Trnka.  With a hip mix of grit and sparkle, Inspired South offers hand crafted accessories: Belt buckles, leather goods and jewelry.  Kelly says "shiny pieces paired with favorite jeans; these are the things Inspired South celebrates."  Come celebrate along with her at Holizaar!   Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. Admission is free!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: ROBERT PHELPS

Joining the Holizaar festivities for the first time this year is local artist Robert Phelps, known for his colorfully emotive paintings of people and pets!  In addition to his thriving career as a decorative painter, Robert has been a professional exhibiting artist since 1996. He is recognized for his vibrant figurative work and uniquely-colored portraiture. He began his arts career at Disney as both a scenic painter for the Animal Kingdom and a caricaturist for the many themed resorts.  

Raised in the mountainous terrain of Appalachia, Robert developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. Most of his paintings reflect an affection for the wilderness "within and without". A self-taught artist, Robert enjoys exploring the unconventional application of color in the expressionist and fauvist tradition. His work is collected nationally and abroad and has been featured in both solo and group exbitions in the St. Petersburg area.

Robert's portraits range from a menacingly-brooding Mike Tyson to adorable teacup chihuahuas. Although his work often varies thematically, his bold and energetic paintings continually strive to express the raw, intimate beauty of his subjects. He recently had an opportunity to meet legendary film maker John Waters and created a special portrait for the occasion. See more of his work at www.PaintedPoetryHome.com

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. Admission is free!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: WADE SLATER

Who says monsters and Christmas don't mix!  They're wrong! Nothing is more festive than one of Wade Slater's funky far out creations! What person wouldn't delight to find these fun creatures in their stockings! Each one is carefully hand sculpted and painted and no two are alike!  Come see Wade and his monsters at Holizaar AND follow them online in Monsterland!

 

Wade is a local artist, art teacher and a Holizaar veteran! 

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. 

Admission is free and open to the public!

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: JULIE DYE CRAFT

 Julie Dye loves paper!  In the course of her decade-long love affair with Japanese papers she has built a successful business, “Julie Dye Craft” which allows her to professionally indulge her ongoing fascination with creating one of a kind wearable art.  Julie Dye Craft currently features a line of handmade jewelry, accessories and gift items hand crafted with a combination of paper, metal and resin.

Julie has been at many Holizaar events but each year she brings a new twist to her line of creative paper inspired products!  Find her online at this link.

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. 

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: SPRING GREEN HANDBAGS made by DANNI LETENDRE

 Want to look stylish AND save the environment at the same time? Well thanks to Danni LeTendre, now you can!  All Spring Green Handbags are handmade and incorporate an upcycled fabric element.  Cast-off scarves, neckties, dresses, table cloths, coffee sacks, vinyl banners and more find a second life as lining for a purse, clutch, or as a durable carry-all tote bag.  "I started making purses because I couldn’t find a purse that met my needs and looked good.  Somewhere along the line, Spring Green Handbags was born", Danni said.

This is Danni's first time at Holizaar and we can't wait to see her unique work! If you can't wait until December 13, you can see more of her creations online right now in her Etsy shop.

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL.

HOLIZAAR SPOTLIGHT: KIM SHERROD aka CALAMITY KIM

Kim Sherrod has been a fiber artist since she began weaving baskets in 1980. She grew up in Black Mountain, NC and has lived in Sarasota for 30 years. She is a founding member of tthe Venice Basket Weaving Guild as well as past President of the Sarasota Surface Design Guild.

She started a Blog 8 years ago, called Calamity Kim and has since been published many times in Apronology, Cloth Paper Scissors and Belle Armoire Magazines.  You've seen here work at festivals and shops from Sarasota to Clearwater and we're excited to have her in Holizaar 7 this year!

Calamity Kim is a bit messy and spills glitter as hunts fairies and gnomes, seeking inspiration for her hand made  fairy tale creatures. She uses hand spun art yarn, or her hand dyed fabrics to create unique one of a kind art dolls. She also makes books, ornaments and unique play clothes, top hats and aprons when she isn't walking the beaches in Sarasota.

Shown above is an Eco Printed Handmade book- all the pages are eco printed and dyed by hand using Florida Roses, grapevine, oak and pine leaves. Below are a few of the new for 2014 holiday season Gnome Skull Ornaments.

 

Come meet Kim at the Holizaar and keep up with her latest creations on her blog at http://calamitykim.typepad.com/ 

Holizaar 7 takes place on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 10 AM - 4 PM at The Studio@620.  The Studio is a non-profit arts center located at 620 1st Ave South in St Petersburg, FL. 

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: The Crafty Hag

The Crafty Hag, aka Coralette Damme, is one of the two founding Craft Heroes and is excited to be part of the fourth annual Holizaar show! Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

Featured Holizaar Artist: Small Things Clay

The Craft Heroes welcome Kathy LaFollett as she brings her "Small Things Clay" goodies to her first Holizaar show. Who can resist these fun little creatures? Not us!

Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: The Quilting Violinist

The Craft Heroes welcome Linda Hall, aka The Quilting Violinist, for her first appearance at the Holizaar. We're charmed by her quilting skills that go beyond the usual cozy blanket to some creative modern uses.

Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

More Vendors! An Updated List!

MORE VENDORS just added to our already amazing line up for Holizaar IV: Gifts Galore!
But how could we not squeeze some more folks into the show? We want to really bring you THE BEST gift options this year so don't miss it! Join us at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South in St. Petersburg on Saturday December 3, 2011 from 11 AM - 4 PM -- lunch available on site so you can have lots of energy to power shop!

Julie Dye Craft

Kelley Love Designs

Our Lady of Perpetual Pickles

Calan Ree

The Norsk Woodshop

Elisa Gomez

Madison Zalopany

The Quilting Violinist

Emlee Handmade

L. Cabanero Designs

Devine Designs Jewelry

LocLava Art & Design

LTC Pet Shop

Brenda R. Gregory

Alluring Lures

Sankofa Designs

Matt Deterior

Small Things Clay

Bevilled Edge Photography

Funktional Art

Oh Strumpets

AliciaPixiehead

GingerSnaps

My Boogie Baby

The Crafty Hag

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: Julie Dye

Julie Dye is a Holizaar veteran and returns this year with even more fine and functional wares! Come enjoy her lovely paper crafts!

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Featured Holizaar Artist: Calan Ree

Calan Ree has been a Holizaarian from the get go, having been part of our first Holizaar and a participant every year ever since. Each year she brings her lovely, quirky jewelry and Gingerdead cards and this year she's promoting some new 3D ceramic work as well.

Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: Norsk Woodshop

Patrick Sykes of Norsk Woodshop really gets to the point: his pens are true works of art! We're happy to have him return to Holizaar again this year with his gorgeous hand turned pens!


Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

Featured Holizaar IV Artist: Paula Lemear

We're pleased to have Paula Lemear of Funktional Art joining us for her first Holizaar this year! Her ceramic creations are both fun and yes functional!

Don't Forget: Holizaar IV happens Dec. 3, 2011 from 11 am - 4 PM at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South, St. Pete FL 33701--Admission is Free and Lunch is available to purchase!

An Update to Who's Who at Holizaar IV

We've added a couple more fantastic folks to our line up for Holizaar IV: Gifts Galore to be held at The Studio@620, 620 1st Ave South in St. Petersburg on Saturday December 3, 2011

Julie Dye Craft

Kelley Love Designs

Our Lady of Perpetual Pickles

Calan Ree

The Norsk Woodshop

Elisa Gomez

Madison Zalopany

The Quilting Violinist

Emlee Handmade

L. Cabanero Designs

Devine Designs Jewelry

LocLava Art & Design

LTC Pet Shop

Brenda R. Gregory

Alluring Lures

Sankofa Designs

Matt Deterior

Small Things Clay

Bevilled Edge Photography

Funktional Art

My Boogie Baby

The Crafty Hag

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: Julie Dye

Julie Dye is a Holizaar veteran and returns this year with even more fine and functional wares! Come enjoy her lovely paper crafts!

Featured Holizaar IV Vendor: Kelley Love Designs

Kelley Love Designs has had perfect attendance at the Holizaar, another founding vendor who has been with the show from the beginning! Her jewelry designs blend vintage, rustic, and natural styles for a fresh and unique look.