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2011 Shows, Markets, Festivals and Fairs

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2011

Thank you for all your support this year! Check back for 2012 events, but in the meantime, please visit me at my studio #912 at the Workhouse Art Center!

Past 2011 Events

NIH Vending Program
Friday, January 14, 8:30-2:30pm
Building 31, Cafeteria
Bethesda, MD

Art Carnage!! **NEW**
Saturday, January 29, 8pm-12 Midnight
The Soundry
316 Dominion Road NE
Vienna, VA
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170916976276065

NIH Vending Program
Wednesday, February 9, 8:30-2:30pm
Building 31, Snack Shop
Bethesda, MD

Art Carnage!!
Saturday, February 26, 8pm-12 Midnight
The Soundry
316 Dominion Road NE
Vienna, VA
Facebook Event Here

NIH Vending Program
Wednesday, March 23, 8:30-2:30pm
Building 31, Cafeteria
Bethesda, MD

Shop SCHMOOZE Savor
Saturday, March 26, noon to 5pm
The Lyon Village Community House
1920 N. Highland Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Facebook Event Here

Art Carnage!!
The Soundry
316 Dominion Road NE
Vienna, VA
Facebook Event Here

Marcatus
Sunday, April 3, 11am-6pm

The Yards Park

10 Water St SE

Washington, DC
www.artwhino.com

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market
Saturday, April 9, 10am- 4pm
Welburn Square, North Stuart St
Arlington, VA
ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com

NIH Vending Program
Friday, April 22
Building 31, Cafeteria
Bethesda, MD

Fenton Street Market
Saturday, April 30, 9am-3pm
Veterans Square, Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD
www.fentonstreetmarket.com

Art Carnage
Saturday, April 30, 8pm-12 Midnight
The Soundry
316 Dominion Road NE
Vienna, VA

Alexandria Art Market
Saturday, May 7, 10am-4pm
2704 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA
More Information Here

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market
Saturday, May 14, 10am- 4pm
Welburn Square, North Stuart St
Arlington, VA
ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com

NIH Vending Program
Friday, May 20,8:30-2:30pm
Building 31, Cafeteria
Bethesda, MD

Fenton Street Market
Saturday, May 21, 9am-3pm
Veterans Square, Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD
www.fentonstreetmarket.com

Alexandria Art Market
Saturday, June 4, 10am-4pm
2704 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA
More Information Here

2nd Saturday Art Walk
Saturday, June 15, 11am-9pm
Workhouse Arts Center
Building 9, Studio 912
9601 Ox Road
Lorton, VA
*GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW STUDIO*
More Information Here

Artscape
Friday, July 15 noon-10pm
Saturday, July 16 noon-10pm
Sunday, July 17 noon- 8pm

Mount Royal Avenue & Charles Street

Baltimore, Maryland

http://www.artscape.org/

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market
Saturday, August 13, 10am- 4pm
Welburn Square, North Stuart St
Arlington, VA
ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com

Arts on Foot
Saturday, September 10, 11am-7pm
Sunday, September 11, 11am-6pm
7th & F Streets, NW
Washington, DC
artsonfoot.org

NIH Vending Program
September 21, 8:30-2:30pm
Building 31, Cafeteria
Bethesda, MD

Hyattsville Arts Festival
Saturday, September 24, 11-5pm
Intersection of Jefferson and Route 1
Hyattsville, MD
www.hyattsvillearts.com

Art on the Avenue
Saturday, October 1, 10am-6pm
Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
www.artontheavenue.org

Ballston Arts & Crafts Market
Saturday, October 8, 10am- 4pm
Welburn Square, North Stuart St
Arlington, VA
ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com

America Recycles Day
Wednesday, November 2, 11-2pm
6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD

Alexandria Art Market
Saturday, November 5, 10am-4pm
2704 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA
More Information Here

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Holiday Shop
Saturday, November 19 9:30-4pm
1909 Windmill Lane
Alexandria, VA 22307

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market
Friday, December 2, 6-9pm
Saturday, December 3, 10am-4pm
Sunday, December 4, noon-4pm
2704 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA
www.thedelrayartisans.org

Holiday Reception
The Seventh Annual Women's Political Networking & Holiday Shopping
Monday, December 5, 6-8pm

The American Legion Hall, 224 D Street, SE
Washington, District of Columbia

More Information Here

Downtown Holiday Market
Friday, December 9- Thursday, December 15, noon-8pm everyday
Penn Quarter, F & 7th Streets
SPACE #53
www.downtownholidaymarket.com

"The Way We Work" Artisan Fair
Friday, December 2- Sunday December 11, 10-5pm
US National Archives
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
More Information Here

Past 2010 Events

The Del Ray Artisans

2704 Mt. Vernon Ave

Alexandria, VA

www.thedelrayartisans.org

Bannockburn Craft Show

Sunday, November 7, 11-4pm

6314 Bannockburn Drive

Bethseda, MD

www.bannockburncommunity.org

Trash to Treasure Green Art Fair
Saturday, November 13, 10am-4pm
Watkins Nature Center
Watkins Park Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD
www.pgparks.com

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Holiday Shop
Saturday, November 20, 9:30am-4p
1909 Windmill Lan
Alexandria, VA

NIH Vending Program
Monday, November 22, 8:30-2:30pm
Building 31, Cafeteria
Bethesda, MD

Ballston Holiday Artist Boutique
Thursday, December 2, 11-6pm
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com

Del Ray Artisans Holiday Market
Friday, December 3, 6-9pm
Saturday, December 4, 10am-6pm
Sunday, December 5, noon-4pm
2704 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA
www.thedelrayartisans.org

Women, Art and Shopping Holiday Show
Sunday, December 5, 1-5pm
Charles Houston Recreation Center
Alexandria, VA

NIH Vending Program
Tuesday, December 14, 8:30-2:30pm
Building 31, Snack shop
Bethesda, MD

Downtown Holiday Market
Friday, December 17- Thursday, December 23, noon-8pm everyday
Penn Quarter, F & 7th Streets
www.downtownholidaymarket.com

F.A.Q.s

These are the most asked questions I get. If you have one you really need to have added, please email me! Thanks to all the curious minds out there...

Q~ How did you get started?
A~I don't really remember how or why I started sewing, but I did a lot of it by the time I was in high school. My grandmother was an accomplished seamstress and my mother also sewed a lot of our clothing. She taught me a little bit, but I mainly taught myself. I have always crafted, made stuff and been creative. I especially liked re-using materials or using them in new ways. For example, I used old makeup to 'paint' with, I cut up and patched together old clothing. The artist I am today has deep roots.

In 2004, I graduated from Marymount University with a BA in Fashion Design. Even then, my senior line was designed around making artwear clothing from recycled materials.

Q~ Where do you get your fabrics?
A~ EVERYWHERE! Yes, I do buy a small portion of the cloth at fabric stores. However, I already own a HUGE amount of fabric. I obtain discontinued remnants from design studios, old clothing from friends and housewares from estate sales. I trash hunt in my neighborhood, and perhaps even yours too!

Q~ Why are some of the little bags different sizes?
A~ I use mostly samples and/or scrap fabric for those bags, which are different sizes to begin with. If I trimmed them all down to the same size, it would create more waste.

Q~Why don't you use darker/lighter/matching zippers?
A~ I love color and zest and fun. I think the bright, contrasting zippers add some spark.

Q~Can I buy from you online?
A~ Yes, You Can! Check out jenafusion.etsy.com. I will not have my entire stock of goods up, at least not at first, so the above still applies.

Q~ You know what you should make?...Tissue holders, ipod cases, backpacks, headbands, dog coats, fanny packs, walker saddle bags...
A~ Thanks for the input, I'll get right on it.

Q~And, diaper bags!
A~ No, these people make them sooo much better and totally cool and fun and a fleece vest too! OMG! Check out www.dadgear.com!

Q~I'm inspired, I want to make my own bag, how can I copy yours?
A~ I am flattered, but I design and draft all my own bags. If I told you, I'd have to silence you. Be creative and have fun on your own!

Q~What's next?
A~I want to make some funky scarves. And, perhaps some wall hangings? Who knows!

Stores to Shop

MY STORES ON ETSY!
jenafusion.etsy.com
FusionFashion.etsy.com
FusionFindings.etsy.com

CANADA

The Bronze Frog
162 Lakeshore Rd E
Oakville, ON L6J 1H4

UNITED STATES

Connecticut

Silvermine Guild Arts Center Gift Shop
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
www.silvermineart.org/gallery/gift_shop.cfm

Maryland

ArtSpring **NEW LOCATION**

7014-B Westmoreland

Takoma Park, MD 20912

www.artspringsilverspring.com

NEST- Natural Elements Selected Thoughtfully
5809 Clarksville Square Drive
Clarksville, MD 21029

www.nestnaturalhome.com/home.htm

New York

New-York Historical Society Museum Store
170 Central Park West, New York, NY
www.nyhistorystore.com

Yager Museum of Art & Culture

Hartwick College

Oneonta, NY

www.hartwick.edu/x2570.xml

Vermont

Vermont Furniture Works **NEW**
37 Depot Street
Stowe, VT 05672
802-253-5094
www.vtfurnitureworks.com

Virginia

A Show of Hands
2301 Mt Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-683-2905
www.ashowofhands.biz

Washington, DC

Shakespeare Theatre Company
Harman Center for the Arts
610 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.shakespearedc.org

Lansburgh Theatre
450 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.shakespearedc.org

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Saturday, September 3, 2011

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