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SUMMARY:Makers Mini Conference: Chicago Craft & Business
DESCRIPTION:Looking to start or expand your crafts business? Interested in learning about and meeting local artisan entrepreneurs? Seeking creative inspiration from some of Chicago's biggest arts & crafts organizations? Well\, add the Makers Mini Conference to your calendar!\n\n\n\nWe invite you to meet and mingle with friendly folk in the local crafts industry\, learn from superstar makers and a representative from the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce\, and participate in a hands-on craft workshop all packed into an enlivening four hours!\n\n\n\nLearn how to start or expand your crafts business at this special event. A suggested donation ($10 at the door) will benefit ArtReach at Lillstreet.\n\n\n\n1:00pm Panel Discussion ?A handful of Chicago's inspiring\, successful artisans and businesspeople will share their experiences both the highs and lows of starting and growing a crafts-based business in Chicago.\n\nPanelists: Katie Mills of Lady Faye Jewelry\, Marco of Alapash Meaningful Terrariums\, and Nora Renick-Rinehart of Fiberista Nora.\n\n\n\n2:00pm Networking Reception ?Enjoy complimentary refreshments while exchanging ideas and stories with the panelists and other guests.\n\n\n\n3:00pm Workshop: Handmade Paper Sculptures & Ornaments ?To close the conference with a little hands-on fun\, local artist and teacher Esther Ramirez (Essimar) will guide participants through a paper craft project. No experience necessary! The workshop will run from 3-5 pm and costs an additional $25. Registration is available here.\n\n \n\nClass Info\n\nDuring this two-hour paint and sculpt course\, the participants will be fully immersed in crafting a one-of-a-kind sculpture with acrylic paint and paper.\n\n\n\nParticipants will work with wet and dry media\, experimenting with various painting\, folding\, cutting and small sculpture techniques. Finished projects could be various-sized holiday or party ornaments\, garlands\, a larger decorative centerpiece\, or even an ode to your pet - as little animal sculptures can be made as well!\n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the Makers Mini Conference: Chicago Craft & Business\, hosted by Lillstreet Art Center. To also attend the panel discussion and networking reception that start at 1 pm\, please register here.\n\n\n\nWhat to bring\n\nMaterials provided\, but it is encouraged to bring paper\, newspaper and magazines.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Looking to start or expand your crafts business? Interested in learning about and meeting local artisan entrepreneurs? Seeking creative inspiration from some of Chicago&rsquo\;s biggest arts &amp\; crafts organizations? Well\, add the Makers Mini Conference to your calendar!<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">We invite you to meet and mingle with friendly folk in the local crafts industry\, learn from superstar makers and a representative from the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce\, and participate in a hands-on craft workshop&mdash\;all packed into an enlivening four hours!</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">Learn how to start or expand your crafts business at this special event. A suggested donation ($10 at the door) will benefit ArtReach at Lillstreet.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">1:00pm Panel Discussion</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;"> ?A handful of Chicago&rsquo\;s inspiring\, successful artisans and businesspeople will share their experiences&mdash\;both the highs and lows&mdash\;of starting and growing a crafts-based business in Chicago.</span><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">Panelists: Katie Mills of Lady Faye Jewelry\, Marco of Alapash Meaningful Terrariums\, and Nora Renick-Rinehart of Fiberista Nora.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">2:00pm Networking Reception</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;"> ?Enjoy complimentary refreshments while exchanging ideas and stories with the panelists and other guests.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">3:00pm Workshop: Handmade Paper Sculptures &amp\; Ornaments</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;"> ?To close the conference with a little hands-on fun\, local artist and teacher Esther Ramirez (Essimar) will guide participants through a paper craft project. No experience necessary! The workshop will run from 3-5 pm and costs an additional $25. Registration is <a href="https://dabble.co/chicago/topic/classes/handmade-paper-sculptures-ornaments-with-esther-ramirez"><span style="text-decoration: none\; text-underline: none\;"><span style="color: rgb(53\, 143\, 192)\;">available here</span></span></a>.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">Class Info</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">During this two-hour paint and sculpt course\, the participants will be fully immersed in crafting a one-of-a-kind sculpture with acrylic paint and paper.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">Participants will work with wet and dry media\, experimenting with various painting\, folding\, cutting and small sculpture techniques. Finished projects could be various-sized holiday or party ornaments\, garlands\, a larger decorative centerpiece\, or even an ode to your pet - as little animal sculptures can be made as well!</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">This workshop is part of the Makers Mini Conference: Chicago Craft &amp\; Business\, hosted by Lillstreet Art Center. To also attend the panel discussion and networking reception that start at 1 pm\, <a href="https://dabble.co/chicago/arts-business/classes/makers-mini-conference-chicago-craft-business-with-erin-hopmann"><span style="text-decoration: none\; text-underline: none\;"><span style="color: rgb(53\, 143\, 192)\;">please register here</span></span></a>.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">What to bring</span></strong><br />\n<span style="color: rgb(38\, 38\, 38)\;">Materials provided\, but it is encouraged to bring paper\, newspaper and magazines.</span><br />\n
LOCATION:Lillstreet Art Center 4401 N Ravenswood (at Montrose) Chicago\, IL 60640 / 773.769.4226
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URL:http://lincolnsquareravenswood.smartcms.site/events/details/makers-mini-conference-chicago-craft-business-5004
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