Nov 15
Join us at the Main Street Studio and work on your current project! This is our last open studio of 2023!! I will be working on some sashiko again as dyeing some more items in my newly made GIANT indigo VAT!
Nov 8
Stop in and work on your current WIP and check out the studio! There is lots of felting and latch hooking going on and I will be working on some more shibori pieces.
Nov 5
I will be at this unique location with many of my hand made kimono fabric accessories.
Nov 1
I will be working on dyeing some thread with my indigo vat, creating stencils with tapioca paste and some shibori.
Oct 25
Come out and enjoy open studio time! I will be working on some dyeing some threads with an indigo vat as well as stenciling some fabrics using tapioca starch paste.
Oct 18
Come check out the Main Street Studio in Charlton during open studio time! Ask questions, share and learn techniques!
Jun 10
"Tsumami zaiku" is a Japanese handicraft that utilizes small squares of fabric to create beautiful floral hair ornaments (kanzashi). Maiko (apprentice geisha) are often seen wearing ornate tsumami kanzashi. As part of Main Street Studio's "Charlton Makes!" community art exhibit and workshop series, community members will have an opportunity learn traditional techniques to create a floral hair clip known as a "chirimen fabric tsumami kanzashi".
Dec 4
This is a holiday market and shopping event centering on sustainability and vintage style in gift giving. This event will showcase vendors offering wares perfect for gift giving, wearing and decorating for the season. Presented by The Op Shop.
Nov 4
Cobblestone Creek Charity Guild's annual Holiday Boutique benefits the Victor/Farmington Food Cupboard & other local charities. I will be there with my jewelry, kanzashi and accessories created with vintage fabrics.
Aug 20
Registration is required. This FREE Workshop is brought to you by The Op Shop. I will be teaching sashiko stitching and boro-style patching and repair techniques. You should bring your own denim or cotton piece you'd like to mend or work on. There will be practice pieces available. All tools will also be available for purchase so you can continue to master your new skill at home!
Jul 16 - Jul 28
Handmade creations and vintage Kimono and accessories will be at the Op Shop for the month of July.
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Browse handpicked antiques and collectibles from over 30 dealers. From furniture, books and paintings to jewelry and textiles, a variety of collectibles will be under one roof. Stop in to the grand opening of our latest exhibit, Victoria’s Closet - Fashions of the 1850s as well. Friday, April 12, 6pm-8pm. Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:00am - 4:00pm *I will be selling vintage kimono, haori and vintage accessories at this show.*
Oct 6
Come see OVER 50 amazing local artists and vendors display their work in a great atmosphere! Food trucks, live music and family friendly! Raffle auction! (Free raffle ticket for each can good brought for donation to local charity) This is a fundraiser to benefit a local chapter of MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers). MOPS is a national organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders.
Sep 22
The Fourth Annual Arts & Crafts festival is a two-day event inside our flower mall greenhouse, featuring over 70 local photographers, painters, jewelers, crafters, sculptors and more! "Twice Upon a Time Design" will only be attending the show on Saturday 9/22
Oct 12 - Oct 14
Mark your calendars for this new Holiday Shopping Market in Mendon NY! The event will be known as 'Holidays in the Hamlet' and will be held Thursday October 12th (early preview) 6:00pm-9:00pm, Friday October 13th 9:00am-7:00pm and Saturday October 14th 9:00am-4:00pm.
Sep 23 - Sep 24
The Garden Factory will be hosting our Third Annual Arts & Crafts Festival on September 23 & 24, 2017. The Third Annual Arts & Crafts festival is a two-day event inside the flower mall greenhouse, featuring over 70 local photographers, painters, jewelers, crafters, sculptors and more!