Your guide to arts & crafts
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September
St. John's United Church of Christ Craft Show and Flea Market: Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 601 N. Route 83, Bensenville. Vendors are wanted to participate. A 10-foot by 10-foot space is $20. Two or more spaces for one vendor will be $15 each. A table and two chairs will be an additional $5. Electricity access also $5. For an application or information, call (630) 766-3838 before Saturday.
American Society of Artists 17th annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure II: Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Juried event includes working demonstrations. Exhibitors are invited to apply for participation by submitting four photographs or slides of their work. For application information, call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748 or visit www.americansocietyofartists.org.
Naperville Art League 22nd annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: Sept. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Naperville Riverwalk and downtown sidewalks.
Palatine/Inverness Arts Council's "An Art Affair Around the Square," art show: Sept. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Towne Square Park, Smith Street and Palatine Road, Palatine. Juried fine arts fair. Admission free. For questions, e-mail events@palatineinvernessarts.org or call (847) 963-6451
St. John United Church of Christ 33rd annual Craft Fair and Flea Market: Sept. 15, southwest corner of Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Exhibitors are being sought to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations and information, call (847) 397-6946.
East Dundee Art and Wine Festival: Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown East Dundee. Over 50 artists, wine sampling, food vendors, live music. www.Eastdundee.net. (847) 844-2976.
Harper College Festival of Arts Crafts show: Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission $3, free for children under age 12. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Robert Frost Junior High School PTA Craft Fair: Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. For information, call Arlene Gustafson at (847) 301-7476 or e-mail to gustafson.p@comcast.net.
Community Presbyterian Church Fall Arts and Crafts Festival: Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Includes bake sale and brat fest. Artists, crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. $35 for an eight-foot table; $60 for two tables or outdoor location; $45 for a 15-foot by 15-foot space. Interested parties can call the church office at (847) 392-3111 for information or an application.