Your guide to arts and crafts
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September
St. John's United Church of Christ Craft Show and Flea Market: Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 601 N. Route 83, Bensenville. For information, call (630) 766-3838.
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.
River Street Art Fair and Wine Tasting: Sept. 16 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.
Prince of Peace United Methodist Church Pumpkinfest Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 29, Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village. Proceeds benefit church ministries. For information, (847) 439- 0668.
October
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts and Crafts show: Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 50 Highway 45, Grayslake. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission $2, free for children under age 12. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Conant High School Booster Club 28th annual Craft Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or to apply, call Tracy at (847) 619-3992, e-mail tntgeb@aol.com; or Michelle at (847) 923-9319, e-mail orbillshan3@comcast.net.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Chocolate Festival: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 357 Division St., Elgin. Craft and flea market spaces available with a donation for raffle. Spaces limited; call Sandy at (847) 742-2025 for information.
Arts Riverwoods 48th annual show: Oct. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., under the great tent, in Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Deerfield. Over 50 juried fine artists will display and sell their work in a variety of media. Proceeds from the show help fund art scholarships to high school students, and art programs at elementary, middle and special education district schools. Free admission. (847) 914-0109 or (847) 774-4574.
St. John's Couples Club Arts and Crafts Festival: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Artists and crafts people are invited to exhibit. Spaces are $30, chairs will be supplied. For an application or information, call (847) 824-2603 days or (847) 299-2721 after 5 p.m.
Women of Kingswood United Methodist Church Harvest Fest Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Handcrafted items, lunch available. Crafters of handmade items are being sought to participate. $25 per eight-foot space includes two chairs. An addition fee of $5 is required for each table. For information or an application, call Arleen at (847) 537-1441 or the church office at (847) 398-0770.
St Eugene's Altar Rosary Society Fall Festival Bazaar: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shaunessy Center, 7900 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information, call Marilyn at (708) 583-9359.