Crafts, bazaars and markets

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Glass Sampler Class: 1-4 p.m., Saturdays in January; Suevel Studios, Inc., 1021 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Students will try mosaic, fusing, bead making and glass blowing. $45 Ages 14 and up. ahpd.org.

Keepsake quilt: Finished quilt squares due at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Celebrate the Indian Trails Public Library's 50th Anniversary by helping make a keepsake quilt to hang in the library. For details on square sizes, color scheme, patterns and to obtain a backing and batting kit, call Trish McLaughlin at (847) 459-4100.

Jan. 24

Stamp Camp: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Learn how to make hand stamped and decorated cards and envelopes using rubber stamps, cardstock, ink and embellishments. Class open to ages over 18. $20-$25, advance registration required. (630) 540-4834.

Jan. 26

Knit Night: 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 26 - Feb. 16; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Bring your project to class and the knitting instructor will help you unravel your problem. All levels of knitters welcome. Ages 16 and up. Fees: Residents, $15; nonresidents, $18. Visit ahpd.org or call (847) 577-3000.

Feb. 21

Grayslake North High School craft show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake. Over 50 vendors, free admission. Proceeds benefit lowering the cost of prom 2009 for the students.

March 7

Spring fashion and gift show: The Schaumburg High School VIP Club invites vendors to participate in its Spring Fashion & Gift Show on March 7. They are seeking a variety of offerings such as jewelry, candles, handbags, accessories, fragrances, skin care as well as unique and whimsical gift ideas. 50 spaces are available. Two fashion shows will also be held during the event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Applications can be downloaded from the school Web site: www.shs.d211.org.

Fremd High School Spring Boutique: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, William Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 180 crafters offering quality merchandise in a variety of media. Hosted by the Fremd Boosters Club, proceeds benefit sports programs and student organizations. Free parking and admission.

Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts: March 7 and 8, at the school, 520 S. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae and Parents and Teachers of Handicapped Students. Kathy, (847) 259-8749 or d.mazzocchi@comcast.net.

Sept. 12

Art Affair Around the Square: Sept. 12 and 13. Entries are being sought for this juried fine arts and craft show sponsored by the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council. For information or an application visit, palatineinvernessarts.org.