Gift Basket Donation Deadline

SOMA Artisans' Guild is looking for members to give a piece of their work for a basket to be donated for February’s RENT party
RENT parties help raise money and food for the NJ food Bank, whilst showcasing local bands

All artists who donate will have their name, work and website (or contact info) promoted on the basket, posters, and announcements throughout the night.

The basket will be in SOMA colors; teal, gold, lime, chocolate (see the logo above!)
so please make sure your donation fits the theme or is a neutral color

Donation Deadline February 10th

RENT Party Details
South Orange Elks Lodge
220 Prospect St
South Orange, NJ
8pm – midnight

Minimum $5 donation
all proceeds benefit St Joe’s and Our Lady of Sorrow’s Food Pantry

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Basket Donations for Local School Auctions

The Guild will be donating baskets to Clinton School and South Mountain School auctions.
Making donations to a local organization is a great way to meet new contacts, promote yourself, and embrace your community.
If you would like to donate a piece of your work to the basket please email somaartisansguild@yahoo.com Donation list needed by Dec.28Th

Princess Mini Camp -During the Break

It's SEW Crafty and Parteaz will be hosting
Princess Mini Camp -During the Break
December 27th-30th
11-1 PM
Gift certificates available!

Dress up and make believe await....
Have lunch and "tea", cook dessert and make a princess craft
with It's Sew Crafty!!

A different Princess each day!

Ariel- Tiana- Cinderella - Belle


email craftykatie@itssewcrafty.com

NJ Art Show examines our Carbon Footprint

eCommerce : charcoal drawing

December forecast : A light shower of packing peanuts, will blanket your family room. Statically charged and drifting like snow, they will accumulate in the most unlikely places

Catch your breath at the Gaelen Gallery West and contemplate the larger than life charcoal drawings of Jo Bradney, examining, cataloging and documenting our Carbon Footprint, before heading back out into the shopping storm
see Carbon Footprints online

December 16 - February 10 2011
SOLO SHOW : Carbon Footprints
Gaelen Gallery West
Rt 10 East
Whippany, NJ

http://www.jccmetrowest.org/

November Meeting Cancelled

Just a quick note to say that this month's meeting has been canceled due to illness (sniffle snuffle sneeze)

Next meeting will be December 16th 7:15pm
And in the holiday spirit we will be sharing our stellar sales tips, shining pearls of wisdom and precious nuggets of knowledge gleaned from this year's holiday shows
(cookie sharing optional)


What worked for you this holiday season?
What didn't?

What was a great show for you this year?
Which ones were lousy?

What will you do differently next year?

So bring your favorite holiday treat to share and your stories from this year's craft fairs

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