2010 Esther’s Place Shows
Introducing UFO Fridays!
10-7 pm Each and every Friday...
Bring your Unfinished Fiber Object (UFO) and work on it! Sit with us, have a cup of tea, and check off a few things from your list. Plus, if you have questions, or need help, we'll be here to do just that! No need to call, pre-register, or anything like that. Just come!
Here's what Peg from Shabbona said..."UFO Friday! Actually inspired me to work on 2 other projects that have sat for the past 2 years. I'm really catching up! It's just the right thing to do. And a whole lot more fun launching off at
Woman’s Work Show
March 4- May 2nd
Old Courthouse Art’s Center
Woodstock, IL
http://oldcourthouseartscenter.com
My wearable piece, “Sailing into the Sunset” is shown here!
Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival Juried Art Show
March 26th- April 30th
Sugar Grove Public Library
http://www.sugargrove.lib.il.us/site/modules/news/
I have three pieces in this show, including my newest and largest piece, “Fields of Enchantment”!
American Girl Craft Day!
Make a felted Lamb Sachet
Sat. May 1st 3-4 pm
Eola Public Library Youth Dept.
http://www2.youseemore.com/aurorapl/Default.asp?#top
We’ll be offering a class for the kids to create a sheep sachet with needle felting techniques.
MARK THE CALENDARS FOR OUR FARM DAY!
MAY 8th 10-4 pm
Farm Day!
Esther’s Place and Lamb of God Farm
Sat. May 8th 10-4 pm
This is a day you will want to be sure not to miss! Come visit our little lambs, breath the fresh country air, sample local foods from farms here in the area with our "Farmer's Market", learn more about our CSA, browse heirloom seeds, buy transplants, and support local farms!
We'll have farm tours at 10am, 11:30, 1pm, 2:30, and 4 pm, as well as lots of goodies throughout the day prepared by local chefs with local foods. Needle felt a veggie pin and, pet a lamb, and relax with a beautiful day out in the country. All tours start at the shop! No cost, all events are free. Hope to see you there!
May Fair Festival
Sat. May 15th 10-4 pm
Chicago Waldorf School
http://chicagowaldorf.org/
This is a fun family event that celebrates creativity, Spring and the imagination! Good food and even a rummage sale… lots to do all day!
Gardenology
Sat. May 15th 10-4 pm
Geneva, IL
http://www.genevadowntown.org/
Browse downtown Geneva, stop by our booth and make a felted pin! Fun event with a green theme.
Four Winds May Fair
Four Winds Waldorf School
Warrenville, IL
http://www.fourwindswaldorf.org/news/school-calendar/events
Lots of fun activities for the family and kids! A celebration of Spring that’s enjoyable for everyone.
Aurora Art Walk
Sat. June 5th 2-7 pm
Ballydoyle’s – New York St. Aurora, IL
http://auroraartwalk.com/
Meet artists on this interactive tour around Aurora. I’ll be once again where the food is- two years ago I was in the LaFrance Bakery. It’s a great event!
Cozley Wild at the Zoo
Sat. June 19th 10-3 pm
Wheaton, IL
http://www.cosleyzoo.org/
Come see animals and the process of fiber arts that’s kid friendly and fun!
Cantigny Fine Arts Festival
Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL
Sat. and Sun. June 19th and 20th
http://amdurproductions.com/f-cantigny-public.html
Come see our demonstrations and make a fiber arts project of your own!
Midwest Folk and Fiber Festival
July 16- 18th 2010
Grayslake, IL
http://fiberandfolk.com/
Check out our booth, come be inspired and enjoy this local fiber show! I’ll be teaching a needle felting class on Saturday.
Convergence 2010
Albuquerque, New Mexico
July 18-25th 2010
http://www.weavespindye.org/?loc=8-00-00
We’ll be vending, and I have several pieces in the exhibits, as well! This is an amazing show with fiber artists from all over the world.
McCormick Day
Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL
http://cantigny.org/events/event.aspx?id=4d7640ec-02a3-de11-bdbc-0016355d9f60
Learn about the history and founding of Cantigny Park!
Stitches 2010
August 19-22nd
Schaumburg, IL
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/events.php
This is one of the biggest knitting events in the area! Prepare to fondle fiber!
Garfield Farm Heirloom Seed Show
Sun. Aug. 29th 11-4 pm
LaFox, IL
http://garfieldfarm.org/calendar.html
Learn about heirlooms, buy seeds, and make a felted vegetable pin at our booth!
Plowing Match
Sat- Sun. Sept. 18-19th
Big Rock, IL
http://bigrockplowingmatch.com/
Calling all tractor lovers to this historic event. Watch plows and enjoy a small town fair.
Fiber in the Park
Sat. Sept. 18th
Earlville, IL
http://fiberinthepark.com/
A beautiful fiber show out in Shabbona Park. Enjoy a fall day and fabulous fibers!
YarnCon
Sat. Oct. 2nd
Pulaski Field House, Chicago, IL
http://www.yarncon.blogspot.com/
A great location and fun fiber vendors!
Illinois Art Educator’s Conference
Nov. 4-6th
Lisle, IL
http://ilaea.org/iaea/conference.html
I’ll be teaching and we’ll be vending here again. I look forward to seeing all the teachers and their creations!
Fine Art of Fiber
Nov. 4-7th
Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe, IL
http://www.fineartoffiber.org/
A gorgeous array of fiber arts pieces in the show, as well as demonstrations and vendors. We’ll be vending, and presenting as well.
Christmas at Esther’s
Sat. Nov. 13th 10-4
Our annual kick off for the season, come see everything decorated up and enjoy holiday gift shopping and goodies!
Holiday Fair
Sat. Dec. 4th 10-5 pm
Chicago Waldorf School
http://chicagowaldorf.org/
The best holiday show, lots of good food and music, family fun!
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