Craft Coven Convention: All The Details
- Craft Cassie
- Oct 13
- 6 min read
The Craft Coven Convention is THIS SUNDAY, October 19th
Thanks to the generosity of our host, Fleisher Art Memorial, we can now offer Free attendance for anyone looking to check out the vendor market and pay as you go for activities. Tickets will still get you all access passes to the Make and Takes, and classroom activities.
This Sunday, October 19th we're partnering with Fleisher Art Memorial and thanks to our sponsor Art Star we're hosting a full day of crafty Fall shenanigans. We'll have Included make and takes like building a cigar box alter & wire wrapping crystals, artist talks by Linda Ruggiero and CJ Hayden, an open movie room with classic movies, crafting space with Free Supply Swap materials, a marketplace with local vendors, tarot readers, and a whole slew of Fall themed workshops that you can purchase tickets for in addition to attending the convention. To view workshops and sign up:
Workshops Links are LIVE
Live Demonstrations
Apocalyptic toy maker Waste World Toys is bringing vehicles and characters that are interchangeable. If the figure has a camera for a head, it can be experienced driving remotely with a first-person view (FPV) headset. They are all made out of trash or discarded things he finds. The figures are all hand-made, hand-sewn, and hand-painted, then play-tested by a friends’ kids. All vehicles are handmade and designed (with programming help from Rocketship Games) and play-tested by anyone willing.
Come experience Letterpress Printing in Action with on the spot printer Marisha Simons
Choose from a selection of vintage image “cuts” and preset texts to print your own letterpress mini-broadside. You get to ink up the typerform and run the press to print your chosen image/text combo.
Marisha Simons is an artist printer who fell in love with the medium the moment she put her hands on that press handle when she was 9 at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Since then, she has explored all forms of printing and has settled down to print letterpress and screen printing in her business Printadelphia. Check it out at printadelphia.art.
Joining us at the Convention will be Daniel Leocadi offering tin type photography time slots that can be purchased directly on hist site HERE. Photo time slots are available for the general public, not just Convention Ticket holders.
Check out his YouTube channel showcasing his travels across the United States in an airstream photographing his adventures.
Snacks and Beverage:
Em wilson will be bringing an array of super seasonal pastries, classic soft pretzels, and other treats for your enjoyment during the event!
West Philly's Truckers, Sandoz offers recognizable fare - done uncommonly well. For the Coven Convention expect Chopped Cheeses, Chicken Tender Hoagies, Hot Dogs and Hot Sausages, vegan options as well as fries and West Philly Pretzels.
Beer, N/A Beverages and Coffee will also be available for suggested donation
Some Participating Vendors Include:
Katey Jones (she/her) is a tarot reader and oracle deck designer practicing since 2020. She calls Northwest Philly home and frequents vendor events and coffee shops throughout Philly to share the beauty of card divination.
Insta @tarot_jones
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The Babe Corporation is a one femme operation established in 2020 specializing in chainmail jewelry and accessories. All hand woven in stainless steel or jewelers’ brass, and designed with originality and longevity in mind during a time when fast fashion and even faster trends reign supreme. Each TBC purchase is made slowly, but precisely by me (Kiki), and comes with a free lifetime warranty in case of the need for repairs.
Find their work:instagram.com/thebabecorporation
babecorps@gmail.com
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Eden Skye will be selling hats featuring original textiles, bows and scrunchies made from reclaimed fabric, pins (featuring original artwork and made from reclaimed materials), and prints of my artwork.
Eden Says: I got my start to sewing in middle school and went on to get my degree in fashion design. I have always cared deeply about the environment and volunteered with FABSCRAP for years. My love of the planet definitely has an influence on my design process as I love upcycling old materials into something new. I also love fun patterns and bright, colorful designs!
Find their work: instagram: @moonlight.stardust.designs tumblr: @moonlight-stardust-designs
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Snug Baby is a Philly based artist that hand blends nail polish & creates ephemera [stickers, keychains, magnets, and art]. All polish is hand-blended in small batches using non-toxic and vegan ingredients. Each hue is spellbound with intention and boasts a unique name inspired by the obscure, alternative-pop culture, and mystical.
instagram link:
https://instagram.com/snugbabyhues
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HNI Collective is a Philly based fashion service agency aimed to make sustainable fashion accessible to all bodies. HNI Collective will be providing on-site clothing repair and drop off clothing alteration services for the conventionItohan Asemota (she/her) is the founder of HNI Collective and a fashion industry professional based in Philadelphia. Itohan spends her time chatting about thrifting, anime, crafty things to do in Philly, and how the clothes we wear are made and fixed.
Find their work:
Instagram: @hnicollective (IG/TikTok/Threads)
Website: https://hnicollective.univer.se/
Email: itshnicollective@gmail.com
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Fox & Bear Crochet specializes in whimsical, handmade plushies as well as cozy wearables and accessories. Each piece is crafted with care and a touch of magic, bringing joy and comfort to all ages. Fox & Bear Crochet is run by Philly locals (and cat parents!) Jonah and Kaiya. We learned to crochet together two years ago, and what started as a shared hobby quickly became an obsession. Our house filled up fast, so we opened shop to share our silliest, most unique creations — our own little stitch of queer joy!
Find their work:Instagram: @foxandbear.crochetFacebook: Fox & Bear Crochet (https://www.facebook.com/p/Fox-Bear-Crochet-61556751279345/) Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/foxandbearcrochet
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Ulanaland features the stickers, wooden folk art, books, ephemera, printed and original art of Ulana Zahajkewycz.
Ulana Zahajkewycz is a freelance illustrator and an adjunct professor at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, PA. Ulana exhibits her art nationally and her Print “Murder She Wrote” is part of the permanent collection at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art in Minneapolis, MN. Ulana lives in NJ.Find their work:https://www.instagram.com/ulanaland/https://www.ulanaland.com
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Shira Greenfield: I create functional art inspired by the colors and patterns of nature. Each of my products is one-of-a-kind with careful attention to detail. While the biggest sellers are soaps and resin trays, I also work with countless other materials to create everything I can imagine. I welcome opportunities to design custom gifts as I perpetually expand my range of artistic techniques.
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/GreenfieldCreations/
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Melissa Hough: I am a mixed media artist based in Ardmore PA. My studio practice is rooted in experimentation and play. I received my BFA in Painting from Boston University in 2016. I began selling my work at craft fairs and shows this past April and have been enjoying meeting new people and putting my work out there. Outside of my artistic practice, I am an avid animal lover who enjoys quiet nights in with my partner and two cats, as well as spending time with friends and family. For the convention I will be offering original paintings and mixed media works as well as prints, hand burned coasters and cutting boards, magnetic canvas mini paintings, and original photographs.Find their work:Instagram @melissahoughartFacebook Melissa Hough Crafts and Fine ArtWebsite www.melissahoughart.comKatey Jones (she/her) is a tarot reader and oracle deck designer practicing since 2020. She calls Northwest Philly home and frequents vendor events and coffee shops throughout Philly to share the beauty of card divination.Insta @tarot_jones
www.tarotjones.com
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The 12th House is an in-person space to connect, learn, and share all things astrology + tarot.
Led by Cameron Mitchell, he's spent years exploring astrology as a tool for reflection, connection, and community. He brings an approachable style that blends intuition with practical insight, helping others see patterns and possibilities in their own lives. After diving head first into tarot he's been able to give readings that balance symbolism with real-world guidance, while their astrology practice ties cosmic movements to personal growth.
Whether hosting meetups or sharing one-on-one, Cameron works hard to create spaces where people feel both grounded and inspired.https://www.instagram.com/12thhousesocialclub/
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Thanks for considering spending your Sunday with us. This event has been a long time in planning, and invovles a whole slew of Craft Coven makers and artists. If you like what the Coven does for the community and you want to support more events like these in the future, join us at the convention and throw a couple extra dollars our way to buy your self some Coven swag. All funds raised go directly towards no and low cost workshops, maintaining the Coven physical space in Old Ctiy, and running events for low income communities.
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