MINDS OVER MATTER
AT THE OLD AMERICAN CAN FACTORY
Minds over Matter is a series of curated, material-based shows at The (Makers) Market, presenting a broad range of artisanal products, made of a different material, one at each market. These shows are the focus of each of the market days, and are highlighted on one side of the venue.
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PAST SHOWS: |
HOLIDAY MARKET WEEKEND 2 | 12.18 + 12.19.10 >> HOLIDAY MARKET WEEKEND 1 | 12.11 + 12.12.10 >> HOLIDAY CERAMICS | 12.05.10 >> HOLIDAY FIBER | 11.28.10 >> HOLIDAY SUGAR | 11.21.10 >> CERAMICS | 10.03.10 >> BOTANICALS | 09.26.10 >> METALS | 09.19.10 >> |
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UNSCHEDULED: |
PAPER | 00.00.00 >> LEATHER | 00.00.00 >> GLASS | 00.00.00 >> WOOD | 00.00.00 >> SYNTHETICS | 00.00.00 >> |
14 HOLIDAY market 2010
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WEEKEND 2
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Dates |
Sat-Sun 18-19 Dec 2010 | PAST | Park Slope Farmers Market joins on Sun 19 Dec 2010 |
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Materials |
Metals · Botanicals · Ceramics · Paper · Leather · Glass · Fiber · Wood · Synthetics · Sugar · Fresh Food |
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Products |
Tabletop · Homeware · Accessories · Jewelry · Tiles · Furniture · Skincare |
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Events |
On Sunday, live ukulele music by Amelia Robinson (12p-3p) |
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MAKERs |
List of participating Artists & Makers, confirmed to date, at Meet Your Maker >> |
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13. HOLIDAY market 2010
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WEEKEND 1
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Dates |
Sat - Sun 11-12 Dec 2010 | PAST | Park Slope Farmers Market joins on Sun 12 Dec 2010 |
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Materials |
Metals · Botanicals · Ceramics · Paper · Leather · Glass · Fiber · Wood · Synthetics · Sugar |
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Products |
Tabletop · Homeware · Accessories · Jewelry · Tiles · Furniture · Skincare · Perfumes · Stationery · Fresh Food |
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Events |
On Sunday, live ukulele music by Amelia Robinson (1-3p) |
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MAKERs |
List of participating Artists & Makers, confirmed to date, at Meet Your Maker >> |
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12. HOLIDAY
Ceramics
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Meet Your Maker and Your Potter
This show will bring together many members of the metro New York community of clay artists, potters and progressive ceramic designers. There will be both functional and sculptural objects, including wheel-thrown, hand-built, slip cast, wood-fired and raku items. Many of the items will be one-of-a-kind. Ceramics lend the perfect opportunity to present a beautiful table for holiday dinners and upcoming parties. The (Makers) Market's first materials-based show was presented on Sunday 11 July 2010, titled SummerWare: Ceramics in Brooklyn featuring the works of 24 ceramicists.
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Dates |
Sunday 05 Dec 2010 | PAST |
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Materials |
Ceramics · Porcelain |
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Products |
Tabletop · Homeware · Accessories · Jewelry · Tiles |
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Events |
Table Manners display · Throwing & decorating demo · Wine reception 2:00p - 5:00p |
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MAKERs |
List of participating Artists & Makers, confirmed to date, at Meet Your Maker >> |
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ORGANIZER + SPONSOR |
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11.
HOLIDAY FIBER
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Meet
Your Maker and
Your Weaver
Winter is just around the corner, so it is time to get items for staying warm throughout the impending cold weather. It’s also a great time to learn new skills like needlepoint and sewing to pass the short days by.
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Dates |
Sunday 28 Nov 2010 | PAST |
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Materials |
Any material that can be spun into filaments · Yarn, thread, string, or rope · Felt |
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Products |
Apparel · Homeware · Accessories · Jewelry · Hand-loomed or printed fabrics · Fiber art |
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Events |
Spinning & weaving demos · Silkscreening & applique demos |
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MAKERs |
List of participating Artists & Makers, confirmed to date, at Meet Your Maker >> |
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ORGANIZER |
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10. HOLIDAY
SUGAR
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Meet
Your Maker and Your Baker
With the Fall harvest in full swing, this (Su) Sugar show will host a delicious tour of some of the finest chocolatiers, candymakers and bakers. For one day only, experience the aromas and flavors of confections from around the region. Learn how to integrate seasonal fruits in your next baked good, and see what it takes to make pastries from looking homemade to haute cuisine. Come away appreciating the art in artisanal baking and chocolate making.
Included in Wednesday's 11/17/10
NY Times Dining Events Calendar by
Florence Fabricant.
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Dates |
Sunday 21 Nov 2010 | PAST |
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Materials |
Containing natural sugar · Other natural sweetener |
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Products |
Chocolates · Candy · Pastries · Cookies · Tarts & pies · Jams · Ice cream · Gelato |
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Events |
Baking demo · Wine reception 2:00p - 5:00p |
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MAKERs |
List of participating Artists & Makers, confirmed to date, at Meet Your Maker >> |
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ORGANIZE R + SPONSOR |
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03. Ceramics
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Meet Your Maker and Your Potter
This show will bring together many members of the metro New York community of clay artists, potters and progressive ceramic designers. There will be both functional and sculptural objects, including wheel-thrown, hand-built, slip cast, wood-fired and raku items. Many of the items will be one-of-a-kind. Ceramics lend the perfect opportunity to present a beautiful table for holiday dinners and upcoming parties. The (Makers) Market's first materials-based show was presented on Sunday 11 July 2010, titled SummerWare: Ceramics in Brooklyn featuring the works of 24 ceramicists. > MORE
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Date |
Sunday 03 Oct 2010 | Past |
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Materials |
Ceramics · Porcelain |
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Products |
Tabletop · Homeware · Accessories · Jewelry · Tiles |
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Events |
Table Manners Display · Throwing & Decorating demo |
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02. BOTANICALS
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Meet Your Maker and Your Botaner
Autumn is a time for rebirth and renewal, a time to nurture self and home after an oppressive summer. Processes used in creating the products, as well as the products themselves, and presented at this show, are all handmade using organic materials or ingredients. Categories include, but are not limited to: body and skincare, home and fabric care, and scents.
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Date |
Sunday 26 Sep 2010 | Past |
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Materials |
Plant-based materials and/or botanical themed works |
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Products |
Art · Skincare · Perfumes · Flowers · Jewelry · Food |
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Events |
Face Spa & Demos by Soapwalla Kitchen 12pm + 2pm + 4pm · Perfume Making Demos by A Perfume Organic 1pm + 3pm |
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01. METALS
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Meet Your Maker and Your Miner
Metals include precious metals, platinum, gold, silver as well as iron, aluminum and other ferrous & non-ferrous metals. For this show, Minerals are also welcome, and stones will include semi-precious and precious. Any objects made of these materials will be present, in any form including, jewelry and accessories, furniture and homeware and sculptural items.
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show Dates |
Sunday 19 Sep 2010 | Past |
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Materials |
Any metal, mineral or stone (precious, semi-precious & non-precious) · No synthetics |
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Products |
Jewelry · Accessories · Furniture · Homeware · Sculpture |
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Events |
Jewelry making & metalsmithing demo |
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00. Paper | Meet Your Maker and Your Printer
Paper, has been around for millennia and is used in nearly every aspect of daily living. This show explores all the possibilities of paper: from stationary and books, to homeware and accessories, the uses are nearly endless. Instead of using Evite,why not get romantic and gain the appreciation of your guests by handwriting or letterpress printing the invitations for your next event?
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Date |
Not Scheduled |
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Materials |
Paper pulp objects or paper as medium |
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Products |
Handmade paper · Stationery · Accessories · Origami · Jewelry · Sculpture |
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Events |
Letterpress printing on vintage printing press · Papermaking demo · Origami demo |
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00. LEATHER | Meet Your Maker and Your Tanner
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Date |
Not Scheduled |
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Materials |
Hide derived as a bi-product only from animals used as food source · No fur or taxidermy |
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Products |
Bags · Footwear · Accessories · Apparel · Bookbinding |
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Events |
Leather carving & constructing demo |
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00. GLASS | Meet Your Maker and Your Blower
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Date |
Not Scheduled |
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Materials |
New & recycled glass · Vintage glass if re-purposed |
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Products |
Tabletop · Homeware · Accessories · Tiles · Fine art |
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Events |
Glass cutting/polishing demo · Glass bending demo · Stained glass demo |
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00. WOOD | Meet Your Maker and Your Carver
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Date |
Not Scheduled |
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Materials |
Any type of wood (not from endangered species) · No paper |
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Products |
Furniture · Accessories · Toys · Musical Instruments · Sculpture |
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Events |
Wood carving & joining demo |
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00. SYNTHETICS | Meet Your Maker and Your Faker
Synthetic compounds able to be shaped, molded, cast or extruded make up plastic; however, we realize this encompasses much more than just plastic, and will include all items made of synthetic material, either by the maker or recycled, reused, and repurposed. The types of plastic used include resin, Bakelite, PVC, nylon, rubber, and synthetic rubber. Synthetic fiber items may also be included. Toys, jewelry, home goods, apparel and accessories made of synthetic fibers or recycled plastic items are all included.
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Date |
Not Scheduled |
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Materials |
Plastic · Resin · Bakelite · PVC · Synthetic Rubber · Nylon · Polyester |
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Products |
Accessories · Toys · Jewelry · Homeware · Apparel |
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Events |
Resin jewelry making demo |
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