Handmade Austin Women 4th Annual Spring Show
When? It's the weekend before Mother's Day!
May 2nd and 3rd, 2009
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

The Handmade Austin Women Spring Show is an annual market that presents unique artisan design and outstanding handcrafted art. We organize our show to promote the profound benefits of sustaining women artists at work here in Texas. We support Austin's cottage industry and the growing character of our local, independent economy.

Handmade Austin Women are pleased to announce the 2009 lineup:

• Trisha Allen ~ Uniquely Recycled, Art Cards
• Jenifer Nakatsu Arntson ~ Accessories, Wallets and Handbags
• Jo Bridges ~ Paintings
• Lisa Crowder ~ Studio Jeweler, Metalsmith
• Kathryn Davis ~ Mixed Media Collage Handmade Accessories
• Jamie Jo Fisher ~ Contemporary Art Jewelry
• Laura Freeman* (aka Luna Tart) ~ Ukulele
• Chia Guillory ~ Sunhats, Fashion and Accessories
• Laura Imhoff* ~ Singer Songwriter
• Heather Jarry* ~ Marionettes
• Gabel Karsten ~ Still Life Painting
• Beverly Mangham ~ Art Assemblage and Clay
• Christa Mares ~ Sculptural Crochet
• Melanie Schopper ~ Functional Ceramics
• Cherie Weaver ~ Drawings, Paintings

*musical entertainment

A family-friendly musical marionette matinee begins every other hour on Saturday. Live music plays on Sunday. Both days we offer complimentary tea and coffee service. Additionally, the Ginko Studios gardens will be open for viewing. Our show grounds are handicapped accessible, but call ahead for special-access arrangements.

For information, call Melanie Schopper (512) 293-9505.
For directions, see us online at: www.handmadeaustinwomen.com

Handmade Austin Women
Spring Show 2009
Hosted by: Ginko Studios
Located at: 800 Gullett St.
Austin, TX 78722
(512)389-1920

Images available upon request.
Thank you so much,
Melanie Schopper

This event is supported in part by Women and Their Work. Please contact us for more information.

Download Letter-Sized 2009 Poster [PDF] [JPEG]

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[Info from last year's show (May 3rd & 4th, 2008)]