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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Wink Heads and Threads celebrates local independent crafters and their work at the Craftacular outdoor bazaar Aug. 7.
Craftacular will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on the lawn in front of Wink, located in the Biltmore Courtyard building, 18 Brook St., in historic Biltmore Village. Nearly a dozen crafters are participating in the bazaar.
“We are proud to showcase the work of many local and regional craftspeople, artists, and clothing and accessory designers at Wink,” said Christine DiBenedetto, co-owner of the boutique-salon. “The Craftacular is a fun way to spend a summer afternoon and an awesome opportunity to come out and meet our consignors and check out their work.”
Craftacular vendors include:
- · Katie Wilmore of Thimble Kiss: Embellished flower hairpieces, headbands and brooches. http://www.etsy.com/shop/thimblekiss
- · Diana Laursen of Hazelwood Soap Company: Natural and organic bath and beauty products for women and men, soy candles and reed diffusers. www.hazelwoodsoapcompany.com
- · Jean Potter of The Biiki Machine: Handmade leather cuffs and bracelets, books and journals.
- · Mary Ellen Bush of Dearling: Handmade feather earrings, made with exotic bird feathers. [LC1] www.dearling.biz
- · Audrey Cunningham of Audrey Laine Collection: Handcrafted jewelry of sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones, embroidered leather cuffs. www.audreylaine.com
- · Jimmie Lynn Dykes of Wingo Designs: One-of-a-kind, enameled metal jewelry pieces. wingodesigns.com
- · Amy Tepper Caughman of Tepper Art: Sweet enameled clay envelope necklaces. www.tepperart.com.[LC2]
- · Katlin Pickering of Foxie Moxie Jewels: Colorful and vintage inspired jewelry for the modern woman. http://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxieMoxieJewels
- · Amber Swaim of Raimbowtree: Whimsical wearables including felted wool flowers and headbands. http://raimbowtree.com/
Wink Heads and Threads is an award-winning salon and boutique featuring clothing, jewelry, accessories and gift items, many of them locally or regionally made.
Wink is located in the Biltmore Courtyard building, Suite 103, 18 Brook St., in historic Biltmore Village. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call (828) 277- 4070 or visit www.ilovewink.com. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/winkheadsthreads and Twitter at twitter.com/ilovewink.
