CraftSanity Episode 13:
Greg Der Ananian Crafts "Bazaar Bizarre"
Greg Der Ananian Crafts "Bazaar Bizarre"
April 17, 2006
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Don’t be
fooled by Greg Der Ananian’s
tattoos and body piercings, he knows how to get
his craft on. A punk rocker of craft, Greg knits
and cross stitches. And he does it his way. Sure,
he’s stitched those dainty store-bought kits, but
that got old. He'd much rather create the humorous
and slightly off-color cross stitch designs that
he sells under the name “Dirty Pillows.”
And thanks to Greg, there is a venue for non-traditional crafters to showcase their wares. Greg is the 30-year-old proud founder of Bazaar Bizarre, a punk rock craft fair that features crafty venders with talent and attitude. He kicked off the first Bazaar Bizarre in 2001 near Boston. A wild success, the alternative craft event has spread to L.A. (the city Greg now calls home), San Francisco and Cleveland. California listeners can check out Bazaar Bizarre this Saturday and Sunday (April 22 and 23) at the Maker Faire at the San Mateo Fairgrounds.
And that's not all. Greg is also the author of “Bazaar Bizarre Not Your Granny’s Craft Book” featuring project ideas from Greg and several of his crafty friends. The book contains craft Q&A with each artist and clever instructions for fun goods like anarchy soap and vinyl record cuffs and, of course, a cross stitch project from Greg. Check it out and be inspired to craft outside the box.
Thanks to Greg for smashing the stereotype of crafting in America. By creating Bazaar Bizarre, he has freed crafters everywhere to be who they are and craft as they please. Rock on, Greg.
This week's musical selection is "Man Droid" by Greg's band Pretty Pony. Enjoy!
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And thanks to Greg, there is a venue for non-traditional crafters to showcase their wares. Greg is the 30-year-old proud founder of Bazaar Bizarre, a punk rock craft fair that features crafty venders with talent and attitude. He kicked off the first Bazaar Bizarre in 2001 near Boston. A wild success, the alternative craft event has spread to L.A. (the city Greg now calls home), San Francisco and Cleveland. California listeners can check out Bazaar Bizarre this Saturday and Sunday (April 22 and 23) at the Maker Faire at the San Mateo Fairgrounds.
And that's not all. Greg is also the author of “Bazaar Bizarre Not Your Granny’s Craft Book” featuring project ideas from Greg and several of his crafty friends. The book contains craft Q&A with each artist and clever instructions for fun goods like anarchy soap and vinyl record cuffs and, of course, a cross stitch project from Greg. Check it out and be inspired to craft outside the box.
Thanks to Greg for smashing the stereotype of crafting in America. By creating Bazaar Bizarre, he has freed crafters everywhere to be who they are and craft as they please. Rock on, Greg.
This week's musical selection is "Man Droid" by Greg's band Pretty Pony. Enjoy!
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Taking Names: Who do you want to hear from next? Send your comments, guest and show topic suggestions to jennifer@craftsanity.com.
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