What is "indie"

When Odd Duck first began, it was titled “Odd Duck Handmade Bazaar and Indie Craft Fair”. Although recently shortening it down, we chose that name because it combined all of the things we were trying to express with our show. We wanted people to know that....

1. we were Odd Duck 
2. that we were a handmade show 
3. we were a little bizarre and 'bazaar' is closer to that than 'show' and 
4. we were an “indie” craft fair

Four very successful annual shows later I'm still being asked the question, What does indie mean?

In short, “indie” means independent. Indie crafters are the ones who go their own way. Indie artisans don't always march to the beat of the same drum (although beating a drum is pretty common among independent spirits). Indie describes how we take tried-and-true techniques and sprinkle in characteristics of the modern world. Indie is turning things upside down and expressing from a different perspective. Indie is making something old and discarded into something new and different. Indie is whatever you want it to be. Indie is playing by your own rules.

Odd Duck Bazaar is a way to fit that independent spirit into the “normal” world. We are all used to the daily transactions of commerce, but you can't go into your big box store and find what you'll find at an indie craft fair. The love, care and conscious design that you'll find in products at Odd Duck cannot be produced in a factory.

As show hosts, we have to fit into the parameters of laws and procedures to pull off the organization aspect of the show but we don't always go down the same path as a regular craft show production. We yarn bomb bicycles for advertising, we hand paint our show signage, we use recycled materials to create gifts for our vendors and giveaways for our customers, we build our own flags, write our own press releases, build our own website. We love to express our indie spirit right along with all of the talented artisans that vend at our show.
Our show only happens once a year and it is THIS weekend! Please join us and see for yourself what indie really is.

Saturday, April 11th & 12th noon - 6pm

Fred Lippman Center, 2030 Polk Street, Hollywood, FL 33020

(two blocks north of Hollywood Blvd and just east of Dixie Highway)

$5 admission, Children under 2 free

Free Swag bags to the fist 50 patrons each day 

Door Prizes and Free Demonstrations all weekend

  

2014 Odd Duck vendors have been notified

Sifting through the applicants for Odd Duck is always a big job.  This year we got started extra early and as always, had a huge list of applicants to consider.  The interest in our show has grown every year and sometimes it is just flat out awe inspiring to see how many super talented artists and crafters there are out there that want to participate in our show.  Choosing the vendors is not something we take lightly.  There are many things that we take into consideration.  Among other things, we look at quality, craftsmanship, attention to detail, uniqueness, variety, price point, and the ability to promote the show.  Christine and I both, independently took the time to review each and every applicant and then discussed each one and came to a decision together.  This is something that we have been chipping away at since we opened the applications back in August of 2013!  

Who's in?  Who's not?  

Christine is updating our website, continually adding vendors who we call our "official Odd Ducks".  These are the vendors who have been accepted and have locked in their commitment to our show with their booth fee payments.  You can find that page HERE.  We like to put them up as early as we can so that our shoppers (you!), can get a preview of what they may find at our show.  Our un-official Odd Ducks will be added to the list as they become official so check back often.  We also have a list of alternate vendors who will fill spots of any cancellations that may come up.  

It is always hard to tell folks who we just couldn't fit into the show that they didn't make the cut, but I notified those folks this morning.  Being a handcrafter myself, that is the worst part of this job.  There have been shows that I've applied to in the past that I didn't get into so I know how it feels.  We put our heart & soul into our crafts and it is really hard to separate the "just business" part of it.  

We are so excited about this show and although our to-do lists as producers are still long... we are READY!

See you March 29th and 30th!

Cheers.

Shelley  

Coming Soon.....

Odd Duck Handmade Bazaar Spring 2014
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This Weekend's Agenda

Saturday, December 17, 2011 from noon until 5 at Revolution Live, 100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale is the Indie Craft Bazaar "Let it Sew!" craft show.  The timing couldn't be better for shopping for holiday gifts so make sure to come on out and support local artists and crafters.  There will be over 60 of us there peddling our handiwork.
Or, if Saturday doesn't work for you, there is a Last Minute shopping option at Undergrounds Coffeehaus from 2-8.  You will find Undergrounds at 3020 North Federal Highway, Unit 5a - look for the Mardi Gras Balcony - next to Robert Hittel books in the Hi-Life Plaza - Plaza 3000

New Date & Location Announced for Odd Duck Bazaar 2012

Odd Duck Handmade Bazaar and Indie Craft Fair is moving to a new location. On March 31, 2012, at the downtown Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, you can expect a day of unique handmade crafts, art, food, live music and more. Admission is $5 for adults and children under 12 get in free. This indoor & outdoor event, with more than 70 vendors, takes place from Noon until 6:00 pm.

Rules are non-existent when it comes to indie arts & crafts and that's what the Hollywood Craft Mafia strives to represent at the Odd Duck Bazaar. Through an extensive selection process, we cherry-pick each vendor, and ensure the audience with a worthy variety of handmade goods. If it can be sewn, cut, painted, glued, sculpted, hammered, drawn, or knotted, more than likely it has been sold at an Odd Duck bazaar. Opposed to mass-produced, local artisans reconnect the mainstream with hands-on activities and aesthetics. The aspect that unites Odd Duck participants are the many creations pushed beyond traditional techniques and boundaries. The Hollywood Craft Mafia is currently accepting applications for artisan vendors, food vendors, and sponsorship. Visit www.oddduckbazaar.com for further information or contact the Hollywood Craft Mafia with questions at info@hollywoodcraftmafia.com.