With the store space being divided into part store, part work space for two local businesses, it made sense to build a partition wall to clearly identify the spaces.  We designed the wall based on what recycled materials we had / or were easily available.  Below are images of phase one:  a wall doing its [...]

Our kick-off workshop for the new Friday’s at c2:

C2 is changing things up!  Going forward we will be sharing the space with designers Damian Vallelonga and Jeff Walters of Lock 49 and architect Brendan Rose. YAY!

C2 will be “closed” this week (8/18 – 8/21) for remodeling and will reopen on Wednesday, August 25th.  You are welcome to stop by during the alteration to poke around. [...]

Craft Chemistry wants to expand its handmade/DIY family!  C2 + YoU = hapPy!
Looking for innovative designers/crafters/artists that live in CNY to showcase and sell their funky artworks.
Email images of your work(s) to info@craftchemistry.com  (mostly consignment, little wholesale, maybe vintage)

Tara’s starts her installation -

opening reception: Thursday, July 22, 7:30-9:30pm

I am so sorry but the gallery wall at C2 will be receiving a fresh coat of paint today as we transition from the June featured artist to July’s.
Unfortunately we will have to reschedule the Craft Circle scheduled for today.

introducing ANIMAUX: A receptive dialog with animals, by July featured artist Tara Hogan, will showcase original works on paper and wood from July 22 – August 14.  There will also be posters and prints for sale.
Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, July 22, 7:30 – 9:30pm.
For more on Tara – INK+WIT

If you havent yet experienced this uniquely curated installation by featured artists Dan Mabie and James Boettger, then get over here fast!  There are two weeks left to soak it all in and go home with an original piece of art.

The Public Arts Task Force is transforming a vacant store front into a pop-up gallery during ArtsWeek.  They are currently looking for artists for two different events.
ArtStrong *a spontaneous public art show* Thursday, July 29th – Satday, August 7th, 2010
Looking for artists to show their work – the show will be curated, but is non-juried.

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Is it summer in here or what.  Besides the heat, things are brightly colorful and happy including the new pieces added to the collection blackline jewelry.  Here are some fun, super lightweight necklaces to wear even when it is 100 degrees outside – you’ll stay cool.

Carrie does such an exquisite and professional job making these books/journals that we are continually are impressed.  Don’t you want one for yourself?  New at c2-

c2 has been open for 7 months now just waiting for someone (other than a featured artist) to design a window installation – and our dreams came true – enter Rachel Trinca!
Rachel created an amazing window installation, InTheMind, which is an imaginative interpretation of her life and cluttered mind:

thanks Rachel!  You rock!

DETOUR – a collaborative installation by featured artists Dan Mabie and James Boettger.
gallery wall installation:

window installation:

Craft Chemistry is exciteed to present featured artists Dan Mabie and James Boettger and their collaborative installation DETOUR.
Also a very special window design installation InTheMind by Rachel Trinca.
Installations on display June 25th – July 17th.
Opening pARTy Friday, June 25th, 7-10pm
here’s a sneak peak…..
DETOUR details

InTheMind details

Awe yea.  Justin never fails to amaze us with whats new.  These hand drawn t-shirts (drawn with washable fabric ink and heat set) speak for themselves:

Finding and exploring hidden gems around Syracuse, NY is quite frankly pretty awesome.
Here are some images from a retired stone quarry turned extreme bike trails, dog walking adventures, urban exploring gold mine:

There is a graveyard of metal parts and appliances throughout

and remnants of buildings that were

c2 is ready for more action.  revamped layout and restyled displays allows the space to easily transform for your functions.  isn’t it time you used the space for your event.idea.workshop.meeting.relaxing.research.filmshow.gamenights.andmore.  did you know there is free WiFi?

Meredith restocked her jewelry at c2 and has spoiled us all with some fabulous new styles.  Perfect addition to spice up that boring solid tank top!

Flatter your tank tops this summer with a generous amount of zipper pins!  Special summer deal, 3 for $43, each $16 and zipper barrette special two for $15, each $9.

Maarten Jacobs has created a very colorful and playful assortment of ladies and mens t’s along with a must-have baby onesie:

guerilla art on the connective corridor…..

Unfortunately the JUNK mixed media artist, Travis, injured his wrist and has rescheduled his installation for August 20th.

Sasha Ossevoort hand sews these wonderful hair bands from recycled fabrics.  There are a perfect way to spice up your look and feel good about it.

Ah, the beauty of her jewelry in exciting new styles!  Just in time for all your summer festivities.

Briana has created an interesting assortment of organic cotton ladies t’s and baby onesies inspired by patterns in nature.  The baby onesies were even hand dip-dyed.

and there are some new up-cycled vintage dishes turned stacked serving plates:

So I launched my new line of nature inspired apparel called Pochenka this weekend during the Westcott Art Trail.  Although the on and off rain on Saturday and the freezing temperature of Sunday, the turnout was decent and overall a successfully pleasant time!
Pochenka website coming soon……
Being anti-tent but expecting rain – I set up on [...]

Travis Adenau is a mixed media artist presenting his JUNK at c2 Friday, June 25th – July 10th, 2010.
Opening Reception- Friday June 25th 7-10pm.  Live music by The Basement Exchange.

c2 will be closed Saturday, 6/5 and will  be set-up at the Westcott Art Trail.    So come by and shop there this weekend!

We love Kassy – she is always changing it up and keeping things fresh.  On her way to California for a month, she managed to find time to rearrange her goodies at c2.  Check out some of her new goods:

Is it that time of year already?  Y-E-S!  The Salty Ladies are in search of YOU for this years overly-anticipated 2nd annual Salt City Urban Art & Craft Market!
Apply June 1st – August 1st.  Spread the word high and large – that means all of Upstate NY.

After selling off two paintings to a happy home, Junko has brought in two amazing paintings to showcase and sell at c2.  The paintings are a combo of acrylic and oil paints, both abstract.

Yea – c2 loves being famous!  Check out this great article in the “What’s Shakin’” section of the Syracuse New Times: Chemical Reaction

Thanks Gabrielle!

native seeds include: Eastern Red Columbine, Red Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, New England Aster, Partridge Pea, Lance Leaf Coreopsis, Spotted Joe Pye Weed, Indian Blanket, Ox-Eye Sunflower, Blazing Star, Wild Perennial Lupine, Wild Bergamot, Evening Primrose, Beard Tongue, Sweet Cornflower, Black & Brown Eyed Susan and Rigid Goldenrod

test lab now set-up on the gallery wall thru June 12th.  Craft Chemistry is reinventing itself and wants YOUR help.  Bring ideas, suggestions and innovations to share and write up on the molecular art wall which is backdropped with a  mural of an underwater chemistry experiment.

Happy 6 months c2!  What a way to celebrate but with good friends and homemade mini-cupcakes.  Ideas have been sprouted and some reincarnated:
Trivia / game night
sell local/indie music
mom-n-kids craft fun
Art Bomb – make art here and individually put on display in the city
more movie screenings
sildwalk movie screenings
fashion photo shoot (not for models)
put the shop in [...]

c2 has been open for 6 months and is celebrating with CAKE.   Stop by between 5-7pm, this Thursday 5/20 and let’s talk about how craft chemistry can creatively experiment with the next 6 months!
Bring ideas, suggestions, solutions, chemistry tools and an appetite for cake.

A welcome new addition to the c2 family – Damian is a “Syracuse-based designer attempting to bring attention to the beauty, history, and community that is Upstate New York.”  He is currently selling 3 t-shirts with his unique designs: ”Upstate” ”Spirit” and “Upstate is for Optimists”

Check out these new hand screen-printed Ladies & Mens t’s at c2!

We will be meeting behind the Rose Garden at Thornden Park.
Keep what you make to beautify desolate and abandoned spaces by tossing in your seed bombs.  After lots of rain, vwala – flowers!
Please bring extra empty egg cartons or small boxes to transport your seed bombs home. Limited supply provided.
Our goal is to make 1000 [...]

Check out this creative yoga session:

Beth is a yoga instructor at Flow Yoga Syracuse.  She has created this unique creative yoga class that I just can not wait for.  There are only 8 spots total and as of today (thursday) two remain.
RSVP beth@flowyogssyr.com

Well, actually Melissa isnt new to c2 – you know her for her mustache and lighting bolt pillows and carrier pigeons!  Those are all sold out, but she just added the creative photo cubes….  3 to be exact…. and they work really really well as a set:

Check out these multi-colored hand screen-prints from Ted Casper.  Limited prints available only $25 & $35!

700 space pARTy….  how to put into words…. oh how about A-W-E-S-O-M-E! ! ! ! !
Isaac Bidwell’s opening and birthday party, Tara Hogan of Ink+Wit,  Vanessa Dimoff, Sara Mills and Tom Ward III installation, 804 – vacant store front turned gallery, Assisi Center with live music and more, aliens roaming the street……

Tara Hogan of Ink+Wit

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The current featured artist, Isaac Bidwell, has some limited t-shirts and prints for sale. Hurry while supplies last….

tonight
friday
april 16th
6-11pm
rain and shine
700 space pARTy