September 2013

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Urban    -    Upycled    -    Unusual In This Issue Big Love is Back!   Paper Majik... Truly Vintage... People!  Connect With Us Quiz: What materials are used in the new bags at Foundry? New Artists:  First Thursday Craft Night:October 3rd, 6-8pm Big Love is Back!       Visit our booth along with dozens of other local favorites on Sunday, September 15th!  The fun runs from 1-8pm, on the Roger McGuire Green and Pack Place.    Jon Arge is our featured artist this year, so THINK HOLIDAY and grab up some of his hilarious cards, notebooks, gift boxes and found imagery art pieces!      Paper Majik...   Yes, we'd say that a card growing into a plant is pretty magical... that's why we're loving the new seeded recycled paper cards from Paper Majik.  Peel off the shape on the cover to reveal plantable seeds!    Skrapmonkey's Latest    You've seen his welded scrap metal planters and candle holders, now try these on for size: necklaces and earrings!   If you see a piece you like, swipe it up now because after having them in the shop for a few weeks we've learned that they don't hang around here for very long!      Truly Vintage... People!    Help these guys find their forever home..artist Karen Mauro of Truly Vintage never fails to show us her sense of humor and creativity!  Connect With Us         Foundry 92 Charlotte Street Asheville, NC 28801   828-255-2533 info@digfoundry.com   Hours:  Monday - Saturday, 10-6                        Quiz: What materials are used in the new bags at Foundry? A. Book covers B. Bike inner tube  C. Reclaimed hand-woven skirts from Guatemala D. All three        If you said "D. All three" you are correct!           Don't stay home reading a book, take these darling Book Bags by Meridith Michell out on the town with you!  Hard cover books lined with reclaimed fabric definitely have something to say.       The Ravenna is back, along with the new re-designed Mercer bag from Alchemy Goods.        This summer we met Lizzy, of Be Harmony who splits her time between Guatemala and Asheville, and works with Mayan families making these re-useable shopping bags.  Every bag has a handy attached sack for stuffing the bag into when not in use, and the textile was once a Mayan women's skirt!    New Artists:  Deck Specks     At Foundry we LOVE function, and that's what you get with these sunglasses handmade from recycled skateboard decks.  Their custom display shows the wear and tear of the well-loved boards, and the sunglasses show the skill of their craft. Deck Specks come from some amazing skateboarding woodworkers in Atlanta, GA.    First Thursday Craft Night: October 3rd, 6-8pm What's the best thing about craft night at Foundry?   The people who come of course!   So once again, next month is   BYOC: Bring Your Own Craft!    Just gather up the basics  of what you're working on and we'll chat, exchange ideas and make new connections.   It's just that simple.      To RSVP, please reply to this email (info@digfoundry.com) or call since space is limited.  Kids welcome!    Check our Facebook BYOC event page and be sure to LIKE our page to receive the latest updates:

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Foundry Featured in GreenCraft Magazine!

Hitting shelves on August 1st is the autumn issue of GreenCraft magazine, a national publication from Stampington & Co. that features “Upholstery Sample Tablescapes”, a four-page spread written by Natalie Hood and Shelly Piper of Foundry, featuring their original handmade napkin rings and coasters. GreenCraft “honors and inspires those who fine artistic, functional and ecologically chic applications for normally discarded resources”. It is this type of purposeful ingenuity that GreenCraft acknowledges and that thrives in western North Carolina.  To read the article in its entirety click below.  Enjoy!

July Newsletter

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Urban    -    Upycled    -    Unusual In This Issue New Summer Reading  Vintage fabrics even more fabulous The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore ReUse Contest is back again!  Make a difference: Get crafty. Lower that carbon footprint even more!     First Thursday Craft Night: August 1st, 5-8pm Connect With Us New Summer Reading    Sweeten up summer parties with Mingle magazine.  You'll find very creative ways to merge upcycling with entertaining!  Take showering seriously   If there was a list of upcycled stuff we never thought we'd find, this would definitely be on it..... soap!  Summit Soap harvests recycled plant oils and combines them with various essential oils to create scents like Chai Chi, Healing Tree, and Bacon.  Yes, Bacon.  They even make beard conditioner! Vintage fabrics even more fabulous   Discover vintage made modern with Cameoko's pendants and earrings.  They are beautifully set in silver findings and resin. So special!   The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore ReUse Contest is back again!  The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) is hosting a ReStore ReUse Contest to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials.     Visit their site for contest rules and deadlines.  Good luck! optional link Make a difference: Get crafty. On Friday, July 26th from 1-3pm, Our Voice will host a card-making session with Traveling Postcards called Nourish the Soul. Join us as we create small inspirational works of art that will be gifted to victims of sexual violence.    Click the links below to sign up and learn more about both organizations.            Our Voice           Traveling Postcards Lower that carbon footprint even more!     Well it wasn't on purpose, but it seems that most of our new stuff for summer is travel-oriented!   Have a look....    New upholstery sample tote bags!   The best thing about these bags is that a key hook is attached to the shoulder strap, which used to be a belt!       Inner tube dopp kit. Spill all the shampoo you want inside this guy.   Rinse it out and you're good to go.  It's rubber!      Upcycled fabric jewelry pouches. This 4" bag can carry all your treasures wherever you go.     First Thursday Craft Night: August 1st, 5-8pm What's the best thing about craft night at Foundry?  The people who come of course!     That's why we've decided to switch things up a bit and host a craft night pot-luck.  Don't worry, you don't have to bring a dish...  it's BYOC: bring your own craft!     Just gather up the basics of what you're working on and we'll chat, exhange ideas, and and make new connections.  It's just that simple. We are happy to share supplies and even a bottle or two of wine from our new Charlotte Street neighbors, Metro Wines.    Please RSVP to info@digfoundry.com or call since space is limited.  Kids are welcome.     Check our Facebook BYOC event page for updates and event news:  B.Y.O.C Connect With Us      Foundry 92 Charlotte Street Asheville, NC 28801   828-255-2533 info@digfoundry.com   Hours:  Monday - Saturday, 10-6

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