Creativity blooms at themed spring craft show

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This article was published 03/03/2020 (2126 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

If you’re seeking any unique curiosities, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for a spring craft show like none other. 

Mother of All Dragons Spring Craft Show 2020 is slated for Sat., March 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. James Civic Centre (2055 Ness Ave.). 

Fantasy painter Kari-Ann Anderson came up with the idea for the event, which features a theme of steampunk, science fiction, fantasy and pop culture. The title for the craft show incorporates a reference to Game of Thrones while also connecting it to springtime and Mother’s Day.

“One thing I have always said is that if I was going to ever put on a craft show, it was not going to be a run-of-the-mill normal craft show,” said Anderson, who lives in the Corydon area.

“So far, I’ve held two themed Christmas craft sales and this will be the second spring one. Last year’s spring sale brought in more than 400 people, and I expect that this one will be busy too.”

Anderson’s original motivation was to provide another themed option for artists and crafters besides setting up booths at local comic conventions. 

“We’ll have close to 50 tables with artists, authors, comic book creators, different crafters and makers plus a few vendors,” Anderson said. “The only condition is that it has to fit with the theme. They’ve got to have things that are either sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk or pop culture.”

For those who aren’t familiar with steampunk, it’s a sub-genre of science fiction or fantasy that is inspired by Victorian steam-powered machinery. 

“It’s a lot to do with imagining a world that didn’t go past steam-run things. You get to wear the corsets and the cute little hats, so the costumes are awesome,” Anderson explained. “It’s a really cool concept, with hot air balloons and things with lots of gears and other mechanisms.”

The event will feature steampunk-themed booths with jewelry as well as lighting made from black pipe and other recycled materials.

Attendees can also look forward to seeing fantasy-fuelled fairy gardens, gem trees, anime-inspired artwork and whimsical watercolours. Other offerings include pet fashions, out-of-this-world acrylics, “geekery” giftware, upcycled clothing, dice bags reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons — and so much more.

Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, including a list of crafters and artisans, visit https://motherofalldragonsspringshow.weebly.com