Never-ending things happening at The HodgePodgery!

Many of you have noticed a reduced calendar for August.  We are trying to be calm, cool and collected as we wait for the the birth of Baby Boy Canzoneri. Jessica is ready for this pregnancy thing to be done and over with and the REAL fun to begin!  She is looking forward to meeting this little rascal who has given her a run for the money over the past 8 months.  Soooo, long story short, we are keeping the schedule light so Mama and First Time Grandma can make a mad dash to the hospital if need be!

In OTHER news, It’s nice to report that 3rd in the Burg has been a success here in Harrisburg, especially in our wonderful Midtown, which is in and of itself a mixed media of sorts!  Great things continue to happen, new artists are featured around the city, fun demos, make and takes, openings, performances and such continue to draw crowds and with the HoPo Road Show Art and Craft Market starting at the Broad Street Market at noon on 3rd in the Burg extending into Saturday, we hope to see even more participants and families as we extend hours.

August 20th’s 3rd in the Burg brings you face to face with Deb Hatfield of Pawprint Candles… those amazing soy pet candles everyone keeps coming back for! You will be able to create your own scent to pour over colored pieces.  $4 for a 4 oz YOU MADE IT candle! The shop will be open 11-10 that day, and the candle making will be 5-8.

In print…we hope you’ve picked up your July/Aug edition of Susquehanna Style Magazine!!   If not… you can check it out HERE pg 61 has cupcakes from Knit Yeah, cuffs by B B Bellezza, bags by Tara Chickey and Leah Felicity as well as other goodies in the background and a goofy pick of your favorite recycled/repurposed/handmade shop owners!  Speaking of magazines and stories you see…PLEASE contact the publishers and THANK them for doing such a great job and finding positive things to focus their work on!  Keep a look out for September’s (?) issue of the 717 magazine from Harrisburg Magazine as well!

We have quite a few names in the till so far for the new HoPo Lotto,  this period’s featured artist is Anela Bence-Selkowitz of ScrapPigeon. Check out her bio on the HoPo Lotto page. Beautifully funky feathered and naturals inspired jewelry and stunning photography.

We still find it difficult to believe that we’ve been doing this a full year!  We are at consignor number 0201, with over 170 active creators consigning their wares here.  Many thanks and blessings to all of our HoPo supporters!

Peace, Love, HoPo-mania!!

~~~Dawn

Peace, Love and Forever HoPo!

~~~Dawn

New Chapter for Midtown:
1st Annual Book, Artsfest
The Burg Magazine (June 2010)

Saturday June 26 and Sunday June 27th from 9-5 in front of Midtown Scholar on 3rd and Verbeke!

Do you love books? Then picture this:
Books as far as the eye can see. Books about politics. Books about sports. Books about cooking, history. Memoirs, novels, whatever. It’s a book lover’s fantasy, yet it’s that rare fantasy that’s about to come true.

On June 26–27, the 1st Annual Harrisburg Book Festival and Midtown Artsfest will set up its tent on the grassy lot at 3rd and Verbeke streets, just across from the Broad Street Market. But you say you’re not so much into books? Then how about crafts? The arts? Then picture the planning stage as a big book fair has mushroomed into a street celebration of the arts district that Midtown has become. “It’s a huge celebration of the arts, as well as a celebration of the community,” said festival organizer Eric Papenfuse, owner of Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe Outdoors, 10,000 to 20,000 books will be for sale, each priced at under $2. And these aren’t used books. They’re new, from Midtown Scholar’s own warehouse stock.

Dawn Rettinger, co-owner of the HodgePodgery, is drumming up more than two dozen of her shop’s consignors, who will show and sell their wares.

“This is the perfect way to highlight the talent that we have here in Harrisburg,” said Rettinger. Inside Midtown Scholar, another component of the festival will take place. Dozens of local authors will hold forth with readings, lectures and signings. In addition, several academics will discuss topics related to writing, the arts and culture. The big keynote is slated for the night of June 26, when author and teacher Jackson Taylor will speak on the role of writers in our society. Taylor, a Harrisburg native and associate director of the graduate writing program at The New School in New York City, is author of “The Blue Orchard,” a just-published novel set in Harrisburg. “There is a hunger in the community for an event like this,” said Papenfuse. “It’s a celebration of books and the arts and of crafts and of Midtown.”

Here is a taste of “The HodgePodgery” of the vendors that will be there!

FRIDAY June 18, 2010

Henna Tattoos and Henna Artwork!!

We will also have $1 dollar per minute chair massages by Donna! 

5 dollars per half palm on angle
10 dollars for full one side of hand
15 dollars for full front hand and half back hand
20 dollars for both sides of hand foot price
5 dollars for one anklet
10 dollars for one foot
20 dollars for both feet

Come out and visit the HodgePodgery tent at Artsfest this weekend. We have a full schedule of demos! Here is our schedule!

Saturday open to public 10-7pm
10:00 Julie Snyder- Iris Cards
11:00 Julie Snyder- Iris Cards
12:00 Jill Smith- Julie Snyder – Zipper flowers- Iris Cards
1:00 Jill Smith- Julie Snyder – Zipper flowers- Iris Cards
2:00 Shruti Shah – Henna
3:00 Jane Shull- Shruti Shah- Daniel Jenson- Bubble wands- henna- cartooning
4:00 Jane Shull- Shruti Shah- Daniel Jenson- Bubble wands- henna- cartooning
5:00 Jane Shull- Shruti Shah- Daniel Jenson- Bubble wands- henna- cartooning
6:00 Jane Shull- Shruti Shah- Daniel Jenson- Bubble wands- henna- cartooning
7:00 Shruti Shah- Daniel Jenson- Henna -cartooning

Sunday open to the public 12-7pm
12:00 Lindsey McClellan- Caricatures
1:00 Lindsey McClellan- Caricatures
2:00 Lindsey McClellan- Caricatures
3:00 Lindsey McClellan- Caricatures
4:00 Lindsey McClellan -Freada Woodyard- Nancy Conlon- Caricatures- sewing – glass beads
5:00 Lindsey McClellan- Freada Woodyard- Nancy Conlon- Caricatures- sewing – glass beads
6:00 Lindsey McClellan- Freada Woodyard- Nancy Conlon- Caricatures- sewing – glass beads
7:00 Lindsey McClellan- Freada Woodyard- Nancy Conlon- Caricatures- sewing – glass beads

Monday open to the public 10-5
10:00 Jill Smith- Julie Snyder- Zipper flowers- Iris Cards
11:00 Jill Smith- Julie Snyder- Zipper flowers- Iris Cards
12:00 Julie Snyder- Shruti Shah- Iris Cards – Henna
1:00 Julie Snyder- Shruti Shah- Iris Cards – Henna
2:00 Shruti Shah – Henna
3:00 Shruti Shah- Henna
4:00 Shruti Shah – Henna
5:00 Shruti Shah – Henna

Hope to see you there!

ARTSFEST HARRISBURG

May 29-31 Harrisburg Riverfront

The HodgePodgery will be joining the Artsfest in Harrisburg on May 29-31! We will have a 20×20 ft tent and we will be selling HoPo goods as well as conducting services and demos. Demos currently include: glass bead making, henna tattoos, caricatures, bubble wands, zipper flower pin making, sewing, Iris card folding and jewelry making. We will have a great team of HoPo consignors working with us for the three day festival!! Make sure to stop by and introduce yourself, learn about the shop, grab a coupon, buy some wares and pickup a class schedule!!

Looking forward to seeing you there! – Jessica, Dawn and The HoPo Crew!

SOAP MAKING EXTRAVAGANZA!!!

The HodgePodgery local artisan shop is proud to announce that a soap making demo will be held on May 21st from 6-9pm. Join Jana MacGinnes and Barbara Kline from Soap Du Jour, as they take you through the process of soap making. Learn how to pamper yourself using luxurious homemade soap with the therapeutic properties of essential oils. All soaps are made with a base of olive, coconut, palm and other oils which moisturize your skin and create a very sudsy bathing experience.

They will have Peppermint Patty bars using essential oils of peppermint and chocolate and cocoa butter, Green Tea using essential oils, botanical extracts and grape seed oil, Oatmeal Honey which is fabulous as a facial cleanser/moisturizer and gentle enough for baby, and more.

The fragrance for the demo is a surprise! The demo will be held from 6-9pm. May 21st Soap Sale Get 3 soaps for 18 dollars. Each long lasting bar is a full 6-8 oz Bring your friends, your family and your credit card for some retail therapy at The HodgePodgery Local Artisan Shop! Directions, parking, hours of operation and more can be found on The HodgePodgery website at www.thehodgepodgery.com . Don’t forget to check out our classes and workshops page!

The HodgePodgery is proud to announce that on April 16th we will be having Henna Tattooing and Henna Artwork

 by Shruti Shah.  Prices are listed below, but we highly recommend that you sign up in advance to guarantee your spot. We will start taking reservations ASAP. She will be here from 5-9pm. Call 717 236-0150 to make your reservation.

Per hand price

5 dollars per half palm on angle

8 dollars for full one side of hand

12 dollars for both sides of hand

It takes approximately 10 minutes for two half palms

**Plan to have someone drive you this day, you will not be able to use your hands during your drying period.**

Biography

“I am 17 and a Senior at Hershey High School. I will be attending the University of Pennsylvania in the fall to pursue a combined major in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. I have a passion for artwork and have been inspired by henna and my culture. The typical henna designs that are prevalent at weddings and special functions have been combined with modern ones to create unique patterns. I have been doing henna since I was very young, and although it began as a mere pass-time, it has transformed into a real passion. These same designs can be found on various pieces of stationary and products. Each design is a one-of-a-kind as I hand-draw each of them. These original pieces can be purchased at the HoPo, but can also be specially ordered for any type of occasion. I would be more than happy to personalize your order with your choice of colors, designs, and writings. I hope that you come out and join me for a day of henna!”

Caricature Drawings

Sign up NOW!!

The HodgePodgery is proud to announce that on March 19th we will be having Caricature Drawing by Lindsey McClellan.  Prices are listed below, but we highly recommend that you sign up in advance to guarantee your spot. We will start taking reservations asap. She will be here from 6-9pm.

Lindsey can do single caricatures or double caricatures.  She can also work from pictures so give a fun wedding gift, anniversary gift, birthday gift or just for fun gift to your friends and family. Prices are listed below.

Face caricatures:

Full body caricatures:

 Call The HoPo to make your reservation today 717 236-0150.

February 19th 4-9pm

Each month we will be offering a new event for 3rd In The Burg. This month we will have Michelle Harvey from Michabella Creations making jewelry. She will also have a make and take earring workshop. You can make a basic beaded dangle earring for 5 dollars with your choice of beads or a chandelier earring for 10 dollars with your choice of beads. This workshop will continue while supplies last so come check out the beautiful work that Michelle will be offering. In addition to the workshop she will also have a vast display of her items for sale. We look forward to you coming to check out our shop and your chance to meet Michelle. Michelle is also our jewelry instructor so bring your jewelry questions along and she will be helpful in answering them for you.

Beaded Earring

Chandelier Earring

ALSO on hand for our February offering will be AVA BERG.  Ava has been an activist since the 1960’s strong in the civil rights movement and a revolutionary for Peace. Ava’s line of jewelry “Expressions of Ava” feature beads she had purchased in the 60’s and 70’s in NYC. She will be hanging out and schmoozing with everyone starting at 4 pm. She is a lot of fun to talk to and will truly bring “Retro” to life. You’ll love her creations!