Hello world: the beginning of GladeMade
My name is Glade, and I am starting this blog to chronicle my small business adventure. I have been working on turning my hobbies into a real business. My hobbies include creating art out of fabric, cut-paper art, and cut-paper greeting card designs.
I have always loved art and crafts, but started making my business by doing local diy craft bazaars in Richmond, VA. I moved to Richmond right after college; right in time for an amazing productive punk rock diy Renaissance. A friend, Anna, was the driving force behind the Bazaar Market right in the street outside Chop Suey (a local bookstore), and she got me involved. At the time I was making hand-bound journals with screen-printed pages and some screen-printed t-shirts.
While I was in Richmond I made a piece of art out of scraps of fabric left over from some dresses I made in college. Once I moved to Austin, TX in July of 2005 I really got into making a bunch of fabric art. I made fast friends with Yvonne at The Stash, a South Austin shop that sold local diy stuff on consignment. I sold pieces every month and co-curated an art show titled “Child’s Play”, but still nothing more than a hobby.
In 2007 I had a big year by participating in an art show called “Chirp”, which Travis Nichols (www.ilikeapplejuice.com) curated, and participating in the Blue Genie Art Bazaar (http://www.bluegenieart.com/art_bazaar_event.html).
2009 is the year to get serious, learn the business side, and hopefully make my hobby into a career. Please check out the website that Mark Hensel, my rad boyfriend helped me create: http://www.glademade.net/
Tuesday: Josh Small and Tim Barry at Emo’s lounge
Austin <3s Richmond, and Richmond is coming to Austin. Anyone ever heard of a little band called Avail? Tim Barry from Avail is playing solo tonight in the Emo’s lounge. I am a huge fan of Josh Small, who appears to be touring with Tim Barry.
See you at Emo’s Lounge.
Thursday: The Sea and Cake @ The Parish
This is the night I have been waiting for since I was first introduced to the Sea and Cake when I was 17 years old. I have a passionate love affair with this band. Last year singer Sam Prekop opened for Stereolab at La Zona Rosa, and it was a disaster. The sound was terrible. I asked the sound man there if there wasn’t something he could do, and he told me the sound was set up for Stereolab. Dang.
I love tonight, and I’m not even there yet.
xoxoxoxoxo
Tuesday: Sergio’s Last Night in Town
Everyone come and celebrate one of my favorite humans: Sergio. He is moving to San Francisco tomorrow. His last bash will be tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the Side Bar on 7th and Red River. Goodbye Sergio!
Thursday: Living Life
I was just driving down the street, and on the back of a Jeep I saw “Life is good”. ‘Tis true. Last night was a great night. Beverly came over to watch cable at my house, but it wasn’t set up yet so we pondered the possibilities of shitty T.V. in my near future. Flavor of love is a good possibility, as well as Rock of Love. After Beverly left, my roommate Kim and I went to check out a new food truck/organization called DaVine Foods in the enchanted forest at Lamar and Oltorf. Last night was the grand opening night; they had food and organic beer. We came too late to enjoy the food, but we did catch some fire dancers. I <3 vegan & vegetarian food, so I can't wait to go back. Here is the website: www.davinefoods.com After DaVine Foods I went to pick up a couple friends to go to Barfly’s. I stopped at my friend Ben’s new place, which was inspiring to see Ben’s nesting skills. Ben has the best room I have ever seen. Built-in bookshelves filled with read books, an old typewriter on matching furniture his parents bought him in high school, rugs, a couch, hanging lanterns, neutral colors; everything needed to live in a space.
Tonight I might have to work on my own nesting skills. There is a fun-filled weekend coming up, so I am probably going to stay in to save my energy for dancing all Friday night long at the Waxploitation party at the Victory Grill.
There are always other options for tonight:
-Show at Carousel Lounge with Hope Irish, David Israel, and Julian Decided
1110 E 52nd St, Austin, TX
– Whiskey Bar fun including dancing and drinks for $1, and A Few Nice Things & Learning Secrets, Ben Craven & Co
-Public Tour: Modern Art, Modern Women at the Blanton Museum. Tour from 7-8 p.m. (the Blanton is free on Thursdays)
Thursday: The Carrots at Mohawk
The Carrots happen to be one of the best bands in Austin. The are playing tonight at the Mohawk. I am exhausted from too many nights out on the town, but if I do go out this is where I will be. Have fun!
Mohawk: 10th and Red River
Wednesday: San Jose Movie at Salvage Vanguard Theater
Tonight at 7:30 Last Days of the San Jose is playing at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. The film is created by the woman who owns Hotel San Jose, and she documented what South Congress was like before the upscale transformation. I am all about seeing what Austin was like before my time. Apparently you could rent a room there for about $20 a night. How things have changed.
Also tonight:
– Side Bar Third Birthday Party!!!
– Free salsa dancing at speakeasy
Tuesday: Biking to the Longbranch for the Slow Jams
Tonight will be my first official new roommate outing with Dan and Kim. We are going to bike to the Longbranch and dance to some hot slow jams. We are stoked.
Wednesday: Free Salsa Lessons at Speakeasy
Last week was the first time I had ever Salsa danced. Amazing. I still haven’t got the hang of it, but I’m not giving up. The free lessons start every Wednesday at 9pm. Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner, because you will find one there. There is a live band playing Latin jazz that starts after the lesson. Stay after the lesson for when all the real dancers show up. Everyone in the place dances.
Speakeasy is a bar on Congress and 4th with an entrance in the alley. 412D Congress Ave
Tuesday: Harry Potter Movie
It has been more than a month since I have posted on this site, but I’m back and ready to go. Tonight I am going to see this Harry Potter movie at the Imax in 3D. I am stoked, because I’ve never seen a movie in 3D before.
After the movie there will be some sort of going away ritual for my roommate. You are not invited.