INDIE Wed: Elgin

Indie Wed is taking over the suburbs. Join us for our first wedding show in Elgin.

Sunday, March 1, 2020
12 – 4 pm
The Haight

Entrance at 166 Symphony Way, Elgin

Indie Wed will feature:

*Amazing vendors from the Midwest and beyond
*two full floors of vendors
*food & beverage tastings
*musical performances
*wandering models featuring spectacular bridal fashions
* reusable canvas swag bag to the first 50 brides/grooms-to-be in line (1 per household)
*and much more

2020 Indie Wed – Chicago

Join us for the most unique wedding show in the Chicago area.

Saturday, February 1, 2020
10 am – 3 pm*
Ravenswood Event Center

*Please note the new closing time.

Entrance at 4043 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago

Plenty of free parking is available along Ravenswood Ave. The venue is also 1/2 block north of the Irving Park brown line station.

Indie Wed will feature:

*Amazing vendors from the Midwest and beyond
*three full floors of vendors
*food & beverage tastings
*musical performances
*wandering models featuring spectacular bridal fashions
* reusable canvas swag bag to the first 50 brides/grooms-to-be in line (1 per household)
*a specially themed lounge with lots of surprises
*and much more

JOIN SIP & SCRIPT® FOR A NIGHT OF LEARNING CALLIGRAPHY!

Join us at The Paper Merchant in Geneva, Illinois for a evening of learning and pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty afternoon out!

Class includes [1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), all Paper Source writing materials, and complimentary snacks and coffee. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night!

To learn more about The Paper Merchant, check out their website www.papermerchantgeneva.com  and say hey on Instagram, @papermerchantgeneva

Get your tickets below!

*Feel free to come early to shop their beautiful store, check in and grab your seat. Class will start promptly at 5:35. 

Join us at Church Street Brewing in Itasca, Illinois for an evening of  craft brews, snacks and pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty evening out!

Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), all Paper Source writing materials, and complimentary snacks. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night!

To learn more about Church Street Brewing, check out their website and say hey on Instagram.

*Feel free to come early to check in, grab your seat, and order any drink or food (food and drinks available to order throughout class too!). Class starting promptly at 6:35pm!

Join us at Indigo & Violet Studio in Chicago, Illinois for a  Afternoon of DIY magic and pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! The perfect crafty afternoon out!

Class includes [1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), all Paper Source writing materials, and complimentary drinks and coffee. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night!

To learn more about Indigo & Violet Studio, check out their website www.indigoandvioletstudio.com  and say hey on Instagram, @indigoandvioletstudio

During this 2-hour BYOB workshop, you will learn the basics of modern calligraphy and create 2 beautiful cards for Mothers Day. During the class you will learn:

• How to hold and use a traditional, straight calligraphy pen with ink

• Common practice drills for successful shapes and letters

• Learn both lowercase and uppercase letters of the Alphabet

• Connecting letters properly

• Guidance on laying out calligraphy for future projects 

• Completing a take home project of  2 greeting cards to share your new skills with friends and family