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Mafia hit
Local artists, crafters offer boutique shopping in coffee shop

Fresh Roast Coffee House, 8122 S. Harvard Ave., will host the Tulsa Craft Mafia's "Fresh Blend" boutique. Craft workshops are planned — like one on making a peppermint ornament.

By JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer
Published: 11/14/2009 2:22 AM
Last Modified: 11/14/2009 5:22 AM

Something's brewing at Fresh Roast Coffee House, and it's more than just java.

The coffee shop on south Harvard Avenue will play host to the "Fresh Blend" boutique — a showcase of the Tulsa Craft Mafia's handmade items — from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Handmade items will remain for sale there through the holidays, starting Monday.

Not only can you get your coffee fix and whittle down your shopping list, you can put a face behind this local mafia, said member Brigid Vance. The mafia, by the way, is a renowned group of local artists and crafters — a law-abiding group, too.

It will be a totally different experience from shopping at big mass-market retailers, Vance said. You'll find a great variety of items for men, women and children, "anyone you're buying for."

Everything is totally one-of-a-kind: jewelry (including guitar pick earrings and polymer clay pendants), screen-printed clothing, fun accessories and various giftables.

"A lot of love goes into making these items," more than some stuff you see in big national chains, Vance said. Plus, shopping boutiques like this is one way to support the local economy.

In addition to shopping opportunities, you can also take advantage of occasional craft demonstrations between now and Christmas. On Tuesday, for example, mafia members will offer a craft demo and workshop on making holiday greeting cards. Supplies are provided, and anyone may attend for $3, which covers materials.

Fresh Blend

What: Tulsa Craft Mafia offers a handmade gift boutique

When: 2-7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Fresh Roast Coffee House, 8122 S. Harvard Ave.

Info: tulsaworld.com/tulsacraftmafia

A mafia who’s who

Tara Mason’s My Little Gnomies features screenprinted onesies and children’s shirts, as well as T-shirts and goodies for adults.

Christine Crowe’s Weather and Noise brings an eclectic array of tops and dresses, Bjorn plushies, mirrors, buttons and more.

Holly Casey’s HollyRocks features fun polymer clay jewelry and accessories and beautiful gemstone and sterling silver treasures.

Brigid Vance’s Grey Eye Designs is a line of gemstone jewelry with fun and quirky accessories on the side.

Andrea McClendon of Paper Lotus Design creates handmade, handdesigned items such as cards, jewelry and prints.

Emily Brungardt of Girl with a Red Kerchief creates fun clothing and colorful aprons.

Jason Ashley Wright 581-8483
jason.wright@tulsaworld.com By JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer

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