Category Archives: craft

086: Creativation 2019

art, business, craft, creativation, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, Podcast, scanncut, scanncut dx, state of the industry, trade show

  I’m back from Creativation — aka the craft industry’s annual industry-only trade show.  This year I planned ahead and Mom and I did half the podcast before our trip and half the podcast after our trip.  I get pretty deep into some thoughts on the state of the industry in this one.  I hope … Continue reading 086: Creativation 2019 →

076: Creativation 2018

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  I recently attended Creativation — the annual trade show for the craft industry.  It used to be called CHA (craft and hobby association) and now it’s called Creativation.  And the organization, which also used to be called CHA, is now called AFCI.  Here are a few photos from booth set-up: Creativation was a whirlwind of … Continue reading 076: Creativation 2018 →

073: Super Secret Confidential

art career, boston, celebrity, craft, fashion, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, louse bourgeois, make it artsy, MFA Boston, MoMA, NYC, Podcast

  In today’s podcast Mom and I chat about super secret confidential craft projects, my art class at the Museum of Fine Arts, visiting MoMA, creating an art schedule, and so much more! The Louise Bourgeois exhibit (more photos to come) at MoMA: You can see the t-shirt projection I mention at the 8:03 mark … Continue reading 073: Super Secret Confidential →

064: A Visit to NYC

balzer designs, craft, food, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, macbeth, MoMA, new york, NYC, papercraft clubhouse, play, Podcast, road trip, sleep no more, teaching, theatre, YouTube, youtube space

  Today’s podcast features a conversation about my recent visit to NYC — a visit that included two stops at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), a day at YouTube Space… …the play Sleep No More, and a stop to teach three classes at Papercraft Clubhouse in Connecticut on the way home!  I’ll be sharing lots of photos from … Continue reading 064: A Visit to NYC →

062: After Creativation

art, blogiversary, cha, classes, craft, creativation, creativity, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, MFA Boston, MoMA, papercrafting, Podcast, stamp carving, teaching, trade show

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Today’s podcast features chatter about new classes, interrupting, the word interesting, the MFA Boston, the Blogiversary, and our visit to Creativation (formerly CHA).  I thought I’d include some photos from Creativation as a companion to the podcast.  Enjoy! I am planning to … Continue reading 062: After Creativation →

057: Cutting Remarks with Bird

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  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Today’s podcast features Bird: I am from the UK, I was born in Cornwall but now live in Gloucestershire with my Partner of 11 years. My feline crafting companion Lilly loves nothing better than photo and video bombing… …she does love to … Continue reading 057: Cutting Remarks with Bird →

Episode 43: March 29, 2016

art, art vs. craft, Australia, beginner, Boston ICA, Boston MFA, craft, HSN, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, Podcast, printmaking, stencil

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  We are changing up the podcast format a bit. Give it a listen and let me know what you think! Links from the podcast: Megacities Asia at the Boston MFA Plumdinger Studio Boston ICA Picasso Self Portraits Julie Australia Trip Etching Press … Continue reading Episode 43: March 29, 2016 →

036: On the Paper Trail with Eileen Hull

art, colorbox, craft, creativity, Eileen Hull, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, military, moving, papercrafting, Podcast, scrapbook industry, signature designer, Sizzix, teaching, wedding

  I’m delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!  Our guest today is Eileen Hull. Eileen grew up in a large family where there was always an art project in the works. Learning to think creatively has been a huge benefit throughout her life: from thirteen military moves and raising … Continue reading 036: On the Paper Trail with Eileen Hull →