Get crafty with UNIQUE LA

April 23, 2010 | Alex Cohen | KPCC

Download

Share: Facebook Twitter More... Mail Print Comment (3)

UNIQUE LA bills itself as the largest independent design show in the nation featuring more than 300 designers and artists. The 2nd annual Spring Show is this weekend. Among the many activities will be a sewing workshop led by Jin Kim of Common Thread Studio. KPCC's Alex Cohen got a sneak preview of her workshop - click on the player above to take a listen.

UNIQUE LA is a two-day shopping event geared toward making it easy to buy local and support L.A.’s economy while discovering great design and deals.

On top of shopping the wide variety of offerings, the event boasts free workshops, an eco-lounge, and two cafes featuring some of L.A.’s best restaurants and gourmet food trucks. Watch a video about the show:

UNIQUE LA SPRING 09 Recap from UNIQUE LOS ANGELES on Vimeo.

The 2nd Annual UNIQUE LA show will take place on April 24 and 25, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m., both days at the California Market Center’s Penthouse (110 East 9th Street). Admission is $10 at the door or in advance (kids 12 and under are free).

Admission includes:
• Free drinks & a hosted bar (IZZE, Honest Tea, water, beer, UNIQUE cocktails)
• Unlimited re-entry for both days
• Your very own collectible tote bag, exclusive to each show… The Spring tote is designed by L.A. graphic designer Keith Scharwath.
• Free eco-workshops and cool handmade activities all weekend, brought to you by Your Daily Thread and Quayside Publishing
• Family/Kids creativity zone and seating area
• Access to giveaways and door prizes all weekend long
• Souvenir copy of the Vendor Directory and Mini Magazine


Comments

Michele Martinez

4 months, 1 week ago

Link to this comment

Thanks for the crafts. Love it -- sewing on the radio!! I want to see Alex on the next season of Project Runway, so keep getting those chops together!

-MM

Scott Feldmann

4 months, 1 week ago

Link to this comment

I was so happy to hear this interview . . . I literally stopped in and gave Jin Kim a hug! Common Thread is one of many unique boutiques in South Pasadena. It's what we want to see more of here. And happily, it's what we're getting more of here . . . because we have a small-town sense of community and a love for brave souls like Jin who hang their shingle out and go it alone. (No big brand support here - this is a woman with a talent and a dream that she can craft a business from it.) Thanks to the organizers of Unique LA and thanks to KPCC for airing the interview. And apologies to those who think this is a plug. It is. I'm a Chamber of Commerce Director. And this kind of airtime for what we're doing in an old-fashioned small-town really does thrill me.

Ssmantha Barrett

4 months, 1 week ago

Link to this comment

I love Common Thread Studio, everytime I visit the store I leave feeling inspired. Enjoyed the interview too, thank you for sharing.

New comments disabled after 14 days