Balloon Sculpting

» Adelia's Closet    Bead store offering beads, tools, repairs, classes, birthday parties and luxe jewels consultants. Includes hours of operation and map.    http://www.adeliascloset.com/

» Aiko's Art Materials Import, Inc.    Offering Asian imported fine handcrafted arts and craft papers.    http://www.aikosart.com/

» Arcadia Knitting    Northside shop offers knitting supplies, yarns, patterns and classes. Includes location, hours and class schedule.    http://arcadiaknitting.com/

» Artfabrik    Melody Johnson's and Laura Wasilowski's hand dyed cottons fabrics and pearl cotton threads for quilters and other creative people. Also, provides details on the Chicago School of Fusing, trunk shows, and links to quilt artists and teachers.    http://www.artfabrik.com/

» Bead Society of Greater Chicago    Focuses on beads and beadmaking. Membership includes meeting lectures, reduced workshop fees, book sale discounts, newsletter subscription, use of library books and materials and invitations to members only events    http://www.bsgc.org/

» Caravan of Chicago    Offers a variety of beads, and bead supplies, and classes.    http://www.caravanchicago.com/

» Caxton Club of Chicago    An organization of authors, binders, collectors, conservators, dealers, designers, editors, librarians, publishers, and scholars who share a common interest in the arts pertaining to the production of books. Highlights the history, monthly meetings and ev    http://www.caxtonclub.org/

» Chicago Area Origami Society (CHAOS)    Features location with map, articles, local stores, book list, and gallery.    http://home.earthlink.net/~robertcubie/origami/chaos.html

» Chicago Area Polymer Clay Guild    Focuses on the study, promotion, discussion and exchange of information on polymer clay and its evolving role in both art and craft. Includes library, member pages and contacts.    http://members.aol.com/CAPCG1000/index.html

» Chicago Canvas and Supply    Supplier of canvas and muslin, fabrics, dyes, and curtain track systems. Products with prices and images along with contact information are provided.    http://www.chicagocanvas.com/

» Fishman's Fabrics    Offering a range of apparel and decorative fabrics. List of swatch books available.    http://www.fishmansfabrics.com/

» Lill Street Art Center    Features a large ceramic facility, housing classrooms, artists' studios, and a gallery. Offers arts education classes and workshops, community projects, and contacts.    http://www.lillstreet.com/

» Renegade Craft Fair    Annual event featuring local craftspeople and creations. Offers FAQs, links and sample works.    http://www.renegadecraft.com/

» Semmerling and Schaefer Mask Artists Studios    Masks in leather, feathers, and other materials. Provides catalog with photos, an order form, and details on available workshops and classes.    http://www.maskartists.com/

» Stampland    Rubber stamping supplier that provides value-added services, links and resources on the craft.    http://www.stamplandchicago.com/

» Stampology Chicago    Offers a variety of rubber stamps, tools, and accessories.    http://www.stampologychicago.com/

» Stitch 'n' Bitch Chicago    Local chapter of national group that mets regularly at a northside coffee shop for knitting and needlecrafts. Features discussion group, an events calendar, and links to other groups.    http://www.stitchnbitch.org/

» Ukrainian Village Children's Center    Arts and crafts center based in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Early childhood classes and soapmaking for adults are offered.    http://uvcc.home.mindspring.com/

» Virtu    Retail and online sales of artisanal crafts including jewelry, ceramics, paper, and textiles.    http://www.virtuchicago.com/

» Windy City Knitting Guild (WCKG)    A membership organization which encourages and fosters knitting. Offers a monthly newsletter, upcoming events calendar, a directory of local shops, and membership details.    http://www.windycityknittingguild.com/