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COMING EVENTS

APRIL

Ricochet will be at Earth Day SF  Festival 2013
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around 2:30 Fashion show on the main stage with the last creations designed by Jill
Location : Civic center plaza in San Francisco www.earthdaysf.org

MARCH

Ricochet will be at The 8th Peninsula French Fair - A Day in France! 
A UNIQUE ONE-STOP EVENT: A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER A WIDE RANGE OF  ORIGINAL FRENCH PRODUCTS
23 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm       FREE ADMISSION INDOOR EVENT   Tel: 469-463-3605 www.frenchfair.org
Location : At the Lucie Stern Community Center 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA  94301

Customers will have the opportunity to meet vendors, artists  and services who will bring them a wide choice of unique products: hand-made  jewelry, original art, home decoration, designer clothing  for adults and  children and much more. Want to find organized trips to the South of France,   French speaking realtors, a French preschool or school...this is the place to  go.

The fashion show will feature the latest creations of our Francophone
designers, we will have live French music, activities for children…  and let’s  not forget the French delicatessen, crepes, cheeses, gourmet food and tempting  pastries for a true taste of France.
 

 
  


Ricochet will have a  booth showcasing our woman and children's new collection and our amazing artist's jewelry and scarfs.
 * Cedide
Cdd Silhouettes collection is unique & creative art to wear clothing and accessories made of felt, nuno felt, hand knit and sewn clothing, accessories, fiber jewelry and other objects.
 * Fickelstick
 * Luna Bay Arts by Courtney  Carreras
Luna Bay Arts features  imaginative jewelry made from reclaimed hammered copper,  many with bead  accents, that can be worn as a polished piece or allowed to  patina for a more  rustic look.
 * Wolf  Faurkins
One of a kind Native American jewelries, all hand  crafted from  local  materials in an "old-style" workmanship. Customization is   available  on many pieces.

 Program of the Day
 10:00 am  Opening
 10:45 am - 11:15 am  Stories  for Children by Les  Petits Livres (Fireside Room)
 11:45 am - 12:30 pm  Fashion  Show for women & children with the creations from local designers:  Ricochet,  Valerie Sobel  & Elisabeth  Michel-Meyrueix (Theater  Garden)
 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm  Catherine  Vincenti will perform French opera arias and songs from the French  repertoire (Patio)
 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm  Parent  /children dance class in French by Belly Rumba with Sol.  (Fireside  Room)
 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm  Catherine  Vincenti, French singer ( Patio)
 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm  Parent/children workshop by the team of  French  Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) (Fireside Room) Pre-register for this free activity at:  animation@efba.us
 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm  Stories for  Children by Les Petits Livres (Fireside Room)

FEBRUARY

Ricochet will be at Treasure island Flea Market
23-24 Gates open at 10am and close at 4pm. $3 admission, kids and pets are free. A 2 day event with indoor and outdoor atmosphere!
Location : 1 avenue of the Palms
Unique vendors showcasing antiques, vintage, indie, retro, new and up-cycled goods.
"The mission of the Treasure Island Flea is to showcase the  best of Northern California's top talent. We are a curated marketplace and we believe in quality over quantity. Are your products something you made or refurbished?  Sometimes it is okay if it is not, but how is it unique or different from what  else is sold and available around the Bay?The quality and originality of your  items. Do they deliver a 'WOW' factor?! Or can I get this stuff  anywhere?"

http://www.treasureislandflea.com/#!location/cff9


A LOT OF GREAT ONE-OF-A-KIND ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION DESIGNS , unique jewelry!
Ricochet will have a 20x10 booth showcasing our woman and  children's new collection and our amazing artist's jewelry and scarfs.
 
* Judy Thompson-Melanson

TerraLuna Jewelry, serious frivolity by Judy  Thompson-Melanson.
 Innovative, playful, and classic jewelry whose stones and pearls  and whisps  cross a spectrum of color, shape, and arrangement.
 
* Cedide
 Cdd Silhouettes collection is unique & creative art to wear  clothing and accessories made of felt, nuno felt, hand knit and sewn  clothing,
accessories, fiber jewelry and other objects.

 * Luna Bay Arts by Courtney Carreras
Luna Bay Arts features imaginative jewelry made from reclaimed hammered copper,  many with bead accents, that can be worn as a polished piece or allowed to  patina for a more rustic look.

* Wolf Faurkins
 One of a kind Native American jewelries, all hand crafted from  local  materials in an "old-style" workmanship. Customization is  available 
on many pieces.

* Mary dias designs
 For years I have sewed, crocheted, painted. I don't use a pattern for crocheting but start with a color and build as go along.
My potholders are little collaged fabric pictures.

 

DECEMBER

Ricochet will be in The Winter Solstice Fashion show
 14 Friday starting at 7pm
Location:  The Masonic Center Oakland, CA   94611
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NOVEMBER

Ricochet at the Green Festival in San Francisco
10-11 Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm
Jill will be featuring her work at the Green festival at the Concourse Exhibition Center   at san francisco in the booths 265 and 266, which is located at 635 8th St (on the corner of 8th and Brannan).
Green Festival is a shopping experience like none other, where more than 300  green businesses and organizations set up shop under one roof! Bring your  holiday shopping list - treat yourself and sample brand new eco-friendly  products for you, your family and your home. Every business has met Green  America’s screening for environmental sustainability and social  justice. Shopping at the Green Festival is good for producers, planet and  people.
Location: SF Concourse Exhibit Center 635 8th St, San Francisco, CA, 94103
http://www.greenfestivals.org/sf/updates/

 

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Ricochet is nominated for Fashion Designer of the year at the  Raw natural  born artists

15  Thursday from  7:00pm
Location:  Studio 8 - 8 So. 1st St., San Jose,  CA

It's an honor to have been chosen as a semi-finalist under the designer category. At this event, in San Jose, judges will select the winner to compete nationwide in HOLLYWOOD, Los Angeles!

RAWards is the world's largest  art awards show. On November 15th, 45 local, up-and-coming independent artists  will compete to represent San Jose and the South Bay's grassroots art scene in 9  categories of art. Come support local visual artists, filmmakers,  fashion designers, makeup artists, hair stylists, accessories designers,  photographers, performances artists, and bands. Half their score is your  vote!This event is hosted by RAW: natural born artists which is an independent arts   organization, for artists, by artists.  This will be the "largest show of 2012." 
 
So please come and support Ricochet
Buy your tickets  NOW for the  fashion show and more artists to be discovered. Click Buy Tickets, then choose  Ricohet, the artist you are supporting. You can pay with  Paypal, or sign in as a guest and use a credit or debit card.This event  is 21+ Cocktail Attire (no  jeans, caps, etc.) $15 in advance/  $20 at the door


Buy your ticket from us
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Ricochet will be at Art, Fashion & Gift  Show 'Tis the season
17 Saturday at 5:00pm
Location: event host by the artist Courtney Carreras at Chevy Street Gallery910 Chevy Street Belmont,  CA 94002
Tis the season for Christmas shopping!  Search for uniquely beautiful gifts made  by local artisans right here In Your Backyard.  All while socializing with  friends and neighbors.  We also hope to showcase some young, up and coming  artistic talent. The perfect place to find your one-of-kind gifts!
Free admission



OCTOBER

Ricochet at the Raw natural born artists, we dig San Jose
25  Thursday from 8:00pm
Location: Beso night club, 417 S 1st, San Jose, CA
Vote for Ricochet and Buy your tickets ($10) NOW for the  fashion show in San Jose on October 25th.
Please VOTE VOTE VOTE for us to advance on to the next level :the finale in Los Angeles
Buy your ticket

SEPTEMBER

Ricochet will be at the Green Street Fair at Burlingame
16 Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm : The organization provides leadership in local green efforts and an educational resource for residents, businesses and institutions. The CEC’s structure provides a vehicle for local residents to choose their environmental passions and make a difference in the community.
The fifth annual Burlingame Green Street Fair will showcase products and services that encourage a green lifestyle, along with entertainment, demonstrations and free samples.
Location: Downtown Burlingame on Park Road, between Howard and Burlingame Avenues, next to the Burlingame Fresh Market
Free admission and entertainment : http://burlingamegreenfair.com/
Buy tickets
Ricochet will be part of the Bayarea Fashion week 2012
Join and support us :  for tickets :
https://www.wepay.com/events/bafw-2012--september-2o-to-29-ricochet
20% of the ticket sale will go to Ricochet directly and provide an open door for our youth who are eager to excell in the Fashion industry.  Your support is appreciated and will greatly help  our community. Contributions will provide much needed support to our youth and  students. It will also help Ricochet as a small business in its continuing  efforts to promote a socially responsible and green way of life.


22 :  Saturday * Fashion Show * Designers' RTW Fashion Extravaganza INDTv Studio * Milpitas. Ricochet will present children's collection. Location: 372 Turqouise, Milpitas, California
www.bayareafashionweek.com

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: Tuesday * Fashion Show * "Pushing Beyond Fashion"   Americana * Mountain View.  Ricochet will participate at Eco-Fashion show (adults)
www.bayareafashionweek.com
27 :Thursday * Fashion Show * Corporate Designs and Designers Crown Plaza Burlingame * San Francisco. Ricochet will present adult's collection.
www.bayareafashionweek.com
28 :Friday * GRAND FINALE * Fashion Show * BAFW 2012  "TOP FASHIONS"The Rotunda * City Hall * San Francisco Ricochet will present adult's collection and do the closing of the Fashion show.
www.bayareafashionweek.com



Ricochet  at Artistry in Fashion
29  Saturday  from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm: Cañada College Fashion Department  hostes Artistry in Fashion. The Artistry in Fashion Designer Sale brings together dozens of local designers  and fabric artists, creating a “one-stop shop” for beautiful handmade,  re-purposed, and one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, and accessories.Ricochet will be there.
Location: Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 
Print your discount coupon : http://artistryinfashion.com/
 
Jill Pillot
Founder/Designer/Creator/Teacher
650-345-8740
jillpillot@ricochetwearableart.net

1610 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402 (exit El Camino North, hwy 92)
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