Uncommon Threads 2018

Now in its 32nd year, each year sees new artists showing their work at this beautiful event. This event started at the Fine Line Creative Arts Centers in St. Charles, but its popularity saw it quickly outgrow the Fine Line Barn. Over the years it has moved to various locations until it found the perfect spot. Since 2013 the Q-Center, 1405 North Fifth Avenue, St.Charles has been home for this annual event.

The doors open at 10 am, and for two hours, attendees will be able to browse a fantastic boutique area, filled with women’s clothing and accessories of all descriptions. Jackets, Jewelry, scarves, bags, hats and much more, all hand-crafted by working artists. It is a great place to find one of a kind item for the upcoming holiday season.

The Uncommon Threads raffle is also on display, with over fifty prizes including many ceramics pieces handcrafted by Fine Line faculty and associated artists. Tickets to the raffle are available for purchase at the event up to mid-day, when lunch service begins.

The runway show begins after lunch. This year will see the work of fourteen artists, each showing mini collections of between 3-5 pieces.
The models walking the runway are all volunteers of Fine Line. They spend weeks planning and rehearsing to ensure the show is polished and entertaining.
Once the runway show is complete, and the raffle prize names are drawn, there is time for a second look around the boutique area. All the items on from the runway are transferred to the boutique area where they are available for closer inspection and purchase.

Uncommon Threads is the perfect event to get together with girlfriends, or for Mothers and Daughters, sisters to enjoy time together.

This event is the primary fundraising for Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Rd, St. Charles IL, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.  Fine Line is one of only a few regional art centers in the area. Professional artists teach a variety of classes and workshops year round.