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We were invited to be on the shopcast by Bloomington Fine Art Supply. It was a nice experience, never been interviewed in this style before. Be sure to also check out their newsletter Paint Can Press, linked belowe. They have an archieve of past editions. Thanks again for having We're Crankie on the shopcast! https://www.bfasupply.com/newsletter

Join us for a playful pop-up workshop where you’ll try your hand at creating a hand-cranked, scroll-style artwork. Offered in collaboration with Bloomington's upcoming CrankieFest, we'll dive into drawing, building, and bringing stories to life, no prior experience needed. Tickets: https://www.bfasupply.com/event-details-registration/lets-get-crankie Time & Location Feb 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Bloomington Fine Art Supply, 207 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA Abo

Talk of the townies now has a Youtube channel, we will be posting community scroll to there from now on. Check us out at - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOqa0pMa3RfWCjcBZCmRLQ

Want to be in our first crankie fest this April? Follow the link to the application - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_8GcT1mH-93JhD42_1BTs52FFqMEYUhJM_RiyoBPjyA2luQ/viewform?usp=dialog Application deadline: March 14, 2026

Went to see NC Asheville crankie fest, was so amazing and had great energy. Really recommend you go next year! Bought a crankie kit from Jessica C. White and did watercolor on the provided scroll. Here's their websites hope you check them out. https://www.instagram.com/asheville_crankie_fest/?hl=en https://www.jessicacwhite.com/products/crankie-kit?srsltid=AfmBOoriE3Rd3syIlC8iboJAO_gHrTgFHikDUm4uatgIexVTWOcN0RkQ

Thank you to the Waldron for letting us be apart of their holidaymarket. This is our second longest community scroll! And with that a gentle reminder to respect each other.  We're all about collaboration, with people's drawings/ writing. Add to them or create space for conversations. Will we censor anything that is added in clear disrespect.  Here was our example scroll with the actvity table.

Started hand stitching this in October, ended up being way too big for the crankie box. But we made it work! See you in 2026

Come help create a community scroll at the Waldron Arts Center Holiday Market. Starting at this month's gallery walk December 5th! CRankie station will be up all of the market from the 5th to the 23rd, 5pm to 8pm gallery hours. Excited to see what you'll make. Shop local and support local creators this holidays season.

Thank you to Late to everything for inviting us. Check out their website at - https://www.bandmix.com/late_to_everything/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/latetoeverything_band/

Come help create a community scroll this November 20th, from 6:30 pm to midnight. Hope to see you there and enjoy the music! 417 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN Free until 7:30pm, $8 presale, $10 at door Music: (instagram @) latetoeverything_band mannequins.official nellieblyband _grenadelia clairependreigh kaylaandthemachine Gallery Artists: audar_t bwo.studio Vendors: threedogyears ca.vin tage_ cryptic_craftz chaspadgett_art sydneyannart syl.ve rware spidercatcreative somethingne

A crankie in a pumpkin, always a fun time to get in and out.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our first ever community scroll. And thank you to Badknees for letting us be a part of this months market experiment. Join us at Lotus to make another community scroll.

We will have a booth at this September 13th from 11 am to 4 pm, with a chance for everyone to make a community scroll. Hope to see you...

We're Crankie will have a booth in the arts village at this years Lotus Fest in Bloomington, IN! Come create a community made crankie box...

From behind the scenes is the founder of WE"RE CRANKIE, Elizabeth Blackwell. With her scroll exploring grief and super powers. This...

Would you like to be a part of Bloomington's first ever crankie fest? Join our committee. Applications open always. This is a volunteer...

The first Crankie Festival in Bloomington, Indiana.  The crankie festival will be in April 2026! What are crankies? - They were created...