Upcoming Events


South Congress First Thursday

Thu - Jul 03 -

Come and enjoy the store. We are open until 10 pm.

 
 

Kutch Handicrafts Sneak Peak Sale

Sun - Jul 13 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

You are invited to shop during an exciting sneak preview event after store hours. We have met some new fair trade friends who will soon be going back to India. While in the states, they have been selling goods and clothing from Kutch Handicrafts and have some overstock that they can't bring home. Please join us for this great opportunity to purchase fairly traded, handmade clothing and accessories made in India. Refreshments and spirits
will be served.

 
 

Volunteer Orientation

Thu - Jul 17 - 7:00 PM

Volunteer Orientation is held once a month. Become a volunteer. It doesn't take too much time and is so much fun!

 
 

VSA Arts of Austin Benefit

Thu - Jul 24 - 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Join VSA arts of Texas and Ten Thousand Villages for an evening of gift shopping and live music by world music artist Oliver Rajamani and performer Freddy Carnes. Ten Thousand Villages will donate between 10-15% of the evening's sales to support the programs and services of VSA arts of Texas.

www.vsatx.org

 
 

South Congress First Thursday

Thu - Aug 07 -

The store stays open until 10pm! Come and enjoy the store!

 
 

South Congress First Thursday

Thu - Sep 04 -

Come and enjoy the store. We are open until 10 pm.

 
 

Rug Event

Thu - Sep 18 -- Mon - Sep 22 -

Don't miss our Annual Oriental Rug Event.

This year the sale will be held at

The Holy Cross Lutheran Church
4622 South Lamar (near Central Market)
Austin, TX 78745
Directions View Map

As always the event will feature over 300 exquisite hand knotted Persian, Bokara and Tribal rugs made by fairly paid master craftsmen.

For more information on these beautiful rugs please Click Here

Click here for Rug FAQS

For more information email Kitty at manager@villagesofaustin.org

 
 

Rug Seminar

Thu - Sep 18 - 7:00 PM

Learn about these unique handmade rugs. For more information email volunteer@villagesofaustin.org