2017 Holiday Craft Fairs - Sonoma County
Nov 24 - Dec 30 ~ 16th Annual Holiday Gift Gallery Healdsburg Center for the Arts
Every holiday season, Healdsburg Center for the Arts fills up with a wonderful bounty of artist-made goods. This annual sale is an opportunity for Regional artists to showcase and sell their work, and for the community to purchase unique, handmade gifts, which supports Healdsburg Center for the Arts and our communities. Artist created work that includes Books, Cards, Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Holiday Themed, Games, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Painting, Paper, Pastel, Photography, Plastic, Puzzles, Textiles, Toys, Watercolor, and Wood.
Healdsburg Center for the Arts, 130 Plaza St., Healdsburg, 707-431-1970, healdsburgcenterforthearts.org/,info@healdsburgcenterforthearts.org
Dec 1 ~ Cloverdale Arts Alliance Pop-Up Craft Faire
On December 1, the Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery will be transformed into a Holiday Pop-Up Craft Faire featuring locally made items perfect for gift giving, or just to treat yourself. Meet the artists and crafters and get into the holiday spirit with spiced cider, cookies and other homemade snacks. “We are still selecting local crafters and artists to participate in this event,” said artist and CAA board member, Laura Carr. “So far, we have jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, dolls, and hand sewn items for babies, kids and the home. We expect to also have entertainment, and holiday fun for the whole family.” Artists, crafters and entertainers interested in participating in this event can contact Carr at lauracarr232@comcast.net or (707) 490-6977. The Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery is located at 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd. The fair is on Saturday, December 1, 11AM to 5PM. Admission is free. The Cloverdale Arts Alliance is a non-profit arts organization bringing cultural arts to northern Sonoma County. CAA programs include Friday Night Live at the Plaza, Art Gallery, THE Jazz Club, Americana Night, Blues Session, Music Workshops, Discovering Art Series, Art Classes, Wine Appreciation Workshops, and Special Events.
FREE, 11:00 AM - 5:00p, Cloverdale Arts Alliance Gallery, 204 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-490-6977, lauracarr232@comcast.net
Dec 2 - Dec 3 ~ Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Center
Celebrate the season with gifts for yourself or loved ones in this festive shopping experience featuring over 80 local artists. Shop for quality, hand-crafted holiday décor, home goods, jewelry, bath and body products, edibles and more all sold by the artists! Plus enjoy: Live entertainment both days! A ride on Rosie the Trolley for free to and from the Crafts Fair to the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens Holiday Open House! Holiday tree and Snowman photo spots! Kids Activity craft area on Saturday Prize Giveaway Fundraiser in the main lobby. Several vendors have contributed craft items to the this fundraiser and you could be a lucky winner! Proceeds from the drawing ticket sales benefit the Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Scholarship Fund. Last year, over $1,500 was raised providing swim lessons and summer camp for those in need. Suggested ticket donation: $1 per ticket or $5/6 tickets Kettle corn and baked goods may be available for purchase Breakfast and lunch items for purchase provided by local restaurant
$3 - Children 12 and under are free Dec 2; 9-5p; Dec 3; 10-4p, Finley Community Complex,2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa, 707-543-3737, srcity.org/2176/Handmade-Holiday-Crafts-Fair
Dec 2 - Dec 3 ~ Holiday Boutique
Shop in a festive, cozy environment for hand-crafted holiday decorations and gifts -- quilts, jewelry, mugs, pillows, scarves, bags, ornaments, boxes, cards, and much more. Congratulate Mike Etchart on the work anniversaryBring your friends and holiday spirit! Refreshments will be served. 7 local artisans : Mary Ely, JackiGail, Sandra Maresca, Lynn Rossman, Karen Ruzak, Sam Sirdofsky, Marion Rose Stern
Dec 2-3; 10-5p, The Maresca “Art Barn”, 16120 Watson Road, Guerneville, 707-869-9419, Sandra Maresca, croneclown@comcast.net
Dec 2 - Dec 3 ~ Holiday on Florence
A Showcase of Fine Local Craft, featuring handwoven clothing and home decor by Abby Bard, fine jewelry and inspired collages by Shelley Rae, pottery by Chris Boyd, mixed media/monotypes by Linda Weber, wearable art and home accessories from African textiles by Viki Dyan, wreaths and botanicals from Full Bloom Flower Farm. Shop for the holidays in a festive, cozy setting at The Weaving Studio on Sebastopol’s famous “sculpture street.”
FREE / 11-5p, , 343 Florence Ave, Sebastopol, 707-280-2607, abbybard@yahoo.com
Dec 2 - Dec 3 ~ Holiday Show and Sale of handmade items from local artists and designers
bijoux - Elegant and whimsical. Perfect for gift-giving! Artists and designers set up shop in Sebastopol to feature elegant and whimsical fine arts and crafts. Artists include: Ronie Dalton, Resin and Paper Mache Necklaces Barbara Harris, Suitable and Rowdy Jewelry Naomi Lasley, Raku Ceramics and Pit-fired Vessels of fish, birds, corazones, and platters Pat O’Connell, Beaded Bracelets and Necklaces Doug Peters, Succulents for the Artful Garden Paula Strother, Painted Cigar Box Critters Patty Tulip, Artisan-made Mixed-media and Enameled Jewelry
