I love Christmas shopping. I love picking up that perfect gift and knowing it's recipient will absolutely love it. Unfortunately, when I had the ideal opportunity to pick out those one-of-a-kind presents at Indie Craft Parade back in September...I wasn't thinking about Christmas at all. I'm sure many of you have the same dilemma as I do, kicking yourself for not gathering those treasures when you had the chance. Well, no fears. Many of our Indie Craft Vendors are involved in special Christmas events, and they've shared with us where you can find their goods in time for Christmas. Some of them are even running online sales. You'll find a lot of your favorites below.
So don't procrastinate again! Get out there and find those gifts that are sure to be remembered.
I've listed the information below according to the individual vendors. You'll note that a number of them will be at the same events (increasing your chances of finding holiday goodness).
An Illyria Pottery Christmas Show
We've already had our Christmas show, but we couldn't be a scrooge. Email Katie at kcoston1@gmail.com and set up a time to come by. Not only will you find unique ceramic gifts by Illyria Pottery, but you'll also find a wide variety of paintings by Annie Koelle.
Date and Time: You decide. Send an email with what works for you.
Illyria Pottery Studio; 416 Perry Avenue; Greenville, SC 29601
Krista Allison/Canoo
The Big Crafty
Sunday, Dec. 4, 12-6pm at Pack Place in Asheville, NC
thebigcrafty.com
Presents of Art 2011
Upstairs Artspace, 49 S Trade St, Tryon, NC
November 25 - December 24, open Tue-Sat 11-5
Over 60 different arts and crafts vendors in a gallery setting.
My studio mate, Amber Mahler of Mani Designs, and I are hosting a Grand Opening & Holiday Sale at our studio here in Asheville. We'll be opening our shared studio space to the public for the first time, and hosting a sale of our work plus a few friends. Our neighbor, Mimi Strang, will be doing the same. We'll have about 10 artists in the building and local food trucks outside.
Found*ling & Mani Designs Studio Grand Opening & Holiday Sale
December 10 & 11, 11-6 each day
15B Domino Lane (behind Harvest Records in West Asheville)
Stacey Budge-Kamison/Urban GypZ
I am participating in a Holiday Artist Sale with 6 other Asheville artists in West Asheville
Dec. 10-11, 11-6
The Herb Garden Open House Christmas Sale
We'll be selling handmade soap including our new Winter and Christmas scents (buy 12, get one free). In addition to the soap, we'll be offering a variety of scrubs. Gift bags and gift packaging available.
130 Rubiwood Circle, Greer, SC 29651
Friday, December 9 from 3:00-8:00
Saturday, December 10 from 9:00-5:00
Saturday, December 17 from 9:00-5:00
I am having an online sale in my Etsy shop. For the next week I have a holiday promotion where shipping is free, just enter the code
'FBfree' upon checkout. Lots of brand new original work to choose from, affordably priced, framed and ready to display. Here is a link to my
blog, where buyers can read more about my studio process & concepts.
I'm participating in three upcoming craft shows / exhibits. I'm also planning on doing a coupon code for my Etsy shop for the week of December 5th through the 11th. The coupon for a 20% off at Once Again Sam is YESPLEASE
Art & Light Gallery
Now through the holidays: Open Friday & Saturday's
A selection of my felted curiosities are available as well as a line of woodland-inspired ornaments created exclusively for Art & Light.
www.artandlightgallery.com
American Advertising Federation's 7th Annual TWIST Art Show
Thursday December 1st from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Fish Eye Studios (Greenville)
Amateur and professional artists will exhibit and sell work, some of which is related to the advertising industry, but not all. This event is open to the public and there will be a silent auction where all proceeds benefit Special Olympics and AAF Greenville's Diversity, Education & Public Service initiatives and club operations.
Holiday Handmade Hoopla
Saturday, December 3
10— Noon (VIP preview, $15)
Noon — 6 (open to all, free)
Bijou Building, 147 East Main St., Downtown Spartanburg
www.hub-bub.com
Savannah Wallace/Maie Dae
We are currently promoting our holiday line on our shop.
AND we just launched our very first lookbook for the holidays
here.
Brandy Lindsey/Dangle and Thread
Holiday Handmade Hoopla
Saturday, December 3
10— Noon (VIP preview, $15)
Noon — 6 (open to all, free)
Bijou Building, 147 East Main St., Downtown Spartanburg
www.hub-bub.com
I am having an online sale via Etsy this Friday, Saturday and the following Monday.
Bailey O'Neal Jewelry Black Friday Sale
Friday 5 a.m-Monday at Midnight
Black Friday 30% (early bird special 5-7a.m), Small Business Saturday 20% and Sunday-Cyber Monday 15% off entire purchase.
Save 40% on all items 11/26 - 11/27 use code turkey
Afraid all my LIVE shows are done for the year, but the etsy shop is full with lots of new additions!
Presents of Art 2011
Upstairs Artspace, 49 S Trade St, Tryon, NC
November 25 - December 24, open Tue-Sat 11-5
Over 60 different arts and crafts vendors in a gallery setting.
Porter Flea
Nashville, TN,
Dec. 3rd, 12-8
The East Nashville Community Center
The Big Crafty
Sunday, Dec. 4, 12-6pm at Pack Place in Asheville, NC
thebigcrafty.com
K.D.'s Treehouse Holiday Pop-up shop
Columbia, SC, Dec. 10, 1-4
KD's Treehouse
Holiday Market and Fashion Show
Asheville Art Museum
Friday December 2nd
Holiday Handmade Hoopla
Saturday, December 3
10— Noon (VIP preview, $15)
Noon — 6 (open to all, free)
Bijou Building, 147 East Main St., Downtown Spartanburg
www.hub-bub.com
The Big Crafty
Sunday, Dec. 4, 12-6pm at Pack Place in Asheville, NC
thebigcrafty.com
Presents of Art 2011
Upstairs Artspace, 49 S Trade St, Tryon, NC
November 25 - December 24, open Tue-Sat 11-5
Over 60 different arts and crafts vendors in a gallery setting.
The pogos and I will be joining other local artisans at the 3rd annual Sustainable Midlands Holiday Celebration in Columbia, SC.
Monday, Nov. 28th. 4:30 - 8:30 pm at the lovely 701 Whaley St. Gallery.
Tickets are available at
http://www.sustainablemidlands.org/?p=2986Holiday Handmade Hoopla
Saturday, December 3
10— Noon (VIP preview, $15)
Noon — 6 (open to all, free)
Bijou Building, 147 East Main St., Downtown Spartanburg
www.hub-bub.com
Porter Flea - Nashville - Dec. 3rd
The artisan market will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, from 12-8 PM indoors at the East Park Community Center, 600 Woodland Street, located in East Nashville. Porter Flea: Holiday will feature handmade gifts from over 60 local and regional artisans and designers, half a dozen popular food trucks, and live DJs. This one-of-a-kind market event will also benefit the East Park Community Center and Metro Parks.
Chatty Crafty DIY Holiday, 2011
Saturday + Sunday, December 10 + 11
Warehouse Row, North Bldg, Suite 118
1110 Market Street Chattanooga, Tenn.
Chatty Crafty is a juried DIY/Indie Craft Show in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This event plays host to DIY and Indie crafters & their wares from around the country.
The Rock & Shop Market
Motorco, Full Steam Brewery & The Trotter Building - Durham, NC
December 17th 2011 12-6pm
An indoor shopping, music & fashion event spotlighting emerging local bands and designers selling their wares. Grab a beer at the bar, shop local from talented designers and hear great music.