As December approaches, it seems like craft fairs, trunk shows, and sales on great local art and various crafts pop up everywhere. Here’s a list of what’s happening around Maine that’s worth checking out.
- Fri. Dec. 3 (5pm) – Local Sprouts Holiday Show [Local Sprouts Cafe, 649 Congress St., Portland]
- Fri. + Sat. Dec. 3-4 – Shop-A-Do Craftastic Art Sale [SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland]
- Fri. + Sat. Dec. 3-4 – MECA Holiday Sale [Porteous Building, 522 Congress St., Portland]
- Sat. Dec. 4 (12-6pm) – East End Holiday Stroll [Various locations, Portland]
- Sat. Dec. 4 (9am-4pm) – The Creatorium: Rockland’s Creative Emporium [Lincoln Street Arts Center, 24 Lincoln St., Rockland]
- Wed. Dec. 8 (5pm-9pm) – Snow Train [SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland]
- Fri. Dec. 10 (6pm-8pm) – Photo A Go-Go [The Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook]
- Sat. + Sun. Dec. 11-12 – Picnic [Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland]
- Sat. Dec. 18 – The Oak + The Ax Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair [The Oak + The Ax, 140 Main St., Biddeford]
What else? Email or leave a comment to add to this list.
Local Sprouts Holiday Show December 3rd
The Vauhti Band, Papadelo and others will be playing. Art starts at 5pm, music starts at 7pm. And the Local Sprouts staff will be covering the walls with their beautiful art. There will be tables with Holiday craft creations as well. Join us for a fun evening.
http://www.meca.edu/holidaysale
Designing Women return to Woodford’s Church to celebrate the Holiday season in style with over twenty local female artisans displaying their high quality and beautifully handcrafted pottery, handbags, glasswork, handwoven clothing and accessories, home accents, stained glass, and sculptural ceramic art. Find the best gifts here and also help support Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic.