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Filed Under Events | November 15, 2011
Ho, Ho, Ho, the holidays are fast approaching! Why not get a jump on your shopping list, or find those last few items for the hard-to-buy-for people in your life, with a visit to an arts and crafts show happening in and around Toronto? Just be sure to come with some time to browse, and your reusable shopping totes!
The Moose Show
Thursday, November 17th – Saturday November 19th, see site for show times, The Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front Street West, Toronto
Now in its 16th year, The Moose Show is held in the beautiful, light-filled atrium of the CBC building. This show features some of Canada’s finest artisans who have been carefully selected for excellence and innovation in their chosen media. Come and meet our talented Canadian artisans at this free event: www.mooseshow.com
The Nutcracker Sweet
Thursday, November 17th – Saturday, November 19th, 9 am – 7 pm, Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
The castle will be beautifully decorated for the season, providing an enchanting atmosphere for some holiday shopping. The selection of vendors offers unique, handcrafted products – this is a great place to discover something out of the ordinary: www.casaloma.org
One Of A Kind Christmas Show
November 24th – December 4th, see site for times, Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto
Just in time for holiday shopping, the One Of A Kind show returns to T.O.! Find local, unique, and creative gifts for everyone on your list, and support the artisans at the same time. Don’t miss Canada’s premier craft show: www.oneofakindshow.com
Hippo Craft Fair
Saturday, November 26th, 10 am – 3 pm, Vaughan Co-op Nursery School, St. Matthews Church, 729 St. Clair Avenue, Toronto
Come and do some holiday shopping with more than 20 local craftspeople and small businesses. Stay for homemade lunch and a coffee at the Hippo Cafe while the kids enjoy activities, games and prizes. Pick up some goodies at the Bake Sale table, and enter the raffle to win one of many themed gift baskets. All proceeds go to support Hippo School: www.hipposchool.com
17th Annual CBC Charity Craft Sale
Wednesday, November 30th, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, CBC building, 250 Front Street West, Toronto
Come get some holiday shopping done at the CBC Charity Craft Show! Supporting UNICEF, all proceeds from vendor fees and day-of donations will go directly to Child Protection around the world, which includes HIV testing and prevention in Africa and other nations for mothers, babies and children. All items are handmade: www.sites.google.com/site/cbccharitycraftsale
A Handmade Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, December 3rd, 11 am – 6 pm, Presented by Kid Icarus, St. Stephen-in-the-Fields, 103 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto
“A Handmade Holiday” is a one day gift show where Torontonians have the opportunity to buy directly from local creators of high-quality, handcrafted goods, such as paper products, poster art, soft toys, children’s clothes, knitwear, jewelry and more. Shoppers visiting the event are treated to mystery loot bags at the door, raffles throughout the day, and of course, a piece of artistry with every purchase: www.kidicarus.ca
Book Arts Fair, OCAD
Saturday, December 3rd, 10 am – 5 pm, Ontario College Of Art & Design, Great Hall, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto
OCAD University is proud to present the 27th Annual Book Arts Fair! Exhibiting the work of artists, printmakers, bookbinders and others involved in creating handmade books and paper, zines and small press publications. Pick up beautiful cards, affordable prints, and other fun gifts: www.ocad.ca
The Artisans’ Gift Fair
Saturdays & Sundays, December 3rd – 18th, Noon – 6 pm, The Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto
The Artisans’ Gift Fair is held every year at the Tranzac Club, in the heart of the Annex in downtown Toronto. Come and enjoy free live music, have a drink at the cozy bar, and browse through a maze of over 40 artist and artisans’ unique gift ideas. You’re sure to find a treasure: www.artisansgiftfair.com
City Of Craft
Saturday, December 10th (11 am – 6 pm) & Sunday, December 11th (11 am – 5 pm), The Theatre Centre & Thrush Holmes Empire, 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto
Now in its fifth year, City of Craft is back and bigger than ever. Come see 55 craft vendors from Toronto and beyond, take in five free workshops, installations and interactive programs, and take away a hand-printed and stuffed goodie tote (for the first 100 people through the doors on Saturday). Come see what Toronto is making: www.cityofcraft.com
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Let us know what you think or share your great finds with us so we can share them with other Vancouver mothers!
Also…
The Annual Wandering Winter Craft Show returns for a second year!
Two dates, two locations, two chances to shop handmade this holiday season!
Saturday November 26th – The Church of the Holy Trinity (Behind the Eaton Centre)
Saturday December 10th – The Gladstone Hotel Ballroom
See our website for full vendor list and details”
http://www.shopcats.ca
See you there!
-Emma