{"id":8280,"date":"2015-12-01T14:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T19:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/?p=8280"},"modified":"2015-12-07T20:33:57","modified_gmt":"2015-12-08T01:33:57","slug":"holiday-indie-craft-fairs-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/holiday-indie-craft-fairs-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Indie Craft Fairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re simply wanting to attend a holiday event or you need to finish up your Christmas shopping, indie craft markets are always an enjoyable time. These fairs feature vendors selling all sorts of handmade wares?everything from stationery to ceramics to edible treats and more. Many of these events include other fun bits, such as DIY workshops, giveaways, food trucks, and music from DJs.<\/p>\n

Below I?ve highlighted a few of these merry markets, but if you have a favourite local indie craft fair in your area, let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n

Handmade Arcade – Pittsburgh, PA<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>\n

Founded over a decade ago, Handmade Arcade<\/a> is an award-winning craft fair that features dozens of makers selling everything from jewelry to ‘zines to robots. If you’re inspired by all the products, you can also get crafty yourself at Hands-on Handmade<\/a>, a variety of two-hour, half-day, or day-long creative activities. And while you’re at this fair, don’t forget to pick up a copy of Things Making Things: A DIY Colouring Book<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nHandmade Arcade<\/a>
\nDavid L. Lawrence Convention Centre
\n1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd<\/p>\n

Saturday, 5 December
\n11am–7pm
\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Etsy Made Local – London<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>\n

Meet British makers at Etsy Made Local<\/a>, which lasts all weekend long. At this event, you can sip coffee while you browse the wares from 50+ artisans, have gifts personalized on the spot, and amp up your gift wrap skills at the Wrapping Station. Not in London? Not to worry! Etsy Made Local is also coming to several other cities, such as Cardiff, Glasgow, and Birmingham. Simply visit here<\/a> and scroll a little bit down the page for information on the other markets around the UK this weekend.<\/p>\n

\nEtsy Made Local<\/a>
\nThe Vinyl Factory, Soho
\n51 Poland Street
\nLondon W1F 7LZ
\n[Nearest tube is Piccadilly Circus or Oxford Street.]<\/p>\n

Friday, 4 December: 4–7pm
\nSaturday, 5 December: 10am–8pm
\nSunday, 6 December: 11am–6pm
\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show – Seattle, WA<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/a>\n

Urban Craft Uprising<\/a> is Seattle’s largest indie craft show, and it has been going on for 11 years now. This fair features over 150 vendors selling all kinds of goodies, such as housewares, food, candles, furniture, and loads more.<\/p>\n