May 14, 2013
Searching for well-worn flannel shirts, old vinyl records or handmade duct-tape wallets? Report directly to the Punk Rock Flea Market this weekend, May 18-19. Now spanning two days, the R5 Productions-organized market includes more than 500 private and commercial vendors peddling any sort of flea-market find imaginable — everything from old record collections and funky [...]
Read more»February 19, 2013
Art Star Craft Bazaar’s spring show returns for its 10th year, and applications are now being accepted to participate in the outdoor weekend venue this Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12. Previous years have seen more than 100 local and national artists set up shop outdoors at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing offering handmade creation [...]
Read more»January 30, 2013
UPDATE: The Craft Fair has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 23. On Saturday, February 9, 30th Street Station will transform into a full-fledged craft fair! From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. shop the selections of 30 local artisans and crafters. Some of Philadelphia’s finest are coming together to provide you with the perfect gifts for yourself, a [...]
Read more»January 14, 2013
On Sunday, January 27, Clover Market is opening its doors for their first ever winter market at the 23rd Street Armory. The organizers behind the market aren’t kidding around, either. There are more than 50 confirmed vendors who will supply attendees with a slew of items. Head out to the market to browse antiques, handmade [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
There’s a chill in the air, which means that the holidays are upon us. That, in turn, means that it’s time to start thinking about decorating and gifting. If you’re looking to go green — literally and figuratively — this holiday season, check out the annual Holiday Bazaar at Greensgrow Farms. The event runs two [...]
Read more»November 6, 2012
The Clay Studio, a nonprofit educational arts organization located in Old City, will send teams to the streets of Philadelphia on Thursday, November 8 to distribute free, handmade mugs to java drinkers carrying disposable coffee cups around Center City cafes in an effort to examine the relevance of handmade ceramic tableware in modern day culture. [...]
Read more»October 31, 2012
The Philadelphia Museum of Art combines a few of Philadelphia’s favorite things — art, beer and business — for its annual craft show, which will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11. 195 craft artists from across the U.S. and the U.K. will have their work on [...]
Read more»September 25, 2012
West Philadelphia’s The Woodlands, a National Historic Landmark mansion, cemetery and grounds, will host the annual GO WEST! Craft Fest this Saturday, September 29. More than 60 local artisan vendors will bring their creations, including jewelry, accessories, ceramics, soaps, candles, toys, tea, home goods, clothing, prints, cards and much more. A variety of live music [...]
Read more»August 13, 2012
From one of the same organizations that brought you the blockbuster 2nd Street Festival, this weekend brings you the 51st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, August 17-19, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society. This year, the fest will feature a star-studded lineup with bigger names and longer sets. Workshops for clog dancing and a crafts fair [...]
Read more»May 9, 2012
The Friends of Rittenhouse Square are partnering with the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen to bring the first ever Fine Craft Fair featuring 140 artists to the park’s sidewalks, May 11-13. Known for its unparalleled artistry, the Pennsylvania Guild was founded in 1944 to support the skills of more than 1,400 members’ transformation of raw materials [...]
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