May 16, 2013
If you haven’t marked your calendars already, do so now. Starting this Saturday, May 18, PHAIR, a giant, open-air market arrives at 23rd and Arch streets and is slated to fill the space every Saturday well in to the fall. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 100 vendors sell homemade goods and treats [...]
Read more»May 2, 2013
Lovers of all things handmade and local, this one’s for you. A brand-new open-air market established by local Philadelphians makes its debut at 23rd and Arch Streets this spring, and intends to stay for the long haul to keep Philly shopping outdoors all the way through November 23. PHAIR brings an exciting mix of vendors [...]
Read more»April 10, 2013
This Sunday, April 14, marks the opening day of Clover Market, the alfresco antiques bazaar in downtown Ardmore. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., browse and buy from more than 100 high-end vendors peddling art, antiques, vintage and handmade goods. Far more than a mere flea market, Clover Market features a juried selection of antique [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
It’s officially gift-giving holiday heyday, and there’s no time like the present (get it?) to stock up on Philadelphia-made crafts, clothes, food and more for the lucky ones on your list. Luckily, Philadelphia shops, boutiques and neighborhood districts are making holiday shopping easy this year by hosting a slew of craft bazaars, holiday markets, sidewalk [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
You can never start browsing too early for the perfect holiday gifts for the lucky ones on your list. Happily, Handmade in Philadelphia is returning for 2012, inviting you to browse fine ceramics, pottery, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and more created by local artists and artisans. Handmade in Philadelphia is a mobile art gallery/organization which carries [...]
Read more»April 11, 2012
If you’re in the market for antiques and collectibles, vintage jewelry and clothing, original art and crafts and more, you will not want to miss the Clover Market, an upscale vintage outdoor market in Ardmore that opens on Sunday, April 15. It’s a rain-or-shine shopping event that runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Clover Market is [...]
Read more»December 2, 2011
Crafty Balboa, the South Philly-based craft show that prides itself on showcasing unique, high-quality, affordable, handmade goods, is once again hosting its holiday craft show on Saturday, December 17, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Broad Street Ministry. After receiving a record number of applications for the event this year, Crafty Balboa will have an [...]
Read more»November 17, 2011
Buying local shouldn’t be constrained to groceries and produce, especially during the holidays. Why buy mass-produced retail, or fight the lines this Black Friday when there are one-of-a-kind items made right here in Philadelphia? This season, support a Philadelphia artist by giving locally. The Handmade in Philadelphia autumn holiday exhibition and sale will return to [...]
Read more»May 6, 2011
Whether you’re in need of a last minute Mother’s Day gift, or just want to support local artists, be sure to stop by the South Philly Handmade Brigade this Saturday, May 7 from noon-5 p.m. The unique shopping event will feature jewelry, handmade soaps, ceramics, wearable art, knits, home goods, handbags and more, all crafted [...]
Read more»December 9, 2010
Support local artists and stop by the South Philly Handmade Brigade craft show this Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event takes place at 1241 Carpenter Street, home of the Midwives Collective & Gallery, an artists’ group formed for the purpose of fostering innovative community art making. This intimate, non-traditional gallery [...]
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