The Great Dickens Christmas Fair!

Cow Palace Exhibition Halls 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA, United States

The bustling streets of London, immortalized for all time by the mighty pen of Charles Dickens, form the living backdrop of your excursion into Christmas Past. You are a living part of a Victorian Christmas card come to life!

Metallic Floral Headpiece

Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United States

Create stunning and glamorous 1920s vintage-inspired headwear. In this new workshop, you will learn to laminate metallic crepe paper, shape a buckram base, and adorn it with dozens of metallic flowers, stars and more.

$85

Martinez Arts Holiday Boutique

Old Martinez Train Depot Ferry Street near Marina Vista Avenue, Martinez, CA, United States

Handmade gifts by local artisans that are truly unique and crafted with care.

Free admission

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios

locations throughout Berkeley - see website for map Berkeley, CA, United States

The Artists Invite You In! Over 100 handpicked artists and craftspeople at studios, workshops and galleries in Berkeley will open their doors to the public during the 24th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios.

Free

Mycopigments for Dyes with Alissa Allen

A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

Many wild mushrooms contain permanent, intensely colored dyes, and every region has its own palette of mushroom and lichen dyes! This four hour class takes an in-depth look at using local wild mushrooms as sustainable, safe dye sources.

$150

Holiday Open House at SHED

SHED Store 25 North Street, Healdsburg, CA, United States

Eat, drink, and be merry at SHED! Bring the whole family and get inspired for the season of giving. Pick out the perfect holiday gifts and let our staff wrap them for you while you dance to live Klezmer music. Learn how to make a wreath with our florist, sip hot cocoa, taste freshly roasted chestnuts, and sample food and drink from some of our favorite local vendors.

Free

Stamped and Painted Gift Wrap

Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United States

Make beautifully painted and stamped decorative papers for holiday decor and gift giving. Use inks, paints and a variety of tools to create one-of-a-kind sheets of paper you can use for the season and all year long.

$65

Tiny Woven Ornaments

Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United States

Add a bit of texture and sparkle to your holiday decor with tiny woven ornaments. In this workshop, Ama Wertz will teach you a few basic weaving techniques to create two ornaments, one for gifting and one for you!

$55

Craft Mixer with Hayward Area Historical Society

HAHS Center for History and Culture 22380 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, CA, United States

Ever wish you could make holiday gifts yourself instead of running from store to store trying to find something unique? Join us for a fun night of crafting! We’ll provide supplies for various projects, or bring one that you’re already working on.

Free

Mock Vintage Metallic Bulb Reflectors

Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United States

Inspired by beautiful vintage holiday decorations of days gone by, Tiffanie will teach you how to make wonderful and festive mock-vintage metallic bulb reflectors for your holiday twinkle lights.

$70