Crafts
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair!
Cow Palace Exhibition Halls 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA, United StatesThe 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 StatesCreate 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.
Martinez Arts Holiday Boutique
Old Martinez Train Depot Ferry Street near Marina Vista Avenue, Martinez, CA, United StatesHandmade gifts by local artisans that are truly unique and crafted with care.
Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
locations throughout Berkeley - see website for map Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe 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.
Mycopigments for Dyes with Alissa Allen
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesMany 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.
Holiday Open House at SHED
SHED Store 25 North Street, Healdsburg, CA, United StatesEat, 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.
Stamped and Painted Gift Wrap
Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United StatesMake 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.
Tiny Woven Ornaments
Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United StatesAdd 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!
Craft Mixer with Hayward Area Historical Society
HAHS Center for History and Culture 22380 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, CA, United StatesEver 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.
Mock Vintage Metallic Bulb Reflectors
Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle Street, Emeryville, CA, United StatesInspired 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.