If you're looking to get some unique gifts for those on your holiday list, Toronto's Christmas craft shows are a wonderful place to take your search. During November and December one of a kind creations by local and Canadian artists will be on sale in even greater numbers than usual - which also makes it a great time to stock up for other gift giving throughout the year... or to go shopping as a treat for yourself.
CBC Charity Craft Sale
http://sites.google.com/site/cbccraftsale2009/
You can get your shopping done early AND support a great cause! Visit the CBC Atrium and enjoy free admission to explore vendors offering holiday themed crafts plus jewelery, clothing, cards, food and more. All vendor table fees are being donated to the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, who will also be on hand taking orders for the 2010 Think Pink calendar.
• Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front Street West
• Thursday November 5th, 9am-5pm
One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale
www.OneOfAKindShow.com
It's the big one! "Holiday Windows" is the theme for this year's show, which will offer a huge variety of unique gifts created by Canadian artists and craftspeople.
• Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
• $12 adults (save $2 online), $6.50 Student 13-17 & Senior 65+, free 12 years and under
• Thursday November 26 - Sunday December 6
Winter Artfest
www.NeilsonParkCreativeCentre.com
Seasonal decorations, paintings, photographs, woodcrafts and more will be available at this community event. Also enjoy a silent auction and refreshments from the cafe.
• Neilsen Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilsen Drive
• November 28-29, 10am-4pm
SpeakEasy's Annual Holiday Sale
www.SpeakEasyTO.com
SpeakEasy is a regularly occurring event, taking place the first Thursday of eight months a year. At the Holiday Sale unique gifts will be available from 40 artists and craftspeople, who you'll be able to chat with while browsing and even enjoying a few drinks.
• The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen West
• Thursday December 3rd, 2009
The Artisans Gift Fair
www.ArtisansGiftFair.com
Enjoy free admission to browse and buy from local crafters offering unique gifts.
• Free admission, The Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue
• Saturdays & Sundays, December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 2009
Under 30 Crafts Christmas Market
Under30crafts.com
2009 will be the first year for this event, which is called "Under 30" because no item will cost more than $30! Browse offerings from 28 artists and enter to win a draw for "a collection of handcrafted treasures".
• Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. East, 2nd floor (the event is wheelchair accessible)
• Sunday December 6th, 2009; 2:30pm - 8:30pm
