The winter holidays have once again invaded our realm, and what else can we do but give into them?? This weekend seems to be a pretty spectacular last-minute shopping weekend of hand-made items from local artists. The first I will mention is the Lab’s 14th Annual Postcard Show, where you can find many objects including, but not limited to, postcards, small paintings, cassette tapes, tiny sculptures and handmade earrings. Now time for my shameless plug: I am selling greeting cards here, based on my own drawings and photography, ranging from xmas to birthday to a couple of other creative expressions. What I love about this show is how affordable items are, I highly recommend. The Lab Gallery is located in San Francisco’s Mission District and will be open for business 1pm-6pm on both Saturday 12/11 and Sunday 12/12 with an extension of hours Saturday night as a jolly reception ensues from 7pm-10pm.
A little taste of my own contribution. From Left to Right: Seasoned Greetings, Magically Delicious, Happy Birthday and Life. Four more designs will be present...
Next on the list is the Bazaar Bizarre. I have two friends selling their handmande jewelry wares in this event: the talented and lovely Taryn McCabe with her TOMgirl leather jewelry and Shen Cruces with her Shendoe ceramic jewelry. This event is located at the Fort Mason Center (Herbst Pavilion), San Francisco, and is happening Saturday 12/11 from 12pm-5pm and Sunday 12/12 from 12pm-6pm, with a special cocktail & crafts party Saturday night from 7pm-10pm. Admission is free for the daytime hours, $10 for the special Saturday night event. Here is a list of links to all of the specially picked artists and crafters for this event, take a looksy! I personally have fallen in love with the Sweet Meats vendor.
Top: Handmade leather necklace by TOMgirl -- Bottom: Handmade ceramic necklace by Shendoe
Now let us take a gander at Inky Oxnard’s Holiday Frenzy! happening in West Oakland Saturday 12/11 from 11am-5pm. There will be screenprints at ridiculously low prices, lovingly printed t-shirts, framed pieces, a few pieces on wood from Super Furry Animals, landscapes, Squirrel Plates, stickers, books, paintings on canvas, wood, and cardboard — gifts to fit every budget. The artists involved are Michael Wertz, Isabel Samaras, Dave Warnke, Jim Winters, and Lloyd Dangle. These prints are awesome! Get yourself there, people!
Inky Oxnard’s Holiday Frenzy!
Now for those of you up in the North Bay, specifically Santa Rosa, we have a Thursday night event, 12/9: Xmas Card Collective – Show & Sale located at Gallery 300. The artists involved will be Todd Barricklow, Molly Perez, Tony Spears, Mr. Salazar, William Smith and the lovely Jacqueline Smith. This is an event that you can purchase unique xmas cards, have some bites and drinks and enjoy the company of some of my favorite people. Seriously guys, these are my people, you can’t not have fun at this event…
Xmas Card Collective: Show & Sale
Lastly, for those who aren’t venturing outdoors for their last-minute shopping, try whitefuzzyball.com, an untraditional-traditional line of Santa hats designed and crafted by one of my elf friends. These are very luxurious and very well made — just what’s needed this holiday season. So many events, so little time. Plan accordingly, people, but get your booties out there and have yourselves a grand time!
One of the sweet untraditional-traditional Santa hats at whitefuzzyball.com
Wendy Anne Crittenden 