5th Annual Boston Handmade Marketplace

Hand dyed yarn by Toil & Trouble

We're doing it again for a 5th year in a row! Thank you to the Somerville Arts Council for selecting us to participate in the 2012 ArtsUnion Series with our Boston Handmade Marketplace.

Join us on Saturday, June 30, from 3-7pm in Union Square (at the intersection of Washington, Prospect & Somerville Ave.), Somerville, MA for the BIG event! The Somerville Arts Council and Boston Handmade present an ArtsUnion Event: The Boston Handmade Marketplace where 20+ locally grown artists, artisans, and craftspeople will be showing and selling handmade jewelry, ceramics, glass, accessories, handspun yarn, art, photography, paper goods, and more.

Photography by Lucie Wicker

 In addition to the artists and craftspeople exhibiting at the 2012 Boston Handmade Marketplace there will be live performances by local musicians, The Grownup Noise, Nowhere Lights, and newcomer to the music scene, Boston Handmade member Nancy MacCallum. Along with the musical performances throughout the day there will be hands-on craft demonstrations from exhibitors and local arts organizations, The Common Cod Fiber Guild, The Stitch House, and Creative Union. Adding to the fanfare, Lucie Wicker Photographywill be in the Square with her interactive photo booth snapping fanciful portraits throughout the afternoon.

Jewelry by k.o'brien jewelry

Stay tuned to this blog for previews and special news over the next few weeks!

Shopping locally and buying handmade goods means you are supporting local small businesses and strengthening your hometown economy while building a stronger and more vibrant community. Be a Handmade Hero, and say hello to Boston Handmade on June 30th.