Boston Handmade at the Jamaica Plain Holiday Fair

We are so thrilled to participate (for the *5th* year in a row!) in the First Church in Jamaica Plain's annual holiday craft fair. We will be back up on the stage selling our work and celebrating the season along with 50 other artists and craftsmen. The fair will also featuring a live band and delicious homemade baked goods. What's not to love?!

Representing Boston Handmade will be:
Anna Koon
Cody's Creations
Kerry Hawkins Photography
Lucie Wicker Photography
Monkey Chow
Seeds of Joie

Show Details:
Saturday, December 1, 2012
11am to 5pm
First Church in Jamaica Plain
6 Eliot St
Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

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SEE YOU THERE!

Monday Mosaic: Wearable Art

1. Sakura Springtime Sky Blue - Japanese Chiyogami Square Glass Pendant by MaJentaDesigns
2. Sterling Silver Kenpo karate inspired Dragon Pendant Black and silver by CristinaHurley
3.Pink flower, Glass Tile necklace with 29 inch mini ball chain by KerryHawkinsphoto
4. Green ceramic pendant, rectangle glossy rope textured stoneware by Citybytheseaceramics

Wearable art by Boston Handmade members Cristina Hurley and Kerry Hawkins are available for sale online or at the Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery!

Holiday Gallery Grand Opening!

Letterpress holiday card by Albertine Press

Join members and friends of Boston Handmade for the Grand Opening Party celebrating our 2012 Holiday Gallery hosted by jewelry artist Cristina Hurley TODAY, Saturday, November 17, from 3-6pm at:
Cristina Hurley Gallery
554 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

Visit the gallery on our opening day and get first dibs on all the handmade holiday goodness - - mostly one-of-a-kind items! - - all hand crafted by local artists and artisans.

Want a reward for shopping early? You got it!

The first 20 Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery customers will receive a free gift bag containing handmade items and gifts from our gallery exhibitors and members of Boston Handmade Happy Owl Glassworks, Cristina Hurley, Jessica Burko, Etsy.com, Boston Handmade, Cody's Creations, Lady Dye Fiber Arts, and more!

Want a BIG thank you for supporting local artists? Here you go!

The first 15 customers who spend $100 or more on any combinations of gallery items will receive a free Boston Handmade t-shirt!

That's right, FREE GIFTS. What more could you want? How about hors d'oeuvres - - we've got 'em!

It's not a party without treats, and we are trembling with anticipation for party refreshments by Laura MacDougall of Home Plate Advantage Personal Chef Service.

The Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery will be open for business and fully stocked with the perfect gifts for your loved ones from:
November 17 - December 30, 2012
Wednesdays - Sundays
11am - 7pm.
We'll be open Christmas Eve too for those last minute shoppers!
(closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
 
Find us this season at:
Cristina Hurley Gallery
554 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

"Monday" Mosaic: Winter Whites

A Monday Mosaic on a Wednesday, stranger things have happened!

Curated by Kerry Hawkins of Khawkinsphoto

1. White 7 Spike Plume Necklace on 18" silver chain by Zoa Chimerum Jewelry

2. Teapot with blue chrysanthemums and rope texture on white clay by Citybytheseaceramics3 Trumpet- 8x10- Photo Print by Lucie Wicker Photography
4. Wedding Pearls - Necklace by LushBeads

The Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery is Taking Shape

by Jessica Burko

Photo by Holiday Gallery exhibitor, Kerry Hawkins

Since 2008 Boston Handmade has been taking on the crazy project of making something out of nothing for 6 short weeks during the holiday season. In the past we have utilized vacant storefronts and magically transformed them into winter wonderlands of handmade gifting goodness seemingly overnight! This year we are able to join forces with one of our very own members who is graciously hosting our semi-annual holiday extravaganza in her new Canton, MA gallery space.

Sterling Silver Falling Water Necklace with Garnet by Cristina Hurley

Cristina Hurley is a metal smith and jewelry artist trained at Rhode Island School of Design. She has been operating a successful jewelry and gift gallery in Canton for 2 years and has decided to take the leap of opening a larger gallery right in the center of Canton. Cristina is kicking off this new venture with the Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery and we couldn't be more delighted!

There's nothing better than seeing something go from idea to fruition so here are a few photos of the gallery space as we put it together during the past couple of weeks...

 Just after we got the keys! The photo on the left is looking out of the gallery from the back wall, and the photo on the right is looking into the gallery from the front windows.

Playing with the space, figuring out where the furniture might go...

...so many possibilities!

Displays started coming in! Here are glass ornaments from Happy Owl Glassworks and paper goods from Albertine Press

Arranging, and rearranging - so much to showcase! Pictured here are pet accessories by Cody's Creations, knit scarves from reclaimed yarn by Jessica Burko, Boston Handmade t-shirts, bags by Stray Notions, and hats by Elephunk's Trunk.

We're gearing up for our Grand Opening party THIS Saturday, November 17th from 3-6pm. Join us for surprises, tasty treats, and a festive kick off to the 2012 Handmade Holiday Season!

ANNOUNCING: The 2012 Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery

It's true! And it's amazing.

For your gift giving pleasure,
the 2012 Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery is OPENING SOON!

This year we will be popping up for a limited time
in Canton, MA at Cristina Hurley Gallery.

Holiday Gallery exhibitors: Fused glass by Happy Owl Glassworks, Pet accessories by Cody's Creations, Fine silver jewelry by Cristina Hurley, Jewelry with unique photos and illustrations by The Intuitive Garden

From November 17th through December 30th, 2012 find us in all our sparkly holiday glory at 554 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021 right in Canton Center just a few minutes walk from the Canton Center T Station. Inventory will be rotating frequently so shop early and shop often, Wednesdays through Sundays, 11am to 7pm. 

Members and friends of Boston Handmade have been making the holiday season bright and brimming with unique art and gifts since 2008. The 2012 Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery is the place to go for unique and high quality locally made gifts. This year Boston Handmade is delighted to be partnering with Cristina Hurley Gallery, exhibiting in her brand new gallery space in the heart of Canton, MA. With artists and artisans working in a wide variety of media, many types of limited edition and one-of-a-kind items will be available for holiday gift giving such as hand crafted jewelry, clothing, accessories, home goods, art, photography, holiday décor, and toys.

Be an original, buy art, and support local independent businesses and individuals creating handmade works in small studio environments, not factories. Artists and artisans will be available at the gallery on a rotating basis to speak with shoppers about items on display and about fine art and craft techniques. Make the 2012 Boston Handmade Holiday Gallery your first and last stop for holiday gift shopping, and make this the season of handmade. 

Want a preview? Visit: http://bostonhandmade.org/HolidayGallery2012.htm

Like to party? Join us at our Grand Opening Party on Saturday, November 17th from 3-6pm. 

Stay tuned for more info, photos, and special announcements as our opening date draws near!

Monday Mosaic: Lines

Curated by Kerry Hawkins of KHawkinsphotography

1. Tray with Chrysanthemums on White on Brown Clay, Blue Glaze by Citybytheseaceramics
2. Tag One Original Mixed Media Painting by a2n2koon
3. Piano2- 5x7- Photo Print by Knight27
4. Pyramid Temple Earrings in Sterling Silver by CristinaHurley