11. Sun Dec 8: Greenpointers Holiday Market "Vintage Modern" (Greenpoint)
"Vintage modern" just about captures the aesthetic here in Greenpoint, where old world Polish residents mix with newly arrived hipsters. Visit this one-day craft market for gifts including handmade soaps, candles, apron gift sets, and more.- Where: Lutheran Church of the Messiah (129 Russell St.)
- When: Dec. 8, 2013 noon – 5 P.M
12. Sat Dec. 14: First American Fine Crafts Show in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Museum)
Craft aficionados can browse the collections of 90 jury-selected artists and artisans. Works will include ceramics, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, sculpture, and fine art, with many of the nation’s master craftspeople showing in New York for the first time.
The craft show entrance fee includes Museum admission. Tickets are $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, $6 for students with valid ID, and free for children under 10.More »
13. Sat-Sun, Dec 14-15: Proteus Gowanus Fair/Books and Gifts for the Brain (Gowanus)
Proteus Gowanus is the kind of place that hosts a writing group called the "Writhing Society." With their "Partner-In-Residence," Observatory, this iconoclastic outpost in Gowanus is also holding a little holiday fair. Free beer, DJ, and "lots of books and gifts" for holiday presents. Come support the local creative community. Looking afor something off the wall or at least off the beaten path? This is it. Free Brooklyn Brewery Beer, too.- Where: Proteus Gowanus, 543 Union Street in Gowanus.
- When: Sunday, Dec. 15-16,2014, 12-6pm.
14. Sun Dec. 15: Knights of Columbus Craft Fair (Flatbush)
This is the 1st Annual Christmas Fair
- Where: Knights of Columbus 3051 Nostrand Ave. at Quentin Road195 Columbia St. (Sacket and Degraw)
- When: Sunday Dec. 15, 2013 10am -4pm
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15. Dec 21-22, 2013: Lyceum Holiday Marketplace (Park Slope/Gowanus)
Started in 2007, the now-annual Lyceum Holiday Marketplace is held in an interesting basement of an old public bathhouse-turned-venue. You'll find a wide array of handcrafted items, many made by local Brooklyn artists. This is a good place to pick up $25 and under items for kids, family members and even pets.- Where: 227 4th Avenue.
- When: 6th Annual Lyceum Holiday Marketplace - Dec 21/22, 2013 11AM-7PM
16. TBA: Holiday Craft Fair at the Brooklyn Ale House (Williamsburg)
Make merry and have an ale while shopping the small holiday crafts fair, featuring local artisans and artists. Centrally located and near the L subway stop in Williamsburg.- Where: 103 Berry Street.
- When: This event has been held in the past: stay tuned for info on when and whether it is happening in 2013.
17. TBA: Craft Market at a Beer Garden at Loreley (Williamsburg)
Once an institution on the lower east side of Manhattan, Loreley opened a biergarten in Brooklyn in 2010, and in 2011 offered use of their large space for a two-weekend, first-ever holiday market. The line up of vendors is impressive — and you can have beer while you shop!- Where: 64 Frost St. at Meeker Avenue.
- When: This event has been held in the past: stay tuned for info on when and whether it is happening in 2013.
18. TBA "Sip and Shop" Saturday Night (Prospect Heights)
You can get wine, cupcakes, dance to a DJ and shop the great local stores in Prospect Heights. As a special bonus, you can take a free trolley ride from the Brooklyn Central Library at Grand Army Plaza and the Brooklyn Museum, stopping along Washington and Classon Avenues. Buy local, you'll make the neighborhood an even better place.- Where: Prospect Heights.
- When: This event has been held in the past: stay tuned for info on when and whether it is happening in 2013.
19. TBA: ArtsCetera Kiddie Market (Cobble Hill)
Get a special gift for that little special someone in your life. The focus here is on cute, adorable, irresistible, gently made, hand-crafted items for babies, tots, and children. And, you can even rent-a-babysitter on site so you can get really serious about your shopping. Also, you can find gifts for adults.- Where: 212 Smith St., between Baltic & Butler Streets.
- When: This event has been held in the past: stay tuned for info on when and whether it is happening in 2013.
20. TBA: Snowflake Festival (Park Slope)
Buy local! About two dozen local stores are offering all sorts of goodies, from free cookies and cider to good discounts on items in their stores. It's the Annual Snowflake Festival in Park Slope, and part of the "Buy in Brooklyn" campaign. Check the website for a list of participating vendors and what they're offering.- Where: Park Slope
- When: This event has been held in the past: stay tuned for info on when and whether it is happening in 2013.
21. Past Event -Clayworks on Columbia-Holiday Ceramic Show and Sale
Clayworks on Columbia is a wonderful place to find ceramics for holiday gifts. A few dozen local artists show their wares.- Where: 195 Columbia St. (Sacket and Degraw)
- When: This event has been held in the past: stay tuned for info on when and whether it is happening in 2013.
HAPPY SHOPPING! HAPPY SELLING. MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
22. Past: Renegade Art Fair
highly curated events are always crowded and festive --and no wonder: There's excellent indie food, a great vibe, enthusiastic shoppers, good prices, free workshops from experts, and nearly two hundred different vendors selling items you might well wish someone would give you for a gift.More »
Shopping Brooklyn's Great Craft Fairs
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