New York doesn’t have a shortage of holiday shopping, whether it be big chain stores or handmade shows. Of course, the crafts markets are our favorite. Here’s one for every borough.
Starting with Brooklyn!
There’s a new show in town. The inaugural Brooklyn Holiday Artisan Market features 20 hand-picked artisans under one roof at The Invisible Dog on Bergen Street. Organized by French Morning, the show is heavy on the Eurocrafts. There are jewelry designers such as Amercan, Debbie Fisher, Japanese schooled potter David Herbstman and the newly opened France Antique Boutique. The show starts this weekend and runs again on Dec. 14/15 and Dec. 21/22.
Manhattan
The Hester Street Fair Holiday Market is already in full swing. It started on December 1st and runs every day until the 21st. No worries about braving the cold. They’ve relocated to an indoor space in Chelsea over at 29th and 6th.
Queens
Astoria Market will be open for shopping on December 15th but their official “Holiday Market” is Dec. 21 and 22. They are located, as always at the Bohemian Hall.
The Bronx
The Bronx Museum is extending a welcome to local artisans during public museum hours on Dec. 14th and 21st. The holiday sale will include photography, paintings, jewelry and pottery. Plus, what better atmosphere than a museum?
Finally, Staten Island
Ok, after searching for about 20 minutes, I couldn’t come up with a single crafts show. Are you from Staten Island? Do you know of something? If so, please list it in the comment section. OMG, there’s a reason nobody likes you, Staten Island.
