Christmas will be here before you know it, and you know what that means — it’s time to get your fill of holiday craft shows. I just love them, don’t you? They’re great places to get ideas for craft projects of your own, and, if you sell craftwork, to see what the competition is doing. Better yet, they give you an opportunity to pick up thoughtful and unique gifts if you just don’t have time to make them yourself.
Here are a few of the holiday craft bazaars and shows in the Detroit Metro area. I’ll be updating this article as I learn about more shows, so be sure to check back. Or, if you know of a show I’ve missed, please leave me a message so I can add it to the list.
Opening the Weekend of December 2:
The 65th Annual Greens Market, sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club, will take place at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on December 2nd from 9 am to 6 pm, and December 3rd from 9 am to 1 pm. Admission is $2. The church is located at 100 Romeo, Rochester. Phone 248-651-6188 for more information.
The Winter Marketplace, hosted by the Livingston Arts Council will be held at the Howell Opera House, 123 W. Grand River, Howell. They will have crafts, photography, fine art, and jams and preserves, among other things. The Marketplace will be open on these days: December 4, December 18. Admission is free. More information can be obtained at 517-540-0065 or their website,www.theoperahouse.us.
The Saline Moonlight Madness Craft Show will be held at Saline Middle School, 7190 North Maple Road, Saline, on December 2. Hours are 5 to 11 pm. Admission is $2. More information is available at www.salineshows.com.
A Holiday Craft Extravaganza will feature jewelery, handicrafts, and homemade goodies on December 3rd and 4th at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. Hours are 10 am to 7 pm on the 3rd, and 11 am to 5 pm on the 4th. There is a charge of $5 per car. More information is available at 248-348-5600 or at www.holidaycraftextravaganza.com.
The 23rd Annual Craft Show held by the South Lake High School Band Boosters will take place on December 3rd from 10 am to 4 pm at South Lake High School, 21900 E. Nine Mile, St. Clair Shores. Admission is $2, or $1 for those 55 and older. For more information call 586-822-8055 or 586-344-0266, or see www.solake.org. .
Opening the Weekend of December 9:
The Visual Arts Association of Livonia Holiday Shoppe will feature works by local craftsmen, including birdhouses, stained glass, ornaments, greeting cards, and jewelry. It will be held December 10th through 18th at the Visual Arts Association of Livonia, 37653 Five Mile, Livonia. Admission is free. For more information call 734-838-1204 or see www.vaalart.org.
The Handicrafters’ Holiday Market: Tinsel and Treasures is a juried show with more than 75 exhibitors. It will be held from 9 am to 8 pm on December 9th, 9 am to 5 pm December 10th, and 11 am to 4 pm on December 11th. The location is the Northville Senior Community Center, 303 W. Main, Northville. Admission is $3 and more information is available at 734-459-0050 or www.hcshows.com. Children under 12 are admitted free.
The Annual Juried Craft Bazaar will be held December 10th from 9 am to 5 pm at the Plymouth Historical Museum, 155 S. Main, Plymouth. Admission is free, and museum admission is also free on the day of the event. More information is available at 734-455-8940 or www.plymouthhistory.org.
Happy Shopping, and don’t forget to watch for updates!