WHEN: Sun, Dec 2, 2018 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

WHERE: 470 49th Street

The holiday season is fast approaching and the Temescal Telegraph Business District – Oakland is organizing our second annual Temescal Holiday Fair: Creators & Critters for Bay Area shoppers to find beautiful & unique gifts while supporting Temescal’s independent artists. We are returning this year with another FREE petting zoo along with FREE photos with the animals! We’ll have an alpaca, goats, pigs, bunnies, ducks, and more! Bring the whole family or your favorite group of friends for that perfect holiday card or profile pic with the adorable barnyard animals.

Come meet local Temescal artists, and see their amazing art. Support your local artists and get all your holiday shopping done all in the same place!

Get crafty with the Temescal Neighborhood Council’s luminary-making booth where you can decorate a luminary bag with messages and designs of hope. Crimson Horticultural Rarities will have a table to demonstrate how to make holiday wreaths, also available for sale. Enjoy holiday entertainment and cheer at #CreatorsandCritters with a FREE petting zoo, free craft project by Temescal Neighbors and hot chocolate by The CRO Cafe

Some artists include:

Halimah Akiode – Clothing & Accessories | nubianchicdesigns.com

Rheal – Home goods, coasters, ring holders | madebyrheal.com

Pamela Baron – Prints and greeting cards, flora and fauna | pamelabaron.com

Katie / Lemon Jitters – Modern brass jewelry w/ unique gemstones | lemonjitters.com

Orta Gardens / Anne Fletcher – Terracotta pots for seed starting, kits that include seeds | ortakitchengarden.com

Lexi Martinez – Art prints, cards, zines, handmade ornaments | likelylexi.bigcartel.com

Sarah Bresler (Beetle & Bee) – Watercolor paintings, woven hangings, printed notecards, jewelry | instagram.com/beetle_and_bee

Jennifer Biddle – Jewelry, big & small geometric pieces | prismjewels.com

Deborah Samia – Wall hangings & table top sculptures | deborahsamia.com

If you`e in the Bay aArea come check out this amazing show. I will have loads of one of a kind items and a few new surprises.

So excited to be joining Renegade Craft for the first time in Chicago.

You'll find food as well as artisanal goods, all made right here in the Bay:
- jewelry by Slate & Stone
- art by Sophia Ackelbein
- art by Carmen McNall
- home wares & accessories by Rheal
- ceramics by Mudwitch
- tacos by El Taquero
- chocolates by Nosh This

more info: HERE

So much exciting work has been going on behind the scenes. In late 2017 a group of makers and artist from around the Bay Area helped form B.A.C.C. (Bay Area Craft Collective).

Now to kickoff 2018 right we are having our first event!

B.A.C.C presents Crash Course In Taxes For Artist & Makers

This is the first of many community galvanizing events.

Keep your eyes peeled for more.

 follow us on Instagram @Bayareacraftcollective to keep up and find out more

The holiday season is upon us. For those who celebrate the holidays it can be a bit daunting figuring out the right gift to give. One thing is for sure, buying local and handmade goods is always the best route to go. There is somewhat of a speckled obsession going on over here. Over the past couple of months via craft fairs and shops we have pick out a few favorite specklely and non-specklely ^_* ceramic objects. 

Summerland Ceramics - You are most likely not going to find this stunner called The Land Yaute in this speckled colorway as it was a limited batch on sale at Oakland Surf Club but fear not this beast and others are available via Summerlands website  (Oakland Surf Club too if you are local to the bay). This mind altering vase begs to be displayed as well as experienced.

Process Daily- Is an artist of all sorts. She writes, she cooks and she make amazing and thoughtful ceramics. Here is a little write-up about her.

C`est Bon Clay & Cloth- Detailed and thought provoking objects is what C`est Bon does and she does it very well. From earthy and organic forms to her finishing glazes; her work has the feeling of warmth, love and an obvious west coast vibe. This specked mug is the first of many with hopes to adopt more.

Zena Segre Ceramics- When you first see her ceramics it is hard not to smile. There is such skill yet an obvious playfulness to her work. Her webstore is loaded with curious shapes. You can also find her in Renegade Craft Fairs curated holiday sets. Can not get enough.

The Great Escape Studio- Totally has picked up the spirit of the West Coast Craft revival. Her natural and rustic feeling ceramics are paired with positive triggering motifs and beautiful naturalistic colors. These little dishes are perfect for anywhere in the home.

Uno+Ichi- This pot is the end all "cute" pot. Uno+Ichi have it going on! These two ladies create character ceramic pots/cups to match you. Their evolving and rotating collection of character pots are always a treat to find. Now should it be used as a plater or cup.... you decide.

Mary Tawfall- Is the definition of free spirit. Much of her work is dictated by her own personal interest. Be it beautiful and mystifying ceramic and copper jewelry, intricately painted pottery or a pipe to take you to a higher place. All of Mary`s work is truly an extension of herself and her love of craft.

Francine Marquis-Is a purveyor of miniature ceramic curiosities. Her ceramic miniature homes depicting houses from the bay area are perfect for incense or just a happy reminder to how special the victorian and west coast craftsmans really are. Even the roofs come off! Can not get enough of these little guys.

So excited for the fifth annual M∆GIC M∆KERS Dec.9th-10th at Humanist Hall, 390 27th St, Oakland, CA. It is a celebration of queer creativity, healing, and liberation that centers the work of QTPOC, working class, and socially/politically conscious artists and healers.

M∆GIC M∆KERS is a two-day fair featuring different artists, healers, and makers each day. Come through for artwork, accessories, Homewares, zines, healing products, acupuncture, tarot, delicious food and drink, and a cozy bonfire. Check out both days for great locally made goodies. We will be there Sunday with many special and one off rainbow majick. ;)

Here is a little write up they did.^_^

Andytown is turning their roastery into a one day pop-up event with some great Bay area makers. Come check out many one off and special item from the shop. Many new items not yet listed will be in tow. ^_^ 

So excited to be at West Coast Craft for another great show. Checkout the line-up here. 

Look for booth E13. ^_*

Renegade Craft Fair has teamed up with Timeout magazine to create a gift bundle of the fairs top vendors (a value totaling $2,592). This little bundle  featuring some new and updated products is what you could win from Rheal. Check out the link to enter for a chance to win or stop by the Timeout booth at the fair. Hope to see you there!

So excited for one of the best shows in the Bay. Check out the line-up.^_^

Booth number 67, first row next to good friend and talented ceramists Mary Tawfall.

See you there.

Thrilled to add Namaste Yoga to the stockist. Their three East Bay locations are each unique and crafted to the space. Beyond yoga and wellness offerings they have a wonderful array of local and national makers. Truly beautiful spaces to visit to help recharge your body, mind and even home.

Here is a write-up they did about their studio visit.

It is a honor to grace the home page of Etsy for their fall campaign.

Take a peek.

Coming up!

Steadfastly becoming the best event in the bay for vintage clothing plus housewares and locally made goods. We will also be bringing along a slew of psychedelic and conversation starting vintage. Truly a great event on a great shopping destination street.

(Click photo for link)

some photos of the summer market

So excited to announce this upcoming class at Neighbor in Oakland! 

Tickets available at Brownpaper tickets.

So excited to be joining this outdoor market centrally located in Hayes Valley. We will be right on the corner of the park across from Miette. Checkout UrbanAirMarket for more info.

So excited to be joining this curated market on 4th street in Berkley's Design loop district. The market will be held in the lot next to Rejuvenation and is hosted by the lovely gals at Wallflower Vintage.  Bouquet will host a thoughtful mix of local venders with loads of home, vintage and handmade goods.

Fourth street is an amazing shopping destination close to the freeway and stocked with a slew of shopping.

Here are some favorites: 

Cactus Jungle  Bette's Ocean View Diner 

Stained Glass Garden The Gardener 

Thousand Cranes Castle in the Air

and big brands like Apple, Mac, and Anthropology to name a few.

Check out fourthstreetshop for a full list

So excited to be included in the Esty Spring/Summer '17 guide. Check it out.

Check out this nifty Buzzfeed list we made it onto!

Great holiday gift guide from Autostraddle with our moon coasters on the list