Last Minute Queer Craft Fair
If you’re like me, you’re missing the excitement of holiday craft fairs and markets. The sounds of happy people exploring the amazing world of craft, the smells of soaps and oils and cloth, the wonderful energy you find in a happy crowd of people shopping for loved ones. We can’t bring all that to you in this virtual reality, but we can feature some local vendors and help you find that perfect last-minute gift.
Many of these vendors appeared at the Fraser Valley Queer Christmas Market. And we’ve added a few more that we know of. If you are an artisan or crafter with items to offer, please send us a quick note, links, info and photo to whatsonqueerbc@gmail.com.
Enjoy!
WILL O' WISP WIRE.
KELSI, FRASER VALLEY (SHE/HER).
Copper, Stones & Bones
Inspired by Myth & Nature
All materials ethically sourced and thoroughly cleaned.
Custom Work Available.
BRIA COMICS
SABRINA, VANCOUVER (SHE/HER)
Transgender independent comic artist living and working on the DTES.
Comics, stickers, magnets, and trading cards that centre queer and trans experiences.
All books are printed locally, and all non-book items are handmade by me using my own designs.
CHOCOLATE BY GAYA
GAIA, VANCOUVER (SHE/THEY)
Gaia is taking orders for handmade artisanal chocolates, to be delivered to your door before Christmas!
Delivery radius includes the Vancouver area out to Abbotsford & Mission, please contact them through Facebook or Instagram for more details.
Orders for Christmas chocolates must be in by December 10th!
SOAP BY LAURIE
LAURIE, PORT COQUITLAM
Handmade Organic Soap made in Port Coquitlam . Preservative free environmentally friendly soap.
DUG & MARY DESIGNS
JESSICA, CHILLIWACK, BC (SHE/HER)
Specializing in handmade copper and semiprecious stone jewelry. Custom orders accepted. All pieces are handmade.
LONELY MOUNTAIN EMBROIDERY
AMARA CHARTERS, NEW WESTMINSTER, BC (SHE/THEY)
Embroidery hoop art made by a queer femme library technician in an attempt at relaxation and creative self-expression. "Pay What You Can" and sliding-scale options available. I also do commissions and customized pieces.
Amara is offering 25% off at Lonely Mountain Embroidery on Etsy until December 15, no promo code required!
MORGAN'S PILLOWS & PATCHWORK
MORGAN, NEW WESTMINSTER (SHE/HER)
Throw pillows for your home made out of upcycled materials (except for the stuffing because ew!) We have various kinds to suit every preference and most fandoms. Now adding new types of patchwork products!
PEONIES & OAK
ASHLEY, SURREY (SHE/HER)
Upcycled furniture from a floral obsessed mama.
If you are looking for a brand new, factory finished item then you’re in the wrong place. If you’re looking for unique, handcrafted statement pieces then I’m the girl for you.
QUEER QUILLS
KATRINA, DELTA, BC (SHE/HER)
Quilling is the art of paper manipulation known for more delicate, soft, rounded edges. Custom pieces - cards to canvases - based on a free consultation.
Contact me for a free quote by email at katrinasqueerquills@gmail.com
Cards: $12 each or 2 for $20, some customization options are available.
Free Delivery within 30 km of Delta. Delivery for a reasonable fee is available beyond that area; shipping will be calculated based on delivery address.
QUEERHAVEN DESIGN
SEAN EVANS, ABBOTSFORD, BC (EY/EM OR HE/HIM)
Large selection of Print-On-Demand products as well as a rotating selection of handmade goods (currently: facemasks & 1.25 in pinback buttons featuring any of eir original designs or your own custom logo) and a limited number of locally-manufactured 2.25 in buttons available as well.
Handmade products should be placed before Dec 10; large or complex orders should be placed ASAP.
OVER THE RAINBOW
JAYNE, LANGLEY, BC. (SHE/HER)
Over the Rainbow Enterprises offers lovely silver jewelry. All of Jayne’s jewelry is handcrafted, with love and care, in her studio in Langley, B.C.
MARG CAMPBELL SCULPTURE
MARG CAMPBELL, NORTH VANCOUVER
Marg Campbell finds inspiration and beauty in the stone and the forms she creates. Her work is unique and expresses the beauty of the human body.
UPDATE!
The 27th Annual Women's Winter Faire - Online.
Welcome to the 27th Annual Women’s Winter Faire! Sadly, no Heritage Hall this year, but happily some of our creative artists/artisans are here to keep the Faire alive. Do drop by and shop at their “booth”. Ask about deliveries; some have pick up points or might be able to make other arrangements.
Thank you for supporting independent artists! May this season’s wealth of cultural and religious holidays bring us peace, gratitude for what we have, and healing to our world. Pat Hogan
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