Three opportunities for buying unique, handmade items this weekend (and next): Foundry Sale, RISD Sale, and Craftland. ~One day only: The RISD Alumni & Student Holiday Sale is Saturday, December 5th. ~Two weekends: The Foundry Artists Holiday Show takes place this and next weekend at the Pawtucket Armory. ~All month: The Craftland Show on Westminster …
If you must go shopping on Black Friday why not take a walk through the Providence Arcade. Several shops are open already as well as New Harvest Coffee and Spirits which has soft lighting and a gorgeous red tile backstop, very inviting (open until 11pm on Friday). Go say hello to Christine at Carmen & …
(11.30) This event is kind of a scene. Check out the 11th Annual Craftland Show Opening Party, . . . a quirky holiday sale located in downtown Providence, featuring an eclectic assortment of fine crafts and cutting-edge handmade items by local and national artists. This year, of our 170 independent crafters, we’re presenting the work …
Something different from the Steel Yard, Steel Yard Gift Certificates are each hand made by lovingly branding our logo onto a sheet of birch wood. Recipients can use their gift certificate to take Steel Yard classes, rent studio access, and/or to outfit themselves with some Steel Yard gear! Not sure how much to give to …
Runs through Friday, December 23. The Providence Art Club continues its long-standing tradition of offering original artwork for affordable prices at this year’s 107th Annual Little Pictures Show & Sale. For more than a century, the Art Club has hosted this popular holiday exhibition, offering gallery goers the opportunity to purchase a variety of diverse …
Craftland Show Super Celebration Bash takes place tonight Friday, December 2, from 5pm to 9pm. First 150 customers get goodie bags. The 10th Annual Craftland Show will feature delicious snacks from Julian’s! Refreshing beer from Trinity Brewhouse! Fun activities and of course the amazing work of 170 independent artists. DJ Charlie In A Box will …
For those who need a Father’s Day gift idea, the Narragansett Brewing Company has the perfect tie. This year there are 2 types to choose from. Both have the anchor design with the “Hi Neighbor” in it. One type is blue and is 4″ wide and the other is a red skinny tie that is …
The Foundry Show at the Pawtucket Armory continues this weekend. The show is open to the public and admission is free although we encourage you to bring in a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Artists will be selling ceramics, glass, home accessories, photography, painting, screen prints, …
The AS220 Community Printshop invites you to its inaugural Holiday Sale this Saturday, December 11th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Come peruse work by Providence printers, participate in printing demonstrations, and enjoy tours of our brand new shop!
Finally! I’ve been looking for one of these. More cool stuff for sale at the 28th Annual Foundry Show in Pawtucket. From the Foundry Artists Association, The show is open to the public and admission is free although we encourage you to bring in a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Rhode …
This is a really good place to start your holiday shopping, or get something for yourself. Items for sale include fine art, home accessories, greeting cards, jewelry, paintings, furniture, rugs, clothing, photographs, glass and ceramics. More than 150 graduates are represented. Info at RISD Alumni Holiday Art Sale. $7, (RISD students and children under 14 …
The folks at Shop Downcity have some special events planned for today — and there is so parking and it’s free — at 2:30pm there is caroling with the Wheeler School 18-Wheelers; from 2pm to 4pm there will be ice carving over where the movies are shown on the wall; and the calendar has an …
The Cow Parade, “the largest and most successful public art event in the world,” has taken place in Boston and West Hartford, CT. I think it’s Rhode Island’s turn! To help me bring the cows to RI, visit the official Cow Parade website. If you need a cow fix in the meantime, head down to …
Smoke out your friends.
Today is the annual holiday party at What Cheer Antiques & Vintage in Wayland Square. This is always a fun time with snacks and drinks, and you can do some holiday shopping while you are at it. In no particular order the contents of this shop include: old photographs, maps, buttons, clothing, glasses (both kinds), …
A Pawtucket artist has been recycling old, unwanted sweaters into cute hats and scarves called “Hobo Duds.” Patterns, colors and buttons widely vary (these ones are handmade clay). Get ’em while they’re warm because it’s freaking windy out there. Side note to side blog: this badly-taken photo is of the hat I bought my husband. …