Handmade Holiday Gifts from ArtWorks

Celebrate the holiday season by gifting a one-of-a-kind handmade item from the the ArtWorks Studio at the West Side YMCA. For three days in early December, 23 ArtWorks artisans—students, assistants, and teachers who study and work out of the Y’s ArtWorks Studio –will offer a wide variety of unique gifts ranging from handmade jewelry to finely crafted functional ceramics and more at various price points. This year’s 42nd Annual Holiday Crafts Fair will take place on December 9 – 11 in the Y’s George Washington Lounge at 5 West 63rd Street and is free to attend. If you plan on buying an item, it is cash or check only. For more information on the fair, contact the ArtWorks Studio at (212) 912-2638. See below for the official fair hours.

Thursday, December 9: 8:00am – 8:00pm; Opening Reception: 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Friday, December 10: 8:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday, December 11: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Whether you’re looking a Holiday gift or a statement piece for your own collections, you’ll find truly special items made with care at the ArtWorks Holiday Craft Fair. Click here for a PDF brochure.

Photo credit: Artworks at the West Side YMCA