BIZ gets crafty with December sale
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This article was published 13/12/2018 (1629 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
’Tis the season for craft sales. Craft markets are an ideal place to pick up unique one-of-a-kind gifts. There are many across the city at this time of year. I didn’t have to travel too far to find one in the heart of Transcona.
Transcona BIZ held its third annual Christmas Market on Sat., Dec. 1. Thirty-seven vendors participated in the event, which featured a wide array of goods for sale.
Jessica Campbell, of Transcona BIZ, said the December market gives the community a chance to visit folks who frequent the summer markets but may not have seen each other for a while. They chose the location, the Transcona Memorial United Church at 209 Yale Avenue W, as it could accommodate all abilities, complete with an elevator and enough space to have wide aisles between tables.
The shopping experience was enjoyable with everyone in a festive mood. To add to the ambience the duo Everything + played guitar and ukulele and sang some festive Christmas carols.
I was impressed by the talent and calibre of workmanship. Most of the vendors were residents of Transcona, with a few from other areas of the city. Some are retired, dedicating their free time to crafting, others own small businesses.
There was an assortment of home-based businesses such as the well-known Watkins, Tupperware, Epicure and Tiber River. As well there were many tables featuring jewelry, baked goods and Christmas ornaments. Vendors donated prizes to raise funds for the Transcona Food Bank.
I particularly liked the repurposed teacups and saucers made into bird feeders and pots for succulents by Simply BeauTeaful. I also admired the unique pottery by Debbie, including a bowl meant for knitters that holds a ball of wool and knitting needles. There was delicious homemade pineapple jam from Little Luxuries by Kat & Matt. There were so many items for sale it was hard to decide what I was going to purchase.
As the event has been so successful since its inception, the BIZ will continue to host it each year on the first Saturday of December. It was a great opportunity to support local vendors. See you there next year. Have a happy holiday season.
Suzanne Hunter is a community correspondent for Transcona.