Local Christmas Gift Guide: Where To Buy Handmade & A List Of Local Bazaars

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It’s Christmas season and windsoriteDOTca is putting a bright light on some great local businesses for all your shopping needs. We’ll be focusing on different types of places to find the perfect gifts every weekend from now until Christmas.

Places To Buy Handmade

If you’re looking for some one-of-a-kind gifts and want to support local artisans, buying handmade is a great option. Windsor has some crafty residents – here are some businesses where you can find handmade items this Christmas season:

Nancy John’s Gallery and Framing

4755 Wyandotte Street East

Nancy John’s Gallery has a wide selection of fine art and a variety of smaller, handmade gift items for sale. They can also help with framing – whether it’s a work of art of your own, a photograph from a favourite vacation, or a picture of the grandkids for grandma and grandpa.

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Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing

Walkerville Artists’ Co-op

1974 Wyandotte Street East

Whether it’s painting, photography, or mixed media there is plenty of fine art at the Walkerville Artists’ Cop-op. Smaller artistic works by locals include scarves and purses by That’s Sew Sarah, jewellery by All That Bling!, pottery, woodwork, and more.

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Art Splash

5844 Malden Road

Add a personal touch to this year’s Christmas gifts by making them yourself! Art splash can help you make one-of-a-kind ceramic masterpieces. There are plenty of ceramic pieces to choose from for both children and adults.

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Art Splash

From Our Hands to Yours

8444 Wyandotte Street East

This arts and craft boutique carries items made by local crafters and artists in Windsor and Essex County. You’ll find a large variety of gift ideas for both children and adults, including knit hats by LeeLee Hats, and 100% natural products by Log Home Body Soap.

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From Our Hands to Yours

Crafters Plus

3337 Walker Road

Crafters Plus is a permanent crafters market full of handmade gifts by locals. Knits for children and adults, jewellery, scented candles, Christmas décor, stained glass, stuffed toys, baby items, fresh pies, and books by local authors can all be found under one roof.

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Crafters Plus