15th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale
Featuring a selection of high-quality, handmade gifts created by WCU students, faculty, staff, and alums.
The Handmade Holiday Sale from the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center is back.
Join us on Thursday, November 21 2024, from 12-7 PM!
This event features high-quality, handmade gifts created by students, staff, and alums. Items for sale include artwork, candles, ceramics, wearable accessories, woodwork, and other handmade crafts. Get an early start on holiday shopping by supporting local artists.
Free treats and holiday cheer!
From 12-7 PM, enjoy cookies, hot cider, and coffee.
This event is presented by the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center and is located throughout the Bardo Arts Center lobby and Star Atrium. There is no entry fee to the event; however, if you would like to buy handmade items on-site, artists appreciate payments made by cash or check, although some do accept cards.
2023 Vendors
Listed in alphabetical order
Continue scrolling to explore all vendors! Vendor applications for 2024 will open soon. All vendors listed below were featured during our 2023 Handmade Holiday Sale. Stay updated on when the application process begins by following us on Instagram and Facebook or signing up for our e-newsletter at arts.wcu.edu/newsletter. Thank you!
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Art Ed by WCU
awkwardbirdart
Jane McClure
Kalmia {Handmade Goods}
KinsCraft Woodworking
Kotila Knits
Little Bull Crafts
Mudcats Club – WCU Ceramics
ReMade by Mel
She’s Crafty AVL
Smoky Mountain Creations
Spriggly’s Beescaping
Student-Made WCU
Tina Hopkins
United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) at Western Carolina University
Book Arts II Students
![Lunabear00003 A brown square stone with rounded corners and white-is marbling sits in the center of a hand beaded bracelet](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/12.png)
Items for Sale
Handmade Books
Prints
Follow on Instagram
Brooklyn Brown Beadwork & Creative Services
![Local Art by Jane 1 (Horizontal) A variation of hand-painted canvases of animals, landscapes, and local sites.](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/2.png)
Items for Sale
Beadwork: earrings, necklaces, keychains, bracelets, badge reels
Sewn work: tote bags, coin purses, ribbon skirts
Design work: stickers, tote bags, paintings
BrynSpin
![bee cabin new sprig handmade](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/21.png)
Items for Sale
Hand-knit scarves made from hand-spun yarn
Hand-spun yarn
Christmas Ornaments
Crafty Ladies
![K_K_Leafs Mushroom and Abstract Crocheted Earrings on crocheted leave and a wooden background](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/13.png)
Items for Sale
Decorative Plates
Embroidered Flowers
Crochet Hats
Earrings
Bookmarks
Sun Catchers
Danny Cassese
![bee cabin new sprig handmade](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/8.png)
Items for Sale
Hand-painted, 1/1 clothing items
Diana Limbo
![bee cabin new sprig handmade](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/11.png)
Items for Sale
Original Drawings
Resin Made Pieces
Earrings
Ornaments
Greta Van Pottery
![bee cabin new sprig handmade](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/7.png)
Items for Sale
Functional and decorative ceramic art
Handmade Jewelry
Kalmia
Handmade Goods
![Kalmia Horizontal A brown leather bracelet with spiral metal and plain metal overplayed, hammered details.](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/10.png)
Items for Sale
Jewelry
Hand-stamped metal ornaments
Local Art by Jane
![Kalmia Horizontal A brown leather bracelet with spiral metal and plain metal overplayed, hammered details.](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/5.png)
Items for Sale
Hand-painted scenes on wood
Small Tiles
Canvasses and frame prints on canvas from original paintings
Hand-painted saw blades and hand saws
LoomSpun
![Made by Barb5_31_flowers_Edit](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/4.png)
Items for Sale
Knit Hats
Knit Scarves
Hair Accessories
Knit Toys
Jewelry
Roy and Elaine Haskett
![3Sizes-Lids-Sq-2](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/Untitled-design.jpg)
Items for Sale
Photos
Christmas Ornaments
Dishcloth
Hand towels
Pot Holders
Call to purchase items, 828-293-9436.
She’s Crafty AVL
![3Sizes-Lids-Sq-2](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/15.png)
Items for Sale
Knitwear street ware
Inclusive wood signs
Jewelry
Susphita
![bee cabin new sprig handmade](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/17.png)
Items for Sale
Macrame Holiday Ornaments
Mixed Media Wall Decor
Plant Hangers & Shelving
Home Decor
Tina Hopkins
![bee cabin new sprig handmade](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/6.png)
Items for Sale
Bookmarks with charms
Stainless steel earrings
3D Ornaments
Redbirds on Pinecones
WCU Wildlife & Forestry Club
![bee cabin new sprig handmade](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2023/11/3.png)
Items for Sale
Beadwork
Buttons
Custom Orders
Repairs
Handmade Holiday Sale, Past Event
![MicrosoftTeams-image](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2021/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-1024x614.jpg)
Wishing You Wonderful Holidays!
Thank you so much for joining us!
We are honored to provide our patrons with an opportunity to shop local, support WCU artisans, and give unique gifts this holiday season.
Please share this website with your family and friends – arts.wcu.edu/handmade!
Handmade Holiday Sale, Past Event
![Handmade Holiday Sale 20171116-BAC-Handmade Holiday Sale](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2021/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1024x682.jpg)
A Quick Note
![BAC_Fall22_IG_HandmadeHoliday (Instagram Story) (11 × 17 in) (1280 × 1280 px)](https://affiliate.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday/wp-content/uploads/sites/356/2022/11/BAC_Fall22_IG_HandmadeHoliday-Instagram-Story-11-×-17-in-1280-×-1280-px.png)
This website is created and sponsored by the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center.
This site will be available until Fall 2024 when we begin our vendor submission process for the 2024 sale.
If you have any questions, please reach out to museum@wcu.edu.