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Michael Kras
Posted 4 weeks ago

Handmade market Craftadian brings 150+ artisans and makers to Hamilton

One of Hamilton’s biggest handmade markets featuring over 150 local and regional artists, artisans, designers, and makers is returning with a stacked springtime event. Craftadian is hosting it...

Michael Kras
04 Jan 2022

An animal-themed artisan shop has opened in Hamilton

A new art studio and marketplace for unique, locally-made finds recently opened its doors in Hamilton. Cat & Bell Co. launched a few short months ago in the city’s International Village, with a ...

Michael Kras
30 Nov 2021

This handmade holiday market is happening in Hamilton

The holiday season is upon us, which means that holiday markets are also back full swing. After almost two years of hosting virtual markets, the massive holiday market Craftadian is making an in-perso...

Michael Kras
16 Nov 2021

An artisan stocking stuffer market is coming to Hamilton

It’s back! After a pandemic hiatus, one of Hamilton’s best holiday markets is making a spirited comeback. Stuffed, which runs for three days at the Westinghouse HQ at 286 Sanford Avenue North, is ...

Michael Kras
20 Sep 2021

A new shop for handmade pasta has opened in Hamilton

If you love pasta – and honesty, who doesn’t? – then a new shop that just opened in Hamilton is probably going to become your new favourite place. Pasta Mercato opened its own storefront on Lock...

Michael Kras
11 Nov 2020

Handmade Hamilton’s annual artisan market will be hosted online this year

If you’re getting a bit of a head start on your holiday shopping and are looking for some one-of-a-kind finds for your favourite people this year, one of Hamilton’s best markets for locally-crafte...

Michael Kras
12 Mar 2020

The Local Life in Dundas has closed

One of Dundas’ favourite spots for one-of-a-kind handmade finds by local artists and artisans has officially closed its doors. The Local Life, which also has sister locations in Port Dalhousie and i...

Michael Kras
16 Jan 2020

Home of the Makers has closed on James North

The ever-transforming James North strip has lost another well-loved local shop, as Home of the Makers appears to have closed its doors. A retail shop at 294 James Street North dedicated to giving Hami...

Michael Kras
27 Nov 2019

Handmade Hamilton’s holiday market is happening

You know what they say: you can never have too many Christmas markets. Especially when one that’s particularly awesome is making its way to Hamilton next week. Handmade Hamilton, an organization tha...

Melissa Lowry
13 Sep 2016

Etsy: Made In Canada

A New Event by Makeology on September 24 After a hugely successful inaugural spring fair, Makeology is back, hosting the first Etsy: Made in Canada market in Hamilton this September. Etsy: Made in Can...