Contemporary Crafts Market Celebrates 34 Years of Fine Craft

Paper artist Jerolyn Crute Sackman of Paper Arboretum by Crute Studio. – Courtesy photo

Celebrating the 34^th and final anniversary of The Contemporary Crafts Market—dubbed a “holiday shopping miracle on 34^th” by organizers—artisans will exhibit and sell their original, American-made works of functional, decorative and wearable art.

It’s your last chance to celebrate fine craft: hand-crafted furnishings, ceramics, jewelry and textiles, hand-loomed rugs, clothing, blown glass, metal work, woodwork and more.

The magic happens Nov. 1-3, 2019 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) at one of the longest running public, juried fine craft events of its kind at The Pasadena Convention Center, Exhibit Hall. Under one creative roof, shop for one-of-a-kind creations, meet today’s modern masters and learn the history and human stories behind everything you see.

Contemporary Crafts Market CEO-Founder Roy Helms says:

“The show is ending, we are retiring, but art is timeless. When I launched this show 34 years ago, my goal was to showcase fine craft and wonderful products you cannot find anywhere else. There’s nothing like hand-crafted artistry to enhance home and everyday life. Our holiday event is an oasis of beauty built to last a lifetime. Nothing is mass-produced, everything is made by hand. That means many products are eco-friendly and made with stylish sustainability. When you see original works of art, you are experiencing history, tradition, skill and heart. The public makes The Contemporary Crafts Market an all-American success story with a happy ending.”

The Pasadena Convention Center, Exhibit Hall is located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Tickets are $8 at the door. Learn more at craftsource.net. The event partners with Metro and Giessinger Winery. Get your TAP ticket to ride and receive a discount on admission to the show. Disembark the GoldLine at Memorial Park station.

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