Nice Things Handmade and The Philly Free School announce the first annual “Superfantastic Craft Bazaar” on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, at 2001 Christian Street, Philadelphia. Over 35 local artisans and crafters will transform the school’s roller-skating rink into a holiday wonderland filled with one-of-a-kind gifts, face painting, caricatures, make-and-take ornaments, paint-your-own ceramics and free candy canes.  Ultimo Coffee, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Philly Free School and others will serve hot beverages, seasonal treats and lunchtime snacks. Admission is free.  For more show information, visit www.nicethingshandmade.com [3] or www.phillyfreeschool.org [4], call (267) 455-0256 or follow @nicethingshandmade.

Over 35 local artisans and crafters are expected, including:

• 3 Star Studio – designed homegoods from resalvaged wood
• Adorned by Aisha - vintage inspired jewelry
• As the Crow Flies –unique upcyled jewelry and clothing
• Bee Vintage Redux - new and vintage finds
• Bicycle Benders - custom bike spoke jewelry
• Black Heart Letter Press - custom design letterpress printing
• Box Turtle Press- handmade paper, paper-based jewelry, miniature books, prints
• The Brothers Pannell - prints and canvases of Philadelphia
• Hands and Pages – handmade books
• Jane Broadbent Pottery - Pottery
• Jay Alex Creations – hand painted glassware
• Krista Peel Jewelry - handmade jewelry
• Laura Murdoch Fine Art Prints - prints and drawings
• Shera P - beauty products with flair
• Stitch Prism - aeriums, handmade jewelry, embroidery, 2-d art
• Threadscape - custom brand apparel
• Tooth of the Lion Apothecary - local botanical medicinal products unique to the bioregion
• Useful and Beautiful Handmade - handmade stuffed toys
• wild child work – children’s apparel
• Wise Owl - upcycled eco-friendly neckwarmers

Edible treats, family fun and other surprises will include:

• Ultimo Coffee will serve award-winning coffee and hot cider
• Weckerly’s Ice Cream will debut Caramelized White Chocolate Cranberry and other new holiday flavors, plus sell their own label of apple and pumpkin butters (make local, with local produce)
• Philly Free School will sell seasonal baked goods, hot chili and other tasty treats
• Free candy canes for kids of all ages
• Face painting and caricatures by Leah
• Craft station for kids with make-and-take ornaments
• Paint your own ceramics with Stephani Threet

Admission to “Superfantastic Craft Bazaar” is free.  Proceeds benefit the programs of the Philly Free School, where kids rule! For more show information, visit www.nicethingshandmade.com [3] or www.phillyfreeschool.org [4], call (267) 455-0256 or follow @nicethingshandmade.