Orange County Register

More than 150 artists will display their work at the Irvine Fine Arts Center’s annual Holiday Faire from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Items available will include hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, crafts, clothing and more. Admission is $2 and children 12 and under are free.

The center is at 14321 Yale Ave. in Heritage Park. More information at www.irvinehearts.org or call 949-724-6880.

I love going to craft fairs but I hate buying things at craft fairs.  I just don’t have a place for all the neat knick knacks I find. I’d be curious how the independent artist community is surviving the recession with people tightening their spending.

Full press release below:

27th Annual Irvine Holiday Faire
Handmade and one-of-a-kind items hallmark of annual event

IRVINE, CA (November 2, 2009): Handmade and one-of-a-kind items are the hallmark of the Irvine Fine Arts Center’s annual Holiday Faire Friday, November 6 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. More than 150 talented artisans will showcase a variety of unique holiday arts and decorations for purchase including hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, porcelain dolls, clothing and more.

The faire also features live music and a selection of delicious foods and desserts, including the ever-popular handmade ceramic collector bowls filled with piping hot chili or baked potatoes with all the fixings.

Admission is $2; children 12 and under are free. Event proceeds benefit special projects and art programs sponsored by the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Purchases from past fundraisers include new kilns, glaze mixers, and spray booths for the ceramics department.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center, located at 14321 Yale Avenue (in Heritage Park), is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of mutual involvement between artists and the community. The Faire is an opportunity for local and community artisans to display their creations in an atmosphere of sharing and education. Parking is free and the Faire is open to the public. For more information, visit www.irvinefinearts.org or call (949) 724-6880.

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