Get a head start on holiday shopping at Winter Artist Market in Brampton

You can get a jump on holiday purchases while shopping locally with the return of the Winter Artists Market this weekend in Brampton.

From jewellers to painters, woodworkers and more, 30 local artists will have their creations on sale at the Brampton Library Springdale branch for the annual market that’s back for another year.

The one-day shopping event runs this Saturday and gives shoppers a chance to get a head start on their holiday purchases while supporting local creators and their businesses.

There will also be live music, a hot chocolate bar and festive family-friendly activities with free entry, hosted by the Brampton Arts Organization.

“Each piece at the market tells a story, and by shopping here, you’re not only finding unique gifts but helping to strengthen our local arts scene and economy,” said Michael Vickers, Executive Director of the BAO said in a statement.

Here are just some of the local artists that will have their work on sales at the 2024 Winter Artists Market:

• Art on Mill Street
• Back To Punjab
• Brampton Entrepreneur Centre
• Brampton Quilters’ Guild Inc.
• cryocannon
• Frogged Crochet Creations
• Grimoire Comics
• Happy Hands Pottery & Art Studio
• Music At The Towers
• Serene Illustrations
• The Dusty Troll Woodcraft
• The Paper Narwhal

The 2024 Winter Artist Market runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Springdale library branch, located at 10705 Bramalea Rd in Brampton.

For more information and a full line-up of vendors visit www.bramptonartsorg.ca.