Oakville Galleries launches The Atelier: Craft Fair, a holiday market of local and regional crafts from December 5–6, 2026. The Atelier will bring together a curated selection of artisans, designers, creative small businesses and independent makers for Oakville Galleries’ inaugural Craft Fair in our stunning studio in Gairloch Gardens.
Taking place over two days, The Atelier: Craft Fair will offer visitors an opportunity to discover and shop for original crafts, handmade goods, independently designed products, and creative gifts in time for the winter holiday season.
There will also be a free family-friendly, hands-on holiday cards making workshop in our gallery on both days. This drop-in activity invites visitors of all ages to get creative and make their own festive decorations. Bring your family and friends and join us for a weekend of creativity and holiday cheer!
Craft Fair & Family drop-in workshop dates and times:
December 5th, 2026, 11 AM–6 PM
December 6th, 2026, 11 AM–4 PM
Locations:
Craft Fair: The Studio
(1308 Lakeshore Rd East)
Free Workshop: Education Centre
(1306 Lakeshore Rd East)
Parking:
Free on-site parking available
Anne Marie Freeman Fine Craft Maker
AM Free, the ceramic practice of Anne Marie Freeman, creates whimsical, hand-built ceramic pieces inspired by nature and the expressive qualities of clay. Her collection features distinctive sculptural forms, including charming cat figures adorned with delicate details and playful
Character.
Blesii creates thoughtfully designed wooden toys that inspire creativity and active play, from charming toy cars to mini golf and basketball sets. Combining Canadian design with handcraftsmanship from its Delhi workshop.
Dream Decor Candles creates handcrafted soy wax candles that bring together beautiful seasonal designs and inviting fragrances. Made with natural oils and fragrances, the collection features decorative pieces, including festive Christmas-inspired designs, that add warmth and character to any space.
Diviora creates thoughtfully curated candles, aromatherapy roll-ons and gift sets designed to celebrate everyday rituals and meaningful moments. Its collections pair inviting fragrances with botanical-inspired designs, thoughtful accessories and heartfelt details.
Dog Person Knitwear is an Oakville-based slow-fashion brand creating matching knitwear for people and their pets. Featuring coordinated sweaters and reversible vests in cable and striped designs, each piece is designed, machine-knitted using Canadian wool, and finished by hand.
Erica Jean creates illustrated greeting cards, art prints and original paintings, combining traditional hand-painting with digital illustration. Her collection features colourful, playful designs, including seasonal greeting cards and giftable art prints.
Michelle Lee offers a collection of handmade ceramic and art-based products, including miniature wall paintings, hand-painted pendants and earrings, decorative wall shrines, small pottery pieces and archival prints. All ceramic pieces are made and fired in her studio.
Rock Paper Pretty is a Mississauga-based jewellery studio creating feminine, everyday accessories, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Featuring gemstones, freshwater pearls and gold-filled details, each piece is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted in the maker’s home studio.
Wendy Weaver Orlowski creates handmade wearable art through unique, handcrafted earrings that bring together creativity, colour and individual expression. Each piece offers a distinctive artistic touch, transforming everyday accessories into small works of art.
Petalberry is a brand new local business specializing in handmade, 100% cotton handblock-printed bags and accessories, crafted by skilled local artisans in India. The collection includes tote bags, pouches, jewellery rolls, sling bags, banana bags and bandanas.
Sheridan College: Material Art and Design Students
Discover and shop unique, handmade works by emerging designers from Sheridan College’s Material Art and Design program. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the next generation of artists and designers while finding one-of-a-kind pieces created by talented students at the beginning of their creative careers.
Craft Fair & Family drop-in workshop dates and times:
December 5th, 2026, 11 AM–6 PM
December 6th, 2026, 11 AM–4 PM
Locations:
Craft Fair: The Studio
Free Workshop: Education Centre
1306 Lakeshore Rd East, Oakville, ON
Parking:
Free on-site parking available
