The 43rd annual Village Christmas Arts Faire is set for Nov. 15 to Nov. 17 in Qualicum Beach.
This exhibition and sale of art and artifacts by mid-island artists and artisans will be held at the Qualicum Beach Community Hall, located at 644 Memorial Ave, according to a news release.
Admission and parking are free.
"You will find one of a kind carving in soapstone, jade and other exotic materials by Del Mark, pottery by Larry Aguilar, paintings by Sheryl Sawchuk and furniture by Bob Baldwin," the release said.
There will also be metal art, jewellery, willow furniture, fabric art and one of a kind leather artifacts plus others.
This show and sale follows the West Coast tradition of cottage industries started in the early 1970s when local handmade goods became an alternative choice at craft faires and markets.
The show will welcome a great lineup of artisans including Del Mark, Armando Dos Santos, Larry Aguilar, Dee Aguilar, Allan Lundgren, Lucinda Hepting, Marth James, Gordon James, Sheryl Sawchuk, Bob Baldwin, Jessey Lafontaine, Shirley Phillips, Dave Kasprick, Debra Kasprick, Jay Kealy, Val Kealy, Trish Moroto and Andrew Kent.
The art faire will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 17.
