‘Tis the Season to Get Crafty

Silver Tides Jewelry
Silver Tides and OneWay Gallery share a unique space in the heart of Narragansett Pier. Browse the contemporary art gallery and shop for local handmade gifts, including custom jewelry by Amber Bettez (place your holiday special order by November 27). Visit often as new jewelry and gifts are arriving daily. 140 Boon Street, Narragansett. 284-4390

Lulbells
This is your place to find gifts just right for any occasion. Choose from selections by local artisans and one-of-a-kind gifts along with your favorites. The holiday season is here. Let Lulabells help you select the perfect gift for everyone on your list. 12 Main Street, Wickford. 667-7676

South County Art Supply
South County Art Supply has a wide selection of gifts for any budding artist on your holiday list. From kids art kits and gorgeous acrylic paints to stamp making tools and screenprinting products, the downtown Wakefield shop will keep your gift giving fun and creative! 237 Robinson Street, Wakefield. 783-2749

Three Wheel Studio
Potter Dwo Wen Chen has a bit of a cult status in the city. Wen Chen has taken his whimsical pottery to a new location on Wickenden where visitors can browse a multitude of his functional artistic pieces and chat with the maker. The RISD grad creates stoneware, porcelain, earthenware and terracotta bowls, plates, vases, cups and more. 436 Wickenden Street, Providence. 451-2350

Studio Hop
Shop local at Studio Hop and you will be supporting many local artists and artists from around the country! With a beautiful collection of fine art and handcrafts, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Exceptional jewelry, fine art, ceramics, blown glass, turned wood, handmade dresses and accessories, journals, toys, skin care, complimentary gift wrap and so much more! 810 Hope Street, Providence. 621-2262

Bella Art
Give the gift of Bella Art, a full service rubber and paper art specialty store just minutes from Providence. The creative boutique offers a variety of qualifier paper crafting workshops throughout the year, an extensive line of rubber stamps, scrapbooking and book art supplies and embellishments. Gift certificates are the perfect gift for the crafty person on your list. 1665 Hartford Avenue, Johnston. 383-4285

Smyle!
Smyle! is a place where happiness is always in style. Joyful holiday gifts are aplenty in this fun vintage and artisan gift gallery. Find something to make everybody happy while browsing through their eclectic selection of jewelry, whimsical home décor and vintage goods — many are handcrafted and made in America. Come see why RI Monthly voted them “Best Gift Store” in 2012. 233 Main Street, East Greenwich. 398-8700

Cathryn Violet Artisan Soap
Cathryn Violet Artisan Soaps are handcrafted in Rhode Island and feature organic botanicals grown locally whenever possible. Plant based oils are saponified with lavender, calendula, rosehips, wildflower honey, cranberries and more, all selected for incomparable beauty, texture, cleansing and skin nourishing properties. Online orders receive free gift wrapping and delivery on the East Side is available for the holidays. Visit their website or find them at Whole Foods Market.

Anchor Bend Glassworks
Anchor Bend Glassworks is an unprecedented glass artist collaborative established in 2003 by Michael Richardson, Justin Tarducci and Timothy Underwood.
Their gallery in Newport is the trying grounds for all new Anchor Bend designs and is always evolving. Among this year’s new creations are votives made for some of Rhode Island’s favorite restaurants. Candle lit centerpieces for 22 Bowens and The Boat House are now available alongside custom work for Castle Hill Inn and The Mooring.
These custom votives along with original hand blown glass ornaments, sculptures, tableware, gifts and jewelry will be available at the 10th Annual Holiday Sale at the tax-free gallery in Newport from November 23-December 24. This year the award winning team is proud to be celebrating ten years of creation and innovation. 16 Franklin Street, Newport. 849-0698

Moon and Peepers Pottery
Moon and Peepers Pottery is a hand-crafted artisan studio based in Rhode Island. Wonderful one-of-a-kind pieces are made by Sandy and Geoff Flickinger, a husband and wife team that creates ceramic bowls, hand- thrown mugs, carved vases, beautiful garden sculptures and birdbaths. Each gift is sure to bring a little magic to any home or garden. 219-0298

Craftland
The 11th Annual Craftland Holiday Show is a staple of Providence gift shopping. Craftland features a fresh selection of work by 160 independent local and national artists specializing in gifts, prints and jewelry. This sweet necklace is made by New Bedford, MA artist Headcase Press using a combination of sterling silver and assorted vintage letterpress type. And bonus – Craftland is sales-tax-free. 235 Westminster Street, Providence. 272-4285

Granite Photo
Turn your favorite photo into art at Granite Photo, where they can print on canvas and stretch over a frame for hanging. The texture and look of canvas adds depth and feeling to your picture. They can print from slides, prints or your digital media. Let Granite Photo show you how easy it can be. Granite Photo, where the only limitation is your imagination. 116 Granite Street, Westerly. 348-8166