Family and friends came together to sell crafts at the collECtive Arts Center this past weekend
Local artists brought a variety of products to sell to the community
Story by Mary Allessi, Freelance Writer
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December 12, 2023
Over the weekend, 10 local artists sold goods at a handmade craft sale held at collECtive Arts Center. (Photo by Mary Allessi)According to the event coordinator, Christina Rambo, she came up with the idea for the craft sale because she wanted an outlet for her hobby. With the help of her family, friends and the collECtive Arts Center, her craft sale came to be. (Photo by Mary Allessi)Artists from the surrounding area, such as NAME from Austin, Minnesota, sell a variety of products from their respective crafting niches. (Photo by Mary Allessi)“I wanted an outlet to sell without the risk of not making a profit,” Rambo said. “I started hosting these sales about 10 years ago out of my own home, but this is the first year we have used the collECtive Arts Center.” (Photo by Mary Allessi)There is something for everyone at this event, with products ranging from local honey to hand-carved kitchen supplies. (Photo by Mary Allessi)The sale was stocked full of winter wear to prepare buyers for the upcoming cold months. (Photo by Mary Allessi)According to Rambo, three generations of family members came together to sell goods at the craft sale. (Photo by Mary Allessi)Sellers were eager to share about their projects and what went into making them. (Photo by Mary Allessi)
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