December 6 and 7, 2024
at Charlottesville Waldorf School
Friday, December 6
Adults Only Evening Event
6pm – 9pm
Friday, December 6, from 6 to 9pm, is for adults only, with snacks and beverages, wreath making, glassblowing, and child-free shopping in the Craft Marketplace.
Admission is free, donations are accepted.
Saturday, December 7
Family Friendly – All are Welcome!
10am – 4pm
Saturday is family day! All are welcome from 10am to 4pm for hands on activities including candle dipping, wreath making, jump rope making and more. The Craft Marketplace will host local crafters with a variety of items including Waldorf toys and gifts, and the Secret Garden will be open for children to shop for small handcrafted gifts all on their own! There will be music, story times, and more on Saturday, December 7 at Charlottesville Waldorf School’s Holiday Bazaar!
Admission is free, activity tickets will be sold on-site.
Holiday Bazaar Activities
Visitors to the Holiday Bazaar can try several unique crafts and activities, led and instructed by our school teachers, parents, guardians, and middle school students. Holiday Bazaar activity tickets are small wooden stars, sold for $2 each at the ticket table near the entrance. Each activity costs between 1 star (each item in the Secret Garden) and 10 stars (to make a large wreath).
Create your own natural beeswax candle: gently dip a wick into golden melted wax, allowing each delicate layer to cool and build, to craft your own beautiful, natural beeswax candle.
Button making: design and create your own unique buttons—choose your artwork, press, and take home a one-of-a-kind accessory!
Craft a unique winter wreath: using our provided frames, wire, tools, ribbons, and greenery, make your own beautiful winter wreath.
Make a colorful jump rope: our rope winding machines are fun for young and old! Using colorful strong yarn, measure and twist a sturdy jump rope.
Craft Demonstrations
Glass Blowing
We are pleased to welcome Studio 1050° to the Holiday Bazaar this year. Artisans will demonstrate glass blowing techniques, and you can try it too! Register in advance (some slots will be available at the Event) to make your own glass pendant or ornament. Pricing includes 1/2 hour one-on-one workshop and your very own creation.
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Glassblowing registration is open for Friday (adults only) and Saturday (middle school age and above). Pricing is $80 to make an ornament and $60 to make a pendant.
Wood Turning
Peter Yencken of Lutra Village will return to the Holiday Bazaar with his wonderful baskets, wood, and leather works. And he will demonstrate wood turning! Come see how it works at the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 7 on the Festival Grounds.
Local Author’s Corner
We are so excited to announce a new event at the Holiday Bazaar this year: The Local Authors Corner! And we’re thrilled to have four wonderful local authors attending! Sharifa Oppenheimer, Karen Moulis, Hank Thornhill, and Sharon Showalter will be meeting readers and signing books (books can be purchased from the authors or our School Store) on Saturday, December 7!
10am – 12pm
Karen Moulis
ABCville
12pm – 2pm
Sharifa Oppenheimer
With Stars in Their Eyes
Heaven on Earth
A Litany of Wild Graces
Hank Thornhill
Friends of the Great Outdoors
2pm – 4pm
Sharon Showalter
Spruce Hollow
The Secret Garden: A Magical Shopping Experience for Young Children
Children are invited to their very own shopping experience at the Holiday Bazaar! The Secret Garden, filled with small handcrafted items, is open only for the children. Each item costs 1 star ($2 tickets sold at the front gate).
The Marketplace Pavilion
House of Balance Integrative Health and PT
Good Eats and Tasty Treats
Visit the Sweets and Snacks Shop!
Find hand-baked sweets and tasty snacks in the Sweets and Snacks Shop – cookies and cakes will be served for eating right away or taking home to enjoy later.
Gourmet Cappuccino and More!
CWS alumni parent David Maciolek will be serving up delicious gourmet coffees and hot chocolate.
Holiday Bazaar Sponsorships
As we gear up for the 2024 Holiday Bazaar, we invite you to join us as a valued sponsor of this beloved event. Your sponsorship will not only support our local community but also provide valuable exposure for your brand. With your partnership, we can create a festive and memorable experience for attendees while showcasing your commitment to supporting local initiatives. Join us in spreading holiday cheer and making a positive impact this season.
The Holiday Bazaar is Charlottesville Waldorf School’s primary fundraising event of the year and the revenue that it generates is crucial in supporting our school. We look forward to partnering with you this year to make this event a great success!
