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Small Business Saturday

Every purchase we make reflects our values.  The average American spends $700 on holiday shopping.  If just $64 of this was spent on gifts made in the USA, the economic impact would equate to the creation of 200,000 American jobs.

Shop Local – Buy Handmade!

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Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sits Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to helping small businesses and their communities. This November 30, Shop Small and support local small businesses that boost the economy and invigorate our neighborhoods. CRAFTED features more than 100 artists – real people making one-of-a-kind treasures and handmade creations, right here at home.

Bonus! Santa and Ms. Claus will make an appearance. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event.Edge Of LA – Wine Walk and Shop at CRAFTED

Try delicious wines for this fantastic event. We are partnering with Off the Vine for the Edge of LA Wine walk and shop at CRAFTED.  Buy a wristband for and afternoon of shopping and sipping on great wines and beers from around the world at Crafted at the Port of LA.  Join us for what is sure to be a long-standing tradition at in San Pedro at Crafted at the Port of LA.

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Enjoy more than 20 tastes from distinctive, small-production wineries while you browse over 100 local artisans offering thousands of one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for everyone on your list. CRAFTED is the perfect place to celebrate “shopping small”, from knitters to quilters, painters, photographers, leatherworkers and more. Since the majority of artisans work as well as sell at CRAFTED, visitors can observe their process and talk and learn from them as well.

Just $25 for tastings from the following wineries – $20 for Off the Vine Wine Club members:

Canyon Crest
Chacewater
Central Coast selections from Southern Wine and Spirits
French selections from Nomadic Distribution
Vinemark
Cuatro Dias
Off the Vine (of course!)
and beer by Brouwerij West

Get your tickets here: http://winewalkandshop.eventbrite.com/

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