24 November 2015 / #art #christmas Rene Trim's Art & Crafts: Upcoming events for November 28 and 29Due to a hectic workload I had to skip a week or two but, starting today, I will be back with my weekly look at our local art and craft scene. Needless to say that with Hanukkah and Christmas coming up in only a few weeks, the “Christmas Craftshow Frenzy” is in full swing. Here’s a selection of what is going on in and around town this weekend. ( You can also check out the big OttawaStart list of craft shows and bazaars here. ) Saturday 28 NovemberKemptville – St. Michael High School9:30 am to 4 pmIt’s the 16th Annual St. Michael CHS Christmas Craft Show! 160 tables of crafters, artisans, bakers, chefs and more! Food court and great door prizes. $2 admission or food bank donation of equal value. Saturday 28 NovemberOttawa – Westboro Legion10 am to 4 pmThe Christmas Craft and Artisan Show at the Westboro Legion (389 Richmond Road) features 40 local artisans. Free event. Saturday 28 NovemberOttawa - Carleton Heights Community CentreChristmas Craft and Bake Sale Saturday 28 NovemberOttawa – Brittania Park (Rob Kolbus Lakeside Centre)10 am to 4 pmChance Foundation “Be An Agel” Craft Fair Saturday 28 NovemberOttawa – 73 First Avenue10 am to 3 pm Saturday 28 NovemberOttawa – First Avenue Public School10 am to 3 pm Saturday 28 NovemberOttawa – St. Andrew’s ChurchScottish Tea and Christmas Bazaar Saturday 28 NovemberRichmond – 6197 Perth StreetThe Richmond Lodge “Craft and Bake Sale” showcases crafts made by its residents as well as local vendors, whereas baked goods (pies and breads) are prepared by the lodge’s staff. Saturday 28 November & Sunday 29 NovemberRockland – Lions Club10 am to 4 pm dailyShow local this Christmas season at the 2015 Lions Christmas Craft Show in quaint Rockland, ON. Saturday 28 NovemberMetcalfe – Community Christian School10 am to 2 pm Sunday 29 NovemberOttawa – RA Centre9 am to 3 pm [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/cag.jpg) Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 NovemberOttawa – Sir Robert Borden High School – Capital Artisans Guild10 am to 4 pm dailyDon’t miss the 4th annual Christmas Craft Show, presented by the Capital Artisans Guild. The event features 45 of the area’s best artisans offering juried hand-made items that are sure to please. Swag bag of goodies for the first 25 visitors each day! The show takes place on November 28 and 29 at Sir Robert Borden High School, 131 Greenbank Road in Nepean. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Parking and admission are free, but visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or make a donation for the Ottawa Food Bank. Visit www.capitalartisansguild.org for more details or join our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1503667633267515/ . [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/joy_english_2015.jpg) Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 NovemberOttawa – Library and Archives Canada – OVCC Guild9 am to 4 pmThe OVCC Artisans @ the Archives welcomes the holiday season with a celebration of the work of some of the best artists and artisans from across Ottawa, The Valley and The Outaouais. Our shows are renowned for bringing an exciting variety of art, crafts, designs and artisan foods together in a unique venue, and “Joy!”, our 2015 Christmas Market, will be no exception. Here’s why you don’t want to miss it:Swag bags loaded with goodies for the first 50 visitors daily!A $5 gift certificate - redeemable at any of the 100 vendors - handed out EVERY 10 MINUTES to visitors brave enough to wear a REALLY ugly Christmas or Hanukkah sweater!NO commercial vendors - NO resellers - 100% LOCAL artists and artisansParking free - admission $2 (door tickets only - proceeds go to “Sit With Me” dog rescue and “Adopt Me” cat rescue).Wine bar provided by Savour Italy , who are also taking care of tea, coffee, water, pop & juices, and beer.Event music provided by BlastTheRadio.com (live on location!) - Ottawa’s little station making BIG noise!Lunches & treats (regular, vegan, gluten free) available.Please check our website www.ovccshow.com for more announcements or join our event on Facebook . That’s all for now, folks - have a creative week and don’t forget to shop local at any - or all - of the aforementioned events!