Treadway: KPFA Crafts Fair returns to Richmond waterfront

By Chris Treadway, ctreadway@bayareanewsgroup.com
Posted:   06/07/2016 12:46:23 PM PDT | Updated:   59 min. ago

The second annual KPFA Summer Crafts Fair will showcase the handmade items of more than 180 jury selected artists at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 and 19.

Admission is free to the craft fair benefiting public radio station KPFA 94.1 FM in Berkeley.

"I'm elated that the fair has found its home at the historic Craneway Pavilion and really excited to announce that it is now free for all attendees," event producer Jan Etre said in an announcement.

The site is accessible from the East Bay and Marin, and a free shuttle will run from the Richmond BART station to the Craneway on the city's waterfront. Free parking is available as well.

Offerings will include collectible art, ceramics, glass pieces, furniture, housewares, photography, printmaking, contemporary paper, handcrafted fashion jewelry and accessories, couture adult and kids' clothing, and handmade quilts and baskets.