Above: Find holiday gifts at Strung Jewelry Designs this weekend (contributed photo)
Several Southborough artisans are opening their home studios to the public this weekend. It’s a great opportunity to get some unique, handcrafted gifts for those on your holiday list (or for yourself).
While you’re in the holiday shopping mood, don’t forget to check out what other local businesses have to offer. Take a look at the My Southborough Shop Local Guide to find out more.
Strung™ Jewelry Designs (artist Christina Lamb)
15 Summit Road (map) • (508) 667-2046 • www.strung.biz
Hours: Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, from 10am-5pm both days
Fresh and elegant ladies’ jewelry designed and hand made one piece at a time from sterling silver, artisan glass beads, crystal, semi-precious stone and more.
Cathy Gerson Ceramic Design (artist Cathy Gerson)
254 Parkerville Road (map) • (508) 485-5992 • www.cathygerson.com
Hours: Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4, from 10am-5pm both days
Colorful stoneware pottery, architectural ceramic installations, and decorative totems. All price ranges including drastically discounted “seconds.”
Update 12/08: Strung Jewelry Designs and Cathy Gerson Ceramic Design will open their studios again on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11. In addition, Sunny Window at 4 Pearl Street (map) will also be open both days so you can browse their selection of French lavender products and olive oil soaps from around the world. The three studios will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
I’ve shopped with both these artisans and they have an extensive and beautiful collection.