Lamorinda Handmade Swap

Join the Lamorinda Handmade Swap!

About This Event

Are you a backyard jam maker, a passionate ceramicist, a master knitter, or a dedicated crafter? Bring your best handmade creations and join us for an afternoon of community, connection, and high-quality swapping!

This isn't a flea market or a craft fair—it's a direct creator-to-creator exchange. No cash changes hands. Instead, we are trading the fruits of our labor, celebrating sustainable art, and building local relationships right here in the Bay Area.

How It Works

• Bring Your Best: Show up with high-quality, homemade, homegrown, or hand-carved items. Think small-batch pantry staples (salsa, jams, pickles), cozy fiber arts (knitted beanies, woven textiles), living swaps (propagated succulents, potted plants), or artisanal goods (ceramic mugs, hand-carved wooden boxes, soaps).
• Set the Stage: You'll get a spot at our communal market tables to display your goods so everyone can browse the incredible variety.
• The Swap: Once everyone has a chance to look around, the trading begins! You’ll negotiate direct, hand-to-hand swaps with fellow makers. You might trade a jar of your famous spicy salsa for a beautifully speckled ceramic mug, or a thriving succulent for a hand-knit wool beanie.
• Go Home Inspired: Walk away with a canvas tote bag full of unique, diverse, high-quality local treasures and a renewed connection to your creative neighbors.

What to Bring

To keep the quality high and the experience rewarding for everyone, please ensure your items are:

1. Entirely Handmade or Homegrown: Made by you with care, skill, and attention to detail.
2. Clearly Labeled: Especially for food items, skincare, or plants (please list ingredients or care instructions!).
3. Ready to Gift: Items should be safely packaged for transport (jars sealed, textiles clean, ceramics wrapped).