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Holiday Sale

The annual Running With Scissors Art Studios Holiday Sale is our BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! A maker's market and open studios wrapped into one you can shop from over 40 local artists and makers under one roof. Buy unique handmade items including small gifts or special pieces just for you, ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints, handmade books, origami, textiles, leather goods, clothing, photos and so much more! Food and beverages by local vendors will be there all three days to keep you going.

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Grab your Portland Print Crawl Passport Books at the RWS Info Table or Strong Arm Bindery and collect stamps from all the Portland print shops in the booklet. A fun self-guided tour of the amazing Portland print community.

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Don't miss this free fun festive event the whole family can enjoy. Off-street parking is available.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 11 -13, 2026

Friday, Dec. 11,            4 - 8 PM
Saturday, Dec. 12,    10 - 5 PM

Sunday, Dec. 13,       12 - 5 PM

​​​​Friday, Saturday & Sunday Vendors

  • Joyce Ellen Weinstein

  • Rachel Herzer

  • Bret Woodard

  • dianne k. webb

  • Carol Walker Aten

  • Jaclyn Janis

  • Jeanelle Demers

  • Pine Giant

  • sarah steedman

  • Ana Mendoza Salazar

  • jodi colella

  • Hennessey Jewelry 

  • Denise Barth

  • Jane Petschek, Jane Fine Art Prints

  • Dara Jarrendt

  • Emily Armstrong

  • Paul J. Davies

  • Suzannah Gifford

  • Martha Ferguson

  • Emma Garcelon | Woodnote

  • Jordan King Clay

  • Chelsea Peterson

  • Liv Cappello

  • Liz Brown

  • Cheryl Seavey

  • Sarah Hiers Design

  • JoMoHoPottery

  • Martha Kearsley / Strong Arm Bindery

  • Norajean Ferris 

Saturday & Sunday Only Vendors

  • Landless Craft

  • Ponomo / Hannah Tarkinson

  • Amy Kustra Artist

  • Tulip Pottery

  • New Talk Studio

  • Christine Caswell

  • Carter Shappy

  • Lisa DiFranza

  • Inkworm, Nightbeetle Studio

  • Alice-Lee Vestner

  • Corinne Phelan

  • Casady Design

  • Megan Fitz

 

Other Vendors​

  • Tasty bites by Niyat and 

  • Cozy drinks by Vagabond Coffee

  • Stevie's Poem Store

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  • Free & Family Friendly​

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The Portland Print Crawl is back! A holiday self-guided tour of local print shops to be announced closer to the event. Get to know our print community while you enjoy these free holiday events. 

 

First, pick up your handbound letterpress printed passport at any of the participating print shops. Then, get a unique stamp from each location. Fill the entire passport and get a free gift at the last stop on your tour!

 

Each studio will have holiday gifts and new things to discover along the way. See each print shop's website or social media for up-to-date info on the Print Crawl and their holiday events. RWS will be participating in Print Crawl during their annual holiday sale and open studios. 

See dates and times to the right for more details: 

Self Guided

Print Shop Tour

Studios & Times;​

 

JKP Studios

500​ Forrest Ave

Times TBD

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Open Studios

199 Pleasant Ave 

Times TBD

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Peregrine Press

61 Pleasant Street

Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12-4pm

Access note: studio is on the second floor with stair access only

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Pickwick Independent Press

536 Congress Street

Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

Access note: studio is on the second floor with stair access only

Running with Scissors

250 Anderson Street

Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 12-5pm​

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Saudade Flore

98 Cross St. N. Suite B

Times TBD 

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Strong Arm Bindery

250 Anderson Street

Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 12-5pm

 

Wolfe Editions

61 Pleasant Street

Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12-4pm

 

For more information visit each shops website or social media for up to date info and follow @rwsartstudios on Instagram.

Running With Scissors Art Studios

250 Anderson Street, Portland, ME 04101

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Tel: 207-376-5536 info@rwsartstudios.com

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