NYCreates Launches A Crafts Sale for Mother's Day Opening Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd,
at the Brooklyn Historical Society,128 Pierrepont St.

With Mother's Day approaching, what better way is there to remember your Mom. What better way to please your loved one and to help the economy than to come to the 2-day Mother's Day Crafts Fair sponsored by NYCreates at the Brooklyn Historical Society.

The Fair features high quality and creative hand-crafted gifts ñ ceramics, jewelry, apparel for adults, organic cosmetics, glass works, and home goods ñ as well as fine art works at affordable prices. The Mother's Days Arts and Crafts Fair is free and open to the public on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 AM ñ 5 PM and Sunday, May 3rd from 12 Noon to 4 PM .

Special Event for the Mother's Sale is a Hats for Care Contest at 2 PM. Knitters, quilters and hat designers all over the city have been asked to create unique hats for men, women and children receiving chemo. There is a $200 prize for the most creative hat. All hats will be sent to Heavenly Hats ,a non-profit organization that donates hats to people receiving cancer treatment.

Discover the new work of fashion designer Kevin Barry whose deconstructed coats, cloches, and scarves are hotly sought after by international tourists as well as native New Yorkers. Judith Eloise Hooper's ceramic serving bowls, vases, and teapots are beautiful and functional; Binta Anthony's beautiful necklaces along with the many other examples of one-of-a-kind jewelry will keep you coming back for more.

15 extraordinary New York City artists, craft artists, and artisans have been selected to participate in the Fair, representing diverse genres. All live and create their work in New York City, working in many different neighborhoods throughout the boroughs. . Multiple shopping visits are encouraged.

Credit cards are accepted by most artisans and cash by all.

For directions to the Brooklyn Historical Society