Blue Ox Millworks manufactures authentic Victorian-style architectural millwork using antique equipment ranging from the mid 1800s to the early 1900s and traditional woodworking techniques from that era. They produce custom doors, windows, turnings and Victorian gingerbread and ship it nationwide. Their tooling includes the largest collection of operating Barnes Brothers … [Read more...]
#69 – Fire & Light
Fire & Light was formed in 1995 as a partnership between the Arcata Community Recycling center and a group of local investors who wanted to develop an innovative plan for using local recycled glass. Join them for a tour to see how they have turned 9 million bottles and jars into beautiful glass tableware and decorative accessories. See the whole process from recycling … [Read more...]
American Indian Art & Gifts, Eureka
A large number of local Indian artists live in isolated areas. To assist these artists, Northern California Indian Development Council founded the American Indian Art and Gift Shop. The Gift Shop assists Indian artists and crafts people by providing an expanded retail market for their products. The work of over 40 local Indian artists is currently represented in the shop, as … [Read more...]
Arcata Artisans
Arcata Artisans Cooperative in Arcata is a fine art and craft cooperative gallery, and gift shop. Featuring the work of 31 local owner/members. They have abstract and traditional paintings, watercolors, ceramics, photography, textile arts, silversmithing, jewelry, mosaics, woodworking, glass arts and more. They also have the best assortment of artist-made greeting cards in … [Read more...]
Blacksmith Shop, Ferndale
The Blacksmith Shop in the Victorian Village of Ferndale offers the finest and largest collection of master blacksmithing in the United States. They have a wonderful selection of hand forged fireplace tools, wine racks, cabinet hardware, cutlery, candle holders, pot racks, lamps, sculptures, and many other amazing things. Where: 455 Main St., Ferndale (google map) More … [Read more...]
Caravan Of Dreams, Arcata
Caravan of Dreams is a gift and jewelry store located on the Arcata Plaza. They sell a wide assortments of gifts like coffee mugs, stuffed animals, t-shirts, postcards, most of them handmade by local artists. Where: 893 H St., Arcata (google map) More Info: 707-822-1566 | CaravanArcata.com … [Read more...]
Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop, Fortuna
Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop located just south of Fortuna is a 75,000 foot showroom displaying some of the most beautiful stones from around the world. Not only will you see gems in a huge range of color, shape and size in this impressively large collection, but also a petrified palm display, precious stones, Native American and pre-Columbian artifacts, fossilized animal … [Read more...]
Golden Gait Mercantile, Ferndale
Experience the Enchantment of Days Gone By Golden Gait Mercantile is a 2-story classic old time general store brimming with hard-to-find heirloom items. Located in the redwood empire on California’s north coast, in the Victorian Village Ferndale. Taste old-Fashioned candy or try on a hat. From antiques to housewares, local products to long johns, baskets to jewelry, you will … [Read more...]
Holly Yashi, Arcata
Since 1981, Holly Yashi has been making quality, handcrafted artisan jewelry in their Redwood Coast design studio in Arcata, California. For nearly 35 years, their signature style of colorful and lightweight niobium metal is still what makes Holly Yashi jewelry unique and irresistible. Featuring an array of inspiring materials, including Swarovski crystal pearls, Bohemian and … [Read more...]
Humboldt Hardware, Eureka
Humboldt Hardware offers 100% locally sourced and fabricated fine woodworking products. If you're looking for gifts, furniture, decor or a custom ordered item, this is the place! Stop by to see what's in store. Where: 531 2nd St, Eureka (google maps) More Info: 707-444-2717 … [Read more...]
Korbly Wood Products, Miranda
Korbly Wood Products specializes in custom work, turnings, tables, clocks, chests, gifts, raw wood slabs, exotic indigenous wood and more. Where: 6868 Avenue of the Giants, Miranda (google map) More Info: 707-943-3615 | KorblyWoodProducts.com … [Read more...]
Many Hands Gallery, Eureka
Many Hands Gallery in Old Town Eureka offers a truly unique collection of locally handcrafted items from a wealth of artisans in the local area and a finely picked selection of items from fair trade organizations and importers from around the globe. Where: 438 2nd Street, Eureka (google map) More Info: 707-445-0455 | ManyHandsGallery.net … [Read more...]
Trinidad Art Gallery
Trinidad Art Gallery is a fine arts and crafts cooperative gallery featuring the best of Humboldt County’s artists. Established in 2012 with generous assistance from the citizens of this spectacular beachfront town, the gallery, located in the heart of Trinidad, is housed in a beautiful historic building overlooking the ocean. Where: 490 Trinity St., Trinidad (google … [Read more...]