Sunday Swap: Handmade Holiday Gift Exchange at Stark Brewing Company

Have you seen the viral Sunday Swap trend? Think of it as a makers market, creative gift exchange, and Sunday social all rolled into one. Join Dash of Creativity at Stark Brewing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire, for a festive Sunday afternoon in November filled with handmade surprises, creative connections, great food, and local craft beer. Make Something Creative and Fun Choose one type of handmade item and create five versions to bring to the swap. Your five items can match, or you can vary the colors, patterns, materials, scents, themes, or decorative details. It is completely up to you. Make something useful, festive, colorful, cozy, funny, or unexpected. This is your opportunity to share something you enjoy creating. Ideas include: • Five handmade ornaments • Five crocheted bookmarks • Five beaded bracelets • Five candles • Five embroidered decorations • Five handmade cards • Five keychains or small accessories During the event, you will exchange your creations with other participants and leave with five handmade surprises. Your Ticket Includes • Admission to the Sunday Swap • A welcoming, organized space to meet other local makers • A facilitated exchange designed to keep the swap easy and fair • Five handmade items selected during the exchange • A festive afternoon of creativity, conversation, and holiday inspiration Participants are responsible for making and bringing their five swap items. Crafting materials are not included. Important Swap Guidelines • Bring five handmade items of the same general type. • Your five items may be identical or feature different colors and details. • Keep your creations reasonably sized and easy to exchange. • Items do not need to be elaborate or professionally made. • Please do not bring food, baked goods, candy, beverages, or other edible items. • Each registered participant will leave with five handmade creations. Make an Afternoon of It Come hungry and thirsty. Attendees are encouraged to order from Stark Brewing Company’s great menu of freshly prepared food, craft beer, and other beverages while enjoying the swap. Food and beverages are purchased separately from Stark Brewing Company and are not included with registration. About Dash of Creativity Dash of Creativity brings approachable, hands-on creative workshops to breweries, restaurants, libraries, recreation programs, and community spaces throughout New England. Classes are relaxed and social, with practical instruction and plenty of room to create at your own pace. Minimum Enrollment & Refund Policy A minimum of 5 participants is required for the workshop to run. If minimum enrollment is not met, the workshop may be canceled or rescheduled. If Dash of Creativity cancels the workshop, all registered participants will receive a full refund. Participant Cancellations Refunds are available for cancellations made at least 7 days before the workshop. Because materials are purchased and prepared in advance for each participant, tickets are non-refundable within 7 days of the event and are not transferable.