Mark your calendar: The annual UCOP Winter Craft Fair will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2025, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Oakland Franklin Lobby Foyer. This is a fabulous opportunity to complete your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind, unique gifts handmade by colleagues. This year’s vendors will include art, jewelry, décor, delicious treats and other fun gift ideas. Whether you’re shopping for family and friends — or for yourself — you won’t want to miss it!

Vendor spotlights

Fredye Harms: Hand-decoupaged scallop shells

Decoupaged scallop shells by Fredeye Harms. They make unique and lovely ring dishes!

Discover the beauty of nature transformed into art. Each natural scallop shell is individually hand-decoupaged by artist Fredye Harms, creating elegant, coastal-inspired keepsakes perfect for décor or gifting. Explore many other designs at the UCOP Winter Craft Fair! At just $5 each or 3 for $12, these delightful bowls are an irresistible gift idea. Experience the beauty of the ocean — visit Fredye Harms at the Winter Craft Fair and check out her work that embodiess artistry, nature and timeless charm.

Brandi Beaudoin: Handmade pralines

Delicious pralines are the perfect gift for a loved one with a sweet tooth!

Elevate your winter indulgence with luxuriously handcrafted pralines, made in small batches with the finest ingredients and a touch of southern tradition. Each piece captures the perfect balance of rich caramel, buttery sweetness, and toasted pecans — an irresistible treat to gift or savor yourself. Visit Brandi Beaudoin at the Winter Craft Fair and experience the art of handmade confectionery at its finest: elegant, authentic and delicious.

Join us as a vendor — sign up by Friday

Are you crafty? Do you knit, crochet, paint, sew, decoupage, create jewelry or make other handcrafted items? If so, consider joining us as a vendor. Whether you’re new or an experienced seller, your colleagues will be excited to see and support your work — and you can’t beat the location!

To participate, complete the online application by Nov. 14. You must attach photos of the crafted items you plan to sell. The vendor registration fee is $40, and you keep 100% of your sales.

All vendors must:

• Be a UCOP employee or retiree

• Sell handcrafted items — preferably made by the person selling them

• Agree not to sell mass-produced or imported items

If your application is approved, you’ll receive additional details, including payment information, table setup, and on-site logistics.

For questions, contact Josie Meneses.

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