Christmas shoppers in Vankleek Hill got an early start last weekend (November 5 and 6), as the first of six Christmas Craft Shows was held at the Vankleek Hill Creating Centre.

Five different crafters will be on hand each weekend at the Creating Centre until December 11 to display their creations to those looking for something special for Christmas. Craft shows are scheduled for November 12 and 13, November 19 and 20, November 26 and 27, December 3 and 4, and December 10 and 11, running both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free with a donation to the Vankleek Hill Food Bank.

The Creating Centre is located at 11 High Street at the corner of Highway 34 in Vankleek Hill.

Héléne Charbonneau had her beautiful artwork on display at the Creating Centre last weekend. Photo: Reid Masson

Lucie Lamoureux with treats from Cassburn Sweets. Photo: Reid Masson

Tammie Martin of The Bear & Thistle. Photo: Reid Masson

Emilie Gauthier of Emilie’s Candles. Photo: Reid Masson