Reviewed by: Grace Howard
10 ways to shop local this holiday season in Birmingham
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If you’re looking for holiday gifts that are unique and meaningful, shopping local is a great place to start. Birmingham is full of talented artists and makers, offering everything from prints and candles to pottery and home goods.
Read on for a few local options to help you shop and support the craftsmanship, passion and community that make the Magic City shine.
- Looking for holiday markets in Birmingham? Don’t miss these.
- Want to add some extra cheer to your season? These Birmingham holiday events are a great place to start.
1. MAKEbhm Holiday Open House + Makers Market
MAKEbhm’s Holiday Open House + Makers Market is a chance to shop directly from local ceramicists, painters, stained glass artists and printmakers. On Friday, you can meet the makers, shop and pick up treats from local vendors. Saturday will feature open studios, live demos and Magic City Art Mart’s first Saturday Open Shop.
- Location: 4000 3rd Ave S Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
- When: Friday, December 5, 6PM-8:30PM | Saturday, December 6,10AM-2PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
2. Alabama Goods
Holiday shopping at Alabama Goods is an easy way to find items made right here in our backyard! The store carries a wide range of products created by Alabama artisans, craftsmen and chefs.
Whether you stop by in person or browse online, you can pick up gifts that carry a bit of Alabama’s spirit while supporting local makers.
- Location: 2933 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM | Sunday 11AM-4PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
3. Yellowhammer Print Shop
Stop by Yellowhammer Print Shop in Pepper Place this holiday season to browse hand-printed posters, shirts and a curated selection of locally made goods. Here, you’ll find prints of Birmingham-related places and things like Vulcan, Sloss and Railroad Park, plus collegiate prints of UAB, Auburn and Alabama.
- Location: 2821 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Saturdays 9AM-2PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
4. basic.
Shopping at Basic during the holidays is a way to keep your gifts local and support brands that prioritize people and the planet—and their selection is anything but basic. The shop focuses on slow fashion, offering goods made in fair working conditions by makers and artisans paid a living wage. A portion of each sale also goes toward human rights and community efforts.
Plus, fuel your shopping journey with a coffee or matcha from Grounds located inside the shop.
- Location: 2214 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7AM-6PM | Thursday-Saturday 7AM-8PM | Closed Sundays
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
5. Civil Stoneware
Civil Stoneware offers a thoughtful option for holiday shopping, with ceramic pieces designed to add art and meaning to the home. Also featured in local places like Bayonet, their Birmingham studio creates ceramic work that adds depth to everyday routines through simple, grounded designs.
You can view their collection in-store or online, where you can also place custom orders.
- Location: 1710 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-2PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
6. Steel City Screen Print
Steel City Screen Print offers custom designs, making it a place where you can pick up eccentric printed pieces or create something of your own. You can stop by the shop to browse a small selection of ready-to-buy pieces, or visit their website to request quotes for custom items.
- Location: 139 Citation Ct, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM
- Website | Facebook
7. Village Apothecary
Village Apothecary is an excellent option for gifting sustainable home fragrances that are made right here in Birmingham, with a wide variety of elevated and sophisticated scents. Perfumes, candles, incense—you name it!
You can browse their collection online or find their products at shops like basic., June Coffee and Alabama Goods.
8. Mudtown Pottery
Mudtown Pottery offers another Birmingham-based option for gifting handmade ceramics this holiday season. Beth, the artist behind the Cahaba Heights studio, creates small-batch pieces that are great for everyday use.
Each item is made to be unique, durable and practical enough for your daily routine. You can browse available pieces through the online shop or reach out directly to purchase.
9. Nell Koopman Art
Support a local artist by purchasing a handmade, one-of-a-kind gift this season. Nell Koopman is a Birmingham artist who creates mixed-media paintings using layers of acrylic, gel, oil pastel, graphite and other materials. You can shop ready-to-buy pieces on her website or reach out for commissions.
10. House Plant Collective
For the green thumb in your life: a take home kit from House Plant Collective! Choose from Paint & Pot, Disco Planters, or Moss Mirrors—the perfect activity for craft nights or a rainy day. Plus, shop online or in-person for plants, plant care items, accessories and much more.
- Location: 3621 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-6PM | Saturday-Sunday 11AM-5PM
- Website | Instagram
Is there a Birmingham artist or maker you’d add to the list? Let us know on Instagram + Facebook!
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