The Magickal Curio displays local artists’ work in H Street location

A new Blaine storefront is offering local artists a space to sell their crafts at reduced prices.

The Magickal Curio co-owners Amy Haynes and Jay Haynes opened the store at 380 H Street in late November. Amy said she opened the store as a less expensive way for craft vendors to display their work, instead of paying higher prices at craft fairs. The store currently has crafts from several Whatcom and Skagit businesses including dreamcatchers, candles, tea, soft pottery and earrings.

“We wanted to do something to show off local artists and not be as expensive as a craft fair,” Amy said. “For the same amount, you get a month here. You don’t have to be here manning the booth. We do it for you.”

The Magickal Curio charges artists $25-$300 per month for a display space in the store, cost dependent on size and location, but Amy said she was willing to work with anyone financially strained. Vendors will receive a check at the end of the month after their sales are totaled.

The Magickal Curio will start holding candle-making classes and possibly tarot readings and astrology birth chart readings. The first candle-making class is 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 3. For $15, each participant will receive a candle vessel, wax, dye and essential oils. People can sign up by visiting the store or messaging Amy on Facebook, at bit.ly/3KmrVYX.

“Whatever people are interested in,” Amy said. “If I see a need for it, I’m going to try to fill it.”

The Magickal Curio is open from 10 a.m. to dusk every day except Wednesday.