Staten Island’s Craft Fair Creates in St. George

St. George crafted last night with Staten Island’s Craft Fair, shaping NYC’s spring on March 20. Maker Amir Hassan sold pottery as 300 shopped, a $5 ticket bazaar near the ferry. It’s borough hands—pure SI vibe, stalls hot. A kid molded clay; a pro knitted a scarf. ‘Staten makes—this is it,’ Hassan says, glazing bowls. The lot turned workshop.

The fair’s fresh—March 20’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing rows by 4 p.m. Hassan’s a Tottenville potter; last night’s crowd hit max—tools clinked. A latecomer nabbed a spot; dust flew—NYC grit glowed. Stalls hit 20—creations ruled. #SICraftFair trended; Brooklyn wants a stitch.

Some griped—’Too crowded,’ sniped a newbie, dodging elbows. A table wobbled—fixed quick; vibe held. A rival’s pitching a Midland market, splitting makers. Still, 400 stayed—crafts reigned. St. George’s never created so bold.

Hassan’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a park if spring warms. ‘NYC’s hands—this builds it,’ he says, packing kilns. The fair’s a Staten win—grit meets art. It’s a craft rush; catch the next. Bring tools—stalls call.