Locally Crafted Gifts, Uniquely Yours

Welcome to The Cricket’s Nest, where every handcrafted piece tells a story. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures made with care by local artisans.

Locally Crafted Treasures for Every Occasion

Discover heartfelt stories from satisfied customers, sharing the joy of shopping at The Cricket’s Nest.

What’s not to love? Cute little gift shop where all it’s crafts and artwork are handmade by local senior citizens!
Brittany L.

Fantastic gift shop for unique handmade treasures for every Christmas & all year too!
Lesa D.

A delightful place run by Forsyth County for seniors to display & sell handmade crafts, gifts etc!! Very reasonable prices and wonderful, helpful staff.
Anita M R.

Celebrating Local Craftsmanship in Winston-Salem

The Cricket’s Nest Craft Shop proudly supports local artisans by showcasing their unique creations, fostering a vibrant community of creativity and craftsmanship.

Join the Bag Project Group

For fifteen years, the Cricket’s Nest Bag Committee has handcrafted bags for valued customers. The bags are given to customers who purchase $25 or more during several festivals and during the holiday shopping season.

Beginning with just three members creating 65 bags during the first holiday season, our group now surpasses 1,100 reusable shopping bags annually. If you’ve contributed a handmade bag over these past 15 years, thank you immensely for boosting sales and aiding environmental conservation efforts by reducing plastic waste.

To Join the project you must be a member of The Cricket’s Nest.

Workshops & Classes

Are you interested in learning a new skill or honing an existing interest? Or maybe you prefer to dance the evening away with friends? Whatever your idea of a perfect pastime, make sure to check out our upcoming events.

The South Fork Community Center hosts a variety of workshops and classes throughout the year. We’ve added a direct link to South Fork on the Winston-Salem city website page to make finding the right section easier. Click on the button below and select the “South Fork” section of the City page to see all current events.

Check back often as things are always changing!