GALA Artisan Jewelry & Gifts is a locally-owned and operated retail store which sells handmade jewelry, pottery, toys, accessories and gifts to customers in the Kensington area. All products sold are created by local artists; the name GALA stands for Guild of Artists Local to the Area. It also holds artistic workshops for local residents, teaching them a variety of arts and crafts skills such as cable knitting and creating personalized stamped earrings.