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C rafted Arts AndA K t l fr u i y m u i i oJewelry, weaving, pottery, stained glass, toys and much more will be on exhibit at the second annual arts and crafts fair of the American Arts and Crafts Alliance in the chapel of St. Ann's Church, Nov. 3-4 and 10- 11Craftsmen from the northeastern United States, whose works have been seen in Rhinebeck, WBAI, Lincoln Center and other prestigious fairs, will start early on the holiday shopping sprees with handmade Christmas cards, stockings, and quilts, hand dipped candles and oodles of toys including handmade plush teddybears, wooden puzzles, and games, soft pillows andanimals. The jewelry displays range from $5 for silver earrings to $1,000 for gold pieces. Hand-painted silk scarves and wall hangings, leather wallets and attache cases, fiber artistry, patchwork and macrame will also be on diaplay.The Second Annual Holiday Crafts Fair:of the American Arts and Crafts Alliance willbe held for two weekends, Nov. 3-4 and 10-11,on Saturdays from 10:30 am-6 pm andSundays 1 pm -6 pm, at St. Ann%u2019s Church onClinton and Montague Streets. Admission bycontribution of one dollar, children admittedfree.Fabric Alternative at 78 Seventh Ave.(0cchiogrosso Photo!%u201c No,' your child may say (sweetly or not so sweetly),%u201d I don't want to be ghost or a witch, i want to be Godzilla.\If you%u2019re suddenly confronted' with producing an impossible new identity on a tew days' notice, here are some ideas.- you have ... picture of thecharacter you are cringing to life, even if it means haunting newsstands for the relevant corn.ic boot;. Tner; you car assemble tights, pajama bottoms, sweatshirts, mittens,'and whatever other clothes can provide a sort of base for your efforts.For capes, dinosaur%u2019s scales, Miss Piggy's ears, or other tricky things, use cardboard and glue, old cloth, tissue paper or aluminum foil, and try using a stapler to hold it all together. Don't use crepe paper-the color runs during bobbing for apples. Plastic tabie cloths and shower curtains can be cut and stapled or glued to do anything.For anyone who can sew, even a little, there is welcome help this year at the two Fabric Alternative stores at Seventh Avenue and Atlantic Avenue* They have good ideas and some Butterick patterns for a variety of costumes. They%u2019ll help you choose inexpensive fabrics, too. Owners Jessica Lipsky and Victoria Strychack have put satin on sale specially for Halloween and they have trims, felt, sequins, and, best of all, experts to advise yt>u on making it all come together.Be forewarned, though-many a burst of October creativity has led to a request for help with all two dozen costumes for next spring%u2019s class play. %u2014Libby HaymanFabric Alternative, m sevemn Avenue,at Berkeley Place. Mon-Sat, 10:30-6pm;Thurs evening to 7:30. 857-5482.88 Atlantic Avenue at Hicks St. Tues-Sat11-6pm. Sun 12-5pm. 875-8096.Tricks ForCostume TreatsHaunting HauhfcIt is that time of the year, when children turn into witches, gypsies, and pirates, pumpkins become smiling, toothless candless and candy is free if a cry of trick-ortreat is heard. The night of October 31 is the traditional night of ghouls and ghosts, but holiday events will take place all through Halloween week.Starting off, prices for originality in costume will be awarded at the first part of the week. The Music Barge at the Fulton Ferry will have a costume party on October 26 from 8pm til the witching hour of midnight; admission is $15.The world%u2019s only genuine floating pumpkin patch will be docked at Fulton Ferry on Oct. 26 from 9am-7pm when the SioopClearwater will sell pumpkins and apples and music will be played at its fourth annual sale/sail along the Hudson. The mobile pumpkin party will be moored below the Brooklyn Bridge, at the end of Cadman Plaza. For information call 858-1348.A Halloween Musicfest will take place on Oct. 27 with musical acts including the Human Condition Fox Fire, Dennis Benjamin, Andy Music, Bev Grant, Reckleess Abandon and Richard White. Jovce Watrous and Kathy Shaw are producing this musical extravaganza at the United Methodist Church on 6th Ave. and 8th St. in Park Slope which will be followed by a disco dance. Admission is $3.50 at the door. Cali 499-5276 for information.Fail i-esftyas Park from 1mkins wii ue on hand at thebetween 8th Ave. and Prospect iam - 4pm on Oct. 28. There wiiibe baked goods, lots of pumpkins for sale, and a flea market.The orgin of Halloween will be one of many spooky tales being told on October 29 at the Brooklyn Children%u2019s Museum, 145Brooklyn Ave. Children should dress up for the fun and frolic offered here. It starts at 3:30 pm and all information can be found at 735-4400.All kids twelve or under are invited to the Halloween Party on Oct. 30, at the ClintonHill Library, 380 Washington Ave. Everyone is asked to come as their favorite story book character. Festivities begin at 3:30pm. Call 857-8038 for information.The eerie sounds of Halloween will be yours to hear and create in another program by the Brooklyn Children%u2019s Museum Kids will use tape recorders, drums, bells, rattles, tambourines, and sticks to snythesize the sounds of Halloween. The afternoon of frightening noises begins at 8pm on the 31st. Call 735-4432 for information.A full day of ghoulish festivities will take place on Oct. 27 at the Brooklyn Children%u2019sMuseum on the corner of Brooklyn Ave. and St. Marks and the museum staff is extending a warm invitation for a chilling afternoon of spirits and spooks. A costume parade through the museum will take place twice during the day, as well as a puppet show illustrating the history of Halioween. Judges will determine the scariest, ugliest, and most original costume and all kids without oe will be helped to create their own. %u2014Jean Lesishar.W ' Day AfternoonsIn a age where minimalism and conservation is an accepted art form and the thrust of visual art is moving more and more to the forthright and direct, Senta Driver%u2019s choreography fits in smoothly. The controlled movements of her dance pieces denote an exploration of the possibilities of music and pick strongly on the traditions that have preceded her, combining the history of dance and modern technique in a witty, searching patchwork of motion and dance.Senta Driver's%u201c Harry/Dance and OtherWorks,%u201d will be performed inthe Lepercq Space of the Brooklyn Academy of Music,an I afaupttp A%u00abi> nn flntnher25-27, at 8pm; Oct. 28 at 2pm.Tickets are $6.50. For moreinformation, call theAcademy at 636-4100. Senta Driver of Harry Dance. (Johan Elbers Photol.to the Librar Theat politic world produ problc redlin hthey%u2019l premi two si %u201c BuiltTlthreeMargthroubounCem