
The 5th Annual Shop Evanston Made Holiday Market is a curated market of art and handmade goods created by Evanston Made 100 members. Enjoy events, meeting the artists and buying art from your neighbors! Preview or purchase online at shopevanstonmade.org!
WHEN: December 4 – 21
WHERE: 1710 Maple Ave., Downtown Evanston.
HOURS: Thursdays & Fridays 12-8p • Saturdays & Sundays 10a-6p
EVENTS
- Blick Team Showcase. Art created by our partners at Blick Evanston will be on display and for sale WHEN: 12/4- 12/21
- The Record Sale Pop Up. Shop a huge variety of vinyl, curated by DJ Dustin Harris. Friday 12-8p • Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 5 – 7, 10a-6p
- OuroHermetica Maker Talk. Rebecca shares inspiration that drives her craft, Friday, Dec. 5, 12-2p
- Artist Demonstration with Joyce Elias. Joyce will be working on new collage techniques during this demonstration. Saturday, Dec. 6, 3-4:30p
- Paint & Sip with artist Liz Brent. Join us for a guided painting experience designed for all skill levels hosted by artist Liz Brent. Sunday, Dec. 7, 3-5p • BYOB • $40/each • Tickets here
- Downtown Evanston’s Warm Bevvy Walk. Stop by the Holiday Market during your stroll to enjoy a complimentary warm drink and special in-store offers. Grab your $10 ticket, pick up your reusable mug, and sip your way through downtown. Tickets are available for $10, half of which is donated to Evanston Nouveau Rotary Club. Purchase tickets on the day of, at the check-in at Rotary International (1560 Sherman Ave.) WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 11, 4–7pm. Click here for $10 Ticket
- Book Sale & Sign Pop Up with Matthew LaFleur, local illustrator and designer. He will have 3 children’s books on hand at the Evanston Made Holiday Market during the Downtown Evanston Warm Bevvy Walk, Dec 11, 4-7pm. They make great gifts for all your adventurous kiddos and adults alike. Stroll by and grab 1 or all 3: The Isle of Stuck Faces, written by Brooke Saucier, A Magnificent Misunderstanding, written by Molly Raske, and From Earth to Eris, written by Gregory Bradley. WHEN, Thursday, Dec. 11, 4-7p
- Emerging Artists Showcase Curated by artist Scott Greenberg, this showcase features works by emerging artists. Shop visual art at affordable prices, hear artist talks, meet new art friends! shop for original art by Emerging Artists under $50. Light snacks will be provided. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 12, 6-8p
- Designer Showcase with Kellie Poulos. Friday, Dec. 12 12-8p and Saturday, Dec. 13, 12-8p
- Oddballs Demo with Cie Bond. Come watch how Cie Bond creates her “Oddballs” to include all the odds and ends from her sewing/weaving studio into beautiful tatami style ornamental balls. They are truly adorable! You can even try your hand at it too. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 19, 3-5p
- Up North’s Holiday Party, 1710 Maple Ave. Open to the LGBTQIA Community in Evanston and NORTH! WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:30-7:30p
- Evanston Made’s Holiday Party, 1710 Maple Ave. Free to attend with RSVP. Open to Members, Patrons, Friends of Members, EVERYONE! WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5-7p, RSVP here
- Artist Demonstration with Lisa Haskin. Lisa upcycles ordinary buttons, making adorable, mini tree ornaments! WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 20, 12-2p
- Iliana Cordona Art presents Deck-the Halls Decoupage Ornament. Come create a fun holiday ornament using decoupage to capture color, texture, and whimsy in this festive event. Leave with your one of a kind ornament to gift or keep. Refreshments, charcuterie, and all materials provided. Saturday, December 20, 3-5p • BYOB • $35/each. Please Zelle payment to ilianacardona.art@gmail.com (Please include your phone number in the comment section. Thank you!)
- Frida Creations presents Craft, Cork, Churros & Chocolate: A Frida Holiday Gathering. Join us for a festive evening of creativity, wine, and Churros & Mexican Hot Chocolate at our Frida Holiday Gathering, where you’ll create a beautiful pair of earrings inspired by the iconic Frida Kahlo. WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 21, 3-5p • BYOB • $40/each. Please Venmo payment to @norbella-aguilar (Please, include your phone number in comment)