OUR 2024 HOLIDAY POP-UP ARTISTS:
WIRED
Salvaging materials like alternator wire, beer cans, rubber and resistors, I create jewelry and accessories made from upcycled and surplus materials. — Melissa Kolbusz
The Bada Creative (guest artist)
My ceramic work is inspired by telling stories visually through symbolism. All my pieces are one of a kind, so I capture individual personalities. After the final firing I hand paint with inks, staining the ceramic body, becoming permanent like a tattoo. — Deana Bada Maloney
Swedeeva
I believe that what you wear reflects who you are, and it is a great way to express your own individuality. Creating and designing feed my spirit, and the bonus comes when I find a person who appreciates my sense of detail, and who finds enjoyment in wearing my accessories — Eva Nye
Sally Brandl Art (guest artist)
I love to create works on paper that are inspired by traditional fiber arts. Each piece is a mix of brightly colored shapes embellished with embroidery, beads and quilling paper. I really enjoy hearing that my art makes the viewer happy. — Sally Brandl
Michele A Friedman
My jewelry is the result of my desire to incorporate color into my work without using stones. The color was to be from an alternative source. Through trial, error and consideration of many materials I concluded that wool felt was perfect. I manipulate felt into shapes and set them like stones into my oxidized sterling and 18k Bi-metal jewelry. — Michele Friedman
www.micheleafriedman.com
photo: Cole Rodger
Anastasia Mak Art
Destinations in Color - vivid artwork of cities, landscapes, and plants — Anastasia Mak
Luna Delgado Botanicals (guest artist)
My products are meticulously handcrafted for improving wellness and vitality. Richly bioactive blends are combined using raw materials of the highest quality and purity. Seasonally targeted formulas provide comprehensive year-round care.
Deepen your connection to nature with daily wellness routines. Take time to relax, recover + rejuvenate. — Luna Delgado
StellaLily
My original photographs can be purchased as prints, framed resin prints on birch or hand transferred coasters. My inspiration come from my travels and memorable locations in Chicago. — Juana Ryan
Dive Bar Soap Company (guest artist)
I enjoy creating fun, travel-friendly self-care goods for all humans. While I specialize in bar soap, I offer a wide variety of products including lip balms, sugar scrubs, body cream and candles. While I love a good party, phthalates, parabens, sulfates and palm oil are never invited, and my vegetarian friends are always welcome. — Laurette Anderson
Crass Stitching (guest artist)
"Fancywork for Jerks" is how I have described Crass Stitching—I've taken a wholesome hobby and "ruined it" by making it hilarious. I take vintage patterns and pieces and put a rude spin to them; I also stitch designs and create patterns with a focus on nerd and popular culture with some political commentary sprinkled in. — Lisa Connery
Bekki Canine Painting (guest artist)
I incorporate collaged elements such as book pages, clothing and photographs into my oil paintings creating symbolic narrative images. Through these paintings I encourage thoughtful reflection about the environment and humans’ role in it.
— Bekki Canine
Kiku Handmade
I make screen printed, fused glass home goods like fun coasters, catch-alls, ornaments and magnets. Great for gifting! — Laurie Freivogel
Anne E. Terpstra Pottery (guest artist)
I’m a Chicago potter who throws functional and decorative work for the home and garden, drawing inspiration from mid-century forms and stained glass designs. I also love the contrast of glaze against clay body, and I explore this through a variety of tape resist lines that let the fired clay play against the surrounding glaze. — Anne Terpstra
Deana Rose Jewelry
Combining color and texture is my passion. Using semi precious stones, pearls and wire, I create simple and elegant jewelry that is personal and timeless. My hope is that it brings light and joy to your world — Deana Rose
Daisy Bags
I manipulate fabric while playing with textures & colors to create one of a kind fiber handbags. A modern take on traditional techniques of appliqué & quilting are used to give each bag its distinct characteristics — Jill Scales
Strong Wear
Hi, my name is Kate Strong. I make stylish and practical polar fleece hats that are warm, washable, amazing in the rain and have ear flaps. I use the finest fabrics, vintage buttons and ribbons, all gathered in my travels to make my Strong Wear hats.
Andria Green (guest artist)
I am a printmaker and illustrator, with a focus on block printed textiles and home goods, and nature inspired watercolor illustrations. — Diana Gonzalez
Sharon J Sears Works in Stained Glass
I use traditional stained-glass techniques to create unique glass birds and other curiosities. — Sharon Sears
Felt Inspired
I love to experiment with textile techniques, giving them a contemporary spin. All garments are made with natural materials and created via felting, sunprinting or shibori. Many pieces are reversible and can be styled a number of ways — Laura Kochevar
Judy Zeddies
My work includes monotypes, relief & screen prints, often in combination. Whimsy and nostalgia mix with shape, color and texture to draw the viewer in to closely examine my work and the daily objects around them. All works are hand-printed by me in editions of 25 or fewer, with many one of a kind monotypes. — Judy Zeddies
Rapt in Maille
My stainless steel jewelry is comprised of traditional chainmaille patterns that are often combined with various textures of chain. I have taken a medieval craft that was once purely utilitarian and adopted it for use as modern adornment with Art Deco, Victorian, punk, and glam rock influences. I weave, measure, cut, and assemble everything by hand. — Melissa Banks
Sara Lenart Jewelry Design
I use sterling silver, gold-filled, and natural stones to hand fabricate simple pieces that are easy to wear. I love unique color combinations and contrasting textures; this is what drives my process.
— Sara Lenart
Jewelry by Venus
My work is created primarily with small scale sheet fabrication using sterling silver, 14kt gold and semi precious stones. — Venus Cramer
Nancy Gardner Ceramics
Handbuilt terra cotta pottery with highly decorative surfaces — Nancy Gardner
Itty Bitty Mini Mart
Artisan made miniatures with a little levity, inspired by the 1960's thru 80's. — Margie Criner
Stylish Girl
Stylish Girl is lovingly handmade in my Chicago home studio with a trio of dovetail collections. The crochet, metal and gemstone collections begin with various metals and gemstones and mix crochet, wire wrapping, and metalwork techniques to create unique vintage-inspired but easily wearable jewelry. - Laila Korn
Michelle Stroud Ceramics (guest artist)
My ceramic work explores the relationship between the natural elements - earth, air, fire, and water – and seeks to find the balance among them by taking simple, sleek vessels through a raku firing process that combines specifically formulated glazes, live flames, oxygen and reduction chambers and a cold water plunge. The varying relationship of these elements brings to life each unique piece and adds a contemporary edge to these traditional forms. — Michelle Stroud
Cory's Co. (guest artist)
colorful and textured hand built ceramic. functional and sculptural. — Cory McCrory
Lisa Williams Jewelry
I love the process of nurturing a piece from start to finish, watching it evolve and experiencing the tremendous fulfillment of seeing someone wearing and enjoying it — Lisa Williams
Alison’s Stained Glass (guest artist)
An advanced form of stained glass using the copper foil method. Each piece is foiled, layered, and soldered into the design. Very 3D in effect — Alison Fox
Ladysmith Jewelry Studio
My work is wearable nostalgia. I create new life out of old items including chandelier crystals, autograph books, diaries, vintage pieces and flea market finds. I find inspiration in the ways that jewelry can spark memory and play the role of souvenir — Amy Butts
Kinaloon
I make original, hand silk-screened paper goods—cards, prints, wrapping paper, and notebooks.I started Kinaloon with the idea that my paper goods would become art: every image on every product uses original artwork which is hand-drawn, inked on mylar, shot to screens and then silk-screened by me. It’s exciting to see that people really respond to the paper goods and appreciate them for exactly what they are—art. — Barbara Raidl
Wulfka (guest artist)
Sustainable, size-inclusive women's clothing. All made in Chicago! Sumptuous sweaters and wear-all-day dresses. — Kate VanAsten
Mary Laskey Designs
I enjoy creating jewelry that is easy to wear, eye-catching and distinctive. My glass enamel and metal designs unite bright pops of color, organic textures and bold patterns to create a vibrant contemporary style. — Mary Laskey
Maria Delton Art (guest artist)
I am a watercolorist that uses traditional methods, relying almost exclusively on transparency to convey light. I paint what makes me stop and stare, usually while on my way to something else. Unexpected, unplanned and often overlooked, the tension between a boring subject that is perfectly lit or composed is irresistible to me and I paint to share the surprise with others. —Maria Delton
Hooey Batiks (guest artist)
I hand dye clothing, aprons, pillows and scarfs using different dyeing techniques- Batik (wax resist), Shibori, Ice dye, and a little bit of found object printing — Jill Miller
Sue Rosengard Jewelry Design, Ltd.
My timeless designs in silver, gold and black are engaging, unique, and affordable. Inspired by the modernist movement, the elegant and understated sculptural designs are perfect for the modern woman and are intended to be enjoyed for a lifetime. — Sue Rosengard
Amy “hinged” Taylor Jewelry
My work is entirely hand fabricated from silver and gold and features movement, mechanism and unique hinge-work. I like to include found objects, gemstones and graphite on enamel! — Amy Taylor
Kim Caisse Art (guest artist)
I make ceramic figures with glazed and smoked and glazed finishes. I set them in shadow boxes and on wood bases. Also small, whimsical vases, doodles with walnut ink from my tree, ornaments, and more. I like to make small art that feels big. — Kim Caisse
Veronica Riley Martens
I create one-of-a-kind jewelry using ecofriendly materials, primarily tagua nut pieces from the Amazon rainforests. With a background in interior design, I love to combine unusual shapes, textures and proportions. I layout each design and hand-drill each piece to ensure it fits properly and is aesthetically balanced. — Veronica Martens
Piper Pottery (guest artist)
I make stoneware pottery inspired by our natural surroundings, made to be used every day both indoors and out. Sustainably produced in my solar powered studio, my pieces are made to last a lifetime. Functional ware and more whimsical miniature pieces round out the work that brings me the most joy to make and share with the world.
— Cammie Meerdink
OUR 2024 HOLIDAY POP-UP Food ARTISANs:
Two Tough Cookies (guest artist)
Our motto is Cookies for All! We create artisan cookies with an emphasis on flavor with a bit of nostalgia. We carry traditional cookies as well as allergy-friendly and vegan cookies. — Kathleen Doherty
Puffs of Doom & Doom Street Eats
I love food – creating it, sharing it, and eating it. I utilize inspiration of flavors from across all cultures and a love for classic meals to create non-traditional cream puffs, street food for Doom Street Eats, and cheffed-up meatball/gravy dishes for Papa Luke’s Gravy Balls — Rebecca VanderKloot
Pies of London (guest artist)
We make premium and gourmet English meat pies. — Dedun Sonaike
Madre Mushroom (guest artist)
More than delicious. Enhance your focus, boost your
immunity, protect your gut and increase your resistance to
stress. My functional mushrooms beverages contain the best of nature...like forest bathing in a mug! —Maria Mulcahy
Katherine Anne Confections (guest artist)
Artisan truffles, caramels, marshmallows & drinking chocolate. — Katherine Duncan