2023 Holiday Marketplace

Holiday Marketplace 2023

Join Craft Contemporary for a festive shopping weekend showcasing a curated selection of exceptional, one-of-a-kind contemporary craft and design by LA-based makers! This year's event will feature jewelry, ceramics, vintage and contemporary textiles, craft supplies, homewares, and more. Find a unique gift for everyone on your list and enjoy drinks, music, and fun holiday workshops while supporting the mission and programming of Craft Contemporary!

SCHEDULE

MEMBER PREVIEW

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023

10 AM - 11 AM

FREE FOR MEMBERS

MARKETPLACE HOURS

11 AM - 5 PM

FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023

11 AM - 5 PM

ADMISSION IS PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH

ADMISSION

Saturday: $9 Door Fee (Includes Museum Admission)

Sunday: Pay-what-you-can!

WORKSHOPS

Take a break from shopping to participate in one of our lively Holiday Marketplace craft workshops! Learn candle-making, Japanese furoshiki gift-wrapping techniques, and how to make spectacular 3D snowflake decorations! Advance reservations required. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit: https://www.craftcontemporary.org/programs/

3D Paper Snowflake Workshop

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 + SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3

11 AM - 1 PM

$15 | includes materials 

Join us to create spectacular three-dimensional snowflake decorations! Using simple paper cutting and folding techniques participants will use paper bags to make bold and colorful holiday ornaments.

Sustainable Wrapping: Furoshiki Workshop

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

2:30 - 4:30 PM

$80 / $75 members | includes two furoshiki cloths

Learn about the traditional Japanese art of furoshiki, a sustainable form of wrapping that uses a square cloth. Participants will learn about the history of furoshiki along with a variety of useful and multi-functional wrapping techniques such as box wrapping, bottle wrapping, shopping bag, and more! Includes two beautiful printed furoshiki cloths.

Dipped-Beeswax Candle Making Workshop

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

2:30 - 5 PM

$95 / $90 members | materials included

Slow down and submerge yourself in the meditative process of hand-dipped candle making. Use all-natural materials such as cotton wick and 100% beeswax to make fragrant and beautiful candle sets.