Concrete stools by Minnesota maker Concrete Pig will be available at this weekend’s Northern Grade market at Holidazzle.
Sales & events this weekend:
Bachman’s Wreath Design Workshop: Spruce up your home for the holidays with help Bachman’s this week. Learn how to assemble a stylish, colorful holiday wreath in a workshop led by Bachman’s designer Diane Enge. Ticket expense ($50) covers materials for your take-home creation. Tuesday from 6–8 p.m. @ Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis; register at bachmans.com
Upstate MN Holiday Pop-up: Grand Marais shop, Upstate MN, has moved to the North Loop for the holiday season at bswing’s street-level space on Washington Avenue in the North Loop. Upstate features goods with a “northwoods modern” vibe by Minnesota makers, such as Martha McQuade’s ScarfShop and Willful Goods, plus cards, candles, bags, and other giftable goods. Open daily from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. through Dec. @ 700 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, upstatemn.com
Cocktails & Conversation with Juliska: Join David Gooding, the co-founder and CEO of tableware and home décor brand Juliska, for an evening of cocktails and conversation. Hear Gooding talk about how he started the brand and how they create new collections while enjoying cocktails and light bites, plus receive a Juliska Graham Double Old Fashioned glass (valued at $58) when you register at eventbrite.com. Thursday from 6–8 p.m. @ Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, ampersandshops.com
Flotsam+Fork Pop-up: Minneapolis-based e-commerce site, Flotsam+Fork, is popping up in Linden Hills for the weekend. The brand specializes in unique kitchen and home wares sourced from small, mostly European companies. Friday from 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sunday from noon–5 p.m. @ 2720 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis, flotsamandfork.com
North 5th Holiday Celebration: This weekend, Japanese-inspired home store, Ūmei Boutique, partners with neighboring storefronts, Spring Finn & Co. and Veronique Wantz Gallery, for a holiday event featuring maker pop-ups featuring AnnikaJewelry, Martha McQuade’s ScarfShop, Khazana Imported Art & Textiles, Goldfinch, and more, plus wine and live jazz. It’s also an opportunity to check out Spring Finn & Co.’s month-long winter bazaar featuring handpicked artisan finds. Read more about Ūmei on the Home Dish blog. Friday from 3–8 p.m. & Saturday from noon–7 p.m. @ 903 N. 5th St., 901 N. 5th St., & 875 N. 5th St., Minneapolis
Design District SLP Holiday Quick Fix: The specialty home and design businesses that make up Design District SLP, along Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park, and joining forces for a joint holiday event. Retailers include rug importer NavabBrothers, Traditions Classic Home Furnishings, the globally inspired Ciel Loft & Home, Woody’s Furniture, and Habitation Furnishing + Design. Check with each store for sale details. Read more about the collective on the Midwest Home site. Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. @ various locations in St. Louis Park along Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, designdistrictslp.com
Northern Grade Minnesota: After first popping up in Northeast Minneapolis in 2010, the roving handcrafted marketplace for U.S.-made goods known as Northern Grade is back for another hometown edition. This time, it’s headed to the open-air Holidazzle festival in Loring Park with 23 vendors for a two-day event. Shop goods by local favorites—including J.W. HulmeCo., Byrd & Belle, Tradition Creek, Woodchuck, and Concrete Pig—as well as national brands, such as Hawk+Hatchet, Stormy Kromer, and Weiss Watch Company, and take advantage of the festive environment (not to mention hot beverage and food vendors) while you shop. Saturday from 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. & Sunday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. @ Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis, northerngrade.com
Holiday craft markets & pop-ups this weekend:
Holidazzle: Vendors for this European-inspired, open-air holiday market include Faribault Woolen Mill, My Sister, Cooper & Kid, Fair Anita, Hagen & Oats, Hippy Feet, Love Your Melon, and more. Also on tap: craft beer from Fulton, Spyhouse Coffee, and hot and prepared food, appearances from Santa, free film screenings, and an outdoor skating rink. Thursdays to Sundays through December 23. Thursday from 5-9 p.m., Friday from 5–10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. @ Loring Park, Minneapolis, holidazzle.com
Talin’s Winter Bazaar: Designer and maker Talin Spring of Spring Finn & Co. is opening up her new studio for a month-long winter bazaar. Shop her hand-picked selection of handcrafted artisan goods from her travels, as well as her latest collection of leather and canvas bags and accessories. She will also host a night of local makers and live jazz on December 8. Begins Saturday, Dec. 2, runs Wednesdays–Sundays through Dec. 22 @ Spring Finn & Co., 875 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, springfinnandco.com
Arlee Park Holiday Pop-up: Minneapolis vintage retailer Arlee Park, which sells a curated mix of modern-styled home goods, clothing, and accessories, is popping up at the Workshop space at Excelsior boutique, Golden Rule, for the month of December with a seasonal selection of goods. Open daily through December @ Golden Rule, 350 Water St., Excelsior, arleepark.com
The Great Northeast Make Merry: Minneapolis Craft Market has teamed up with Frank & Erneset Markets for a series of craft markets at Sociable Cider Werks for three Thursdays in December. Shop handcrafted goods and food by local makers while sipping Sociable’s craft cider. Thursdays from Dec. 7–Dec. 21 from 4–9 p.m. @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Crafts at Canteen: Enjoy handcrafted coffee drinks while shopping unique, handmade gifts from ten local vendors, including home and holiday décor, kitchen and pantry accessories, jewelry, t-shirts and hoodies, and more from makers including Belle Isle Design Co., Liz Pechacek Ceramics, and LochNessMPLS. Friday, Dec. 8 from 6–10 p.m. @ Canteen Coffee Bar, 3255 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis, canteen3255.com
St. Paul European Christmas Market: The Capitol City’s take on the Christkindlmarkt returns with two weekends of handcrafted goods plus European-inspired food, Glühwein (spiced mulled wine), carolers, dancers, live music, and appearances from Santa and Krampus in an open-air setting. Products for sale include handmade cards, Christmas decorations and sweets from Germany and Poland, and cozy cold-weather goods. Friday, Dec. 8 from 4–9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 10 from noon–6 p.m. @ Union Depot East Plaza, 214 E. 4th St., St. Paul, stpaulchristmasmarket.com
PIP Holiday Pop-up: Find handcrafted holiday gifts from a dozen local makers at this holiday pop-up hosted by maker workshop, Projects in Person (PIP). Shop for baby goods from Finch Designs, doggie goods from Dog Love Repeat, modern macramé décor by Junah Woods, wood crates and more from WAAM Industries, skincare by Julia Elise, knapsacks by Addington Company, apparel from Anywhere Apparel, and faux-fur accessories by Namakan Fur, plus enjoy special promotions from vendors, DIY modern wreaths, and refreshments both days, plus a bloody Mary bar and mimosas on Saturday. Friday, Dec. 8 from 5–7:30 p.m. & Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. @ Projects in Person, 906 Mainstreet, Hopkins, projectsinperson.com
Tattersall Holiday Market: Tattersall Distilling hosts one of the biggest and best maker lineups of the season at its holiday market, with a whopping 42 vendors selling goods ranging from handcrafted soaps and skincare to leather goods and men’s accessories, plus prints, textiles, wood goods, jewelry, pottery, cocktail accessories, and outdoor gear. Brands include AskovFinlayson, Pillbox Bat Co., Sota Clothing, Sanborn Canoe Co., Intelligent Nutrients, Duluth Pack, Duke Albert, Neal Jewelry, and Marked Leather. Visit the Facebook page for a full vendor list. Saturday, Dec. 9 from noon–5 p.m. @ Tattersall Distilling, 1620 Central Ave. NE. (enter at back of building), Minneapolis, tattersalldistilling.com
Showroom Holiday Art Bazaar: Shop original art and textile work from local artists Mary Olson, Yuya Negishi, Amy Tupper, Jen Chilstrom, and Bernie McNally, puls a selection of prints and holiday cards, sculptures, and ceramics. Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5–8 p.m. @ Showroom, 615 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, showroommpls.com
Sisyphus Brewing Winter Market: Shop handcrafted goods by more than a dozen local makers while you sip winter craft beer releases at Sisyphus Brewing’s Winter Market. Vendors include United Goods, Samantha Longley Clay, Adventure North MN, and Red Cedar Gardening. Sunday, Dec. 10 from noon–5 p.m. @ Sisyphus Brewing, 712 Ontario Ave. W. #100, Minneapolis, sisyphusbrewing.com
Crafts & Drafts Holiday Artisan Market: Excelsior storefront and DIY workshop space, Gathered Goods Company, has partnered with Excelsior Brewing’s taproom for this holiday artisan market featuring jewelry, home décor, baby, clothing, bags, accessories, skincare, and more from 16 vendors, including bag maker Excelsior Candle Co., Tonka Organics, and Oscar and Olivia. Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Excelsior Brewing Company, 421 3rd St. S., Excelsior, excelsiorbrew.com
Mill City Farmers Winter Market: The weekly Mill City Farmers Market has gone indoors for the season. In addition to the usual farmers market produce and artisan foods, shop for handmade gifts, kitchenware, jewelry, home goods, handwoven fair-trade baskets, and more from a rotating mix of makers including House of Talents, Celina Kane hats, Wild Birds Flying, Indigo & Snow, Oh Dier, Jeanne Beatrice Market Baskets, Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Crookedwood, and Aprilierre jewelry. Saturdays from Dec. 2–Dec. 16 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. @ 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
A Handmade Holiday Market: Shop goods from more than 20 local makers spanning jewelry, leather goods, home goods, clothing and accessories, pet supplies, and more in this holiday makers market curated by Minneapolis Craft Market while sipping Lakes & Legends’ seasonal selection of craft beer. Saturdays through Dec. 16 @ Lakes & Legends Brewing, 1368 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
50th & France Winter Markets: Every Saturday, the 50th & France shopping district hosts weekly winter pop-up markets featuring handcrafted gifts from local artists and makers, plus strolling carolers and kids’ activities. Saturdays through Dec. 16 from noon–3 p.m. @ Edina 5-0 Mall between Title Nine and Annika Bridal on W. 50th St., Edina, 50thandfrance.com
Linden Hills Holiday Market: Produced in partnership with the Minneapolis Craft Market, the Linden Hills Holiday Market features handcrafted goods and food items from more than 60 vendors every Sunday inside the Sunnyside Gardens greenhouse. Sundays through Dec. 17 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. @ Sunnyside Gardens, 3723 44th St. W., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com