December 1-2: Foxglove Market & Studio Handwritten: Pen & Pine Workshop: Put pen to paper in Foxglove’s popular workshop series exploring artisan techniques of handwriting paired with handmade paper. This workshop puts a holiday spin on this studio session. Register online, all supplies are included. (6:30-8 p.m. or 10-11:30 a.m., 2400 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, foxglovemarket.com)
December 2-31: SooVAC Craft Market at Soo Visual Art Center: Support Minnesota artists and makers by shopping from a huge selection of locally crafted prints, ceramics, jewelry, home goods, and much more in SooVAC’s annual holiday shop. (11 a.m.- 4 p.m., 2909 Bryant Ave. S., Ste. 101, Minneapolis, soovac.org)
December 3: American Craft Council Craft Sale: This sale is in partnership with the Library Salon Series, featuring 18 local artisans and artists, including Apothicare, Duckie Uglings, Elizabeth Pechacek Ceramics, Cedar & Stone, and many more. A vintage pop-up store will also take place during the sale. (11 a.m.- 5 p.m., 1224 Marshall St. NE, Ste. 200, Minneapolis, craftcouncil.org)
December 3: Art a-Go-Go Holiday Pop-up at Ciel Loft & Home Warehouse: Shop from around 20 local artists specializing in ceramics, jewelry, soaps, candles, wood pieces, and more. Participate in mini photo sessions and taste what food artisans have to offer. (10 a.m.- 4 p.m., 4950 W. 35th St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
December 3: A Very Merry Mixer at Brown & Greene Floral: Sample cocktails at Brown & Greene Floral Market, Lily & Violet, Victory, and The Linden Tree, collecting stamps along the way, and be entered to win one of four prizes. Each location will feature a festive signature drink; sample them all and vote for your favorite. (11 a.m.- 5 p.m., 3414 W. 44th St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
December 3-4: Julmarknad 2016: ASI’s Christmas Market: This annual festival at the historic Turnblad Mansion will feature Nordic music and dance, handmade gifts, items from the American Swedish Institute’s museum store, bake sale, and crafts and stories for children. Enjoy Swedish meatballs and a warm cup of mulled wine while you shop. (10 a.m.- 5 p.m., 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis, asimn.org)
December 3: Wreath Pop-up at Highcroft: Shop from a wide array of Whimsy’s handmade holiday wreaths and place custom orders at during this pop-up at Highcroft, and enjoy a mimosa while you shop. (10 a.m.- 4 p.m., 770 E. Lake St., facebook.com)
December 3-4: Lunya + Louise Gray Pop-up: For three days, luxe loungewear brand Lunya is teaming up with Minneapolis-based modern quilt brand Louise Gray for a pop-up shop in the North Loop. (10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, 211 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, lunya.co)
By Catherine Stolz
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