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Holiday Market

December 8, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Free

Visit Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Holiday Market!

Peruse and sample delicious foods made locally from Wisconsin ingredients. Shop and gift nature-inspired and found-object art. Purchase handcrafted jewelry, hand-dyed scarves, handspun yarns, DIY craft gifts, and so much more. Find gifts for all the people on your holiday lists!

The Holiday Market features local, sustainable artists and vendors in a festive atmosphere, while inviting the community to visit the Aldo Leopold Nature Center! With FREE admission and FREE parking, the Holiday Market is a perfect place to find ALL your holiday gifts.

Hungry? The Ugly Apple Cafe will be onsite with food and beverages for sale!

Our 2024 Vendors Include

Sandy B Handwovens: Unique handwoven pieces, ranging from scarves to vests and jackets, inspired by the natural world

Ann Windell: Unique gifts combining her talent for painting with other mediums like acrylic

We’ve Got a Bag For You Personalized tote bags for every taste, as well as other specialized gifts

Keith and Karen Eirich: One-of-a-kind pieces, including wire wrap jewelry and custom florals

Joshua Ludke Old pieces of wood are given new life in creative sculptures reflecting the natural world and the imagined future

Dame Good Crafts A wide variety of gifts ranging from cloth napkins to picture frames and earrings

The Happy Kitty: Presents perfect for cats and cat lovers alike, including catnip and scented satchels, hand towels, and more, all constructed out of up-cycled sweatshirts

Mullberry Woods: One-of-a-kind, elegant, and rustic picture frames made of locally sourced, sustainably-harvested woods

Earth Delights: Unique jewelry featuring stones and gems

WaterColors by Tak: Photo realistic watercolor paintings of Wisconsin inspired scenes intended to capture nature’s majesty for human appreciation and inspiration

Fovea Works: Jewelry using found objects from nature

Handicraft Soul: Partners with artisan groups in South Africa and Ghana to promote skills development and job creation by bringing their beautiful creations to customers in the U.S.

A Botanical Dyery: Fiber art made with natural dyes found in nature

Knit Wit: One-of-a-kind cozy knitted hats, as well as knitted home decor items

The Curious Crafter: Aimed at bringing creativity to Madison, with craft kits and custom orders, as well as studio workshops geared towards a wide variety of audiences

Haley Studio: Handmade, homespun wool yarn and a variety of other projects including recycled crayons, catnip toys, and beaded earrings

Bonnie’s Wreaths: Unique gifts combining her talent for painting with other mediums like acrylic

Earth Elements Jewelry: Jewelry handmade in Madison

ReMitts: Mittens and dryer balls from discarded wool sweaters – all products are made by volunteers and 100% of proceeds go to local food pantries

Karen Lee-Wahl: Pressed flower artwork including tote bags, coasters, and grapevine wreaths

Fox Ridge Candles: Small batch, hand poured scented soy candles, featuring the natural world as well as classic holiday favorites

Leona Zachery: Pen and ink illustrations exploring the relationship between architecture and the environment, offering a fresh perspective on familiar settings, including local landmarks, with intricate details that invoke a sense of calm and timelessness

Glow Wood Creations: Hardwood boxes of many shapes and sizes, from ring size to bridge set sizes – all are precision cut and then hand finished for a beautiful look and feel

Have questions? Please email Isabella Heffron Neuhold, Private Events Manager, or call (608) 801-0080.
 

A photographer may be onsite to document this event. If you would not like your photo taken, please advise the photographer. Thank you!

With appreciation to our 2024 partners who make programs like this possible!

If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Kelley Van Egeren at kelley@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.

Details

Date:
December 8, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/event/holiday-market/

Venue

Aldo Leopold Nature Center
330 Femrite Drive
Monona, WI 53716 United States
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