Tis the season to shop local.
In collaboration with the LINE Austin, we’re hosting our first-ever holiday pop-up to celebrate the hotel’s latest art installation by Amada Miller. Featuring 10 craftHER makers—spanning ceramics, apparel, jewelry and more—this special rendition of craftHER Market will be open from 12 PM to 5 PM on Dec. 16, 2018. Come by to grab last-minute gifts, check out Amada’s work and learn more about what we do at craftHER all year-round.
The event is free and open to the public, with complimentary valet. We’re family-friendly and people-friendly, so come on through. :) No RSVP required.
— MEET THE MAKERS —
Amada Claire Miller
Miller is a multidisciplinary fiber artist and curator based in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more about her practice here: http://www.amadamiller.com
Soccorro Society
Specializing in repurposed apparel and custom embroidery, Lauren Gonzalez stitches as Socorro Society in Austin, Texas.
Natural Mystic Skincare
Handmade by Nyesha Lashay, Natural Mystic’s line of skincare essentials derives from all-natural, toxin-free ingredients.
Primary Structures
Megan Hoover creates handmade small batch ceramics and other authentic offerings in Austin, Texas.
See Phillips
Founded by Coelina Edwards, See Phillips is a handmade, small-batch goods shop centered on self-care and sustainability.
Blue Child Designs
Ellyn Rivers is a queer artist and educator, crafting handmade marbled earrings and paper goods in Elgin, Texas.
Marta Francine
Marta Francine is a Costa Rican fiber artist based in Texas.
REALM
REALM is the brainchild of Vanessa Crook, a fashion school dropout creating textile and apparel work in Austin, Texas. With a degree in studio art and anthropology she focused her studies on soft sculpture and textiles, constantly incorporating heritage craft and needlepoint into her work.
Genna Williams Ceramics
Genna Williams is a multidisciplinary designer who finds joy in making minimal, functional ceramics.
Theory Garden
Created and directed by Leslie Barrientos and Cody Evans, Theory Garden strives to produce versatile, one-of-a-kind blazers as an affordable fashion accessory that can be an essential piece in anyone’s everyday wardrobe for any season.
Mural Nomad
Lina Zoo creates digitally printed wall hangings based on original drawings and sketches.
— HOW TO ATTEND —
No RSVP is required. This event is free and open to the public, with complimentary valet from 12 PM to 5 PM. Ride-sharing is encouraged, as the hotel is located in downtown Austin along the river. :)
If you'd like to apply for a future craftHER Market, applications for our Spring '19 market (held on April 14, 2019) will open on January 8, 2019. Sign up for application notices and emails at crafthermarket.com.
— BEHIND CRAFTHER MARKET —
Produced by#bossbabesATX, craftHER Market is a biannual pop-up space, showcasing the talent of women and nonbinary makers in Texas. In its two years of production, craftHER Market has showcased more than 600 makers and seen 15,000+ attendees and 1,800+ applicants. Opening every Spring and Fall, the day-long community event features entrepreneurial panels, opportunities to support local nonprofits and family-friendly activities. Reflecting a myriad of women and nonbinary artists and creative entrepreneurs across Texas, all 115 of our seasonal exhibitors own their craft, and at least 90% of our booths exhibit wares made by hand. Learn more at crafthermarket.com