Craft Bash
Get festive, go handmade for the holidays
Saturday, December 7, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Parallel & Hennepin Made, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis
FREE – open to the public
Give more than just stuff this holiday season. American Craft Council invites you to a FREE, festive event at Parallel Café + Events in Minneapolis where you can browse the work of over 70 Minnesota makers and pick out gifts packed with story and nuance. Bring the whole family to celebrate craft, commerce, and design and get into the holiday spirit through music, demos, food and drinks, and more.
Curated by ACC, Tricia Heuring of Public Functionary, Leslie Barlow of Studio 400, and Parallel, craft selections will range from ceramics, jewelry, fashion, and home goods to apothecary, candles, and letterpress cards. Guests of all ages will also be able to join in a number of hands-on experiences:
Mini self-portrait making with the Minnesota Children's Museum
Printmaking artist activation with Proof Public
Tintype portraits with Zoey Melf
Book sale of niche titles curated by the ACC Library
Juxtaposition Arts Pop-Up Shop that celebrates the north side and the creative genius of its young people
Live glassblowing demonstrations with Hennepin Made
Artists showing at Craft Bash include Silvercocoon, Ani Kasten Ceramics, Printerette Press, Baby Skateboards, Everthine Jewelry, SCARFSHOP, There There Collective, Celina Kane, and more.