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Holiday Market
December 8, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The holiday market vendor list is now full; any additional applicants will be waitlisted.
Looking for unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that support local artisans and a good cause?
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.
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
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.
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Lodging
Wondering about lodging?
Country Inn & Suites, AVID Hotel, and AmericInn are all located within 1.5 miles from the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Country Inn & Suites has a shuttle.
Interested in a place more home-y?
Check out the AirBnB, and Verbo rentals in Monona.
