This December gets hands-on with workshops, engage with the local art scene and celebrate the spirit of the holidays!
Design a Sign: Holiday Cheer
December 11th
7 – 9pm
The Fashion District Philadelphia
901 Market St.
Cost: $55
Express yourself with a custom wood sign that showcases your personal style. Select your design from a stylish stencils or personalize one that’s uniquely you. A master crafter will guide you through this two hour event where you’ll build and paint your one-of-a-kind sign.
Bottle Glass Blowing Workshop
December 11th
5:30 – 8:30pm
BOK Workshop
821 Dudley St.
Cost: $45 – $110
Join Remark Glass and other Bok tenants in the Bok Workshop to watch glass blowing, dine and learn.
Drink & Draw – Holiday Card Making
December 11th & 18th
6 – 8pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Cost: Pay what you wish
Drink & Draw becomes Holiday Card Making in the month of December. Local artists and shop owners will help you get into the holiday spirit through hands-on holiday crafting.
ICA x YOWIE 3rd Annual Bookshop Pop-Up
December 13th – 15th
Yowie
12 – 7pm
716 S. 4th St.
Cost: Free
The ICA is hosting their 3rd annual ICA x YOWIE Bookshop pop-up at YOWIE! The event will kick off with an opening Happy Hour with Two Robbers on Friday. On Saturday, stop by for a Paper Flowers Workshop with Candy Gonzalez, and then on Sunday, take part in a calligraphy workshop with Kamihira.
Second Saturday Sketch
December 14th
10am – 12pm
Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Cost: Pay what you wish
Find your inner artist and draw from Auguste Rodin’s masterpieces. Materials provided and free after Pay What You Wish admission.
Holiday Art Star Pop Up Market
December 14th – 15th
11am – 5pm
Cherry Street Pier
121 N. Columbus Blvd.
Cost: Free
The Final Pop Up Market of the Season! Get all your last minute holiday gifts from over 35 participating craft vendors. Enjoy foods by Labarra Empanadas, Cooperage Philly, Hardena/Waroeng Surabaya, and Birdies Biscuits, while you shop.
Artist Reception: Allyson Church
December 14th
4 – 6pm
The Resource Exchange
1800 N. American St.
Cost: Free
Local artist Allyson Church is a printmaker, quilt enthusiast, and flower farmhand based in Philadelphia. She has exhibited her work across the United States and in Italy. Allyson draws inspiration from dreams, strange and fantastic stories, and traditional crafts. Her love of making things is matched only by her love of gardening. The artist’s work will be on display at The Resource Exchange throughout December.
Boozy Button Make & Take
December 20th
6:30 – 8:30pm
The Common Room
1509 N. Front St.
Cost: $25
In this make-and-take workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to create your very own pin back buttons while enjoying your favorite adult beverages! A variety of art materials (collage, markers, pens, and more!) will be available for you to use. Attendees will be encouraged by Meg to create up to 5 buttons, using their own creative intuition as guidance.
Winterfest
December 21st
12 – 5pm
Natasha Maes Banquet Facility
4446 Frankford Ave.
Cost: Free
Hosted by Parry P. And Dj Kool Merk, Winterfest is an all day music festival with local artists.