QUILTS, SYMBOLS AND A HISTORY OF CRAFT - A PAINTING WORKSHOP
Join me (Christina!) for a new painting workshop ‘Quilts, Symbols, and a History of Craft’ in my studio!
Date: Friday, April 26th
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: Persika Design Co. Studio and Gallery in Bay View, Milwaukee
Learn more and sign up HERE
The Crafty Fair in Madison
The Crafty Fair's mission is to bring a different kind of craft show experience. To offer handmade items from artists across Wisconsin and surrounding states to Madison shoppers. This is a way to support local artists, and feel great about your purchases, and to meet the people who create it.
Journal Collage Workshop (Matisse Cut-Outs Inspired)
Join me (Christina!) for a new workshop in my studio in Bay View, Milwaukee!
Date: Saturday, March 23rd
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
Purchase tickets: https://persikadesignco.com/studio-workshops/journal-collage-workshop-matisse-cut-outs-inspired
Enjoy a little brunch-time arts and crafts with a complimentary mimosa and snacks!
Connect with Your Innate Creativity (A Workshop on The Artist's Way)
DETAILS FOR THE EVENT:
Purchase tickets: https://persikadesignco.com/studio-workshops/the-artists-way
We will be meeting in-person at the Persika Design Co. Studio and Gallery in Bay View, WI and we will be studying one of my favorite books on living and practicing a creative life, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron together.
Each class will focus on check-ins as we go through the book, creative activities that further enhance the lessons, and relational accountability *No matter your artistic or creative discipline.
DESTASH
The 9th Annual, MKE Destash Event, happening Sunday, March 3rd, is the most unique artisan event of the year, featuring over 100 local artists who have dug through the depths of their studios and are looking to sell off all sorts of unique finds including their imperfect, over stock, out of season, experiment or prototype products OR SUPPLIES at amazing prices. Destash also serves as our Annual Patron Appreciation Event!!! Where patrons line up indoors, out of the cold, starting at 10:30am. Enjoy a complimentary Bloody Mary, mimosa or coffee while you wait. (While supplies last!) Actual event doors open at 11:00. $3 admission-kids free-cash please! Also expect interactive art and print demos, live music, local craft beer, food trucks and sweet treats. Family friendly! All under the exciting and immersive artisan studio complex @house_of_rad_mke. Oh and did I mention we’re adding another room?!?! So much to see. Don’t miss it!
Dala Ornament Painting Workshop at Ebb & Flow
Buy tickets on Ebb & Flow’s website: https://www.ebbandflowdesign.co/events
One Trick Pony Vintage Flea and Maker's Market
Come and shop with us!
One Trick Pony is a quarterly vintage pop up flea and summer maker’s market uniquely curated to bring the best in vintage and handmade.
Tiki Party at Central Waters
Central Waters is hosting a Tiki Party for their release of their new Tiki-inspired beers. I illustrated the labels for two new sour ales so I’ll be sipping some in their beer garden. You’re welcome to join me and say hi!
Hover Craft Milwaukee
13th Annual Hover Craft at The Pritzlaff in Milwaukee!
Milwaukee’s favorite handmade shopping destination is back - showing over 100 of the best artists, crafters, makers, & more.
Holiday Market at Saint Kate Arts Hotel
Experience and enjoy the holiday ambiance of Saint Kate's ARC Theatre while interacting and connecting with over 70 local artists and vendors. Holiday Showcase is the ideal place to find perfect gifts for friends and family, all while taking in the sights and sounds of local music and art!
Hover Craft Milwaukee
Hover Craft is produced to support established and emerging artists, crafters, designers, and makers by providing an impermanent brick-and-mortar space to showcase the talent and creativity that exists within our own communities.
By shopping small and keeping money in the local community, attendees to this event make small gestures that amount to radical action in order for makers to continue diverse and eclectic artistic endeavors which then strengthen our communities.
Buy your ticket with the link below!
Pop-up at Honey & Ace
This Small Business Saturday join me at Honey & Ace for a pop-up at the Sheboygan boutique filled with local makers’ art & goods.
Stay up-to-date on future events!
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Persika x Kendra Scott Pop-up + FREE DIY
Celebrate International Women's Day with us at Kendra Scott!
As part of our Gal's Night out series, join local artist, Christina from Persika Design Co. for a one-of-a-kind pop-up workshop & gallery! Make your own mini piece of art with her, scoop up a unique card or piece or art, and enjoy sips & treats along the way!
Stay tuned for more info & goodies!
West Elm Pop-up
West Elm Local is hosting Persika Design Co. & some other makers to celebrate International Women’s Day!
West Elm Pop-up
Persika Design Co. is popping up at Milwaukee's West Elm store this Saturday, December 21st!
Christina (Persika Design Co.) will be in the shop from 10am - 2pm selling original artwork, greeting cards & art prints!
This is a free event & all are invited to shop, peruse, chit-chat, etc.
I can't wait to see some of you folks there!!! Share the love & invite your friends. ♥
Good Day Market
Good Day Market is a highly curated shopping event featuring well-made handmade home & lifestyle goods and the people that make them. At this year’s event, shop the goods of 70+ midwest makers and indie brands plus enjoy food, drinks, music and more. This event is free to attend.
Saturday, December 14, 12 - 6 pm
Sunday, December 15, 10 am - 4 pm
At Garver Feed Mill
3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI 53704
West Elm Pop-up
Persika Design Co. is popping up at Milwaukee's West Elm store Saturday, December 7th!
Christina (Persika Design Co.) will be in the shop from 10am - 4pm selling original artwork, greeting cards & art prints!
This is a free event & all are invited to shop, peruse, chit-chat, etc.
I can't wait to see some of you folks there!!! Share the love & invite your friends. ♥
Hover Craft
Hover Craft was created to celebrate emerging and established artists, crafters, makers, designers and performers and to give a space for these creatives to showcase their work. What has resulted is 10 years of more thoughtful holiday gifting!
Save the date for the 10th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza - over 100 artists, crafters, makers designers and more.
Advanced tickets are $5.00 - purchase tickets & RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/519144615292448/
Show of Hands
SHOW OF HANDS HOLIDAY 2019
November 22-24, 2019
Friday Night Preview, 5pm-9pm*
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm
RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2342221709361913/
Persika Design Co. Art Party at State Line Distillery
State Line Distillery is hosting artist Christina Thomas of Persika Design Co. Friday, October 25th from 7 pm - 10 pm!
Grab a drink & view Christina's newest collection of mixed media paintings on canvas as part of her abstract series entitled 'Shapes and Feelings'.
**Bonus points! Since it's the weekend before Halloween, if you come dressed up as your favorite artist or work of art I (Christina) will give you a free art print! :) (Just come up to me & tell me about your costume!!)
There will also be live music on Friday night at State Line & other funtivities will surely be planned for the evening!
Can't wait to see you there! 🥰
RSVP HERE! https://www.facebook.com/events/758403734678997/
West Elm Pop-Up
Persika Design Co. is popping-up at the Third Ward West Elm on Saturday, September 14th!
Made Market
We're back this summer with more makers & shopping! Come shop amazing makers, grab some eats & drinks & enjoy the community of this great city!
Made Market is Grand Rapid's finest curated handmade market, showcasing the best makers from Grand Rapids and the surrounding region. Join us on Saturday, June 22nd from 10-4 at The Goei Center to shop!
We love this city & we can't wait to shop with all of you! Bring all your friends & help us support these hard working makers. This event is free & open to the public & free parking is available!
Browse the full list of makers and start making your shopping list! www.made-market.co/makers-gr
Pop-up at Greige Pâtisserie
Local Milwaukee Artists showing their works, specials featuring special treats based around art. Milwaukee Artists give so much joy and hope, lets throw some back their way!
Cival Collective Grand Opening Party
I’m moving studios & joining the BRAND NEW Cival Collective space!! Come check out my new studio & some of my new paintings.
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Join us to celebrate our expansion and relocation to our new storefront and studio! Snacks and drinks will be served, fun will be had!
Live Music by King Courteen
Tintype Portraits by Margaret Muza
-follow link for information on booking and price-
https://www.margaretmuza.com/popups/cival
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Chicago Market for Makers
Tickets on sale now!
Full list of makers: https://marketsformakers.com/pages/chicago-market-for-makers
Markets for Makers is heading to Chicago for the first ever Chicago Market for Makers located on the north side of Chicago inside the iconic Artifact Events Center. Come and discover tons of makers and emerging brands.
Once inside the door you will be able to enjoy a free DIY crown station, a full bar, food trucks, take photos at our many unique photo walls, music and more! April 6+7 from 12pm-5pm with a VIP hour from 11am-12pm! Tickets starting at $7 & kids under 12 free!
Find the building just off the Montrose Brown Line or Ravenswood Union Pacific N line! Free parking is ample and surrounding the building!
Makers apply at www.MarketsforMakers.com