LOCAL GUIDE · CALIFORNIA
5 upcoming art fairs and markets, 161 ways to take a hands-on class and 25 independent makers within 40 miles of Costa Mesa, including Irvine, Pasadena, Laguna Beach, Duarte, Los Angeles, Upland.
Updated October 29, 2026. Confirm dates and booking with each organizer or maker.
Orange County · Artisan market
Nov 7, 2026
Irvine · Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex · 7 mi away
Seasonal artisan marketplace at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, with handcrafted work and festive music.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Artisan market
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Pasadena · Pasadena Convention Center · 36 mi away
Artisan market featuring fine art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and handmade goods, with demonstrations and activities.
Plan your visit →Southern California · Artisan market
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Pasadena · Central Park · 36 mi away
Handmade art, jewelry, paper goods and homewares in Central Park.
Free admission.
Plan your visit →Southern California · Artisan market
Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
Laguna Beach · Sawdust Festival Grounds · 11 mi away
Artist-made holiday gifts and craft demonstrations at the wooded festival grounds.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, 11am–7pm, November 20–December 20. Closed Monday–Thursday.
Ticketed; ticket page displays $12.50 starting price. Select the correct age category and check price before purchase.
Plan your visit →Southern California · Artisan market
Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Pasadena · Central Park · 36 mi away
The organizer has announced its spring handmade-market weekend.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 29, 2026
Duarte · Old Spaghetti Factory · 34 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at Old Spaghetti Factory in Duarte. Artist: Arlene Buster. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 21+.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 31, 2026
Pasadena · AC Hotel · 36 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at AC Hotel in Pasadena. Artist: Arlene Buster. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 21+.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Nov 1, 2026
Los Angeles · Echo Park Pitfire Pizza · 33 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at Echo Park Pitfire Pizza in Los Angeles. Artist: Arlene Buster. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 21+.
Plan your visit →San Bernardino County · Workshop
Nov 3, 2026
Upland · Mt. Baldy Brewing · 35 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at Mt. Baldy Brewing in Upland. Artist: Christina Creations. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Nov 5, 2026
Pasadena · Kulturas Latín Kitchen & Cantina · 36 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at Kulturas Latín Kitchen & Cantina in Pasadena. Artist: Arlene Buster. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 21+.
Plan your visit →Orange County · Workshop
Nov 6, 2026
Tustin · Mimi's Cafe (Tustin) · 8 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at Mimi's Cafe (Tustin) in Tustin. Artist: Wendy Anderson. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →Orange County · Workshop
Nov 7, 2026
Costa Mesa · Pitfire Pizza (Costa Mesa) · 0 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at Pitfire Pizza (Costa Mesa) in Costa Mesa. Artist: Wendy Anderson. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Nov 7, 2026
Los Angeles · TalkTales Entertainment · 33 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at TalkTales Entertainment in Los Angeles. Artist: Arlene Buster. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 21+.
Plan your visit →Riverside County · Workshop
Nov 8, 2026
Corona · D’Vine Mediterranean (Corona) · 25 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at D’Vine Mediterranean (Corona) in Corona. Artist: Amanda Lamarche. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →
Glass · in-person
Laguna Beach, California · 11 mi away
Glass-fusing sessions with materials, equipment and firing included. Individual and group appointments are available
Explore lessons →
Metalwork
Santa Ana, California · 7 mi away
Forged functional objects and sculptural commissions exploring the physical presence of steel and the marks of making.
Meet the maker →
Watercolor & paper goods
Orange County, California · 7 mi away
Priya is a watercolor artist, educator and paper-goods designer. Her practice includes painted designs and teaching resources for people learning to work with watercolor.
Meet the maker →Offers lessons
Glass
Laguna Beach, California · 11 mi away
Flameworked glass bottle tops, stemware and functional objects, each shaped by hand at the torch.
Meet the maker →Glass
Laguna Beach, California · 11 mi away
Fused-glass artwork inspired by ocean forms and natural landscapes, alongside glass-fusing classes.
Meet the maker →Offers lessons
Woodwork
Whittier, California · 23 mi away
Custom hardwood furniture, including tables, desks and cabinets, built for homes across Southern California.
Meet the maker →
Metalwork
Los Angeles, California · 33 mi away
Handcrafted steel sculptures interpreting agaves and other botanical shapes through bold silhouettes and color.
Meet the maker →
Ceramics
Los Angeles, California · 33 mi away
Wheel-thrown and handbuilt ceramics balancing clean shapes with expressive surfaces and small irregularities.
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Ceramics
Los Angeles, California · 33 mi away
Functional stoneware and porcelain combining thrown, handbuilt and slip-cast forms with carved textures and hand-drawn decoration.
Meet the maker →Santa Ana · Irvine · Tustin · Laguna Beach · Anaheim · Long Beach · Whittier · Chino Hills