LOCAL GUIDE · CALIFORNIA
8 upcoming art fairs and markets, 87 ways to take a hands-on class and 1 independent maker within 40 miles of Santa Cruz, including Santa Clara, Belmont, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Palo Alto.
Updated October 29, 2026. Confirm dates and booking with each organizer or maker.
Bay Area · Artisan market
Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Santa Clara · Santa Clara Convention Center · 28 mi away
An indoor holiday market with independent artists, illustrators, makers and creative businesses.
Free admission.
Plan your visit →Bay Area · Art fair
Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027
Belmont · Carlmont Village Shopping Center · 39 mi away
An intimate marketplace for original paintings, photographs, ceramics and jewelry.
Free admission.
Plan your visit →Bay Area · Art fair
May 1, 2027 – May 2, 2027
Saratoga · West Valley College · 19 mi away
A campus art show featuring original work and opportunities to meet exhibiting artists.
Plan your visit →Bay Area · Art & wine
Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
Sunnyvale · Downtown Sunnyvale · 26 mi away
Art and craft browsing with wine, food and live entertainment.
Free event admission; food and drinks purchased separately.
Plan your visit →Bay Area · Art & wine
Jul 10, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027
Los Altos · Downtown Los Altos Village · 27 mi away
Handcrafted art and design fill the village streets alongside wine and food offerings.
Check organizer; wine and food purchases are separate.
Plan your visit →Bay Area · Art fair
Aug 28, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027
Palo Alto · Downtown University Avenue · 32 mi away
A downtown gathering of fine artists and craftspeople.
Plan your visit →Central Coast · Art & wine
Sep 11, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027
Capitola · Capitola Village · 4 mi away
A seaside festival pairing artist booths with local wine.
Free admission. Wine tasting requires a purchased festival glass and tokens.
Plan your visit →Bay Area · Art & wine
Oct 9, 2027 – Oct 10, 2027
San Carlos · Downtown San Carlos · 37 mi away
Original art, craft booths and wine in the downtown street-fair setting.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Oct 29, 2026
San Jose · San Jose Municipal Golf Course · 24 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at San Jose Municipal Golf Course in SAN JOSE. Artist: Super Paint Party. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Oct 29, 2026
Campbell · Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA · 20 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Oct 30, 2026
San Jose · AC Hotel Downtown San Jose · 24 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at AC Hotel Downtown San Jose in San Jose. Artist: Super Paint Party. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 21+.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Oct 30, 2026
Campbell · Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA · 20 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Nov 1, 2026
Campbell · Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA · 20 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Nov 2, 2026
Sunnyvale · PF Changs Sunnyvale · 26 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at PF Changs Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale. Artist: Super Paint Party. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Nov 4, 2026
San Jose · Parktown Pizza Willow Glen · 24 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at Parktown Pizza Willow Glen in San Jose. Artist: Super Paint Party. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Nov 4, 2026
Campbell · Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA · 20 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Bottle & Bottega - Campbell, CA. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Santa Clara County · Workshop
Nov 5, 2026
San Jose · San Jose Municipal Golf Course · 24 mi away
Instructor-led paint-and-sip workshop at San Jose Municipal Golf Course in SAN JOSE. Artist: Super Paint Party. Check the organizer’s booking page for age limits, availability and materials. Ages 13+.
Plan your visit →
Painting & mixed media
Santa Cruz, California · 0 mi away
Acrylic, watercolor and mixed-media paintings layer flowers, bright color and expressive marks. Andrea also teaches online art classes.
Meet the maker →Offers lessonsCapitola · Saratoga · Campbell · San Jose · Sunnyvale · Los Altos · Santa Clara · Milpitas