LOCAL GUIDE · CALIFORNIA
7 upcoming art fairs and markets, 310 ways to take a hands-on class and 25 independent makers within 40 miles of Whittier, including Irvine, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Laguna Beach, Burbank, Chatsworth.
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 · 24 mi away
Seasonal artisan marketplace at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, with handcrafted work and festive music.
Plan your visit →Southern California · Artisan market
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Santa Monica · Santa Monica Airport, Interim Open Space · 25 mi away
An outdoor holiday marketplace of independent makers and designers.
Suggested $5 contribution; see organizer for details.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Artisan market
Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Pasadena · Pasadena Convention Center · 14 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 · 14 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 · 33 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
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Burbank · Downtown Burbank · 22 mi away
A street festival featuring original art, design and handmade gifts.
Free admission.
Plan your visit →Southern California · Artisan market
Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Pasadena · Central Park · 14 mi away
The organizer has announced its spring handmade-market weekend.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 29, 2026
Chatsworth · Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth · 38 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 29, 2026
Duarte · Old Spaghetti Factory · 13 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 29, 2026
Chatsworth · Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth · 38 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 30, 2026
Chatsworth · Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth · 38 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 30, 2026
Chatsworth · Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth · 38 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 30, 2026
Chatsworth · Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth · 38 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 31, 2026
Chatsworth · Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth · 38 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 31, 2026
Chatsworth · Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth · 38 mi away
Guided painting workshop at Painting with a Twist - Los Angeles, CA - Chatsworth. Check the official booking page for age requirements, supplies, availability and cancellation terms.
Plan your visit →Los Angeles County · Workshop
Oct 31, 2026
Pasadena · AC Hotel · 14 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 →
Glass · in-person
Laguna Beach, California · 33 mi away
Glass-fusing sessions with materials, equipment and firing included. Individual and group appointments are available
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Woodwork
Whittier, California · 0 mi away
Custom hardwood furniture, including tables, desks and cabinets, built for homes across Southern California.
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Metalwork
Los Angeles, California · 15 mi away
Handcrafted steel sculptures interpreting agaves and other botanical shapes through bold silhouettes and color.
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Ceramics
Los Angeles, California · 15 mi away
Wheel-thrown and handbuilt ceramics balancing clean shapes with expressive surfaces and small irregularities.
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Ceramics
Los Angeles, California · 15 mi away
Functional stoneware and porcelain combining thrown, handbuilt and slip-cast forms with carved textures and hand-drawn decoration.
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Ceramics
Los Angeles, California · 15 mi away
Handbuilt vases, mirrors, lighting and sculpture with undulating edges and playful architectural shapes.
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Jewelry
Los Angeles, California · 15 mi away
Handmade silver jewelry shaped by natural textures, including cuttlebone casting, flowing water and botanical forms.
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Jewelry
Los Angeles, California · 15 mi away
Sculptural jewelry developed in-house and handcrafted with Los Angeles makers, combining historical influences with modern forms.
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Jewelry
Los Angeles, California · 15 mi away
Hand-forged silver jewelry drawing on nature, textiles, architecture and the maker’s Mexican heritage.
Meet the maker →Anaheim · Duarte · Pasadena · Los Angeles · San Dimas · Long Beach · Altadena · Chino Hills