If you’re on the hunt for unique, handmade holiday gifts in Milwaukee – and want to zip through your shopping list all in one day – Hover Craft is the place. Once a year, this sprawling market brings artisans from near and far to showcase their works. For some, it’s the only market they sell at, says co-organizer Cortney Heimerl. Here are a few artists whose work we’ll be checking out on Dec. 7 at The Pritzlaff Building.
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Flower Vase Print
CHANDLER HOUGAN | $12
Boost a friend’s spirit with a gift made by this Milwaukee-based illustrator. This flower vase print exemplifies her bright, cheerful style.
Mid-Mod Dala Horse Block Printed Tea Towel
SARAH REED MCNAMARA | $30
Sarah Reed McNamara creates block-printed goods like this cute Swedish Dala horse-inspired tea towel. “When you wash them, the print stays vibrant,” Heimerl says.
Mini Slice Fanny Bag
DIRECTIVE | $165
Jess Goehner, the artist behind Directive, has been selling her leather goods at Hover Craft for years. “She makes immaculate purses, bolos and wallets,” says Heimerl. “Her stuff is so good.”
Sandy Marbled Mug
AARON ZELESKE CERAMICS | $45
Handcrafted in Riverwest’s Yours Truly studio, Aaron Zeleske’s pottery embraces natural textures. How did he make this mug’s smooth, sandy swirl? By cobbling together three different clay bodies.
Snail Ornament
ZEME STUDIO | $28
The playful ceramics by Patricia Blauvelt of Zeme Studio are made for conversation. Start a seasonal one with small-batch tree ornaments like this snail.
