MAKERS' MARKET May 9th 11am - 4pm

 3D4U brings creativity to life with custom 3D-printed toys, fidgets, gadgets, and décor. Each piece is uniquely designed to spark curiosity, fun, and imagination for all ages. 

 I'm an artist with a passion for crafting unique pieces that resonate with your spirit by making one-of-a-kind handmade wire-wrapped crystal jewelry. I use crystal gemstones wrapped in wire, either copper, sterling silver, or 14k gold fill, to make pendants, rings, and earrings. 

 Mostly 8x10 matted archival photographic prints of Chicagoland Iconic, food, eateries & entertainment venues, many now closed. Some larger pieces and custom orders available. 

 Jackie creates floral pen & ink art using calligraphy dip pens, tiny brushes, and calligraphy ink. Her original designs are then printed as cards, stickers, and bags, prints, and framed art. Jackie's work is full of whimsical flowers and brings a bit of joy to the world. Her spring shows will feature new designs, lots of Mother's Day cards, and great gifts. 

 Lin has been a watercolorist for decades, creating paintings and cards in the medium. More recently she has resumed work in clay, making pottery at the wheel and hand-building, focusing on functional pieces and butter dishes. 

Boyling Point Candles was established in 2025 to create eco-friendly, clean-burning candles. All candles are 100% soy wax and hand-poured in Forest Park, IL, using phthalate-free fragrance oils.

10% of all proceeds benefit local Chicagoland food pantries. By buying a Boyling Point Candle, you're helping to light up a community.

Evie Brown Design is where artistry meets everyday function. Every bag and accessory is thoughtfully handmade, blending premium fabrics, textiles, and leather into pieces that are as practical as they are eye-catching.

Known for bold colors and striking designs, Evie Brown Design brings a vibrant, intentional aesthetic to every stitch. No two pieces are quite alike — each one reflects the care and creativity poured into the making process, from the first cut of fabric to the final finish.

From functional to whimsical, I make knit and crochet items for people, pets, and the home! This includes hats, mitts, shrugs, baby sweaters and plushies, to people/pet bandanas and dog sweaters to keychains, tote bags, water bottle holders and decorative plants and coasters.

 I make jewelry by bead weaving seed beads with needle and thread incorporiating gemstone, crystal and metal beads. 

 At CultureGraft, I offer laser-crafted personalized gifts and décor designed to make everyday moments more meaningful. My products include engraved wooden boards, coasters, keepsakes, layered city maps, jewelry, and DIY craft kits. Each piece can be customized with names, dates, locations, or short messages—making them perfect for gifts, celebrations, and home décor. I also offer on-site engraving for live personalization, allowing customers to create something unique on the spot. The focus is on thoughtful design, quality materials, and creating pieces that feel personal, memorable, and made just for you. 

In a town of cemeteries, death has never been so....cute? Juan and Catie have been making theatrical art together since 2017 and printmaking since 2019 together they have almost 20 years of combined experience as artists in the western suburbs. They focus on bringing designs to life through hand-carved linoleum and rubber printmaking; hand-pulled screen printing; hand-made charms, earrings, and keychains; original mixed media watercolor, acrylic, and gouache paintings; and digitally mastered posters and stickers of their artwork. You can find the influence of Mexican culture, Illinois wildlife, and the joy of embellishment throughout their art. Ofrendas, Cardinals, and gold foil are as bold as the communities we love. Death & Glitter is a celebration of the people and resources around us.

Photo greeting cards on matte paper, 5" x 7" image on 10" x 7" form, folded with description on back, and blank on the inside. Matching envelopes included.

Crochet kitchen accessories, plushies, decorations and more

Fresa Creative is a Latina-owned candle company inspired by garden fresh scents from our Mexican + Midwest roots.

 Kristy is a graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago with a BFA in Illustration. Her work consists mediums that ary between charcoal, colored pencils, digital, and watercolor. She enjoys doing photo-realistic drawings of people that tell a story. Most of her artwork features dark subject matter, but uses the right colors to explore the contrast between dark and light. 

Digital art, stickers and accessories, DIY crafts, personalized artwork

I am an abstract artist and I offer the following:

- Abstract art on canvas and paper

- Abstract Tote bags

- Bookmarks

- Greeting cards

- Abstract magnets

- Hand-sewn canvas bags

- Scenic photography

Mark is a contemporary mixed-media artist based in Palos Hills Il. His work explores the intersection of nature and abstraction, using alcohol inks and watercolors on a variety of surfaces including paper and canvas.

He creates a base composition that invites the viewer to engage their imagination and complete the image in their own unique way.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University and a Master of Arts degree from Governors state University. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries across the United States.

He is currently collaborating with his wife, Michele, his daughter Melissa , and granddaughter Madeline to develop an art website: www.fourm.studio.

 Contemporary rustic ceramic ware.

I make hand made chunky knit blankets, pillows, and cardigans.

My work features handcrafted mini shrines and altars dedicated to iconic musicians, humanists, and beloved cultural figures, blending reverence with humor and a touch of irreverence. Using sculptural assemblage, polymer clay, resin, and found objects, I create detailed, small-scale pieces that feel both nostalgic and unexpected. I also make resin wall art, decorative objects, and polymer clay jewelry, magnets, and miniatures. Across all mediums, my aesthetic is kitsch, lively, unique, and rooted in bold visual storytelling. Each piece is designed to evoke recognition, emotion, and humor, transforming familiar cultural figures and ideas into playful, meaningful art objects. My work invites connection through shared memory, iconography, and a slightly offbeat sense of humor, resulting in conversation-starting pieces that feel both personal and collectible. 

 Bret Juliano is a cartoonist, author, and independent publisher best known for Dust Bunny Mafia, a long-running comic series blending classic cartoons with organized-crime satire. He has published three full-length graphic novels and several volumes of Based on a True Story, a historical fiction mini-comic series inspired by real underworld events.

I fuse glass. Mostly, my glass paintings are of flowers, ancient trees, and Illinois prairies. I love making little dishes because they are so useful. I started fusing glass angels and jewelry for fun. I started my career as a toy designer, and my glass keeps me in my happy place. 

I create classic jewelry out of semi-precious beads and sterling silver.

 Knots and Stitches is a two-person shop offering handmade home and personal decor. Julie macramés hangers for her thrifted and found vessels. Each item is unique, and Julie showcases their many uses. Carol stitches seasonal and decorative garlands, banners, keychains/bag clips, and more. She uses new and vintage fabrics and felt, adding hand-embroidered embellishments.

I paint and draw mandala designs on canvas, paper, wood and rocks. I also paint them on vinyl records. In addition I sell cards and stickers with my designs on them. 

 I sell handmade and milled wooden items. I have an assortment of items that change based on the season. Right now I will be selling outdoor garden decorations, assorted boxes, ornaments, flag cases, serving and cutting boards, drink coasters, Kcup storage boxes, TTRPG accessories, and various other items. 

 Bridget Lane's passion is introducing people to the pleasure of using handmade pottery everyday. Can the feel of your mug make your morning coffee taste better? It can’t hurt. Choose your mug by testing how the handle fits your grip. Bridget Lane also creates decorative items using raku and horsehair firing. 

 I am inspired by the generations of makers in my family. I’m drawn to timeworn patterns, and I love reimagining them with a touch of modern whimsy. Above all, nothing makes me happier than seeing my work make someone smile. 

 I write a series of bilingual (Spanish/English) children's books called Adventures with Abuela. There are currently four books published in the series. The books feature the family's adventures to Brookfield Zoo, the Shedd Aquarium, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and the Adler Planetarium. Each comes with a unique storyline of interest to children. They are designed to encourage parents, grandparents and caretakers to not only read to children but to also take them to museums and zoos in the Chicagoland area. The books have also been used to teach either English or Spanish for children up to 4th grade. The series comes in both hardcover and softcover and are signed by the author. 

 My minimalist jewelry designs standout out as a testament to the beauty of simplicity, elegance, and understated sophistication. I use basic shapes of aluminum and stainless steel to allow the surface image treatment to take center stage. My work represents a new voice in the Art Jewelry category. 

Steve Metro is a retired engineer/lifelong woodworker/wood artist who draws inspiration from nature, the planet, and practicality. I use saws, routers, grinders, chisels, and lots of sandpaper to transform wood into practical art pieces for unique gifts or something that you will treasure.

Works include cutting boards, charcuterie boards, beer and whiskey flights, framed mirrors, vases, puzzles, pen and business card holders, earring racks, wall shelves, etc. Items are made from a variety of woods, including oak, walnut, cherry, poplar, spalted maple, zebrawood, leopardwood, olivewood, etc, but using reclaimed material is a favorite.

At Rayito de Sol, we offer customizable tote bags designed to reflect personal style through playful, aesthetic, and meaningful designs. Each tote features unique, often “cute-random” phrases, illustrations, or moods that make every piece feel special and expressive.

In addition to tote bags, we offer a fun, interactive experience at our charm and bracelet bar, as well as our sticker and clothing patch bar, where visitors can personalize and design their own pieces. We also offer small personalized items like keychains, pouches, and custom drinkware, all made with attention to detail and a love for creativity.

Our goal is to bring a little sunshine into everyday life through products that feel personal, joyful, and one of a kind.

 I will be selling body butters, scrubs, body oils, beard oil & balms for men.

 Fresh Flower bouquets, dried flower wreaths, decorated flower pots, dried floral art/prints.

 The products that I will be selling are handmade botanical body & self care products that are aroma therapeutic and natural.which include but are not limited to balms, butters, oils and scrubs. 

The beauty we see is but a reflection of our own beauty. This beauty stirs us, because it awakens our own deep beauty.

My work is inspired by a deep desire to come closer to that which we sometimes merely glimpse: our own deep beauty. If we are surrounded by beauty in every direction, then how can that which is deep within our core be anything less than sheer beauty?

Products at the Spring Makers’ Market will be stunning museum-quality artwork for home or office decor. Perfect for nature lovers and anyone seeking to add a touch of wonder to their space.

 I am a paper cutting artist that is inspired by botanicals, nature, and story both true and fantastic. I offer both original paper cuts as well as limited edition laser cuts of my original artwork. Much of my work is very delicate, and can be displayed framed or in double glass floating frames to accentuate the shadows of the paper cut. 

 Handmade pottery with an earthy, whimsical vibe. Mugs, vases, planters, kitchen goods, home decor, and more. 

 Hello, I am Morg. A multimedia artist specializing in original paintings on glass and select digital artworks as prints, pins, and keychains. I create artwork largely focused on themes of whimsy, mortality, and medical illustration 

 Twig Designs is a local jewelry line inspired by the simple beauty found in nature, intertwined with a passion for metalsmithing and fine art. Each piece is unique, versatile and effortlessly worn as an everyday statement. 

Mosaic mirrors and tables

Mixed media acrylic/collage prints.

 I am a self-taught mixed/multi-medium artist who is curious to try all types of creative outlets. My true love is acrylic on canvas, but I also dabble in pottery, jewelry making, and card making. All of these allow me to experiment with different colors, materials, and textures. 

 Fluid art using acrylic paints.