Shop handmade. Shop local.
Saturday, December 5 · 12-4 pm
NEXT MARKET
Water Street Studios · 160 S Water St, Batavia · Free admisison
2026/2027 Market Dates
Dec 5, 2026
Saturday · 12-4pm
Feb 6, 2027
Saturday · 12-4pm
Mar 6, 2027
Saturday · 12-4pm
Apr 3, 2027
Saturday · 12-4pm
No market in January, 2027
One Saturday a month, our gallery becomes a market!
While you’re here
Juried selection of vendors
Local artists and makers fill the gallery, ready to greet you and share their creations.
Ceramics sale
Our onsite clay makers hold their own sale in the clay lab of pottery made in house.
The Water Street Makers Market brings a juried selection of local artists, artisans and markers into our first floor galleries. You’ll find handmade pottery, jewelry, art, home goods and more, every piece made by the person selling it.
Find a one of a kind gift or special something for yourself with the added bonus of supporting the arts in your community.
Open studios & gallery art
Visit resident artists in their studios and see original artwork in the Community Gallery on the second floor.
Cash bar & snacks
Beer, wine, light snacks and other refreshments.
Plan your visit
WHERE
Water Street Studios
160 S Water Street, Batavia IL 60510
ADMISSION
Free and open to all.
PAYMENT METHODS
Most makers take cards, but cell service in the building is spotty, so cash is handy.
WINTER WEATHER
If severe weather affects a market, we’ll post updates here and on our social media.
ACCESSIBILITY
To bypass the stairs at the street level, enter the alley from Frist street. There is a wheel chair lift to the gallery level once inside.
PARKING
Parking is available in the Flinn Street lot on the east side of the building or street parking. Click the map for a larger view.
Who’s at each market
Some vendors change, some stay the same, find your favorites!
December 5
ART & PRINTS
MVM Art Design · MyLakeHouseArt · Robin Marie Studio
CERAMICS
Leah Holmer Pottery
JEWELRY & ACCESORIES
Hemp Club Jewelry & Boho Earth Headbands
FIBER, LEATHER & APPAREL
Ana Decor · Peace of Mind Leather · Whimsical Chaos
HOME & GIFTS
DreamScapes · MXVII Candle Co · Original Rock N Roll Lamp
PAPER & STATIONARY
birdhouse · SmuddyBuddies
BATH, BODY & PANTRY
FLOWA · The Tea Tree
February 6
ART & PRINTS
Ghennah Art Studio and Gallery · MyLakeHouseArt · Surrealindsm
CERAMICS
Leah Holmer Pottery
JEWELRY & ACCESORIES
Grass Stains and Growth · Lanita Bonita
FIBER, LEATHER & APPAREL
Lotus Hand Knits · Red Lantern Leatherworks · Victoria Fischetti Designs
HOME & GIFTS
Fox Valley Gallery of Wood · Original Rock N Roll Lamp · Wine Candles By Brent
PAPER & STATIONARY
birdhouse · Peony and Luna
BATH, BODY & PANTRY
The Tea Tree · Ursula Naturals
March 6
ART & PRINTS
CREATEfunDesigns · Maria Ananieva
CERAMICS & GLASS
JK Glassworks Studio · Solid Brass Pottery · Studio Pheebs
JEWELRY & ACCESORIES
Mary Lou Cerami
FIBER, LEATHER & APPAREL
Camirooz · Peace of Mind Leather · Victoria Fischetti Designs · Whimsical Chaos
HOME & GIFTS
Allyson Rowley Builds · DreamScapes
BATH, BODY & PANTRY
The Tea Tree · Ursula Naturals
April 3
ART & PRINTS
Artguru12 · MVM Art Design · Surrealindsm
CERAMICS & Glass
JK Glassworks Studio · Solid Brass Pottery · Studio Pheebs
JEWELRY & ACCESORIES
Lanita Bonita · Simple Life Designs
FIBER & APPAREL
Dyecicles
HOME & GIFTS
Original Rock N Roll Lamp
PAPER & STATIONARY
birdhouse · SmuddyBuddies
BATH, BODY & PANTRY
The Tea Tree · Ursula Naturals
A fond farewell to Winterfest
After years of wonderful Novembers together, we’re saying goodbye to Winterfest. Thank you to everyone who shopped, sold, and celebrated with us. That same spirit lives on in the Water Street Makers Market, same handmade goods, local makers, now more oftern.
For our vendors
Questions about load-in, booths or market day?
contact us at makersmarket@waterstreetstudios.org
Interested in selling next season?
Applications for the 2027/2028 season will open in the spring. Join our mailing list to hear it first.