Popup Maker’s Markets
Often called the Artists & Musician’s Mom- our 2nd Sundays & LoveLight Placemaking Founder & Director, Shirley Vermillion, has been looking for opportunities to fill in “holes” in Williamsburg’s creative community and highlight the area’s talent since 2007(First Colony (her neighborhood) Art Bazaar was where the artist & artisan organizing began, which led to the beginning of 2nd Sundays in 2010).
To add a little more local handmade shopping during the Holiday season in 2021 and to give Grand Illumination Tourists, and families getting photos with Santa more to do in downtown Williamsburg while they awaited nighttime activities, she added some Pop Up Maker’s Markets on Prince George Street on the Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas before Valentine’s Day 2022!
When the City of Williamsburg decided to revoke the permit for them on Prince George Street in Sept of 2022- Vermillion followed her LoveLight Placemaking mission of spreading Arts, Music and Creativity all around, building CommUNITY, partnering with event spaces with residents and businesses that fully embrace the concept of “TOGETHER we’re BETTER!” She also answered the call of many in First Colony to bring back the First Colony Art Bazaar on 11/26/22 10a-4p! Several weekends of successful Midtown Row’s Maker’s Markets, down in December of 2022, now on to SweetheART Markets in February of 2023, collaborating, spreading the creative vibes further… we’ll have Pop Up SweetheART Markets at Indian Fields Tavern’s Big Barn on Sun 2/5/23 11a-3p & at Alewerks in Williamsburg on Sat 2/11/23 11a-3p and we’ve added just a few artists to the indoor lineup of artisans at Frothy Moon Brewhouse on Sun night 2/12/23 4-8p!
2/5/23 11a-3p SweetheART Market at Indian Fields Tavern‘s Barn 9220 John Tyler Hwy, Charles City, Va
Live Music 12-3 from The Gray Riders Duo- featuring Jake Ryan & Scott Kale from Va Beach
LongNeck Coffee Roasters– Bob Bayton- Coffee by the cup or bag
Only Once Orginals– Brittany Orta
SoulSmith Kombucha(SO MANY wonderful Flavors), Kimchee & more-Nani Smith
Karen’s Glass– Karen Gellatly
Alchemist Dreamz– Jenn Rogers
Bodhi Bee Farm– Scott McCoy’s Honey, honey comb candles
Wandering Cow Farm– Mary Murphy’s Soaps, Lotions, Felts & more
Ginger Voodoo– Anne & Riley Zatierro
Scarlett Begonias– Charlie Carr & Katy Elaine
Earth Affirmations– Jewelry Designs with Crystals & books by Lisa Newton
The Therapeutic Nomad– Jennifer Delk-Scrubs & Rubs- Chair Massage- She travels to you- gift cards are the perfect Valentine’s or anytime gift!
The Williamsburg Witch– Jessica Weber
Your Essentials– Jessica Freeman
Hummingbird Farm Alpacas– Kevin Sullivan
Belly Button’s Boutique– Chloe Bell Riportella
Kale Carvings-Scott Kale
2/11/23 11a-3p LoveLight Placemaking’s SweetHeARTS & Ales at Alewerks 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, Va 23188
Live Music from Richmond’s Zack Artis 11-2p
Artisan List
Mako Creations– Michael Handle’s Resin Art
Longneck Coffee Roasters– Coffee by the cup & bags of beans -Bob Bayton
Wandering Cow Farms– Mary Murphy – Soaps & Felted animals, Mobiles & more
Fill Happy – Jana Flores
Bodhi Bee Farm– Scott McCoy
Stillwaters Glass Studio– Sharon & Mark Dombrowski
Sanctuary Glass– Tom & Karen Heath
Ulti Mutt Toys– for 4 legged friends- Dave Roberts
BohoBlyss– earrings by Danielle McRoy
4GrandPups– Dog Treats by Maggie Masters
Scarlet Begonias– Charlie Carr’s essential oil hand crafted blends, jewelry, stones & crystals
Off Focus Studios– Geoff Coleman
Your Essentials– Jessica Freeman
2/12/23 4-8p SweetheART Market at the Frothy Moon Brewhouse
INDOORS Market in the Frothy’s spacious taproom!
Sweet Cookie Art
Blazing Phoenix Rings– Dan Piper Parkinson
Nobska Craftsmen– Caitlin Robertson Rudders
Tasha’s Own– Maureen Anderson
Sailor Erica
True North Empowerment
For further inquiry, email 2ndsundayswb@gmail.com
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