PRESS RELEASE SPRING 2026
Title: Calico Spring 2026 Makers Market
Category: Art
Admission: $0/FREE
Website: https://www.calico-studio.com/events
Host Organization/Company/Business: Calico Studio
Address: 1141 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
Dates: April 18 & 19, 2026 – In the event of rain, reserve a rain date for the following weekend: April 25 & 26, 2026
Times: 10AM – 5PM both days
Summary of event:
Shake off the winter blues and step into something a bit more colorful. Our Spring Makers Market is in full bloom!
We invite you to stroll through a broad assortment of local artists and artisans showing off handmade treasures and one-of-a-kind creations. Grab a delicious bite from a local food truck while following the sounds of live music drifting through the air. Unleash your creativity and jump into our hands-on art activities designed for all ages. No pressure or perfection–just good, expressive fun.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome!
At its heart, our market is all about bringing the community together to celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and to inspire. Come for the art, stay for the vibe, and leave with something that makes you smile.
Come on out and say hello!!
Details:
When: April 18 & 19, 10 am – 5 pm; (Rain dates: April 25 & 26)
Where: 1141 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516
For more information on our markets or if you’re looking to volunteer, check out our website: https://www.calico-studio.com/mmkt
Vendors
We have 22 local artists, including painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, illustrators, and more! Check out the full list of vendors here: https://www.calico-studio.com/events
Music
Saturday :
11AM – Bill West
1PM – The Watchmen
3PM – Joel Keel
Sunday :
11AM – Red Nucleus
1PM – Annie & DJ Kemo – Latin Dance Social
3PM – Maria Quiles
Art Activities
Weaving – Come try your hand at weaving! An ancient and fun way to make cloth or art. Using a simple loom, the frame that holds your material in place, you’ll follow an easy pattern to interlace loose yarn and strips of fabric to build your design. Vertical threads, or warp, are stretched up and down on the loom. You weave in the weft by passing your materials over and under to build the unique patterns. It’s easy to grasp once you get into the rhythm. Simply grab some scraps, pick your favorite colors, and start crossing lines. You might be surprised by the beautiful piece of art you create.
Painting like Monet – Step into the world of Claude Monet and discover the magic of painting like an Impressionist! In his famous Water Lilies paintings, he didn’t focus on sharp details. He instead used quick, layered brushstrokes and soft, blended colors to capture reflections, ripples, and the subtle shapes of floating lilies. Let’s explore Impressionism by creating your own water lily masterpieces. There’s no right or wrong way. Just have fun experimenting and letting your imagination flow like water and bring your own pond to life!
Food trucks
Taco Paraiso 1
