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The Elkhart Art League will host our annual Holiday Open House from 10:30–4:30 during downtown Elkhart’s Winterfest celebration on December 5, 2026.
All are invited to shop handmade local art, partake in refreshments, create a free kids’ craft, meet artists and instructors, and discover our classes and workshops. Choose from one-of-a-kind gifts created by featured artists.
The show will feature work by:
hand-built pottery instructor Anne Blackburn,
multimedia artists Kelly and Dwight Luna,
stained glass artist Nancy Jackson,
Jewelry artist Draxie Justice,
wheel-thrown pottery instructor Kristen Bonelli,
multimedia artists Susana and Doris Kelly,
EAL students,
and more!
15% of all sales benefit Art League programs and scholarships.
Entry and parking are free.
Workshops at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
The Elkhart Art League offers one-of-a-kind workshops at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens, just north of Downtown Elkhart. Participants have the opportunity to explore pottery, painting, fiber arts, sculpture, and more. Once the project is complete, you may walk through the gardens and enjoy the most beautiful views in Elkhart.
Future workshops include:
Hand-built Christmas trees and angels with instructor Anne Blackburn.
Batik dyed silk scarves with instructors Kristen Bonelli and Melonie Gerschoffer.
With much more to come!
You can find more workshop details and sign up at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens event page.
