Brewery Hosts Vendors Again as Food Drive Launches

The next session of the Handcrafted Makers Market will open on Sunday, December 13, at Lakefront Brewery. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and carries no admission fee. Vendors will set up inside the facility to sell their goods to visitors.

More than 20 local makers are expected to participate in the monthly gathering. The group includes artisans producing pottery, jewelry, and prints. Attendees can purchase items directly from the creators while on-site.

Russ Klisch, the president, founder, and owner of Lakefront Brewery, stated that the company supports the arts through these markets. He noted that the brewery also contributes to arts event fundraisers. Additionally, the business hires actors on a part-time basis as tour guides between theatrical performances.

Klisch said the brewery is proud to be part of the arts community. He added that the company employs and encourages artists while continuing to grow their footprint in the area. The monthly markets are a central component of this ongoing support.

For the December 13 date, Lakefront Brewery is partnering with the Kinship Community Food Center in Riverwest. The collaboration aims to gather non-perishable food items for individuals in need. Donors can bring any sealed, non-expired products to the venue during market hours.

The previous market took place on Sunday, November 8. Photographer Erol Reyal documented that event, capturing images of the venue at 1872 N. Commerce St. on the Milwaukee River. The gallery includes photos of vendors such as Alison Coldwell of Milwaukee Made Mud, Adrea Jacobi of Memento Moira Studio, and Paige Meseck of Beauty and the Beads MKE. Other featured sellers included Emma and Laura from 1207 Wax Works, artist Doe Gregersen of Pockets Full of Frogs, Beverly Bartlett of Bev Bart Art, Anja Notanja Sieger of Typewriter Poet & Artist, and Mark Wawrzyniak of Marko’s Backyard Pottery.

Visitors to the December 13 event will find the same lineup of hand-selected vendors. The market operates as a shopping and social occasion where patrons can eat, drink, and browse the local goods. The food drive component adds a charitable element to the standard retail activity.