Revive Handmade Markets' first summer show June 13th in Arlington Heights
Handmade items from local makers that will be present June 13th
Updated 6/4/2021 8:50 AM
In the middle of 2020 when stores were closing and local markets were being cancelled, two local maker friends decided over dinner and drinks that they didn't want to sit around and wait for things to start up again. Out of the desire and need to create opportunity for local makers and small businesses, Revive Handmade Markets was born.
Arlington Heights makers Christina Klamer of Little Lady Impressions and Alessa Gurrola of Raw Amor Jewelry spent many seasons selling their handmade items at markets around the Chicago area as well as in local stores but when Covid happened, they lost many of their selling opportunities. With plans up in the air and no idea when normalcy would resume, Christina and Alessa decided it was time to create their own market to give all the local makers and opportunity to continue to do what they love and give the community an opportunity to shop and support local small business.