Welcome to GPCAAC's Christmas Market!
November 1-December 31, 2021
at The Arts Garage (TAG) - 317 W. Perry St. Port Clinton
Similar to the Christkindle Markets of Europe, you will find everything Christmas for sale, including: designer decorated trees and wreaths, beautiful ornaments, angels, Santas and more!
We will offer workshops for kids and adults as well as talks, demonstrations and holiday performances. In addition, we'll have an open studio where you and your friends can gather to create one-of-a-kind decorations!
Christmas Market Hours
Weekdays
10am-6pm
Saturdays
10am-5pm
Sundays
10am-4pm
The Open Studio
Invite a bunch of friends to an open studio at The Christmas Market to refurbish your old wreath or swag. Simply buy the decorations from the marketplace, then use the tools, wire, ribbon, etc. to make your old wreath or swag new again! Open Studios are by RSVP. Click here to reserve your space!
Calendar of Christmas Events
Upcoming Events
Thu, Jan 16St. John's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchJan 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USA
Tue, Jan 21St John's Evan. Lutheran ChurchJan 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt John's Evan. Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USAJan 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt John's Evan. Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USAPerfect for the Beginner or Advanced painter, this upcycled painting class is offered by Diane Chaplin. Students will choose from 25 different canvases and pictures to use in order to create their own masterpiece. Some acrylic paints and brushes will be provided or you may bring your own.
Thu, Jan 30St. John's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchJan 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USAJan 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USAFor the impressionistic painter: we will use professional grade acrylics as well as 8x8 wood panel for this project. Select 1 of 4 birds to paint: Chickadee, Cardinal, Hummingbird or Red Tanager. Class is $45. All supplies included.
Thu, Feb 06St. John's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchFeb 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USAFeb 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 W Ottawa St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USATrying to decide if your painting is finished? Or having an issue with color or form? Get a FREE Art Critique to help you how to make improvements or learn what to look for before you start again. This class is FREE. Bring one painting with you.
Multiple DatesTue, Feb 11Beach Glass LoungeFeb 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USAFeb 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USAThe Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council is giving a discount to the person who wants to attend all four of our The Art of...Speaker Series. You will gain access to The Art of Poetry, The Art of Costume Design, The Art of News and The Art of Make-Up.- Tue, Feb 11Beach Glass LoungeFeb 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USAFeb 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USAMarsha Bordner is a pillar of the community, a PhD in English and a lover of all things art, especially poetry. She will share her art connection and read a favorite poem. Menu: Lobster Bisque, Caesar salad with Salmon , Creme Brûlée
- Tue, Feb 25Beach Glass LoungeFeb 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USAFeb 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USAJeanette Oleksa owned and operated the largest costume rental shop in New York City for 30 years. She has some stories you won't wan to miss! Menu: Harvest Salad, Chicken with Vegetables, Bourbon Bread Pudding.
- Tue, Mar 11Beach Glass LoungeMar 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USA
- Tue, Mar 25Beach Glass LoungeMar 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USAMar 25, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMBeach Glass Lounge, 5874 E Harbor Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USARose Lucas Haninger has used her art degree in fine arts and sculpting to create a career in the medical field working with plastic surgeons, and on to New York to work with celebrities in TV, film and Broadway. Menu: French Onion Soup, Crabcake with Brussel Sprouts, Lava Cake.
We Need Volunteers!
To make this work, we need lots of volunteers! Volunteers will:
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assist with workshops
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set up the market
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help in the market and in other areas.
You can volunteer for a few hours or multiple hours! We will have something for you to do!
Please contact Connie Peiffer, conniepeiffer@ymail.com or text her at: 419-345-5654 to volunteer.
Become a Sponsor for a Day!
Dear Fellow Arts Enthusiast,
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPCAAC) is bringing bold and exciting new adventures in the arts to the Port Clinton community, but we need your help to make this a sustainable financial reality.
In 2020, the City of Port Clinton made it possible for our local arts council to lease an old city maintenance garage for its headquarters. We have named the building, The Arts Garage or TAG.
The garage is 8,000 square feet which we plan to turn into an art and cultural center for the area. The garage has not been in use for years and requires a great deal of work and money to refurbish.
We are actively fundraising for this project now and are about to launch “The Christmas Market” as the season’s centerpiece of fundraising activities. The Christmas Market, to be held from November 1 through the end of the year, will be a multifaceted festival of artist events, with ornament, wreath and tree sales, as well as a myriad of Christmas workshops for both children and adults.
Where do you come in? We are asking for daily Market Day Sponsors at a cost of $100. As a Market Day Sponsor, you will be featured on that day as a generous supporter of your community and the Arts in Ottawa County. Will you please help your community by sponsoring one or more Market Days? Details are attached!
Thank you for considering being a part of this effort to bring a vibrant and enriching arts presence to our community!
Sincerely,
Connie Peiffer
Chairperson, GPCAAC Christmas Market
conniepeiffer@ymail.com or text me at 419.345.5654
PS Feel free to share this news with friends, family, and co-workers!
If you'd like to sponsor, please click the button below. Sponsorships are available from 1-5 days. Or you may make a donation of your choice by simply clicking on the button below. As always, thank you for your support of GPCAAC.
I don't want to sponsor, but please accept my donation.
The Arts Garage is a project of Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPCAAC). The monies we are currently raising is for the renovations of the building we leased from the City of Port Clinton. Once fully renovated, GPCAAC will have a home address in that building. Currently, GPCAAC is run out of the homes of our dedicated board members.
The GPCAArts Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2009 to provide the communities of Ottawa County support in fostering a cooperative effort between artists and the public to promote the creative arts in our region.