New at Winterthur’s fifth annual Artisan Market July 18–20: 50 more vendors, make-and-take workshops, signature cocktails, wine tasting & an open-air farmers market
WINTERTHUR, DE (June 26, 2025) —Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library continues to expand and enhance its wildly popular Artisan Market, now in its fifth year. Scheduled for July 18–20, this year’s event includes 150 vendors—an increase of 50—along with new custom fragrance and candlemaking workshops, wine tastings, signature cocktails, and an open-air farmers market.
In addition to antiques, furniture, home décor, architectural salvage, and garden items, Artisan Market vendors will sell a variety of unique handcrafted goods including jewelry, pottery, textiles, photography, prints and original art in various media, refashioned sustainable clothing, artisanal and small-batch gourmet food products, and much more.
Artisans will be in several locations throughout the estate. Guests can also enjoy live music, pause for a bite to eat, and meander through Winterthur’s lush 60-acre wild garden.
“The Artisan Market showcases exceptional craftsmanship and reflects Winterthur’s mission to inspire and educate through decorative arts and design,” said Abigail Miller, associate manager of audience engagement. “Each market location offers immersive experiences in an idyllic country estate setting. Guests can also explore the museum and galleries. There’s truly nothing like it.”
Artisan Market Vendors
From handmade soaps and leather goods, baby products, pet placemats, wind chimes, fire cresset baskets, wood bowls and cutting boards, to wearable fashion and artwork in every style —Artisan Market truly offers something for everyone.
About 70 merchants are repeat vendors and customer favorites. Fairhope Graphics, from New England, joins Artisan Market again this year, offering cards, wrapping paper, and more featuring natural history illustrations of plants and animals from woodlands to oceans.
Among dozens of new vendors this year is artisan Tia Tumminello from Husk Brooms, who creates brooms and brushes from natural materials and driftwood from the shores of Lake Erie.
Also new are Beth Kephart and William Sulit of Bind Arts, a husband-and-wife duo who have been creating award-winning paper art, ceramics, and other art for nearly four decades. New York-based Otto Finn will offer sustainable fashion products, including tops, vests, accessories, and handcrafted Anoushka jackets made from upcycled kantha quilts.
Self-taught oil painter Jon Carraher from Lancaster County, Pa., who creates works that blend nature, folklore, myth and magic, will participate for the first time, as will encaustic artist AnnMarie Carmack from Havertown, Pa. Encaustic is an ancient technique that combines beeswax and resin paint with other media that Carmack uses to create dreamy, delicate nature paintings.
Participating artists who have been featured in national consumer press such as Vogue, InStyle, Town & Country, and more include SantM luxury footwear; Jennifer Hoertz Millinery; LouLou Clayton Custom Pet Portraits; and Home & Loft, which sells pajamas, kaftans, and Turkish towels and napkins.
Johanna Howard Home, which offers sustainably produced table linens, throws, pillows, candles, and apparel, is also scheduled to participate, along with jewelry artist Alex Hossick, who has designed for Tiffanys, Tory Burch, and now luxury jewelry brand John Hardy based in Bali, Indonesia.
Activities & Tours
Each day, three plein air artists located throughout the estate will capture Winterthur’s tranquil beauty and picturesque scenery as they create original works of art in real time. The completed artwork will be available for purchase.
Damon Smith, horticulturalist, Philadelphia Flower Show judge, and quilter, will demonstrate basketweaving and share how his love of plants influences his quiltmaking. Smith was among the 30-plus artists whose works were showcased in the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition in 2024.
Also included with Artisan Market admission is the self-paced tour of Henry Francis du Pont’s former family home-turned-museum, as well as access to Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery and all exhibitions. House tours begin at 10 a.m. and the last tour starts at 3:15 p.m. Capacity is limited.
Creativity in Bloom Workshops
Make-and-take experiences for an additional cost include the Signature Scent Workshop from 11 a.m. to noon each day, where participants will create two custom 30 mL bottles of perfume or cologne using premium essential oils. The Candle-Making Workshop is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Participants will create their own one-of-a-kind soy candle from a selection of scents and dried flowers.
For an additional fee, guests can enjoy a wine tasting and talk by the Reflecting Pool. Tickets include a curated tasting of three wines from Penns Woods Winery and a stemless wine glass. In addition, participants will learn about winemaking using grapes grown in Pennsylvania’s climate and soil, innovative techniques, and the stories behind each bottle. The 45-minute tastings begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Through these interactive experiences, we invite guests to dive into the creative process,” said Miller. “The celebration of artistry throughout the market is designed to engage all the senses.”
Musical Entertainment & Epicurean Delights
The weekend will feature live musical performances by CMZ Jazz Trio, John Emil, Matt Richards, The Midnighters, Naked Blue, Newark Ukesters, Nicole Zell, Sharon & Shawn, and Will Ott.
Food trucks, including Lucky Shot Coffee Co., Dixie’s Down Home Cooking, Natalie’s Fine Foods, Circe Fine Foods, Cousins Maine Lobster, Koi on the Go, On the Roll, Buddy’s Burgers, Gotta Lotta Gelata, and The Missing Piece, will be in various areas throughout the estate.
Epicurean delights for purchase range from all-American, Asian-inspired, and Greek foods, including burgers, crab cakes, fish tacos, lobster roll sandwiches, pulled pork, pit beef, chicken tenders, cheesesteaks, crab fries, mac and cheese, and more.
New this year, Artisan Market guests aged 21 and older can purchase handcrafted, botanical-inspired cocktails from three Bloom Bar locations. Spirit-free versions of each signature drink will be available.
The cocktails and mocktails include a hibiscus spiked lemonade with an edible flower garnish, lavender-infused daiquiris garnished with dried lavender sprigs from Winterthur’s organic herb garden, and a gin-based cocktail made with pink grapefruit juice, elderflower liqueur, homemade lavender syrup, a splash of sparkling water, and garnished with a sprig of Winterthur-grown lavender.
Open-air Farmers Market
A nod to Winterthur’s agricultural roots, this year’s Artisan Market introduces a new farmers market experience. A working farm in its heyday, Winterthur welcomes a select group of local growers and culinary artisans to this open-air market, where guests can pick up fresh produce, honey, and other seasonal goods.
General Information
Visit Winterthur’s Artisan Market event website for more information, including food and vendor locations, music schedules and featured artisans. Artisan Market hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18, 19 and 20. Winterthur is open until 5:00 p.m. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are good only for the date purchased. Advance purchase is required. Tickets and add-ons can be purchased online at winterthur.org or by calling 800.448.3883.
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About Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Winterthur—known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American decorative arts, naturalistic garden, and research library for the study of American art and material culture—offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year. Admission includes a self-paced house tour, exhibitions, a narrated tram ride (weather and space permitting), and the Winterthur Garden.
Winterthur is located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Del., and five miles south of U.S. Route 1. Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org. Winterthur is closed seasonally from early January through late February.