Join us in celebrating the launch of Curious Ducks and Comfy Cats, a cozy environment-based coloring book by local illustrator Julia Peng. In this joint talk & workshop, Julia will be speaking in conversation with fellow artist Madeline Liu about their respective illustration journeys and finding their artistic voice.

This will be followed by a coloring workshop led by Julia, where guests can work on one or more pages of their choice from the book. The artists will walk through their coloring processes, from color blocking, to shading and highlights, to adding personal touches. Alcohol markers and colored pencils will be provided, but feel free to also bring your own materials!

Admission is $5, and coloring books will be purchasable for $18.99 at the store

Reserve your spot now at: donteatme.art

For the most up-to-date information, please visit sanjosemade.com

We are soooooo excited to announce the return ILLO MART: a celebration of all things illustration and the amazing illustrators of our creative community.

As fans of the many illustration fairs around the world, it has been our dream to do one of our own some day, and last year, we were able to finally make this dream a reality. So happy to be bringing it back this year!

Happening September 26-27 at South Hall in downtown San José, ILLO MART will bring together 275 of our favorite illustrators all in one place as well as a lineup of exciting illustration and drawing workshops, talks and programming!

Located indoors at downtown San José's South Hall at 435 South Market Street, San José, CA 95110. Open from 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission for attendees.

Located indoors at downtown San José's South Hall at 435 South Market Street, San José, CA 95110. Open from 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission for attendees. Service animals only. 

For the most up-to-date information, please visit sanjosemade.com

We are soooooo excited to announce the return ILLO MART: a celebration of all things illustration and the amazing illustrators of our creative community.

As fans of the many illustration fairs around the world, it has been our dream to do one of our own some day, and last year, we were able to finally make this dream a reality. So happy to be bringing it back this year!

Happening September 26-27 at South Hall in downtown San José, ILLO MART will bring together 275 of our favorite illustrators all in one place as well as a lineup of exciting illustration and drawing workshops, talks and programming!

Located indoors at downtown San José's South Hall at 435 South Market Street, San José, CA 95110. Open from 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission for attendees.

Located indoors at downtown San José's South Hall at 435 South Market Street, San José, CA 95110. Open from 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission for attendees. Service animals only. 

SJMADE Holiday Fair, the largest holiday craft fair in the Bay Area, returns on Nov. 27-28, 2026. Located at Santa Clara Convention Center.

Featuring 350+ amazing makers, artists, designers, creators, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses PLUS fun festive activities and activations stations. Free admission. Open from 11 am to 6 pm each day.

SJMADE Holiday Fair, the largest holiday craft fair in the Bay Area, returns on Nov. 27-28, 2026. Located at Santa Clara Convention Center.

Featuring 350+ amazing makers, artists, designers, creators, bakers, crafters and creative small businesses PLUS fun festive activities and activations stations. Free admission. Open from 11 am to 6 pm each day.

San José Made will be bringing its 4th Annual San José Winter Wonder Market to Downtown San José's South Hall on Dec. 12–13, 2026. This is going to be a fun, festive, large-scale event where you can do your #shopsmall gift shopping before the end of the year — whether that be for last minute gifts, preparation for the new year, a fun excuse to go out with family and friends, or even a special treat (or two (or three?)) for yourself. 

Featuring over 250+ makers, artists, designers, bakers, culinary minds and creative small businesses. Most of the vendors who are vending at Winter Wonder Market will not be vending at SJMADE Holiday Fair, so if you go to both events, you're bound to find lots of unique vendor experiences! Free admission.

San José Made will be bringing its 4th Annual San José Winter Wonder Market to Downtown San José's South Hall on Dec. 12–13, 2026. This is going to be a fun, festive, large-scale event where you can do your #shopsmall gift shopping before the end of the year — whether that be for last minute gifts, preparation for the new year, a fun excuse to go out with family and friends, or even a special treat (or two (or three?)) for yourself. 

Featuring over 250+ makers, artists, designers, bakers, culinary minds and creative small businesses. Most of the vendors who are vending at Winter Wonder Market will not be vending at SJMADE Holiday Fair, so if you go to both events, you're bound to find lots of unique vendor experiences! Free admission.