For the second year, the three buildings of the Casket Arts Campus open their doors to holiday shoppers. Pop inside artist studios at the Casket Arts Building, Carriage House and Factory to check out painting, sculpture, jewelry, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, photography and other items from more than 100 local artists. (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 681 17th Av. NE., Mpls. casketarts.com)
At “Holiday Lane,” visitors can grab a hot chocolate and seasonal treat, then wander through four floors that house more than 60 artist studios. Everything from jewelry to works on paper will be on display. Fresh-baked sweets provided by Blackberry Bakery. (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Dec 14 and 21. 1500 NE. Jackson St., Mpls. northrupkingbuilding.com)
The northeast Minneapolis artist studio building opens its doors to six floors of artist studios, cider and cookies. Shop for jewelry, textiles, home goods, ceramics and sculptures. (Noon-6 p.m. Sat. 2205 NE. California St., Mpls. californiabuilding.com)
Cambridge, Minn.,-based ceramic artist Sue Redfield fires her clay with wood, creating a union of flames and wood ash. Drawing inspiration from nature, and especially from walking through the woods, she likes to “visualize the romantic ideal of each piece being an individual fingerprint of nature.” There is one more weekend left to catch her holiday sale. (10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Sue Redfield Pottery Studio, 33713 NE. Polk St., Cambridge, Minn. 763-843-8174, suered.pottery@gmail.com)