Demonstration Schedule

With the production of Christkindlmarket Des Moines, we hope to show attendees how the items they purchase are made. To that end, we have six vendors who will also be demonstrating their craft. We hope you’re inspired!


Dakota Tinworks, Estelline, SD | DEMONSTRATION

Dakota Tinworks is a family-owned business dedicated to making and selling traditional tinware, ornaments, and other Christmas-themed decorations in tin and copper, hand-made exclusively by tinsmith Karl-Josef Schmidt, using primarily antique, 19th century tinsmith’s tools and techniques.

Offering: Handmade tinware of various kinds: tin and copper Christmas ornaments, tin and copper tree tinsel, tin tree toppers, tin cookie cutters, tin biscuit cutters, tin candle holders, pierced tin candle covers, tin candle sconces, tin cups, earrings using tinplate, and tin candle lanterns.

Price Range: $5 – $250

Times: 15 minutes long

Thursday: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Friday: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
Saturday: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
Sunday: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm


Nymph In The Woods, Boone, IA | DEMONSTRATION

Find wearable art to help you show off your style! Handmade from fused glass and wire wrapping, each piece is unique. The perfect gift to a loved one or yourself!

Offering:
Wearable art made from fused glass and wire wrapping – necklaces, earrings, rings. bracelets and headpieces.

Price Range: $15 – 250+

Times: 30 minutes long

Thursday: 6:30pm
Friday: 12:30pm, 3pm, 5pm, 6:30pm
Saturday: 11:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am, 2pm, 3:30pm


Rusty Stars Alpacas, Winterset, IA | DEMONSTRATION

An Iowa alpaca farm providing education and interaction. Our products are made with the fiber sheared from alpacas. Alpaca is lighter, warmer and softer than wool.

Offering: Yarn, socks, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, headbands, alpaca dolls, teddy bears all made from alpaca fiber

Price Range: $15 – $60

Times: 15 minutes long

Thursday: 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm
Friday: 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm
Saturday: 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm
Sunday: 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm


Quilted Gardens & Nursery, Des Moines, IA | DEMONSTRATION

Specializing in fresh made wreaths and greens bundles, seasonal decor, Iowa made leather bells and straps, glass bird and Fair trade gourd ornaments

Offering: Fresh made wreaths and Bundles of greens, Glass Christmas Ornaments, Iowa-made leather sleigh and Door Bells, Fair trade gourd ornaments and boxes, Straw ornaments, Ice Globe kits, Holiday optic Specs, Table top Christmas trees, Seasonal linen towels and totes, Seasonal Porch Pots, Seasonal bulbs.

Price Range: $10 – $75

Times: 30 minutes long

Thursday: 5:30pm
Friday: 1pm, 5pm
Saturday: 12pm, 3pm, 6pm
Sunday: 12pm, 2pm


Wild Cherry Spoon Co, Rock Island, IL | DEMONSTRATION

Wild Cherry Spoon Co. handcarves a variety of kitchen, home, and lifestyle goods from pre-fallen urban lumber.

Offering:
Wooden spoons & utensils, cutting boards/platters/charcuterie boards, single blade safety razors, ice cream scoops, pizza cutters, coffee scoops, shot cups, wood bowls, wood tumblers.

Price Range: $3 – $125

Times: 15 minutes long

Thursday: 6pm, 7pm
Friday: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Saturday: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Sunday: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm


Indianola Glass Creations, Indianola, IA| DEMONSTRATION

Come enjoy the wonderful world of glass. You will find a variety of stained and fused glass for your home and garden. Also an assortment of glass Christmas ornaments and tree toppers you will cherish for years

Offering:

Stained & fused glass home décor items, glass jewelry, Christmas ornaments and home décor items, yard décor, wine Bottles and art pieces

Price Range: $10 – $300

Times: 15 minutes long

Thursday: 5pm, 7pm
Friday: 11am, 1:45pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
Saturday: 11am, 1:45pm, 4:30pm, 7pm
Sunday: 11am, 1pm, 2:45pm


Meet The Team

Beth Grabau

Kelsey Chaves White

Samantha Ahn

Kaitlyn Wheelock

Claire Yocom

Sable Joseph

Kayla Garvin

Marissa Johnson

Tammera Pierson

Margaret Townsend

Mackenzie Dierks

Abby Kessler

Tasha Jackson

Missy Mootz

Dave Cox

Suzanne Hull

Our Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more.