Holiday Artisan Market To Open In Village At Leesburg In November

LEESBURG, VA — A new market for artisans is coming to Village at Leesburg in November, just in time for residents to start their holiday shopping. MADE Market will feature work from local artists, jewelers, and crafters.

The market will open on Nov. 4 and will be open Thursday through Sunday each week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The market, which is located at 1609 Village Market Boulevard in Suite 110, will close on Jan. 2.

Susan Bourgeois is the executive director of Leasing & Brokerage at Rappaport, the company that owns, manages and leases Village at Leesburg. "We wanted to be able to provide shoppers with an upscale and unique arts and crafts show experience indoors," Bourgeois said.

The market will contain work from artists and creators who work in a variety of mediums, including painting, pottery, jewelry making, mixed media, sculpture and glass blowing.

Most of the artisans who will display and sell their work at the market are based in Loudoun County, according to a news release announcing the retail space. Some of them will even be present at the market to work shoppers and even create something with them.

Some of the artists and the market will change each week, and many creators will have different work on display throughout the season.

On Nov. 13, Village at Leesburg plans to launch additional holiday-themed activities with a tree-lighting kickoff. Other events throughout the season will include visits from Santa and a holiday ornament open house.