On April 25 for Independent Bookstore Day 2026, Southern Art and Makers Collective is partnering with Hyperbole Books for a Retro Book Fair. With all the nostalgia of your childhood book fair, but this one is for us grownups! Featuring lots of local artists, authors, book inspired merch as well as food vendors. So gather the book club, or the people on the group chat and we’ll see you from 10-3.

Join DaNeal Eberly on Sunday April 19 as she facilitates a life drawing session at Southern Art and Makers Collective. Participants will need to bring their own supplies (paper, drawling utensils) and $20 to help cover model and space rental costs. As this is a Life Drawing session, parents/guardians are required to accompany any student younger than 18.

***No admittance after 3:15***

Street parking, as well as parking in the grass behind Southern Art and Makers Collective is available.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Do you knit, crochet, needle felt, embroider, cross stitch, macrame, quilt, weave or work with fibers in any way? If so, or if you are curious about any fiber craft, Southern Art & Makers Collective is hosting Fiber Art Saturday every third Saturday of the month. Fiber artist from all over the River Region are encouraged to show up and work on their current projects, share tips & tricks as well as delightful conversations and meet like minded fiber enthusiasts.

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Celebrate with Life Drawing participants in completing year 1 at S.M.A.C. They will have a beginning Life Drawing work, a current Life Drawing work to chart their progress in this challenging endeavor, plus a representation of the medium they traditionally work in on display.

Light refreshments served.
Street parking and parking behind S.A.M.C. available.

Do you knit, crochet, needle felt, embroider, cross stitch, macrame, quilt , weaving or work with fibers in any way? If so, or you are curious about any fiber craft, please join The Hilltop Howlers and Southern Art & Makers Collective every second Saturday of the month for a Fiber Artist Gather. Fiber artist from all over the River Region are encouraged to show up and work on their current projects, share tips & tricks as well as delightful conversations and meet like minded fiber enthusiasts.

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Do you knit, crochet, needle felt, embroider, cross stitch, macrame, quilt , weaving or work with fibers in any way? If so, or you are curious about any fiber craft, please join The Hilltop Howlers and Southern Art & Makers Collective every second Saturday of the month for a Fiber Artist Gather. Fiber artist from all over the River Region are encouraged to show up and work on their current projects, share tips & tricks as well as delightful conversations and meet like minded fiber enthusiasts.

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Do you knit, crochet, needle felt, embroider, cross stitch, macrame, quilt , weaving or work with fibers in any way? If so, or you are curious about any fiber craft, please join The Hilltop Howlers and Southern Art & Makers Collective every second Saturday of the month for a Fiber Artist Gather. Fiber artist from all over the River Region are encouraged to show up and work on their current projects, share tips & tricks as well as delightful conversations and meet like minded fiber enthusiasts.

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Do you knit, crochet, needle felt, embroider, cross stitch, macrame, quilt , weaving or work with fibers in any way? If so, or you are curious about any fiber craft, please join The Hilltop Howlers and Southern Art & Makers Collective every second Saturday of the month for a Fiber Artist Gather. Fiber artist from all over the River Region are encouraged to show up and work on their current projects, share tips & tricks as well as delightful conversations and meet like minded fiber enthusiasts.

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Calling all book lovers. Join author Buffie Alloway in discussion of the Paulo Coelho classic The Alchemist. We look forward to seeing you at this free event.

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Southern Art & Makers Collective along with Funky Forte Food Truck are hosting our Summer Block Party. Friday July 26, from 5-8 p.m. come to the 1200 block of Madison Ave. and experience the some of the best local art, goods and food in the area. We are excited that Karen Preuss, from Fennel & Figs Bakery will be popping up along with Silver Wood Farms, Woody’s Italian Ice and much more. Some of our artists and makers will be on site to demonstrate their skills and some of our local authors will be on site signing books. We look forward to seeing you there!

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Do you knit, crochet, needle felt, embroider, cross stitch, macrame, quilt , weaving or work with fibers in any way? If so, or you are curious about any fiber craft, please join The Hilltop Howlers and Southern Art & Makers Collective every second Saturday of the month for a Fiber Artist Gather. Fiber artist from all over the River Region are encouraged to show up and work on their current projects, share tips & tricks as well as delightful conversations and meet like minded fiber enthusiasts.

Parking is available on the street and in the grassy area behind the shop.

Calling all artist and art enthusiasts. Find out what is happening in the River Region in visual arts. We are excited to welcome Warren Simons and the Montgomery Art Guild to this Artists Meet Up. Warren will share about the wonderful work the Montgomery Art Guild is doing in the River Region. So join us to share experiences, inspiration and encouragement as well as partake of delicious food..

Food pop up: 11-1:30
Artists discussion: 12-1:00

Parking in rear of building.

Southern Art & Makers Collective with FDL Gourmet To Go and Funky Forte Food Truck are hosting an evening celebrating the Culinary, Literary, Preforming and Visual Arts. Friday April 19, come to the 1200 block of Madison Ave. to experience an evening of creativity and fun. Chefs Amber Bonds and Preston Williams will have a mystery ingredient cook off. Local artists will be on sight with new work and demos. Several of our local authors will be on site doing book signings, Karen Preuss, from Fennel & Figs Bakery will be popping up along with Silver Wood Farms, Eat South and more. The fun starts at 5 p.m.

Calling all artist and art enthusiasts. Find out what is happening in the River Region in visual arts. Join us to share experiences, inspiration and encouragement as well as partake of delicious food and sweet treats.

Food pop up’s: 11-1:30
Artists discussion:12-1:00

Parking in rear of building.

It’s Friday y’all. Start your weekend off right with some delicious food from Funky Forte.

Needing a mid-week pick me up? Come to Southern Art & Makers Collective for some of the best food around, Funky Forté food truck, sweet treats, Silverwood Farms, and artistic conversation with fellow River Region artist and makers. Come for the food, stay for the conversation.

Calling all literary lovers! Huntingdon College is releasing their literary magazine "The Prelude Fall 2023" and the launch party will be held at Southern Art & Makers Collective, 1228 Madison Ave. Come join the festivities and support these budding literary artists.

Funky Forte Food Truck and Fruit and Flora will be set up in front of Southern Art & Makers Collective. Come grab some delicious food & treats and find something for the Valentine(s) in your life.

Join us for a day of shopping, delicious foods, art, handmade goods, and loads of fun! This event will span Madison Avenue from the 400 block to the 1200 block.

Visit the following businesses:

Montgomery Farmers  Market (8am-12)

Armory Learning Arts Center (10-2)

Southern Art & Makers Collective (10 -4)

Mercantile on Madison by FDL (12-4)

Old Alabama Town (10-4)

Montgomery Art Center (10-4) (Located at 450 N. Hull St.)

Rescued Relics (10am-12)

Food Trucks Pop-up Bakers

Fall…one word that brings the promise of cooler temperatures and a crispness in the air. It also is the time of harvest and all things mysterious. Come join us on October 28 from 10-4 for Spooktober. We will have local author’s reading selections from their novels, artists creating on-site and possibly a pop up baker or two.

Cover Art: Brandon Rawlinson

Christmas is just around the corner and will be here before you know it. With that in mind, Maria Auad, one of our potters, will be teaching a pottery hand building workshop focusing on a nativity set. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels and all supplies will be provided.

Workshop is $85.00

Purchase tickets online HERE at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. October 10.

*This purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased directly through our links or through our shop.

Join Melody, Aleah, local artists, makers, food trucks and musicians at the Hilltop Art Festival.

May 20, 2023

10-3

20 South Goldthwaite Street & Surrounding Area

On Saturday April 29, 2023, from 12-4, Korey Rowswell and Sara Low Handmade are having a moving Pop Up. Korey is moving out of state and Sara is moving across town. There will be all kinds of wonderfully handcrafted items available. Come one, come all to help these artist lighten their load, so they don’t have to move it.

Create a new family tradition by learning Pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian egg dying technique. Beeswax designs are applied to the surface of raw chicken eggs and then dipped in special dyes to create intricate and vibrant keepsakes. Participants will be working with candle flame. Suitable for ages 15 and up. All materials are provided and participants take home as many as they create.

Workshop is $30.00

Purchase tickets online HERE at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. March 30.

*This purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased directly through our links or through our shop.

Create a new family tradition by learning Pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian egg dying technique. Beeswax designs are applied to the surface of raw chicken eggs and then dipped in special dyes to create intricate and vibrant keepsakes. Participants will be working with candle flame. Suitable for ages 15 and up. All materials are provided and participants take home as many as they create.

Workshop is $30.00

Purchase tickets online HERE at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. March 30.

*This purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased directly through our links or through our shop.

Learn to paint a festive holiday themed watercolor and add a pun for a modern twist, with artist and instructor Kaitlyn Wearden. You will learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques for watercolors. You will do a quick overview of hand-lettering and will learn tips for hand-lettering your quote. At the end of class, you will have your own 5x7 watercolor painting to take with you.

Workshop is $38

Purchase tickets online HERE or at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. December 8.

*This purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased through our links or through our shop. 

In this afternoon workshop we will be learning how to make our very own felted Santa. Helen will have several options available for you to choose from or you can freestyle and come up with your own version! If you want a color other than red for the base please let us know in the comments. Written instructions and all materials are provided along with personal instruction. Come get your Ho Ho Ho on with us in this fun workshop.

Workshop is $42

Purchase tickets online HERE or at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. December 8.

*This purchase is non-refundable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased through our links or through our shop.

In this morning workshop we will be learning how to make our very own felted snowman. Now we don’t usually have snow here in Alabama, but these wintery decorations look wonderful decorating your seasonal home. Helen Shields, your instructor, will have several options available for you to choose from or you can freestyle and come up with your own version! Instructions and materials are all provided for you to complete your snowy friend and she will have a selection of colors to choose from for their winter attire.

Workshop is $42

Purchase tickets online HERE or at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. December 8.

*This purchase is non-refundable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased directly through our links or through our shop.

In Novembers felting class, we will yet again be preparing for the C Word! This time we are going to be making a felted holly garland. All instructions, materials and a cutter will be included in the kit for you to keep after the workshop. During the workshop, you will learn how to make a shaded holly leaf with berry that can be strung on a garland. There will be enough wool for you to make three leaves in your kit and several berries. Depending on how quick you stab you may need to finish some of the components off at home, but you will have all the knowledge and know how after participating in the class to do this. These garlands make wonderful door decorations or hung across a fireplace, they will brighten up your holiday home.

Workshop is $48

Purchase tickets online HERE or at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. November 22.

*This purchase is non-refundable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased through our links or through our shop.

In Novembers felting class, we will yet again be preparing for the C Word! This time we are going to be making a felted holly garland. All instructions, materials and a cutter will be included in the kit for you to keep after the workshop. During the workshop, you will learn how to make a shaded holly leaf with berry that can be strung on a garland. There will be enough wool for you to make three leaves in your kit and several berries. Depending on how quick you stab you may need to finish some of the components off at home, but you will have all the knowledge and know how after participating in the class to do this. These garlands make wonderful door decorations or hung across a fireplace, they will brighten up your holiday home.

Workshop is $48

Purchase tickets online HERE or at our 1228 Madison Ave. location or call 334-303-2558, Wed-Fri 12-5, Sat 12-4.

*Pre-registration required. Pre-registration will close at 6:00 p.m. November 22.

*This purchase is non-refundable.

*We will only honor tickets purchased through our links or through our shop.