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Holiday Sidewalk sale at Artillery AG Ceramics Studio in the Mission District of San Francisco featuring handmade ceramics, prints, paintings, hand-painted apparel and Winter Solstice community gathering on December 21, 2025.
Winter Solstice in San Francisco: A Free Community Gathering in the Mission District
As the winter solstice arrives — the shortest day and longest night of the year — we’re opening our doors for a free community gathering in San Francisco’s Mission District.
This Sunday, December 21, 2025, Artillery AG + Ceramics Studio is hosting a Winter Solstice Café Pop-Up & Holiday Sidewalk Sale, inviting neighbors, friends, and passersby to slow down, warm their hands, and gather intentionally.
If you’re looking for free winter solstice events in San Francisco, a Mission District holiday market, or something cozy and creative to do this Sunday — this is for you.
A Winter Solstice Gathering Rooted in Craft & Care
Winter has a way of asking us to pause. To reflect. To gather close. And get cozy.
At our ceramics studio in the Mission, we’re honoring the Solstice with:
A free clay activity
A gratitude offering
Handmade art, ceramics, prints, and gifts
A limited-run Winter Solstice Café Pop-Up
No tickets. No expectations. Just a warm, welcoming space.
Welcome sign for the Winter Solstice Café pop-up at Artillery AG Ceramics Studio in San Francisco, featuring Colombian pan de bono, café de olla, and handmade ceramics.
Introducing Our Winter Solstice Café Pop-Up (Limited Service)
For this one-day gathering, we’re experimenting with a small café pop-up inside the studio — a simple offering meant to complement the art and warm you up.
We’ll be serving:
Freshly baked Colombian pan de bono
Café de olla (Mexican-style spiced coffee)
Cacao from Colombia
Herbal Tea by Apothecary for the People
This is a limited service pop-up — intentionally small, slow, and rooted in comfort. A cup in your hands while you browse ceramics, talk with neighbors, or sit for a moment longer than planned.
Holiday Sidewalk Sale + Handmade Gifts
Outside (if rain permits) and throughout the studio, you’ll find a holiday sidewalk sale featuring:
Handmade ceramics
Prints and paintings
A special mixed-media Collection by Ivan Lopez, created with handmade paper and clay-based paint from Colombia
Hand-painted apparel by Ivan Lopez
Vintage clothing and objects
One-of-a-kind gifts made locally
If you’re searching for handmade holiday gifts in San Francisco or want to support local artists in the Mission District, this is a beautiful chance to do so.
“The Scorpion” Hand-painted artwork by Ivan Lopez using handmade paper and natural clay pigments from Colombia, part of a special collection shown at a San Francisco ceramics studio.
Event Details
Winter Solstice Café Pop-Up & Holiday Sidewalk Sale
📍 Artillery AG + Ceramics Studio
2751 Mission St, San Francisco
🗓 Sunday, December 21, 2025
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
🎟 Free & open to the public
A Note on Why We’re Doing This
Artillery has always been more than a pottery studio.
It’s a place to connect, create, and remember what matters.
This Winter Solstice Gathering is an offering — a way to explore how food, clay, and community can coexist in the same space. If you’ve been curious about our studio, classes, or membership, this is a gentle, low-pressure way to step inside.
Come as you are.
Warm up.
Bring a friend.
Stay awhile.
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