The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective

The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective Art and gifts made in the USA by small, independent artists, makers and designers with an emphasis on WI and Midwest made.

Crochet conquered. 🧶 Next up: KNITTING!If you joined us to learn crochet—or you’ve been thinking it might be fun to add ...
09/11/2026

Crochet conquered. 🧶 Next up: KNITTING!

If you joined us to learn crochet—or you’ve been thinking it might be fun to add another fiber skill—this three-night series is a great next step.

We’ll learn the foundations of knitting while getting a scarf started, with three evenings to practice, ask questions, and get comfortable with the basics.

And the timing is pretty perfect…learn now, and you’ve still got plenty of time to make a couple handmade holiday gifts.

Learn to Knit — 3-Night Series
Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1 | 5:30–7:30pm
$72 | All materials included

The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective

Create. Connect. Knit.

Wet felted bowls! Last night we turned layers of wool, warm water, soap, and a whole lot of rubbing and rolling into the...
09/10/2026

Wet felted bowls!

Last night we turned layers of wool, warm water, soap, and a whole lot of rubbing and rolling into these beautiful little vessels — and I love how completely different each one turned out.

There’s something pretty magical about watching loose wool slowly become a sturdy, dimensional piece you made with your own two hands.

Create. Connect. Felt.

Wet felting is wonderfully messy—and SO satisfying. Join us Wednesday, September 9 from 5:30–7:30pm and learn the proces...
09/08/2026

Wet felting is wonderfully messy—and SO satisfying.

Join us Wednesday, September 9 from 5:30–7:30pm and learn the process of turning wool into your own colorful felted bowl. No experience needed!

🧶 Wet Felting: Wool Bowls
📅 Wednesday, September 9 | 5:30–7:30pm
💜 $48/person
👥 Limited to just 8 spots

Grab your spot and come create with us!

09/07/2026

Pumpkin class unveiling!! 🎃

We’re OPEN this Labor Day! Out and about in Port Washington today? Stop in, wander the shop, and see what’s new from our...
09/07/2026

We’re OPEN this Labor Day!

Out and about in Port Washington today? Stop in, wander the shop, and see what’s new from our incredible collection of artists and makers.

🛍️ Labor Day Hours: 10:30am–5pm
📍 The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective
327 N Franklin St., Port Washington

Shop small. Shop handmade. Shop local. ❤️🤍💙

The art is up. Now come meet the artist. 💜Join us tomorrow evening for an Artist Mingle with Carrie Bury, whose colorful...
08/27/2026

The art is up. Now come meet the artist. 💜

Join us tomorrow evening for an Artist Mingle with Carrie Bury, whose colorful, expressive work has officially taken over our featured wall at The Purple Turtle.

Stop in, see the collection in person, meet Carrie Thompson Bury , talk art and creative process, and enjoy some light refreshments with us.

Friday, August 28 | 5–7 PM
The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective

All are welcome — no registration needed.
Come mingle. 🎨

School is starting, summer is winding down, and while we may not be ready to think about fall quite yet… it is coming. 🍂...
08/24/2026

School is starting, summer is winding down, and while we may not be ready to think about fall quite yet… it is coming. 🍂🧶

Which means this is the perfect time to learn a new skill — especially one that could turn into some handmade holiday gifts!

Intro to Crochet is a two-night beginner class designed to get you comfortable with the foundations of crochet while you begin making a scarf. No experience needed!

🧶 Wednesdays, August 26 & September 2
⏰ 5:30–7:30pm
💜 $54/person
👥 Only 4 spots left

Come learn the basics, get those hands moving, and maybe get a head start on your handmade-gift era. 😉

Register through The Purple Turtle!

🎃 Clay Pumpkins are back!Join us September 3 at The Purple Turtle to glaze your own pre-formed pumpkin — choose a classi...
08/21/2026

🎃 Clay Pumpkins are back!

Join us September 3 at The Purple Turtle to glaze your own pre-formed pumpkin — choose a classic pumpkin or one with a face, then make it completely your own.

A fun little fall night out, and registration is open now.

Last night’s Alcohol Ink Workshop was a whole lot of color, experimenting, and “wait… I made that?!” 🎨✨I absolutely love...
08/20/2026

Last night’s Alcohol Ink Workshop was a whole lot of color, experimenting, and “wait… I made that?!” 🎨✨

I absolutely love seeing how differently everyone approaches the same materials — no two pieces alike, and SO many beautiful results.

And that group photo with everyone holding their finished, framed artwork? 🥹 That’s the good stuff.

Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening creating with us — and to Jen for guiding everyone through the wonderfully unpredictable world of alcohol ink!

Create. Connect. Color your world. 💜

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327 N Franklin Street
Port Washington, WI
53074

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

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