Handmade Detroit has experienced a baby BOOM and we decided a fun way to celebrate this is would be moving our Spring craft show Craft Revival to May!
The show will be the day before Mothers Day, Saturday, May 12th once again at The Loving Touch in Ferndale! Applications are going live next week Friday, February 24th and will be open until March 18th, so please help us spread the word to any and all crafty friends that would like to apply!
This is a pint size event compared to Detroit Urban Craft Fair - it’s only one day and spaces are few, but we love our Spring event and seeing local crafters latest designs and work!
There will be other features to reveal, super cool poster design and news in the coming months but in the mean time call your Mama, mark your calendars and we look forward to all getting together!
Posted February 17th, 2012 by Carey in Crafty Family, DUCF, Feature, Inspiration, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
In the mood for some Spring crafting? There are a number of Spring craft shows that have applications open right now for vendors, and that you’ll want to add to your calendars to shop, too!
The Whip Stitch Art and Craft Fair is hosted by the Ann Arbor Derby Dimes, and will be at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti on Sunday, April 15th, from 2pm-10pm. Applications are open through February 22nd, and booths are $50. For more information and to apply visit the A2 Derby Dimes website.
The Flint Handmade Spring Craft Market will be Saturday, May 5th from 10am-4pm at the Masonic Temple in downtown Flint. Applications are open until 10pm on Wednesday, February 15th and table spaces are $15-$30. For more information and to apply, visit the Flint Handmade website.
In the mood for a crafty road trip? Apply for Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati, Ohio! The fair is 11am-6pm on Saturday, May 6th at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center. Applications are due by February 29th, and a booth is $75. There is a $10 application fee, which is applied to your table fee if accepted. For more information and to apply, visit the Crafty Supermarket website.
Posted February 9th, 2012 by Bethany in Business Time, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
Join us for an afternoon of friends and crafting! Small Craft will be hosting our monthly Skillshare and Pop-Up Shop this Saturday at the Trumbullplex Theatre in Detroit.
Annie from Thriftfulness will show us how to make delightfully thoughtful Valentines for less with scrap-crafts.
Just for fun, you’re encouraged to make your Valentines Motor City themed, with lyrics from the Motown Sound. Do you hear a symphony? Is your love like a heat wave? Much fun will be had.
Supplies to bring to this free skillshare: scissors, cardstock, construction paper, doilies, (anything else you might turn into a card), and we will provide the inspiration, glue, brushes and a few other goodies for use!
The Pop-Up Shop will have generous selection of jewelry making supplies and fabrics (all sold on a pay-as-you-wish price scale) for making a special gift for your honey (or yourself).
Come drink some coffee, eat some treats, and make some crafts (and friends) with us.
Small Craft February Pop-Up Shop and Skillshare
February 11, 1:00-5:00PM
Skillshare begins at 2:00.
Trumbullplex Theater
4210 Trumbull
Detroit
Posted February 8th, 2012 by Amy in Crafty Family, Feature, Michigan, Etc., News, Projects // No Comments »
Head over to Sublime Stitching for this half-off pattern sale. Hurry, it ends Friday, Feb. 10, at 5 p.m. and only happens twice a year!
Posted February 7th, 2012 by Lish in News // No Comments »
This Sunday, February 5th, is Flint Handmade’s Craft Supply Swap in the Lunch Studio in downtown Flint! Bring in your donations and take home some new supplies for your stash for free admission. Volunteers are donations to Flint Handmade are appreciated. Check out the schedule of the swap and more deets at FlintHandmade.com, or email flinthandmade{at]hotmail.com.
Posted February 2nd, 2012 by Bethany in Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
It’s that time of year again! Visit Knit Michigan this weekend for all your knitting needs. Check out Craft for all the details.
Posted February 2nd, 2012 by Lish in Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
Fashion in Detroit just got a big boost! Behold: The Workroom, a savvy fashion cooperative aimed at working together with local designers, photographers, make-up artists and the like to promote and help each other’s businesses grow.
I followed them through the recent Hatch Detroit contest, and though they did not take home the top prize, like many other finalists they have moved forward to develop their business plan.
On January 19th they hosted their first event, Workroom 1.0, which included a runway show, pop-up photography studio, and bazaar, where designers could meet with the public to talk about their business (as well as sell some wonderful work!)
Click here to see some pictures from the evening.
What a fun night! I look forward to Workroom 2.0!
Posted February 2nd, 2012 by Amy in Business Time, Michigan, Etc., News // No Comments »
Looking for a fun, DIY Valentine project this weekend? Check out my post for Metro Parent’s Make It blog. You’ll find all the supplies and steps to get you going!
Posted February 2nd, 2012 by Lish in Crafty Family, Feature // No Comments »
Our great state of Michigan turns 175 years old today!
Obviously, the shape of our Lower Peninsula and the DIY culture of Michiganders is a huge inspiration to Handmade Detroit.
What and who in Michigan inspires you and your crafty endeavors? Let us know in the comments!
Posted January 26th, 2012 by Bethany in Feature, Inspiration, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
I had a great time shopping at Pewabic Pottery for the first time last week at their “Holiday Shopping Eve” night. Having heard so much about Pewabic for years, I was very excited to check it out, and was amazed to see a packed shopping night and really beautiful gifts for sale!
Lou at Pewabic gave me a mini-tour of the different rooms, and the back of the building where all the molds are stored and the pottery is made. I was even able to meet one of Pewabic’s artists who was working on making more of their limited edition ornaments! Lou also explained to me all the different types of glazes available and a bit of the 100+ year old history of Pewabic.
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Posted December 20th, 2011 by Bethany in Feature, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
