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Flint Handmade’s Winter Craft Supply Swap

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 […]

Posted February 2nd, 2012 by Bethany in Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »

Happy Birthday, Michigan!

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 […]

Posted January 26th, 2012 by Bethany in Feature, Inspiration, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »

Shopping at Pewabic Pottery

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, […]

Posted December 20th, 2011 by Bethany in Feature, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »

Holiday Baar Bazaar Tonight!

It’s the sixth year anniversary of the Big Holiday Baar Bazaar and this year’s Holiday Baar Bazaar is going to be a blast - The Majestic Theater will be host […]

Posted December 17th, 2011 by Bethany in Feature, Michigan, Etc. // 1 Comment »

Naka Ornamentacular

Naka is hosting it’s first Ornamentacular tonight (Thursday, December 8th) featuring handmade ornaments made by 12 Metro Detroit crafters. Pick up an ornament for yourself or some lucky […]

Posted December 8th, 2011 by Bethany in Feature, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »

Holiday Baar Bazaar Looking for Vendors

It’s the sixth year anniversary of the Big Holiday Baar Bazaar on Saturday, December 17th, from 8pm-2am. Now in our sixth year, Phil and I will be hosting 36 vendors, and […]

Posted October 27th, 2011 by Bethany in Feature, Michigan, Etc. // 2 Comments »

Arts and Scraps Fall Fabric Sale

Friday night I went out to the opening night of the Arts & Scraps Fall Fabric and Yarn sale. For those unfamiliar, Arts & Scraps is a non-profit on the east […]

Posted October 13th, 2011 by Bethany in Feature, Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »

Liberty Local this Weekend!

Liberty Local, a new indie craft fair, hosted by the Ann Arbor Art Center is this weekend! 35 Michigan and Illinois vendors will be showcased on two floors of the […]

Posted October 8th, 2011 by Bethany in Feature, Michigan, Etc. // 1 Comment »

Don’t Forget, Apply Now for DUCF!

Just a friendly reminder - applications close for Detroit Urban Craft Fair on Sunday the 25th at midnight! We’re seeing some really amazing new applicants this year, and are happy […]

Posted September 23rd, 2011 by Bethany in DUCF, Feature // No Comments »

Moveable Type in Flint, Tuesday!

Kyle Durrie, the owner of Power and Light Press in Portland, Oregon and inspired letterpress printer is touring the United States (and parts of Canada too!) in a 1982 Chevy […]

Posted September 11th, 2011 by Bethany in Michigan, Etc. // 2 Comments »