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.
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Flint Handmade’s Winter Craft Supply Swap
Knit Michigan 2012
It’s that time of year again! Visit Knit Michigan this weekend for all your knitting needs. Check out Craft for all the details.
Workroom 1.0 Runway Hits Detroit!
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!
Valentine Surprise Balls
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!
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 who in Michigan inspires you and your crafty endeavors? Let us know in the 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, 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.
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 to 30+ vendors on Saturday, December 17th from 8pm-1am. Phil and I are very excited to have Revoir, Jesse and the Gnome, and other special guests playing while you shop! As always, admission is free, doors open at 8pm, and this is an all ages event. Shoppers can get a drink, watch a free show and shop with local businesses, brand new start-ups and collectors of just about everything!
See the whole list of vendors selling after the jump!
Two Indie Shopping Events This Weekend: D.I.Y.psi and Tiny Expo
There’s two awesome events happening this weekend just to the south of us: D.I.Y.psi in Ypsilanti and Tiny Expo in Ann Arbor. Both are great places to s support local artists, while doing your holiday shopping this year.
D.I.Ypsi
Hosting over 30 artists, the holiday edition of D.I.Y.spi will take place 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. The fair’s fare includes upcycled scuplture, hand-pulled prints, personal and home goods and much more! A full vendor list and more info is at www.diypsi.com.
Tiny Expo
Happening Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., The Tiny Expo features local artists and crafters selling their wares, displays of unusual merit, food and libations. The event is located in Kerrytown, right across from the Farmer’s Market, 327 Braun Court, Ann Arbor. For a complete list of artists and more info, check out the Tiny Expo site.
Thank You for the Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2011
Photos by The Handmade Gift Guide
Another year of the Detroit Urban Craft Fair is on the books and we couldn’t be more thankful to the visitors, vendors, volunteers, sponsors and everyone who helped make year six happen with a bang! Read the rest of this entry »
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 friends, and help out a local charity at the same time - for each ornament sold, Naka will also donate $1 to Gleaners Community Food Bank!
Naka is located at 171 W. 9 Mile Ferndale, MI 48220. RSVP on Facebook here!
Check it out!
Crafty Links
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