Lish Dorset

Lish is a founding member of Handmade Detroit and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. She left Handmade Detroit in 2014.

Lish Dorset loves anything related to crafting. In addition to helping produce the Detroit Urban Craft Fair with Handmade Detroit, she's a freelance craft writer and daytime museum worker.

Mark your calendars now for Shadow Art Fair

Get ready to buy indie in Ypsi again. One of our favorite summer events, Shadow Art Fair, is back this July over at the always-busy Corner Brewery. Make sure July…

Crafters in the funniest places: BlogHer

I’m still in New York for Business BlogHer. When I first sat down yesterday, I met Lori Magno, from Boston. She’s here for work, too, but took one look at…

Krafty Kids: Naka

Look at technology in action! I’m actually in New York right now, but thanks to the tubes in the sky, I’m still able to bring you all the necessary information…

Project: 45 record wreath

Pretty soon I’m going to be known as that “wreath chick.” HA! Well, this 45 wreath isn’t going to help that nickname. This wreath is going to the lovely occupants…

Krafty Kids: The forces behind CROQ Zine

Meet Heather, the crafty zinestress behind CROQ. For the past wee bit, Heather and her team of crafty writers have been working hard to bring DIY news to the masses…

Crafting for a Cause with Think Girl

Thanks to the folks at Think Girl for hosting one relaxing, paint-inspired fund-raiser! Steph and I had a great time working on projects that, ultimately, were working for a great…

Handmade Detroit presents outerwear! What?!

That’s right! We’ve got some swanky new shirts to show your Michigan craft love! Check back for details on how to pick one up.

Deerhoof gets crafty

I happened to be looking at Nicole Lindner’s MySpace page and saw this super-cute video from Deerhoof. Looks like they enjoy a good plush creation! [youtube]gcHmv21Ddvk[/youtube]

The Shins need your best poster skills

Garden State-friendly folks The Shins are out and about on tour right now for Wincing the Night Away and are looking for a few good posters. Concert posters, that is.…

Don’t forget: Sunday is March Crafternoon goodness!

March is here, and it’s time for another Sunday Crafternoon! Make sure to come and join us for Sunday Crafternoon at the Woodward Avenue Brewers in Ferndale. The first Sunday…