Stephanie Tardy Duimstra is a founding member of Handmade Detroit and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. Stephanie left Handmade Detroit in 2012 after moving to Lansing, Mich. She continues to make paper goods under the name Type Shy and also runs Hip Hip Handmade Shows, a site for indie craft fair vendors.
The Cranbrook Art Museum is running an exhibit right now you must go check out. Craft in America — Expanding Traditions runs through Sept. 14, and yes, it’s the travelling…
A new Baar Bazaar – Saturday July 5th in the Magic Stick! 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Magic Stick: 4120 Woodward Ave, Detroit As always it is free admission and…
More info: myspace.com/flintcityhandmade
The Kill Taupe Show Opens Saturday, July 12th from 6-10pm 323 East 323 E. 4th Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 Admission is free. More info: www.killtaupe.com & www.323east.com
When you’re checking out CityFest this weekend, make sure to swing by the Flair tent in the Market area for representatives from Handmade Detroit. We will be setting up shop…
Last Thursday, Beth and I had a chance to sneak a peek at the soon-to-open Russell Bazaar located in the Russell Industrial Center. The space is huge — 60,000 square…
Ever wonder what Martha might say about Detroit? Well, you’re in luck … she recently visited and has blogged about her time in the Motor City here and here. Hopefully…
Hey, I got one of those tiny vintage sewing machines, too. But mine is a kiddie machine. It also only has an on/off switch. But you can reverse with the…
A long, long time ago (I can still remember), we promised to construct a crafter survey and let you help decide the future of Handmade Detroit. After much procrastination, and…
Adrienne of Sliptease Vintage is bringing a really awesome competition to this year’s DUCF. Fashion designers take note “a bag: a dress” is for you! Here’s how it works: Each…