Stephanie Duimstra

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.

Knitty.com Editor at Ann Arbor Library

Amy R. Singer, Editor of Knitty.com will share knitting tips and tales while signing copies of her books, “no Sheep for You” and “Knit Wit.” Bring your yarn and needles! When:…

Loop Detroit presents Social Circle March 16

Calling all crafters and makers! Social Circle, presented by Detroit’s newest crafter group Loop, is a time to meet and make together! Any and everyone interested in meeting and making…

Loop presents Social Circle

Calling all crafters and makers! Social Circle is a time to meet and make together! Bring a craft of your choice (please no glitter, or oooey-gooey stuff), and spend an…

Live Screening @ VGKids

“Mark your calendars! VGKids and the Ann Arbor Film Festival are combining forces to host a DOUBLE SCREENING on March 1 (6 – 9pm): We’ll be screening films in one…

What DIY can do

I’ve been extremely thrilled to read the comments about Handmade Detroit’s renewed focus. Over on MiLife MiTimes this month, I’ve written about how DIY might help reinvent Michigan. While writing…

Deadline for Renegade Brooklyn applications

Today’s the deadline to apply to Renegade in Brooklyn, held June 14+15 at McCarren Pool Park. Check out the Renegade site for more info and applications: www.renegadecraft.com

Deadline for Flint City Handmade Spring Craft Market

More info and applications at: www.myspace.com/flintcityhandmade

Flint City Handmade Spring Craft Market

More info: www.myspace.com/flintcityhandmade

Handmade Detroit presents Swap-O-Rama-Rama, Rethunk Market at Green Street Fair

We’re bringing the national Swap-O-Rama-Rama and a recycled craft market to Plymouth’s first Green Street Fair! We’re extremely excited for this event, so make sure you check the blog often…

Handmade Detroit in 2008

Handmade Detroit had our first planner meeting of 2008 yesterday. Besides the numerous events we will be producing and taking part in this year {DUCF 3.0!}, we’ve also set a…