Handmade Detroit

Today is the last day to apply as a vendor for the summer Shadow Art Fair, which happens July 19 in Ypsi. If you’ve never been before, this is an awesome event open to more than just crafters — artists and DIYers of all stripes are invited to apply. Washtenaw residents also have until June […]

[ May 25, 2008; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Clothing Swap and Free Book Event

“Liberated Books is hosting it’s first Funk Ladies Clothing Swap on May 25. Lib Books will also be open for our regular free book event.

When? Sunday May 25 from 2 until 7

Where? The garage at 23340 Iroquois, Clinton Twp

How? Participate in the clothing swap by cleaning out your closet and […]

Part 1 of 5 in a series on DIY biking.

May is National Bike Month and to celebrate National Bike to Work Day tomorrow (May 16) Detroit Syngery is hosting a Woodward bike to work ride. A Michigan Avenue ride is planned for May 23.
Can’t make it to that ride? No worries, there are lots of […]

First of all… Happy Mother’s Day to all our crafty mamas out there!
Second of all… My gift for my mama totally backfired on me Friday night. OF COURSE, two days before Mother’s Day. What to do? Start over with some DIY love.
Idea #1: BAKED GOODS
This is a no-brainer. Every mom loves baked goods! My mom […]

[ May 29, 2008; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

Thanks to everyone who came out to the first-ever Green Street Fair and Handmade Detroit involvement! Despite Saturday being described as “Krafty Katrina ‘08″ by Heart With Wing’s Shannon, the weekend was a huge hit and we loved every minute of it. I don’t think we’ve ever made so many purses and tote bags in […]

I traveled to St. Paul a few weekends back to take part in the St. Paul Craftstravaganza. Although the weather wasn’t the best (it was snowing and freezing, yuck!), I still managed to have a good time. Some of my favorite items included felt pins from Pink Sparrow, Wellie shirts from Charlie and Sarah and letterpress […]

[ Jun 14, 2008; ] Join Handmade Detroit and Loop for art projects galore June 14th @ the CAID as part of Detour’s first Rock City Fest.

More details on our involvement coming soon — until then, check out the Rock City site for more info on the schedule, tix and times.

[ May 18, 2008; 2:00 pm; ]  

Loop takes it on the road to Detroit, where we will have our May Circle at the Detroit Evolution Lab!

The Detroit Evolution Laboratory, located in Eastern Market, offers tools and techniques, from yoga to vegan and raw food, to assist in growing a healthy and sustainable New Detroit.

Please bring a craft of your choice to […]

[ May 8, 2008 to May 10, 2008. ] “3 days, 100 Galleries, 1000s of Artists”

May 8-10

All the info at Art Detroit Now