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 […]

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 […]

 
Happy Earth Day!
In the spirit, why not learn to Sew Green or start Crafting a Green World?
If you’re more of a foodie, Slow Food Detroit supports local agriculture, the Detroit Evolution Laboratory offers classes on vegan and organic cooking and Ypsi’s Growing Hope is a model garden project in Washtenaw County.  
On the transportation front, I definitely wish more people in the Motor City […]

Here’s some stuff I recently starred in my Google Reader:
New crafty group
The Ann Arbor Craft Society meets every other Sunday at Cafe Ambrosia. The next meeting is this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. More info on the MySpace page.
Submit to Whip up
Whip up is taking article and tutorial submissions for April-June.
Inkjet transfers
Craft points out to a […]

I know some of you are anxious to hear about DUCF 2008 and we don’t want to keep you wondering. So here’s the skinny: DUCF round 3 will happen in November, 2008. Date and such still to be confirmed. Vendor applications will be on the DUCF web site in June, 2008 — and we’ll post […]

This weekend’s Free Press included a story about Oak Park’s Wendy Shepard-Appelle who makes and sells sock monkeys to benefit her team in the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. What a great idea! Here is the full story: Daughter makes sock monkeys for the cure. You can make a donation and keep track of Wendy’s fund-raising at Socks Moneys for […]

Ten select vendors will be selling at a special Baar Bazaar in the Majestic Theatre Wednesday, March 5, during the Metro Times Blowout Launch Party! Join us and shop through an awesome variety of handmade and vintage items.

You may have noticed that our calendar has a new name. Yep, as promised, the calendar will now list all kinds of DIY Michigan events and info. It will concentrate on DIY crafting, but other DIY-spirit events may sometimes be included. Make sure to check back often.
We hope it will turn into a strong resource […]

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 together is invited to attend the first Social Circle, 2-4:30 p.m., March 16 in the lower lounge of the Woodward Avenue Brewers in Ferndale.
Bring a […]

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 the article, I was thinking of the recent discussion we had on crafting and consumerism. Heck, I’ve been thinking about this issue a lot. And […]