event-type
: Marketplaces + Festivals
The Alabama Craft Guild proudly presents its 53rd Annual Fine Craft Show, celebrating the artistry and skill of master artisans from across the region.
This juried event features exceptional handmade works in wood, clay, fiber, glass, metal, and leather. Meet the artists, explore unique creations, and support the rich tradition of fine craft in Alabama.
Join us for an inspiring experience that honors creativity, craftsmanship, and community.
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The Princeton Pottery Festival is set to take place on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, at Princeton Day School, celebrating the art of ceramics with a curated collection of works from 12 exceptional artists. Held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days, the festival will features Eric Rempe, Dallas Wooten, Taylor Sijan, Lindsay Oesterritter, Lisa Naples, Brian Chen, Terry Plaskett, Hiroe Hanazono, Nate Willever, Sam Briegel, Kristen Kieffer, and Ben Carter.
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Detroit, the Motor City, is rich with cultural ingenuity, built by working hands. Known for its industrial power and labor movements as well as its vibrant music, art, and design scenes, Detroit represents the confluence of creative and diverse communities.
The conference theme, Labor & Legacy, explores jewelry and metalwork as both practice and inheritance—honoring the labor of makers and their commitments to sharing knowledge. This intergenerational passion drives the future forward.
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Visit scenic Decorah, Iowa to learn how to make a prehistoric bow like one found in the peat bogs of Denmark. Instructor Steve Daughton is a woodworker and lifelong archer who brings a wealth of knowledge to this course.
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The Red Mill Museum Village’s 2nd Annual Hands-On History Traditional Crafts Festival will bring 18th-century skills to life through immersive, hands-on demonstrations on April 25, 2026.
Visitors can watch artisans and participate in blacksmithing, leatherwork, weaving, basketry, lace-making, violin-making, and more.
The event also features the Mill to Mill Peace Flag Project, inviting guests to create community art.
Admission includes access to historic buildings and exhibits.
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The ACGA Clay & Glass Festival returns to the beautiful grounds of the Palo Alto Art Center in July, featuring 140+ of California’s best artisans, makers, sculptors, and potters showcasing their original works in clay and glass!
Catch the exciting pottery Throwdown to be held both days — where talented throwers compete against the clock and each other to see who can throw the tallest cylinder and widest bowl.
Demonstrations by amazing makers, food trucks, and endless art to collect and enjoy.
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First Peoples Project: Art of the Native South is an exhibition and event series highlighting craft traditions that through intergenerational transmission have been a part of some Native Americans’ cultural identity, way of life, resilience and survival for more than 12,000 years.
It is in this context that we recognize how the historically important contributions of Native Americans in the field of craft inform modern practice through an exhibition, Indian Craft Market and event series.
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Visit Pewabic’s National Historic Landmark studios in Detroit, MI for the 2025 Holiday Showcase to shop Pewabic’s newest ceramic designs plus an expanded selection of ceramic art from over 50 independent artists from across North America.
During your visit head upstairs to view the Pewabic Museum. Take advantage of expanded holiday shopping hours now through Christmas Eve and bring your family and friends to one of the Holiday Showcase Saturday events for additional programming!
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Join us for Motawi Tileworks’ third annual Winter Market on Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Drop in for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a tile-signing hour with Nawal, quick factory tours, and a holiday tile retrospective. Browse our gallery, Boneyard, and staff-made art in a festive Christkindlmarkt setting.
At 2:30, don your best Krampus costume—top looks win a special 6×6 Krampus tile.
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Give the gift of uniqueness this holiday season!
Shop exquisite glass art handmade by our international community of artists as well as Pilchuck Glass School merchandise.
Every purchase made on this site supports artists and the legacy of Pilchuck Glass School.
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The Denton Maker Center (DMC) will be hosting its first Art Jewelry Celebration (AJC) on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The event will feature one-of-a-kind and limited production pieces from a range of art jewelers, from established professionals to rising stars.
Food, refreshments, and live music will also be a part of this festive event.
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This premier Nashville tradition celebrates and supports American handmade crafts on the lawn in Centennial Park. Shop unique, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning Tennessee artists. You’ll meet the artist, learn what inspires them, and discover how they take raw materials and transform them into fine crafts.
In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artisans.
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Every fall this premier Nashville event celebrates and supports handmade American crafts at Centennial Park. Shop one-of-a-kind, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning artists from across the country. Meet the artists and learn what inspires them. Discover how they transform raw materials into fine crafts.
In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artists.
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Get away to the Ozark Holidays Craft Show for high-quality, handcrafted gifts directly from the artisans who created them.
Find more than 30 resident and guest artisans set up throughout the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Village is home to master crafters dedicated to perpetuating fine Ozark craftsmanship. Escape the holiday fuss and find a handmade treasure. Admission is free for the show.
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Celebrate the holidays and the 250th anniversary of American independence at the Red Mill Museum Village’s annual Festival of Trees. This year, each tree reflects on 250 years of America—through history, culture, and visions of the future.
The festival opens with the Winter Village holiday market, featuring artisan vendors, festive food, and Hands-On History demonstrations in blacksmithing, candlemaking, spinning, and more.
Proceeds support the museum’s preservation and educational programs.
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