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Indie Craft Winter Experience Flyer. Katrine Trantham

Indie Craft Experience is a thoughtfully curated marketplace designed to showcase exceptional independent artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs.

Through hands on maker activities and immersive experiences, we create opportunities for visitors to do more than shop—they can discover, learn, and participate in the creative process.

Atlanta,
GA
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
American Pottery Festival poster. Northern Clay Center

The American Pottery Festival (APF) is Northern Clay Center’s premier annual celebration of ceramic art, bringing together 15 nationally recognized artists from across the United States.

Explore an exhibition and sale featuring hundreds of works, connect with artists through talks, demonstrations, and workshops, and shop in person, online, or with our free personal shopping service. Whether you’re a collector, maker, or simply curious, APF offers an inspiring weekend of clay.

Minneapolis,
MN
Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals Talks + Conferences Workshops + Courses
Clay
Work by Resident Artists. Images by Belger Arts

Join us for our annual resident artist market, Small Shop, to shop local finds you won’t see online! Belger Artists-in-Residence will have a variety of handmade works available for purchase, including cups, vases, tumblers, decor, and more.

Meet our Residents Michael Carson, Erin Drake, Zoey McLeod, Hannah Schelb, Tyler Suter, and Warren Van Ryzin.

Enjoy refreshing lemonade with your choice of sliced fruit, fresh herbs, and homemade syrups while you shop and view our exhibitions.

Kansas City,
MO
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Glass Mixed Media
Hot Forging. Martha Benedict

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence with an afternoon of fire, steel, and family-friendly fun!

Put your skills to the test in our Tomahawk Throwing Competition and Blacksmith Drawing Competition, try your hand at making mini swords, and be there for the exciting debut of our newly revamped Letter Opener!

Meet our talented instructors, and explore a special showcase featuring some of the incredible work being forged by our amazing volunteers.

Admission is completely FREE!

Simi Vlley,
CA
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Marketplaces + Festivals
Metal
Weeklong demonstrations include printmaking, leatherwork, pottery, blacksmithing, chainsaw carving, handpan creation, and more. Additional daily demonstrations feature traditional and contemporary crafts including quilting, lace making, weaving, basketmaking, cyanotype printing, cast pewter, and decorative botanical printing. Windwood Productions, LLC

This 9-day celebration connects visitors with hundreds of master craftsmen from across New Hampshire and New England.

Explore nearly two hundred sales booths featuring fine craft in every medium, shop curated exhibitions, experience engaging demonstrations, and enjoy live music and delicious food.

Newbury,
NH
Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals Workshops + Courses
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
2026 Heath Ceramics Vintage Market, San Francisco. Heath Ceramics

The Good Flea returns to Heath’s San Francisco Tile Factory for a weekend of vintage discovery. Explore thoughtfully curated collections of furniture, ceramics, books, records, artwork, apparel, and rare design objects sourced by curators and creative leaders from around the world.

Alongside exceptional finds, visitors can connect with the people behind the collections, encounter pieces from Heath’s own design history, and discover objects rarely found in traditional vintage markets.

San Francisco,
CA
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
American Craft Fair. Fuller Craft Museum

Fuller Craft Museum is partnering with Worcester Center for Crafts to present the American Craft Fair on June 13–14, 2026!

This two-day celebration of creativity will feature handcrafted work by talented artists from across the region, plus studio classes, live demonstrations, food trucks, and music. It’s a vibrant weekend designed to connect makers and the community through the power of craft.

American Craft Fair
June 13-14, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM both days
455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA

Brockton,
MA
Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Furniture Maker Justin Kaufman Showcases Traditional Woodworking Skills at the Waterford Fair. T. Kirkman

The Waterford Fair is the Mid Atlantic’s premier fall festival, featuring heritage and contemporary craft artisans, living history, a juried art show, historic home tours, local food and drink, and entertainment for all ages.

Held in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia, just 55 minutes from Washington, DC, the Fair supports the preservation and educational mission of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

Waterford,
VA
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
Flag made by the Mill to Mill Textile Fellowship. Pieced patchwork square in quilting cotton on muslin. image courtesy of the Red Mill Museum Village

The Red Mill Museum Village and the Hunterdon Art Museum, in collaboration with Handwork 2026, invite the public to celebrate the opening of “The Peace Flag Project,” hundreds of handmade flags displayed along the Raritan River and pedestrian bridge.

The public is invited to the dedication ceremony, Sunday, June 14th at noon on the Main Street Bridge.  Following the ceremony, both mills will have public programs emphasizing crafts, community and the State of New Jersey’s 250th anniversary.

Clinton,
NJ
Virtual
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Marketplaces + Festivals Virtual Workshops + Courses
Fiber Mixed Media Other Paper
Marin Postcard Nov 26 show image

Bringing together a thoughtfully curated gathering of artisans for a three-day celebration of art, handcraft, and creativity.

Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, the Marin Arts & Crafts Show highlights handcraft, thoughtful design, and traditional techniques. More than 200 artisans present a wide range of work, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, fine art, furniture, decorative objects, and artisan foods.

San Rafael,
CA
Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
Ceramic works by North Carolina artist Julie Wiggins on view under the tent during Potters Market at the Mint at Mint Museum Randolph. Photo by Adam Eugene Photo

Potters Market at the Mint is one of The Mint Museum’s most beloved annual traditions, celebrating the legacy and continued evolution of North Carolina ceramics. Bringing together artists, collectors, and visitors for a weekend centered around craft and community, the event highlights exceptional ceramic artistry while supporting the vibrant pottery traditions of the region.

In 2026, The Mint Museum proudly celebrates the 20th anniversary of Potters Market at the Mint, taking place September 25–26 at Mint Museum Randolph. Internationally renowned Pueblo artist Virgil Ortiz will serve as juror and present a free public lecture on Saturday, September 26 at 1:00 PM. Known for his groundbreaking work in pottery, fashion, and contemporary Indigenous art, Ortiz brings a bold and influential perspective to this milestone year.

As part of the anniversary weekend, The Mint Museum will also host a special symposium and reception on Sunday, September 27 from 2:00–5:00 PM at Mint Museum Randolph. Acclaimed ceramic artist and scholar Mark Hewitt will deliver the keynote lecture, “The Past, Present and Future of North Carolina Ceramics,” followed by a panel discussion featuring Cynthia Bringle, Travis Owens, and Ibrahim Said.

These programs are presented as part of Craft in America’s national celebration of creativity during America’s 250th anniversary, honoring the enduring legacy and future of American craft.

Charlotte,
NC
America's 250th Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay
Artazan postcard Nov. event image

Artazan Handcraft Market celebrates handcraft across jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wearable art, décor, and artisan goods.

Bringing together artists and makers from across the country, Artazan highlights craftsmanship, creativity, and the enduring value of handcraft through curated exhibits, artist interaction, demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities for the public to connect directly with the artists behind the work.

Proud participant in Handwork 2026: Celebrating American Craft.

Pasadena,
CA
Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals Workshops + Courses
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
The ACGA Clay and Glass Festival 2026. The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California

The ACGA Clay & Glass Festival returns to the Palo Alto Art Center on July 11–12, 2026, for two inspiring days of handmade clay and glass art, live demos, artist meet-and-greets, a pottery Throwdown, and more. With 130+ juried California artists, this is your chance to discover one-of-a-kind work and meet the makers behind it. Free admission, all weekend long.

📍 Palo Alto Art Center
🗓 Saturday & Sunday, July 11–12
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
🎟 Free admission

Palo Alto,
CA
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Glass

Free event! All ages & skill levels welcome! Join us for a full day of interactive crafting fun at Fiber Fest! You’re invited to celebrate sustainable fiber and craft at San Diego Craft Collective.

At Fiber Fest, enjoy a variety of free crafts, fun Make & Take crafts (for a small fee), local vendors, and live demonstrations, including sheep shearing, wool processing, spinning yarn, felting, weaving, knitting, crochet, natural dye, basket weaving, broom making, and more! See you there!

San Diego,
CA
Artist Open Studio Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals Workshops + Courses
Fiber Mixed Media Other Wood
Ceramic plate by Ken Sedberry. Ken Sedberry

Starworks Annual Craft Invitational is a juried, exhibition-style event showcasing exceptional functional craft in ceramics, glass, wood, metal, and fiber. Meet artists, collect one-of-a-kind work, and experience live demonstrations throughout the day.

The weekend begins with a Preview Reception offering early access in a relaxed setting. Featuring leading and emerging makers in contemporary craft.

Preview Reception June 12, 6–8 PM ($25)

Main Event June 13, 9 AM–4 PM ($5).

Star,
NC
Artist Open Studio Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Wood