Hot time, summer in the city

It's getting toasty out there. Here's some local hotness from our region's crafters on Etsy.



And if you'd rather be thinking about something cool, turn your thoughts to Holiday Heist in November...ummmm, crafts in November.

Craft, here there & everywhere!

Looking to learn a new craft skill, or perfect one you have previously learned? Members of the DC Craft Mafia will be putting on several workshops starting this Fall at The Soundry in Vienna, VA. The Soundry is an awesome open studio for artist. It also happens to be the location of the Holiday Heist (don't forget to apply if you haven't yet). Go here for a full list of classes offered at The Soundry. I will be teaching sewing & hand forged jewelry classes starting in September. Our lovely Ninny will be teaching crochet (of course). Regina of BeadJewelry will be teaching beadweaving. Plus many more classes by the talented mafia crew.

Before the craft classes this Fall come out & hang with DC Craft Mafia at Crafty Cocktails this Tuesday from 5:30-8 PM at Tryst in Adams Morgan. Come to craft, come to drink, we don't care, just come! We'd love to see you!

And finally, if you are in the Pittsburgh area this weekend come out to I Made It Market at SouthSide Works Exposed. I will be there along with some of Pittsburgh's most crafty people.

Artscape anyone?

The DC Craft Mafia is excited to be taking part in America's largest, free arts festival--Artscape--July 17 through 19 in Baltimore. Live entertainment, yummy food and tons of amazing arts and crafts. Mark your calendar and plan to spend a day (or two, or three).

Stop by booths C-6, C-7 and C-8 in the DIY @ Artscape section to spend some quality time with the DC Craft Mafia. And be sure to ask us about Holiday Heist when you stop by!

A few Etsy Favs from local crafters

The DC area is loaded with talented crafters. Here are just a few that caught my eye today...


Are you a local (or distant, we won't discriminate) crafter? Apply to be a vendor at our Holiday Heist!

Holiday Heist!

Applications are up for the Holiday Heist! DC Craft Mafia will be putting on a holiday craft show at the Soundry. We will have space for about 30 vendors, so get your application in today! We are very excited about the new location for our show. The Soundry is an amazing artist work space in Vienna, VA, just 5 minutes from Tyson's Corner Center Mall. Click here to read more about the event.