National Craft Month (USA)

The National Craft Month promotion in March is a time when retail craft stores around the country hold special activities, events, workshops and demonstrations to familiarize consumers to the many joys and benefits of crafting.


"Crafting is booming and continues to gain in popularity. Why? Because it's an enjoyable activity that provides lots of benefits. It's easy; it helps reduce stress; it builds children's self-esteem and learning skills; it's emotionally pleasing; and most importantly — it's fun!
The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) has dedicated the entire month of March to celebrating all that crafting has to offer. "Crafting is a great way for families to get together, be creative and have a good time," Call your local craft store or visit [link] for additional information.
CHA is a not-for-profit organization consisting of more than 6,000 member companies engaged in the manufacture, distribution and retail sales of products in the $30 billion craft and hobby industry."[source] : [link]

Libraries, schools and craft retailers all over the US have special events planned.

The Craft & Hobby Association [link]
Want to join an AC club? Check GD ^Myana's list: [link] and

On youtube: [link]

Where and Why to Buy Handmade: [link]

Etsy facts: Shoppers spent $4.3 million buying 300,000 items from the site’s sellers in November alone — a 43 percent increase over the previous month. Thus far in December, the site has had record-breaking sales every day. [source: New York Times Dec 17, 2007]

Craft Con: [link]

AC forum on dA:[link]

Artisan Craft Categories:

Browse Fibre Art: [link]

Browse Jewelry: [link]

Browse Sculpture and Glass [link]

Browse Metalwork: [link]

Browse Leatherwork: [link]

Browse Papercraft: [link]

Browse Woodworking: [link]

Browse Basketry/knotwork: [link]

Browse Custom Dolls: [link]

Browse Architectural design: [link]

Browse Culinary arts: [link]

Browse Misc AC: [link]

Browse Tutorials: [link]

It's never too late to learn a craft.