Welcome to Crafters Local 612!  We are so excited to be planning for the 2009 No Coast Craft-o-Rama, in addition to expanding our mission to offer year-round advice, information and resources about the crafting community in the Midwest! Whether you’re a crafty business owner, love to buy handmade products, or want to learn about craft techniques, our web site is a one-stop shop. Our mission is to connect hand-makers and the community!

Do you have a question about where you can sew for charity?  How to start a business?  How the heck you slip a stitch?  Chat up your fellow crafty types in the Forum. Our blog is a great source for up-to-the-moment news and information about all things crafty in the Midwest. And, our yearly showcase event No Coast Craft-o-rama can be found on the No Coast tab. So come on in, and make your self at home.  We’re glad you came!

No Coast Craft-o-rama

The No Coast Craft-o-rama is a craft event that began in December 2005 as a way to feature a variety of designers, artists, crafters and other talented creators of unique handmade goods. It’s coming up in 2009 on December 4th (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and 5th (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Midtown Global Exchange building. Be sure to come by and see some of the finest artisans and crafters around.