If you have a great craft hobby, or you would like to learn how to do different crafts, but you would like someone to share them with, then here are some ideas on how to find a crafting group in your area. You don’t have to worry about crafting alone, or even not being able to learn a new craft because most places have craft groups you can attend for such a thing. Craft groups are a great place to learn new talents and meet new friends. Here is how to find a crafting group in your area.
With modern technology today, a great way to find crafting groups in your area is to search online for them. There are many sights that can help you find small craft groups, specific craft groups and even craft fairs and craft events within your area. Some of the sites are free and some do charge a small fee.
One of these websites is CraftingPA.com. This site was created to show crafts and gift related merchandise, and to serve as a “Yellow Page Directory” for craft lovers everywhere. This site does require a small fee for their membership. There are two types of memberships available:
Basic membership is a $10 one time fee and it includes:
A listing in the Craft directory
Craft Show information such as, dates, times, entry fees, and more.
Email requests for particular crafts and gifts.
The gold membership is $100 per year and it includes:
A listing in the Craft directory
Gives info on craft shows, dates, times, entry fees, and more.
Email requests for crafts and gifts.
Vendor space at the Online Craft Show to sell up to 10 craft related items online, all day long.
Complete advertisement in up to three different categories in the Craft directory
This website, www.festivalnet.com is a free website and it is a great site that will tell you where there are local craft groups and fairs near you. You can also go to your local craft stores like, Michael’s and they usually have flyers at the front desk with smaller craft fairs and shows around your area. This is a great place to meet fellow craft enthusiasts.
Other ways to find craft groups and fairs in your area is to:
Network with other crafters in your area and get their opinion on the best art and craft shows. This allows you to find out if a particular show is worth your time and effort. Get the email addresses of crafters and craft exhibitors at shows and start a craft show email list to share information about upcoming craft shows and events.
Call your local Chamber of Commerce and even become a member. They usually have listings of the craft shows coming to your area and other events. Local festivals are also a great place to market your crafts. Some crafters have had great results at these functions.
Check with local churches and other nonprofit organizations and ask if they have any upcoming craft shows planned. If you want to exhibit your crafts then these show are a inexpensive way to do so.
How do you get a craft group going in your area if there aren’t any?
A great place to look is through Meetup. Meetup makes is so easy to use. All the organizer of the group has to do is use meetups templates and settings to set their group up. For a monthly fee, you get the meetup webpage, which has all kinds of pages you can add, a calendar to keep track of your events, a message board for members to post comments, and an opportunity to email your members without everyone giving private information if they don’t want to. So, as soon as you set the group up and pay the fee, meetup sends out an email to all of the people who are interested.
In following all or some of these steps you will know how to find a crafting group in your area. So don’t wait around any longer to get your craftiness going. Look into these things today and find a local group or craft fair near you. You will be happy that you did!