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Founded in 1965, the CAC is dedicated to giving everyone the opportunity to explore their creative talents. Offering one of the largest professional studio-class programs in the city, CAC runs more than 500 classes for teens and adults each year in figurative and creative clay sculpture, ceramics, drawing, fused glass, jewelry, metal sculpture, mixed media, mosaic, painting, photography, printmaking and stone sculpture. read more

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At The Paper Place we carry an unparalleled selection of decorative and handmade Japanese papers in an unlimited variety of textures, colours and patterns, as well as a large selection of beautiful and unique papers from around the world. In addition, we carry a variety of paper crafting tools and accessories to help inspire your next paper project, along with a dedicated space for invitations, including a delicious variety of 8.5x11 papers and envelopes! read more

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Artisphere is a new breed of urban arts center that features four distinct performance venues, three visual art galleries, a 4,000 square foot ballroom, and a free Wi-Fi town square. With intimate co-located spaces and multiple programs occurring simultaneously, Artisphere was designed for people and art to collide. read more

Welcome to our humble abode, dearest indiepreneurs! Method & Madness is the resource for creative indiepreneurs--we've got classes, workshops, downloadable tools, and, well, me all working with you towards the success of your indie biz. I started M&M in 2010 because I kept hearing the same problem from my artist friends & colleagues: they loved their craft, but hated all the time, effort, and work the "business" required. It pulled some of the passion out of the craft & added stress to their lives--who wants to deal with that?

I operate Method & Madness from the position that art and business can peacefully coexist. Simplicity, a little strategy, and a lot of passionate creativity make the best formula for a thriving, lucrative indie business. read more

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The Chicago Zine Fest is an independent event creating an outlet for small press and independent publishers to showcase their work. Our goal is to make DIY zine-making accessible, highlight the talents of self-published artists, and give independent artists a chance to interact, and swap skills through tabling, community events, and workshops.

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DIY Alert is your one-stop calendar for craft events, craft classes, and craft groups in Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. Portland, Oregon has an incredible crafty culture. If you know where to look, you can find a sewing class, craft fair, knitting circle, or beadwork exhibit just about every day of the week. read more

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Man, we're hard on ourselves when we make stuff. Whether we craft for fun or for business, we judge ourselves harshly – are we good at it? Is it pretty? Will people like it? We judge ourselves so harshly that we ditch hobbies we used to enjoy, we put down our knitting needles, we insult our creativity. To all that, Mighty Ugly says "HOGWASH." Sit yourself down for a couple of hours and take the Mighty Ugly challenge. Make a creature that's ugly. Hideous. Revolting. What happens if you fail? Feel the freedom. Giggle. Send in photos and videos. read more