After some reformulation we are now accepting membership applications. Alamo City Handmade has put together some benefits that any crafter—be it casual or commercial—can definitely take advantage of. By becoming a member you are supporting San Antonio’s growing handmade scene and helping us to provide resources for artisans who have turned their passion into […]

Alamo city crafter, Enidina Hernandez is putting a DIY spin to your average yard sale. Instead of just featuring the same ol', same ol' of used kitchenware and outdated clothes, Enidina and her mini craft collective, aka Viva La Crafts, have decided to to a Craft Sale.This Craft sale will feature Mexican Folk Art, jewelery, accessories and more!Det […]

There are only about 2 weeks left to apply for Urban Street Bazaar, have you submitted your application yet?The Vendor Application for Urban Bazaar 11 is up!Application Deadline is August 4, 2010 The event planners do not anticipate having spots for late vendors as this is their last show and estimate that it will be their largest event ever! So, be sure to […]

Local Artist Cassandra Guerra will be hosting an art show entitled, "Breath of Life." The event will be held next Saturday, July 24 at PediCab Bar. Space is still available for additional artists and vendors that want to showcase their work at the show, and spots are only $10!!! You can't beat that! For those of you guys that have never been t […]

The ACH Team meeting for this month was very productive to say the least. New changes will be seen on this blog by the end of this summer and here is a bit of what you missed. Tara (of StellaSola), Missy and Laura (of Sew Deluxe) listening in on a few of Amy's (of AmyJosCreations) suggestionsCassandra preoccupied while hitting the snack table. And even […]

We've all got our vice. For some it's a crazy addiction to beads, for others it's hording bolts and bolts of fabric. As the crafting urge in you grows stronger and stronger, you may be faced with the difficult reality that your space isn't so accommodating to your need to knit, and before you know it, you've finally outgrown your liv […]

I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July! I just wanted to remind everyone to be sure to check our Google Calendar link over in the righthand column. It's filled with craft and supply shows from now until the end of the year. Applications are beginning to come out for holiday shows and we all know that's a handmade artist's busiest tim […]

Friday night was the Alamo City Handmade/Sew-Deluxe/Etsy Craft Party. It was a SMASHING success! We had an estimated 60-75 people in attendance. Here are some photos from the party.Gus, from G&G Mobile Bistro, prepping the delicious food for the event.Gem, setting up the painting station.Laura...she was supposed to be helping set up. ;)If you're in […]

The San Antonio Etsy Craft Party has indeed made it as one of the top 50 parties worldwide! Thanks to party organizers and ACH team members, Brandy and Tara, as well as Sew Deluxe for getting the word out on what is sure to be an awesome event, our party will be receiving an exclusive craft pack put together by Etsy, ReadyMade, Meetup.com, and a number of ot […]

Alamo City Handmade has confirmed that this year's event will be held at PediCab Bar&Grill. In addition, we have also snagged our first sponsor! Our event will be brought to you in part by Lone Star Beer. Applications will be posted within the next 48 hours, so stay tuned and be on the lookout! With the way things are falling, it looks like this eve […]