About
Both Atlanta natives, Christy Petterson and Shannon Mulkey Green founded the Indie Craft Experience in 2005. “Hey Y’all” mural painted by Broken Window Theory Co.
once upon a time
In January 2005, Shannon and Christy set out to organize an indie craft market in Atlanta inspired by the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago and Stitch in Austin. On a patio in Little Five Points, they came up with the name, Indie Craft Experience. The first event was held in June 2005 at Eyedrum and drew 800+ attendees. And so it began.
“Imagine, if you will, that Pinterest and Etsy fell in love, shacked up in Atlanta and made (er, handcrafted) a wee babe. We imagine that the fruit of their loins would look a lot like our beloved Indie Craft Experience, which shines a light on the best of the A’s local crafters.”
Today, the Indie Craft Experience has grown to produce craft and vintage markets throughout the year. These events feature talented crafters, artists, makers and vintage sellers from all over the country with an emphasis on the Southeast. A wonderful selection of local food vendors, DJ Zano, and shopping bags for the first attendees are all signature ingredients of Indie Craft Experience markets!
As of 2025, Indie Craft Experience is now lead by Tiny Rhino Productions. As we close in on Indie Craft Experience’s 20th anniversary, the mission has remained steadfast - provide opportunity and support to craft and vintage sellers. Tiny Rhino continues to produce the markets that Atlanta loves to support with an eye on developing future opportunities for this creative community.
Photography on the site is by Bonnie J. Heath, Revelry Photo House, David Bardis, Step Right Up Photo, LeahAndMark.com, Isadora Pennington, David Batterman, Raftermen Photography, and Indie Craft Experience, unless otherwise noted. Photos on vendor lists are provided by the vendors.
