About Us
Indie Craft Experience produces curated events for the sale of handmade goods & handpicked vintage from independent artists, makers, and purveyors of nostalgia. Originated in 2005, each event includes a selection of craft cocktails & mocktails, entertainment and food truck fare.
Once Upon a Time…
In June 2005, the very first Indie Craft Experience took place in Atlanta, welcoming over 800 enthusiastic attendees. This event marked the beginning of a community-focused celebration of creativity and handmade artistry that has continued to thrive, fostering a love for local makers and providing a space for unique, crafted goods.
Image: Founders Christy Petterson and Shannon Mulkey Green
Curating the best in handmade + vintage since 2005
“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 markets throughout the year. These events feature talented crafters, artists, makers and vintage sellers with an emphasis on the Southeast. A wonderful selection of local food vendors, entertainment, and limited edition tote bags for the first 100 attendees are all signature ingredients of an Indie Craft Experience!
This year Indie Craft Experience is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary! As we mark this exciting milestone, we're thrilled to announce that Tiny Rhino will be taking the reins to produce Indie Craft Experiences moving forward. We're incredibly excited about what's ahead and have some amazing opportunities rolling out soon - stay tuned!
We are proud to be a member of Craft Industry Alliance. Craft Industry Alliance is a trusted source of industry information, small business advice, and community for craft professionals. Makers, designers, suppliers, shop owners, service providers, and content creators come together to grow their businesses and support each other in this unique trade organization.
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.
