Handmade DFW

Our classes are back!

For the first time in several years, Handmade DFW is bringing back maker education classes and we’re kicking things off with a workshop all about preparing for craft shows & handmade markets.

Whether you’re getting ready for your very first market or want to improve your booth setup, customer experience, product displays, pricing, packing, and overall preparation, this class is designed to help you feel more confident and prepared for show day.

You’ll also get the chance to connect with other local makers and learn from real market experience.

Perfect for artists, makers, crafters, and handmade small businesses in DFW.

Spots are limited so register through the link in our bio!

Calling DFW Makers! Handmade DFW is having our 1st maker meetup on Wednesday May 20 from 6-8pm at Come hang out with other like minded makers and small business owners. The meetup is FREE but space is limited, so please RSVP on Eventbrite (link in bio). Hope to see you there!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, pet moms, and mother figures out there today!

Thank you for all the creativity, care, encouragement, and love you bring into the world every day.

Happy Mother’s Day from Handmade DFW!

Class Poll: what do you want to learn to help grow your business? Let us know in the comments!

In the past we’ve taught everything from ecommerce best practices, product photography, social media marketing, paid ads, SEO, taxes, craft show prep, and more. We want to ensure we have the right lineup for what you all want to learn!

Just want to make crafts instead? Not to worry, we’ll have some fun craft events too!

Handmade DFW membership brings together serious creative entrepreneurs who believe in craftsmanship, growth, and community. Applications are open now. Apply through the link in our bio.

Small businesses generate jobs reinvest, locally and strengthen the communities they are part of. When you choose handmade you’re helping real people build sustainable livelihoods right here in DFW.

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For the first time since COVID, Handmade DFW is accepting members.

Markets came back… but community takes intention.

We’ve missed the deeper layer of what makes this creative ecosystem special — artists learning from artists, supporting one another, and growing together.

Handmade DFW is a trade organization for serious handmade creatives who want more than just a booth at a market.

✨ Professional growth
✨ Business & branding education
✨ Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing
✨ Networking & collaboration
✨ A true creative support system

Whether you knew us as Etsy Dallas or you’re new here, this is your invitation.

Community over competition.
Connection over isolation.
Growth — together.

Applications are now open.
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We’re rebranding to Handmade DFW Collective!

Nearly two decades ago we started as Etsy Dallas, supporting local Etsy sellers.

As our community grew beyond Etsy, we became Dallas M.A.D.E.

But we quickly realized that our makers, artists, and small businesses span across North Texas, so we’re stepping into a name that truly fits.

We are now Handmade DFW Collective!
Same heart. Same mission.
Just more room for our growing handmade community.