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Organizations and clubs for professional craftpeople.
American Quilter's Society
Administration to the Museum of the American Quilter's Society and promoter of activities for the quilter and quilt enthusiast.
American Sewing Guild
The ASG is a national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity.
Association of Stained Glass Lamp Artists, The
Dedicated to the promotion of the art and craft of stained glass lamp creation.
Berea College Student Crafts
A college program in Kentucky which promotes fine hand made crafts created by students.
Better Woodworking Guide & Directory
Helping folks to be better woodworkers with instant access to the information they need.
Black Crafters Guild
Black Crafters Guild is a nonprofit resource focusing on those of African descent who create, decorate, or creatively alter items by hand for fun and/or profit.
Business Committee for the Arts
A U.S. national organization which works to develop businesses involved in the creative fields.
Canadian Craft & Hobby Association
This organization offers benefits like discount deposit rates on credit cards and an educational conference.
Ceramics Society New Zealand
The official website for Ceramics Society New Zealand. The site lists member studios and provides online techniques for ceramics.
CERF
The Crafters Emergency Relief Fund is a non-profit organization which provides immediate support to professional craftspeople facing career threatening emergencies such as fire, theft, illness and natural disaster.
CHA
The The Craft & Hobby Association is a large trade association that represents thousands in the hobby and crafts industry.
Crafts Council
A government-sponsored organization which promotes contemporary crafts in Great Britain.
Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.
An international nonprofit member organization promoting areas of interest to weavers.
Home Sewing Association
Since the 1920s, the Home Sewing Association (HSA) has represented the many facets of the home sewing industry.
KY Craft Marketing Program, The
A state-sponsored program to help Kentucky artists and craftspeople promote their businesses.
Metropolitan Tribe, The
A community of visual artists, writers and creative entrepreneurs from around the world; making connections, sharing resources & ideas and forging success.
National Art Materials Trade Association
A not-for-profit trade organization serving the creative supply industry with a variety of resources and events valuable to those in creative materials manufacturing, distributing and retailing.
National Wood Carvers Association
Member sponsored organization for wood carvers. Link to your site in member pages section and magazine subscription for $11/year.
Rosen Group, The
This organization works with hundreds of artists who sell their high quality works to exclusive shops and galleries. Producer of the Philadelphia Buyers Markets of American Craft.
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