Arts and Crafts Websites and Resources

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Allcrafts - Product guides and free patterns for all types of crafts, from sewing to rubber stamps to flower arranging to doll making.

Artmakers - An assortment of links to craftspeople, businesses, and local craft councils.

Arts and Crafts Net - Canadian directory of crafters, artisans, shows, events, suppliers, wholesalers, galleries, and promoters.

Australian Craft Network - Directory of craftspeople, galleries, suppliers and related businesses.

The Backyard Fence Online Community & Country Marketplace - An online community & marketplace for everything primitive & country. Affordable ways to advertise your craft business, with prices starting as low as $1.00/month! games, raffles, friends, swaps and more!

Country Crafts Gallery - Country crafts and stores featuring dolls, baskets, candles, wood crafts, and free patterns, and links to related sites.

AcornPlanet. - Direct importer and seller of supplies for sumi-e Chinese ink brush painting. Inkstone, ink painting brush, rice xuan paper, inkstick, Chinese watercolor, brush hanger, suzuri stone, suzuka sumi, fude, shodo, and hanshi.

All about Crafts - Offers a wide selection of kits, supplies, tools, and accessories for varied crafts.

Art and Crafts Direct - Offers a wide selection of products for a variety of crafts.

Art Cove - Offers a wide selection of products for a variety of crafts.

Art Institute - Offers glitter, kits, instructional materials, and adhesives. Includes project ideas and gallery.

Arts and Crafts Museum - Features a collection of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain, which includes furniture, pottery, silver, metalwork, jewellery, plasterwork, textiles and leatherwork.

Bead Museum - Located in Washington D.C. Site includes information on events, membership, exhibits, a newsletter, and activities.

Conservatory of Puppetry Arts - Non-profit center in Southern California promotes and preserves puppetry arts. Includes details of the collection, outreach and educational programs, and membership and contact forms. Located in Pasadena, California, United States.

Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery - Non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and education of fine crafts. Hosts a residency for ceramic artists, permanent collection, exhibition galleries, and a consignment gallery. Portland, Oregon.

Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum - Museum devoted exclusively to the study of historical and contemporary design. Located in New York, the museum features applied arts and industrial design, drawings and prints, textiles, and wallcoverings.

All American Crafts Publishing Inc. - Publisher of the finest craft magazines--including PaintWorks, Quick & Easy Painting, Creative Woodworks & Crafts, Knit 'N Style, Crochet Fantasy, Craftworks, The Quilter, and special issues.

Art and Craft Show Yellow Pages - A directory covering the northeast of the US and New England, with articles, business tips, and subscription information.

Clerkenwell Green Association - A unique charity working to maintain and promote fine craft and design skills in the heart of London's historic community of Clerkenwell.

Decoupage Guild Australia Inc. - Featuring information regarding decoupage in Australia and around the world, upcoming exhibitions, meetings, newsletters, and details of how to join.

The Dunwoody Arts and Crafts Guild - Member directory, sample arts and crafts, and listing of upcoming events for the Atlanta, Georgia based guild.

The International Internet Leathercrafter's Guild - A gallery of leather workers exchanging patterns, tips, and fellowship. Includes membership information, classifieds and events.

American Craft Council - Organization's listings of wholesale and retail events. Also information on the council.

Art Fair Calendar - Free art fair events directory listings about fine art shows in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio.

Art and Craft Show Yellowpages - Craft show listings for northeast United States. Searchable by state with detailed information.

Art and Soul Retreat - Fiber, paper, and fabric arts and beading retreats and workshops. Dates and location vary but include California, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Italy.