Mother’s Day Gift-giving Guide!
Think outside the (flower)box this Mother’s Day! Find a gift for your mom – biological or otherwise – that is as vibrant and unique as she is. Make her feel …
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New Year? NEW ART!
If you are anything like us, you might be getting a little tired of your home decor. Adding a new piece of art from one of Handmade Arcade’s beloved independent …
Importance of Shopping Small
Between shutdowns, canceled in-person markets, shuttered businesses, and lost sales, the creative economy continues to face difficult challenges as the pandemic continues to disrupt daily life. Through it all, Handmade …
Father’s Day gift ideas from Handmade Arcade’s finest makers
Make dad stand out in the crowd with a, bespoke bowtie from Knotzland, beautifully crafted from sustainable textiles. He’ll be unlikely to misplace his phone once he has a unique …
Missing making with friends? We are too!
Your crafty MCs, Ash (Executive Director) and Melissa (Creative Education Manager), will take you on an adventure through the wild lands of reuse, sustainability and creativity. The virtual event includes …
PITTSBURGH’S CRAFTY COMMUNITY – A place where innovation, creativity and kindness prevail
Pittsburgh nonprofit maker space, Protohaven has created the Proto Shield — an open-source, low-cost, quickly produced face shield made of durable plastic. Devin Montgomery, founder and executive director of Protohaven, …
Support Indie Stores – Buy a Gift Card
Small creative businesses enrich our lives, stimulate our economy, nurture local makers, support small business enterprises and bring us all together on a regular basis. Each shop showcased in our blog …
Early Shopping = Awesome. Get a Head Start at Handmade Arcade!
Do you love any of these things? The Friday Night Preview Party Friday, December 6 5:30 to 8 p.m. Early Birdie Shopping Hour Saturday, December 7 10 to 11 a.m. …
Quality Goods From Pittsburgh Makers: Meet PG&H
They make objects that enliven our homes, offices, and all of the spaces we care about. They create accessories that bring us joy and style. And because they do all …
New This Year: Shop the Pop-up Makers Mart powered by EdCorps
New for 2019, students in grades 3-12 will have the unprecedented opportunity to showcase and sell their wares at Handmade Arcade. We’ve partnered with the Real World Scholars’ EdCorps program …