Our Story
Tucson Handmade began as two local makers who started a Facebook group in 2021. The goal was to give makers a way to connect with their community. Soon after, tucsonhandmade.com was launched with guides to help shoppers connect with local wares. We now have a home shop in Sunny Days, Gifts Decor & More and are looking forward to more events in the future!
Mission
Tucson Handmade is a collective of local makers and small businesses working to build community and help connect shoppers with handmade goods. We started with the idea that there is room enough for everyone to thrive.
Vision
Building resources to help support local makers in their handmade business. Growing our guides to help you: shop online from local makers, meet them at markets and workshops, and support local brick-and-mortar shops.
Featured Makers
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How do I add my shop to the Support Local guide?If you have a brick and mortar shop selling locally handmade goods please reach out. Send us an email with your website and an interior photo of your shop.
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How can I add my website to the Shop Small guide?If you are maker in the Tucson area and you sell your work online, please reach out. Send us an email with a link to your shop and a photo to represent your work.
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How can I add my classes to the Experiences guide?If you have a maker space or other location that hosts regular classes please reach out. Email us a link to your class schedule and a photo to represent your classes or location.
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How do I add my event to the Event Calendar?Our Event Calendar llists markets and gallery events in the Tucson area. Listings should feature local makers as part of the event. Email tucsonhandmade@gmail.com with your event details at least two days prior to the event. Please include the following: * Event name * Address * Date(s) * Time range * Link to a website or social media where you’re promoting the event
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How do I nominate an item for Local Finds?Email tucsonhandmade@gmail.com with the subject: Local Finds Nomination and a link to where the item can be purchased online. You may also include any info about why you love the item.