The art of crochet is grabbing attention

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When I learned how to crochet last year, never in a million years did I think I was going to be working on a project that would take me an entire year to complete. Yet here I am, a few months into the year, and I’m making a temperature blanket that will take me a full year to make, start to finish.

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March is National Craft Month and if you want to have some fun, there are plenty of crafts you can do that will help keep your pet entertained all year round.

Browse a wide array of handmade specialty items at the upcoming Saline Craft Show.

Maker Works has launched a new fundraising campaign as it marks more than a decade in the Washtenaw community.

The Ann Arbor Art Center has all kinds of workshops and classes for all ages and skill sets to help you get started, or get back into this fun hobby.

From beautiful animals, hanging ornaments, one-of-a-kind sculptures, and just about anything you can imagine, April Wagner and her team at Epiphany Glass Studio in Pontiac can create.

From lush florals to minimalist air plants, Olive’s Bloombox in Ferndale is all about the greenery.

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get the kids excited than to do some crafts! Whether it’s spooky decorations or something fun to play with, the whole family will enjoy these three Halloween-inspired crafts.

Are you looking for some fun and simple Halloween activities to do with your kids? Kerry Doman, founder of Little Guide Detroit, joined Tati Amare on “Live In The D” to discuss how to make this season spooky for the whole family.

Don't miss the city's non-scary, nature-inspired event for families this Halloween season.

All week long we have been revealing the winners of our Vote 4 The Best contest, which is voted on by our viewers. Today Tati Amare revealed the winner of the craft store category: Scrappy Chic in Livonia.

On Saturday, May 21, the Halfway To Halloween Vendor & Craft Show will take over the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Earth Day is coming up and Michelle Oliver has 3 fun crafts to transform tin cans, an old milk jug, and some ratty t-shirts into items you will use again and again.

We are just a few days away from Easter, which means that you are envisioning brightly colored baskets, decorated eggs, and the usual Easter candy that we all love. Here are a few ideas that can take your Easter celebration to a whole new level.

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Black couple who escaped slavery in the U.S. state of Georgia and fled to Britain to campaign for abolition have been honored with a historic marker on their home in London.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The year is almost over and it’s time to celebrate. Wave away 2020 with a big “buh-bye” with these things to do around Ann Arbor on New Year’s Eve. Cut loose with NOW Studios, new to downtown Ann Arbor, at its free virtual NYE express your mess Eleganza Extravaganza. Join Ann Arbor District Library for a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration! Print out these coloring pages and games courtesy of City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation for some light-hearted fun.

One art studio in Downtown Rochester is helping you bring the fun of painting pottery home for your family to enjoy. The Painted Pot is a paint-it-yourself pottery art center. Since the pandemic, The Painted Pot has been selling pottery-to-go kits. You can paint your piece at home then bring it back to the studio to be fired. Watch the video to learn how to bring the fun of pottery painting home with you.

If you ever had the pleasure of watching the art of glass blowing, you know how mesmerizing it can be! The Glass Academy in Dearborn has been bringing this art form to our community since 2003, and they are not letting the quarantine stop them. Michelle Plucinsky, the co-founder of Glass Academy, joined Tati Amare over Skype to tell us more about how you can still enjoy the magic of glass blowing while social distancing. Videos like this one are what they are sharing over Facebook Live, gaining them a global audience. For those with kids at home, the academy did several Facebook lives talking about the science behind glass blowing, as part of STEM education.

The stay at home order has unfortunately canceled big and small life events like children’s birthday parties. Katy Werely of Mini Picassos in Harper Woods joined Jason Carr via Skype. Katy is sort of an expert at throwing fun and creative birthday parties. Her studio hosts all kinds of events including birthday parties. Watch the video to see how these crafts work and to see how Katy can keep your kids entertained even when it’s not their birthday.