Craft in Focus Festival Heads to Brooklyn This Weekend

After six successful editions in Amsterdam, and a New York pilot in 2017, the Craft In Focus Festival will be making its return to New York this weekend, and taking place Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20, 2019. The three-day festival will transform Industry City in Brooklyn, NY into an open workspace and present hands-on workshops for people of all ages, master classes and demonstrations, focusing on master craftsmanship. For the full festival program and tickets to masterclasses and workshops, please visit: craftinfocusnewyork.com.

While the Festival is open and free to the public, guests can now secure their spots in ticketed masterclasses and workshops including, but not limited to: leather bracelet making with Danielle Roossien, calligraffiti by Dutch artist Daan Wille, airbrush by Dutch expert Marissa Oosterlee, eco-dyeing by textile institute HAWAR from the Netherlands, basketry by master Esmé Hofman, along with spoon making by Brooklyn Metal Works and much more.

The rich programming of the Craft In Focus Festival is meant to appeal to a wide audience: from curious novices to skilled professionals. In a world where children are swiping their iPhones and 3D printers are building houses, and a time of serial mass production and consumption, the beauty of handmade quality products and hands-on experience of learning technique directly from an artist should be revalued.

This year's Craft In Focus Festival has partnered with Wanted Design Brooklyn, is part of the IC Design Festival and is a partner of NYCxDesign. Festival founder, Wendy van Wilgenburg, shares, "The Craft In Focus Festival is excited to be back in Brooklyn to celebrate master craftsmanship with a large audience of all ages. Come and get your hands dirty during workshops and master classes by renowned international masters. Expect violin making, weaving, stained glass, stone cutting, jewelry making, calligraffiti, fashion design, and more."

Craft In Focus Festival, New York is grateful to partner with:

Industry City, WantedDesign, NYCxDESIGN, General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen, The Netherlands-America Foundation, Consulate of The Netherlands in New York City, Amsterdam Trade, Old Amsterdam, Apartment Therapy.

Public Ticketing Information:

Admission is free for all ages

Tickets for Master Classes and Workshops are now available for purchase via the websites, as well as on-site at the festival. Visit craftinfocusnewyork.com for details

Craft In Focus Festival is open Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20 from 11:00am - 6:00pm, daily