The Shelby Craft Mafia Mission:

We have a strong desire to bring the Craft Mafia attitude to our area of Shelby NC, which has a smaller, traditional crafting and arts community. We see vast, untapped potential for artisans and crafters here - especially the ones working with more untraditional mediums and viewpoints. We would like to nurture the unconventional art community here, while at the same time becoming a valuable member of what already exists.

About The Craft Mafia:

The first Craft Mafia was founded in 2003 by nine crafty buisness women in Austin, TX. The group originally came together through a shared love for craft, DIY ethics and mutual respect. As the Craft Mafia developed it became a forum for networking, promotion and shared ideas. Since it's development in Austin, other Mafias have popped up across the globe, check them out!