Festivals, Figurines, and Happy Craft Month Accidents
National Craft Month probably wasn’t on your radar—but maybe it should be. Whether you're the type who hoards craft supplies like a dragon with glitter glue or someone whose last “DIY” project was assembling IKEA furniture (badly), March is giving you a reason to make something.
There’s plenty of ways to celebrate in Georgia, from big-deal craft festivals to low-key paint-and-sip-style fun. Crafting isn’t just about macaroni necklaces and lopsided pottery. It’s about the joy of making something your way.
Shopping for Handmade Stuff Counts as Participation
Not in the mood to break out the paintbrushes yourself? No problem. Some of the best ways to celebrate Craft Month don’t involve making anything—just showing up to admire (and maybe buy) what other people made.
- Forsythia Festival (March 8-9, Downtown Forsyth, GA) - A small-town craft fest with big handmade energy. Live entertainment, vendor booths packed with pottery, jewelry, and more, plus free entry.
- Mulberry Street Arts & Crafts Festival (March 29-30, Downtown Macon, GA) - A craft fair so classic it’s been running longer than some of us have been alive. It’s the centerpiece of Macon’s cherry blossom season, meaning craft booths, street performers, and a whole lot of pink trees.
Or, Just Paint Something and Call It a Day
Maybe you do want to try your hand at crafting, but without committing to a three-hour YouTube tutorial and a pile of regret. That’s where Incha Duluth-Duck Ink comes in.
It’s a paint-your-own-ceramic spot, but with a twist: you’re decorating Pokémon, Sanrio characters, and other extremely paintable little guys—all while sipping on boba and snacking on something delicious. It’s new, wildly popular, and honestly, the easiest way to feel creative without too much effort.
- Pick a figurine.
- Throw some paint on it.
- Sip your drink while it gets glazed and fired.
- Take home your probably adorable creation.
Craft Month isn’t about perfection—it’s about the process. A little paint, a little imagination, and maybe a slightly wonky handmade mug to show for it. Some people create, some collect, and some just show up for the experience. As nature blooms back to life, March is the best time to add a little creativity to your routine.
Still feeling artsy? Find more at www.gbj.com/arts-entertainment.
