Indie Craft Parade announces presenting sponsor for 2026

The 17th Annual Indie Craft Parade presented by Bonnie Christine’s Artisan Educator will be held September 11-13, 2026 at the historic Judson Mill. Indie Craft Parade was created for Greenville, South Carolina in 2010 to support and promote independent artists, educate the community about the modern craft movement, and encourage a renewed appreciation for quality handmade goods. Each year, the festival highlights and contributes to the artistic and innovative local economy of Greenville, SC.

The 2026 event will feature 100+ artists and makers from across the United States. For event hours, ticket pricing and a complete list of participating artists, visit www.indiecraftparade.com.

Based in North Carolina, Artisan Educator is owned by Bonnie Christine, a designer and educator. Bonnie hosts the world’s leading class in surface pattern design, and has taught thousands of students across the globe. Now, Bonnie is sharing her knowledge with a new online course, Artisan Educator, so that any creative can do what she did: teach their craft and increase their revenue.

“Bonnie was a maker at the very first Indie Craft Parade in 2010, and she has spent the intervening years becoming a talented artist, growing her business, and sharing her knowledge with creatives worldwide through her online education programs. We’re really excited about what Bonnie’s Artisan Educator is bringing to Indie Craft Parade and about the opportunities it offers for our makers and all attending creatives.” says Lib Ramos, festival co-founder.

Artisan Educator will have a prominent booth at the 2026 festival, offering a free activity, lounge space, and a chance to learn how anyone can teach their craft.

Indie Craft Parade is funded by both local and national sponsors including Bonnie Christine, PrymConsumer USA, Bank of Travelers Rest, and ReCraft Creative Reuse Center.

About Bonnie Christine’s Artisan Educator

Artisan Educator is a course for makers, artists, and creatives of every kind, built on the belief that your creativity can pay you twice. Once for what you make, and again for what you know. Inside, surface pattern designer and educator Bonnie Christine helps makers turn the knowledge behind their creativity into a beautiful online course, so they can earn from what they know, preserve the craft they love, and make the path easier for the next generation of makers.

Find Bonnie Christine’s Artisan Educator online

www.bonniechristine.com/teachonline · Facebook: /bonniechristine · Instagram: @bonniechristine

About Indie Craft Parade

Indie Craft Parade is an annual curated art festival in Greenville, South Carolina that brings together some of the best handmade talent in the US. Their mission is to empower creative entrepreneurs while cultivating a supportive community around them. The festival began in 2010 and has become one of the premier craft events in the South.

Find Indie Craft Parade online

www.indiecraftparade.com · Facebook: /indiecraftparade · Instagram: @indiecraftparade