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State of the Industry Panel A conversation with Nicholas Bertram, Erin Love, Natalie Thomas, and Jason Zhao Moderated by Abby Glassenberg h+h americas and Craft Industry Alliance are excited to announce the speakers participating in h+h americas' 2026 State of the Industry Panel! Abby Glassenberg, Co-Founder and President of Craft Industry Alliance, will [...]
There's so much to do at h+h americas 2026—and you can do it all. Especially if you bring a trusted group of crafty confidantes! h+h americas delivers a full spectrum of education, product discovery, and industry connections designed to help craft businesses grow and stay ahead of the market. Aside from classes and [...]
We structured the new h+h University like a University experience, where students can mix and match courses for the ultimate interdisciplinary experience. The new h+h University acknowledges that in the craft industry, entrepreneurs often wear many hats. h+h University covers 5 crucial craft industry tracks: Brick-and-Mortar Shops, E-Commerce Sellers, Creators, Designs/Teachers, and Sewing [...]
The new h+h University presents a holistic day of education structured like a University experience. Covering five tracks that address distinct craft business communities—Brick-and-Mortar Shops, E-Commerce Sellers, Creators, Designs/Teachers, and Sewing Machine Dealers—h+h University endeavors to provide rigorous, intensive sessions that can also be mixed and matched for the ultimate interdisciplinary experience. This [...]
For decades, Fall has held a special kind of magic for the craft industry. It’s the season when makers return to their studios with renewed energy, when shops prepare for the holiday rush, and when the industry’s most exciting ideas start to take shape. The h+h americas Fall Edition is officially on and ready to [...]
PRESS RELEASE - DOWNLOAD December 17, 2026 A New Era Begins: Koelnmesse Brings the h+h americas Fall Edition to Houston in 2026 Koelnmesse, organizer of the globally recognized h+h cologne and h+h americas, is excited to announce the launch of the h+h americas Fall Edition, debuting in Houston, Texas a city with a long, [...]
Still searching for the perfect holiday gift for your favorite craft business? Want to show your LYS or LQS owner how much you appreciate them? Surprise them with a Class Card to h+h americas 2026! In early 2026, we’re rolling out a full roster of experiences with top educators in the crafting community. Class [...]
The new color palette for h+h americas 2026 is here! We’re excited to reveal h+h americas’ new, refreshed color palette for the 2026 show! The goldenrod and navy blue that you know and love remain, joined by a cream, pale gray, and light blue. The latter three neutral shades balance the goldenrod and [...]
Your Content Goes Here Welcome to a new edition of the h+h Connect blog, where we bring you insightful conversations and creative inspirations from the world of craft and design. In our recent episode, host Darrin Stern, Show Director for h+h americas and Vice President at Koelnmesse Inc., sat down with the talented illustrator, [...]
The wait is over—our 2025 h+h americas Lookbook: Made for YOU! is here!Explore the heart of the handmade industry through this exclusive digital edition, now available as a free download from our all-new merch store: shop.handicraft-worldwide.comPacked with inspiration, innovation, and community stories, the Lookbook captures everything that makes h+h americas the premier craft industry event [...]
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