Tachkova collages thin strips of recycles cashmere remnants for her Alternknitive® line of hats and scarves.

SFMade, an organization that supports the production of local goods and services, is celebrating SFMade Week from May 9-15th. Plenty of things are made in the Mission – here are a few events showcasing local makers, designers, and doers:

Clothier Cut Loose is having a clothing sale. May 9th – May 21st 1218 Valencia Street.

The Colleen Maure  showroom is celebrating with extended hours and open studio, where you can learn about the process of making jewelry!  May 13th – 15th – 1406B Valencia Street.

OHIO Design pop-up shop and is having a warehouse sale – OHIO Design is a designer and builder of modern furniture and interiors.  May 14th -15th – 630 Treat Ave.

Beneduci shoes is offering a tour and demonstration. For $5 you can learn how custom shoes are made.May 14th 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – 797 San Jose Ave.

Build your own beanie at a workshop at Ryan Debonville knitwear, May 14th 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – 3222 16th Street.

Heliotrope sales benefit SFMade all week. Heliotrope, which creates high quality natural products, sells inside at Acacia. May 14th – 415 Valencia Street.

Artillery A.G.  has a paint-your-own T-shirt workshop! $40 to design and paint your own. Limited spaces. May 15th 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – 2751 Mission Street.

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