Atlanta Craft Club Creates 'Third Space' for Creativity and Connection

The club offers a welcoming space for crafters to gather, create, and build community.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:39am

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An Atlanta woman named Lexi Bynum has turned her personal hobby of crafting into a growing space for creativity and community. What started as a few tables inside a local brewery has now expanded into a brick-and-mortar studio for the Atlanta Craft Club, offering events and a 'third space' for people to gather beyond just home and work.

Why it matters

The Atlanta Craft Club provides a much-needed community space for people to explore their creativity, connect with others who share similar interests, and find a 'third space' beyond just home and work - something that can be especially valuable in the current economic climate where people may be hesitant to spend money on entertainment or social activities.

The details

Bynum started the Atlanta Craft Club in 2024, turning her love of crafting into a business. The club now hosts regular events, including a popular 'bring-your-own-craft' night, where people can gather to work on projects like jewelry making, junk journaling, and more. The club welcomes crafters of all kinds and offers both ticketed events as well as free gatherings to make them accessible to a wider audience.

  • Lexi Bynum started the Atlanta Craft Club in 2024.
  • The club now hosts regular events at its own brick-and-mortar studio.

The players

Lexi Bynum

The founder of the Atlanta Craft Club who turned her personal hobby of crafting into a growing community space.

Hyemi Byun

A longtime member of the Atlanta Craft Club who has been attending events since the beginning.

Azariah Burrell

A first-time attendee of the Atlanta Craft Club who was invited by a friend and is looking to get into crafting as a new hobby.

Kianna Nelson

A member of the Atlanta Craft Club who started attending after moving to Atlanta from Florida as a way to meet people with similar interests.

Leigh Ann Dooley

A junk journaler who is part of the Atlanta Craft Club community and showcases her creative process.

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What they’re saying

“I've been here since the beginning.”

— Hyemi Byun

“This is my first time. My friend invited me. We're trying to not do as many dinner or food outings. I'm trying to get into crafting and have more hobbies. That's one of my goals for this year.”

— Azariah Burrell

“I decided to bring this top that I'm knitting. I've been going to this craft club event for a couple of months now. I started because I moved here from Florida, and it was a nice way to meet people who had the same interests as me.”

— Kianna Nelson

“Basically taking scraps of things from your day-to-day life. I really love newspaper, so this is a spread I did.”

— Leigh Ann Dooley, junk journaler

“Especially in this economy, I think it's hard to leave the house without spending a lot of money.”

— Hyemi Byun

What’s next

The Atlanta Craft Club continues to host regular events at its brick-and-mortar studio, offering a welcoming space for the local crafting community to gather, create, and connect.

The takeaway

The Atlanta Craft Club has created a valuable 'third space' for people to explore their creativity, build community, and find respite from the demands of home and work - something that is especially important in the current economic climate when people may be looking for affordable ways to socialize and pursue their hobbies.