Why Crafting Feels Like Pure Joy with Dari Litchman – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 75

from Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast · host Joleen Emery

Welcome to Episode 75 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, Craftonians! In this delightful episode, Joleen welcomes the effervescent Dari Litchman, founder of The Craft Salon in Brooklyn, NY — a vibrant art space built on creativity, chaos, and community. Dari shares her journey of opening a craft studio right at the start of the pandemic, transforming challenge into joyful creation. Together, she and Joleen dive into the power of art to connect people, the beauty of imperfection, and the magic of “chaos crafting” — where glue guns, sequins, and laughter meet pure self-expression. Guest BioDari Litchman is the founder and owner of The Craft Salon in Brooklyn, New York — an arts-and-crafts studio offering after-school programs, ceramics, and joyful creative experiences for all ages. Known for her bright personality and “everyone’s invited” energy, Dari calls herself an Arts & Crafts Sommelier (and we couldn’t love that more). When she’s not teaching, she’s crafting wearable art, chaos-beaded badges, and “love bombs” filled with sparkle and self-celebration. Follow DariWebsiteInstagramFacebookTiktokEpisode Chapters with Timestamps [00:00 – 05:14] — Welcome & Announcements [05:15 – 09:59] — Meet Dari Litchman [10:00 – 15:19] — The Craft Salon’s Origin Story[15:20 – 20:39] — Teaching Kids & Building Community[20:40 – 28:29] — Self-Congratulatory Badges & Love Bombs[28:30 – 33:44] — The Glue Gun Deep Dive [33:45 – 39:59] — Chaos Crafting & Creative Freedom [40:00 – 44:59] — Tools of the Trade – Dari’s favorite tools and hack[45:00 – End] — Joyful Reflection & Call to Create Quotes from the Episode“Creativity isn’t about perfection — it’s about joy, glitter, and a good glue gun.” – Joleen Emery“My studio is basically my craft closet that exploded into a business — and I love it.” – Dari Litchman“You don’t wait for the perfect moment to make art; you just start gluing.” – Dari Litchman“The world needs more people willing to make messes with love.” – Joleen Emery“Chaos crafting is where the real magic happens.” – Dari LitchmanResources and LinksVisit The Craft Salon in BrooklynLearn more about Big Raven Farm Retreats 2026 — limited spots available!Explore Big Raven Yoga mats featuring guest artistsTry Beacon Adhesives Gemtac Glue for your next beaded masterpiecePro tip from Dari: Grab a wax pencil for precise gem placement — a total game changer! Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB

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