Calling All Crafters! Apply to Cast in NBC’s The Handmade Project w/ Amy Poehler

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Casting Call! 🚨

If you love creating handmade items, you may be interested in applying for a chance to cast in a new TV Series called The Handmade Project!

The Handmade Project will be an unscripted competition series on NBC co-hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, known from the popular series Parks and Recreation. Each series will feature contestants who make handmade, DIY projects based on different themes.

I like crafts…can I apply?

You could be a household hacker, a DIY decorator, a quilter, knitter, furniture maker, a scrapbooker, basket weaver, needle pointer, cake decorator, wood worker, metal worker or welder, accessory or jewelry maker, doll maker, textile maker, shibori expert, potter, hand-builder, paper crafter, leather or denim worker, costume maker, an artisan or maker of any type… basically any super creative person who loves making things by hand. Go here to apply!

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  1. Lydia

    I wish I wasn’t too chicken to apply.. but I also work full time and would never be able to get the time off. Sounds fun, especially with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman!

  2. Shannon

    I feel like I’m too old to do this. Do you think they are looking for pretty 20 year olds?

    • Rebecca

      I don’t think so, where’s the fun in that?! Lol. It says age isn’t looked at for the creative criteria. Go for it!

  3. Rebecca

    I took a look at the application, definitely doesn’t look like it’s for a casual crafter (like myself). Pretty detailed. Hopefully a hip2saver gets to do it though, that’d be pretty cool!

  4. kerri

    Looks like this could have Lina’s name all over it !?!? 👍

  5. Heartmade crafts

    Looked it over…I guess you go on for the exposure only? I didn’t see anything about prize winnings…maybe im.greedy.

    • Raea

      Each week eight all-around makers, from all walks of life, will take on a series of projects with the hopes of impressing Poehler, Offerman and our expert judges. Over the course of each episode, the contestants must tackle a different theme, hand-making items in different disciplines — the difficulty of which increases with every episode until a winner is crown. Shot in an outdoor setting, the series will also focus on the characters and camaraderie of those who enjoy creating their own crafts, all under the comedic guidance of Poehler and Offerman.

      Found this online

  6. Tamara

    Ive tried to apply 3 times now every time I get to upload picture it starts application over .

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Darn! Are you on a mobile device? If not, maybe check in a different browser. Hope this helps!

    • Brian L Wishnefsky

      Very long application form when you are done it crashes.

  7. Katie E

    Thank you so much for posting this! I am an art teacher and an avid crafter and just filling out the application was fun! I love the idea of showcasing crafting to a broader audience and giving people joy! Thanks again, Collin! perhaps you’ll see me on NBC in the near future 🙂

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      How exciting! You’re SO welcome! Good luck! 😀

  8. Sandi finney

    Hi I just sent in my application but could not find the download icon for the three minute video so I sent in the app without it. Could you contact me to advise?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Hi there! You will need to contact them for help with that. The only contact I can find is on their facebook page where you can send them a message. Hope this helps! https://www.facebook.com/nbcuniversal

  9. Matt

    What’s the deadline?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Darn! I can’t seem to find a deadline. Maybe try contacting them. The only contact information I find is the messaging option on their Facebook page. Hope this helps! https://www.facebook.com/nbcuniversal

      • Ashley

        Has anyone figured out when the deadline is?

        • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

          I am still not finding it listed. Have you been able to contact them?

  10. Yasmin

    I just tried applying for the second time, and for the second time my information disappear as I was busy uploading pictures.
    This is ridiculous. I want to apply, but it’s a super long application and I keep losing my info what gives@!@#$

  11. Claire Alba

    I applied for this and am wondering when they will start auditioning. Will we be notified whether we are selected or not? Is there any additional information?

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Hi there! I did find this email listed in the details – dmca.agent@nbcuni.com Hope this helps!

  12. Godofredo Rodriguez

    I’m too late……. 🙁

  13. Amy Kelley

    Aweee! So bummed that I missed this. My partner and I are hoping for a season TWO!

  14. Brenda Burger

    I also couldn’t get the site to let me apply.
    We live in a 104 year old victorian home with a barn. How much more mystery can you take?
    I do all the repairs, have all my own tools and was a software engineer. CONTACT ME, I wanna pksy!!!

  15. Chrissy Lester

    if they do a second season, is there a way to know when the deadline is? or what needs to be done ahead of time? I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do this! i didnt even know about it till i saw an ad for the upcoming show. any help is greatly appreciated!

    • Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick)

      Hi there! I am not finding any further details on this. We will be sure to post if it pops up again!

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