Featured Member: Edwin Fong, Nutfreedoodles
Workshop member and doodler Edwin Fong tells us about his dream studio seating, his reading recommendation and his biggest achievement of 2022.
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Find and connect with other makers just like you. Read profiles of Canadian crafters and artisans, find inspiration to get your creative juices flowing and learn from makers who’ve been there before, plus discuss key topics with other members in the comments.
Featured Member: Lisa Pijuan-Nomura, Studio Beulah
Workshop member, collage artist and all-around creative person Lisa Pijuan-Nomura chats with us about residencies, round-number birthdays and her "mouse hotel" conversion.
A Made-in-Canada Holiday Gift Guide
Workshop members make some amazing things. Here's a sample of them for you to shop for the holidays or anytime.
Featured Member: Cheryl Rutherford, Encorewrap
Workshop member and multidisciplinary creator Cheryl Rutherford tells us about her latest business success, her first-ever product and how she's planning for her next vacation.
Featured Member: Kristen Scharf, Combinist Goods
Workshop member and jewellery designer Kristen Scharf tells us about her new studio, her upcoming product launches and the TV genre she can't get enough of.
“How I Turned My Pandemic Project Into a Thriving Business”
Amy Jackson started Native Love Notes to cheer people up during lockdown. Now she’s got a thriving business, a retail shop in Winnipeg — and big plans for the future.
Featured Member: Eleanor Stainsby, Stainsby Studios
Workshop member and ceramicist Eleanor Stainsby chats about her latest innovation, the new albums she's looking forward to and the first product she ever sold.
Featured Member: Susan Pfeiffer, BedlamCats Studio
Workshop member and texture artist Susan Pfeiffer chats about her home studio upgrades, her sustainability innovations and her favourite new pendant.
Live Event: How to Create a Website That Sells
April 28, 2022 | Join other Workshop members and web design expert Arianne Foulks for a seminar on making your ecommerce website work harder — and better.
Featured Member: Kate Civiero, Infinite Glassworks
Workshop member and glassblower Kate Civiero chats about her favourite podcast, her latest purchase and her ongoing studio renovations.
Live Q&A: Your Tax Questions, Answered
March 10, 2022 | Join other Workshop members and bookkeeper Jayne Dykstra for a Q&A on all things income tax and GST/HST.
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3 Smart Tips from our Goals Event
Missed our goals event on February 15? We've rounded up some of the most useful takeaways for you and your business.
Inspiration: 6 Canadian Hat Makers We Love
We the North require a little warmth for our noggins for a good chunk of the year, so it’s no wonder that the toque is essentially a national icon. But there are more styles to protect our heads from the cold. Here, six makers who’ve crafted their own chapeaux — including a requisite toque designer.
Featured member: Karin Edhlund, Förtrollad
Workshop member and bag designer Karin Edhlund chats about her first-ever sale, her proudest moment of the year and the balm she uses to keep her leather products in top shape.
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