CRAFTY BIZ: From Maker to Making a Living – CraftSmarts Lecture Series by Jacqueline Sava of Soak (October 3 – 25, 2011)

by jen

Aug 19th, 2011

ataw_cat toys...
Cat toys by at.aw, posted by glasco54 the Craft Toronto flickr group

When I think of business savvy crafters inToronto, Jacqueline Sava of Soak is one of the first people that come to mind – and not only because of her appearance on Dragon’s Den!  Girl not only identified a very real need for crafters – to clean their woolens without felting them – but worked out a formula for a product that met this need and more, packaged it beautifully, and [...]

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GET SCHOOLED: Fresh Collective University

by rosalyn

Jul 9th, 2010

Fresh Collective has just become an even better place for Toronto designers to sell their wares!  We’re well-established and busy, in a great location and we have an amazing loyal clientele.  We’ve always been a terrific supportive group, but now we offer Fresh Collective University to our members– a well-rounded business development course to totally demystify the business side of things!

FCU is a workbook and study group program based on the wealth of knowledge Laura-Jean has compiled over 16 years of developing her own clothing line, and [...]

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VENDOR CALL: Dorly Designs Fashion House (July – December 31, 2010)

by rosalyn

Jul 9th, 2010

LAST CALL!

We still have a handful of clothing racks and jewelry cases waiting for you in our beautiful Queen Street East boutique available immediately to sell your wares!

Space is limited and will run out quickly – so don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity for you to be a part of a busy, trendy, and already very popular One-Stop-Shop located in the desired neighbourhood of Leslieville.  We welcome new and veteran Designers to establish, expand or relocate their businesses with us.

We offer; excellent competitive rates, fixtures, shelving, racks, store [...]

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Reminder GET SCHOOLED: The Art of Selling, at Wise Daughters

by toronto craft alert

Jul 8th, 2010

the art of selling @ wise daughters

The Art of Selling – a workshop for crafters
with Mary Breen, owner of Wise Daughters Craft Market

  • Are you talented with your hands but afraid to “pitch” your product?
  • Are you at a loss as to how to price your wares?
  • Do you really know your market?

This workshop is for people who want to break into the retail market, or expand sales.

Prepare yourself for the fall craft show season with new strategies for success.

After 18 months of operating Wise Daughters Craft Market (and constantly [...]

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GET SCHOOLED: The Art of Selling at Wise Daughters (August 18)

by rosalyn

Jun 26th, 2010

the art of selling @ wise daughters

The Art of Selling – a workshop for crafters
with Mary Breen, owner of Wise Daughters Craft Market

  • Are you talented with your hands but afraid to “pitch” your product?
  • Are you at a loss as to how to price your wares?
  • Do you really know your market?

This workshop is for people who want to break into the retail market, or expand sales.

Prepare [...]

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VENDOR CALL: New 2nd location “Haute” Par Periwinkle (opening July 28)

by rosalyn

Jun 23rd, 2010

haute par periwinkle

Calling all Canadian Designers! This is a vendor call for Periwinkle’s second location (opening JULY 28 2010). We are proud to introduce to you Periwinkle’s new second location (Haute par Periwinkle) located in the prestige Forest Hill area (Eglington and Avenue). Forest Hill is an affluent neighbourhood in central Toronto and it is one of Toronto’s three wealthiest neighbourhoods. Haute par Periwinkle is offering shelf, clothing units and table space [...]

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