Our Mission
Connection Β· Community Β· Creativity
Our mission is to build a strong creative community, highlight the incredible talent in the North and provide space for creatives to connect and thrive together. We believe in the power of community and the joy in making things by hand.
MAKERS NORTH 2025 EVENTS
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We canβt believe that itβs already 2025 and weβre looking forward to the joy & sunshine that comes along with Spring! Julieanne and I are currently knee deep in planning for the 2025 year but sign up for our newsletter below to be informed when dates & applications launch!
WHAT WE DO
Makers North Handmade Markets
We host everyoneβs favourite Northern Ontario handmade only markets! Our goal is always to highlight and support Northern Ontario makers of the highest quality. Our markets give them the opportunity to connect with a huge audience of passionate supporters. Weβre very proud and grateful to be able to showcase all of the incredible talent in the north!
Art Exhibitions
We both host and curate art exhibitions throughout the year including the bi-annual Square Foot Show.
Community Building
We at Makers North Collective believe that weβre stronger together which is why we do our best to build an inclusive community for all makers. With our private Facebook group, maker meet ups and workshops our goal is to build a strong community of makers to uplift, support and cheer each other on!
A few words from our makers
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"Easily one of the elite events we attend and truly hope to to be invited to each year! So well attended by a community that clearly cares to shop and support small businesses run by two amazing entrepreneurs - Makers North has created the ultimate environment for maker success!"
Adrienne Decaire, Barbays
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"Being part of Maker's North events has had a huge impact on my business, not only monetarily (sales) but also priceless in terms of networking with other small businesses, and connecting with the Sudbury community. "
Mark S. Gagne, Mindmelt Studio
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"Makers North has been one of my favourite markets to participate in. The events are always well-organized by the coordinators and the selection of makers is well-curated and promoted. Each market has been a wonderful experience!"
Kendra Edwards
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"I participated in the Spring and Christmas Makers North events, each time my experience was excellent. Each event is very organized, runs smoothly, and is well advertised. The orangizers truly care so much about the maker community, from providing refreshments, to personally checking in throughout the event to make sure you are having a great time!"
Art & Anne
$14+
THOUSAND DOLLARS DONATED
Through markets, fundraisers and more we have been able to donate over $12+ thousand dollars plus food, personal care items and more to local charities and Northern Ontario based causes.
6+
YEARS SERVING THE MAKER COMMUNITY
From our very first market way back in 2016 to today, we strive to bring opportunities to all makers from those first starting out to seasoned pros and hope to expand our ability to help makers thrive in the coming years.
1500+
SWAG BAGS GIFTED!
We had to include it because weβre just darn proud! Our makers are truly the best and come up with the most fun goodies for everyones favourite swag bags!
Makers North respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Robinson-Huron Treaty Territory and the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnaabeg. We are truly grateful that ourselves and our makers are able to create and share our work on this beautiful land. We are proud to provide space for Indigenous makers to represent their work and culture at all of our events. Miigwech.
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