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.
Holiday Market Applications OPEN Β·
Holiday Market Applications OPEN Β·
HEY MAKERS!
Applications are now OPEN for the 2025 Makers North Collective Handmade Holiday Market. We are so excited to host this fabulous, festive weekend with our creative community!
Thank you!
Tracy & Julieanne
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THE COLLECTIVE
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The Collective is all about bringing makers and artists from Northern Ontario together to create a vibrant, supportive community right here in Northern Ontario. We provide a space for connection, collaboration, and shared learning with the goal of taking your handmade business to the next level.
With a focus on education, collaboration, and community, weβre dedicated to building a space where creativity can flourish and makers can find the tools and support they need to succeed.
Through workshops both online & in person, community building events and a stronger network of support, we believe the future of Northern Ontario makers is right here in THE COLLECTIVE!
Weβre simply better together.
Want to join the Northern Ontario Makers Movement?
We LOVE to work with companies and brands that love handmade, support community and are proud to grow creative culture in Canada & the North. If that sounds like you, we would love to talk!
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!
Membership
The Collective membership supports makers and artists from Northern Ontario to grow their handmade businesses by providing resources, connections, and opportunities to thrive in their craft.
Community Building
Here 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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS ~
PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
June 2025
In Person
A meet-up for Collective members to share and explore everything photography together. Thereβs still time to join if you want to get in on the fun!
MAKERS NORTH + UP HERE FESTIVAL
August 2025
Outdoor Summer Market!
Weβre SO excited to partner up with the fab folks at Up Here fest once again to host a handmade only outdoor market as part of their Family Day on August 16th 2025! Applications open soon, stay tuned. Sign up for our newsletter below to be first to apply!
HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET
November 2025
Everyoneβs favourite 2 day handmade holiday extravaganza will be back and better than ever in November 2025. We do not have dates to share at this time, but donβt worry weβll share all the fun information as soon as possible! Sign up for our newsletter below to be the first to hear the news.
Interested in future markets?
If you are interested in participating in a future event or market please sign up for our newsletter HERE. We always send out the applications to our newsletter subscribers first!
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.
8+
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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