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.
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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.
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual General Meeting: The Collective
FEBRUARY 26TH, 7PM EST
Online
Join us for an exclusive members-only evening where youβll have the chance to help shape the future of Makers North Collective in 2025 (weβre got some exciting plans in the works).
This is your opportunity to share your feedback, offer ideas, and discuss your handmade business goals. And of course, weβll have some fun along the way!
MARKETING MAGIC:
Demystifying Marketing for your Handmade Biz
MARCH 5th, 7PM EST
Online
$25 (Free for Collective Members)
Marketing Magic is a fun and engaging online workshop specifically crafted for artists and makers (thatβs you!) to unlock the fundamentals of marketing your creative business.
In this focused session, participants will explore the fundamentals of marketing, have a better understanding of marketing options that are available to them, and get a clear idea of how to create meaningful connections between their handmade offerings and their ideal customers (the people most likely to be excited by them!).
By the end of the workshop, participants will understand the essential role that marketing plays in transforming their handmade goods into a sustainable, recognizable brand that resonates with their target audience.
MAKEROPOLY:
The Marketing Boardgame
APRIL 2ND
Online
Introducing MAKEROPOLY, the board game that will make marketing your handmade business fun!
We are gamifying marketing your handmade business to get makers excited and motivated to get their goods into the hands of their excited customers. Complete all of the tasks on the board game to effectively share and marketing your amazing goods.
Spring Handmade Market
MAY 3rd, 10-4pm
1933 Regent Street, Sudbury
Northern Ontarioβs favourite handmade-only market is back!! The Makers North Collective Spring market will once again highlight Northern Ontario makers of the highest quality. Expect fun, food, community, and gorgeous handmade goods at the Southridge Mall in Sudbury on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Shoot a text to a friend, you wonβt want to miss this!
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.
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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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