If you’re trying to sell or promote your products online, it’s important to have good-quality photos. Here, we speak with Toronto photographer Doaa Jamal on how to make yours better — or hire a pro to take the lead.
What is cultural appropriation really, and why is it harmful? Here, two Indigenous educators share their expertise, plus tips on how we can all do better.
This issue, we're focusing on the Workshop community: retailers, members and makers whose work inspires us to learn and create.
The toy market can be tough. For every product you sell, you have to make two customers happy: the adult who buys it, and the kid who’s going to play with it. Here are seven makers who’ve managed to create delightful toys that bring a smile to everybody’s face.
Workshop member and textile artist Vanessa Lamarche tells us about her summer projects, her first sale and her latest favourite podcast.
In this ongoing series, Workshop is asking retailers across the country what they wish makers knew about selling to stores. Get the inside scoop on the dos and don'ts of wholesale from Emma Smith of Black & Smith in Jerseyville, Ont.
How well do you know your customers? Our two profile subjects show us how important this intel is to business success.
For Melissa Schooley of The Raging Bowl Pottery, her family's support and idyllic apple orchard gave her a chance to build a thriving studio and boutique.
Kaija Heitland wanted to create a fabric collection inspired by her heritage and produced entirely in North America. Here’s how she achieved it, and where she’s going next.
Always doin' it for the 'gram? Maybe it's time to explore other marketing tools. Here are two we think are worth your time.
Curious about Pinterest, but not sure how (or if) to get started? Digital marketing expert Pamela Kruusi shares her key tips.
Workshop member and jewellery maker Rosie Schinners shares her killer first business idea, her dream studio locale and her nostalgic binge-watch.
The best way to learn and get better is from each other. In this issue, we round up some inspiring Canadian ceramicists and share some wholesaling tips from one Nova Scotia retailer.
In this ongoing series, Workshop is asking retailers across the country what they wish makers knew about selling to stores. Get the inside scoop on the dos and don'ts of wholesale from Kimberley Dares and Rachel Brisson of The Trainyard in Dartmouth, N.S.
