HANDMADE to market membership

We help handmade entrepreneurs go from overwhelmed, disconnected, and not making enough sales to confident, connected, and thriving in their business.

> Gain confidence

> connect with community

> thrive in your business

an online membership for handmade entrepreneurs

  • Connect with entrepreneurs from all over the world

  • Access up to 30 hours of training content

  • Join live monthly workshops

  • Registration opens twice a year

“This is the beginning of the rest of my life. This is what i’ve been looking for, for a long time.”

— Mary Achieng Onyango of Afrocessories Co., based in Kenya

what you will access as a member

  • A Global Community

    Connect and collaborate with others just like you. Gain exclusive access to the Artisan Business Community, featuring a members-only WhatsApp group, Discussion Forum, Member Directory, and live monthly workshops!

  • Artisan Business Essentials

    Learn at your own pace with the Artisan Business Essentials Course, designed to cover key aspects of building your branding, product, financials, management, marketing and sales within your handmade business.

  • Expert Insights

    Gain insights from others' mistakes and experiences. Connect with and learn from handmade industry experts during exclusive, members-only monthly webinars, all from the comfort of your own home.

  • Artisan Business Library

    Enhance your learning journey when you access the Artisan Business Lab Library, filled with up to 30 hours of workshop replays. All videos are organized by training topic ranging from product development to preparing for success at tradeshows.

  • Accountability Partners

    You can partner with another HANDMADE to MARKET member and support each other in achieving your goals by holding each other accountable. 

  • Artisan Business Guide Chatbot

    Find the answers to your business questions with ease by asking our Artisan Business Lab powered chatbot any questions you have.

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What makes the handmade to market membership unique

  • To make sure we develop a strong community built off trust and support, we have developed multiple ways for you to connect with others within the community. We have even taken it one step further by only opening registration for the HANDMADE to MARKET Membership twice a year, to give current members time to really get to know each other. Join our waitlist to be the first to know when registration is open!

  • By using our unique HANDMADE to MARKET Success Path, you can embark on a unique, personalized, self-paced learning journey. Get ready to take your skills to the next level—your journey starts here!

  • Our platform has been thoughtfully designed with you in mind, built on feedback and insights from our incredible community. Every feature and resource reflect the real needs and aspirations of our beneficiaries, ensuring it’s tailored to support your journey and goals. Together, we’re creating something truly impactful!

  • Our platform is led by a dedicated team and expert consultants with years of experience and a deep passion for the handmade industry. We’re committed to supporting your journey with expertise, care, and a genuine understanding of the challenges and opportunities artisan entrepreneurs face. Your success is our mission!

"My professional ability, development, and the way I do and deliver my work are well developed because of the Artisan Business Lab Program.”

– Baruani Mbaruku of Ubuntu Youth Organization, based in Kenya

This Membership is designed for

  • Independent Artisans and crafts people

    Who want to expand their business.

  • Small Artisan Businesses

    Who are ready to scale production and reach new markets

  • Creatives

    Who want ongoing support, coaching, and a community to stay motivated.

  • Designers and makers

    Who want guidance on product development, branding, marketing, and sales.

  • Importers, Wholesalers, and Exporters

    Who work with handmade production and are looking to expand their market access and connect to others in the sector.

  • Artisan Cooperatives or Groups

    Who are seeking tools and strategies to thrive collectively.

  • Anyone in the Handmade Sector

    Interested in learning and growing within the handmade market.

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FAQs

  • No, registration for this membership only opens twice a year. This allows us to focus on each new cohort joining the community and make sure you are getting the best possible experience. Join our waitlist to stay up to date on when registration is open.

  • We help handmade entrepreneurs go from feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and not making enough sales, to confident, connected, and thriving in their business. This community and resource platform offers monthly workshops, educational resources, and a network of like-minded individuals from the handmade sector to help members access the tools they need to bring their handmade products successfully to market. 

  • The HANDMADE to MARKET Membership is powered by HANDMADE to MARKET, formerly known as Aid to Artisans. HANDMADE to MARKET is a division of Creative Learning. 

  • The HANDMADE to MARKET Membership falls under the Artisan Business Lab resources and access to the Artisan Business Community.

    This membership offers Artisan Business Lab resources including online courses, resources, networking opportunities and workshops, accessible to members who pay annually or monthly.

    The membership also includes Artisan Business Community resources such as online networking opportunities, a WhatsApp Community, and a discussion forum. 

    Other programs offered by HANDMADE to MARKET (formerly known as Aid to Artisans) include the Artisan Accelerator, which entails country programs, funded by external organizations, government entities, or foundations, grant opportunities, and mentoring. HANDMADE to MARKET, under Artisan Business Lab, also offers customized courses, workshops, and seminars, funded by external sources. 

  • The HANDMADE to MARKET Membership is designed for artisan entrepreneurs who want to grow and succeed in selling their handmade products. It’s ideal for:

    • Independent artisans and craftspeople looking to expand their business.

    • Small artisan businesses ready to scale their production and reach new markets.

    • Designers & Makers who want guidance on product development, branding, marketing, and sales.

    • Importers, wholesalers and exporters who work with handmade production and are looking to expand their market access and connect to others in the sector.

    • Artisan cooperatives or groups seeking tools and strategies to thrive collectively.

    • Creatives who want ongoing support, coaching, and a community to stay motivated.

    • Anyone in the handmade sector interested in learning and growing within the handmade market.

    This membership is tailored to help those who are passionate about handmade work and are looking to turn that passion into a successful, sustainable business.

  • Benefits of Joining the HANDMADE to MARKET Membership:

    • Monthly Education & Networking: Live Zoom workshops with industry experts on a range of topics related to building a successful handmade business.

    • Community Support: Connect with other handmade entrepreneurs via a member’s only WhatsApp group, member directory, discussion forum and monthly workshop opportunities for networking.

    • Exclusive Resources: Access to templates, workshop recordings, and a unique handmade business essentials course that covers topics such as marketing & sales, branding, management, finance, and product.

    • Artisan Business Essentials course: The first course of its kind, bringing you the basics of running a successful handmade business, from idea to global expansion. Your lessons will be tailored to your level and give you milestones to guide you to the next steps to help you on your path to success.

    • Accountability: Interested in having an accountability partner? You can partner with another Handmade to Marker member and support each other in achieving your goals by holding each other accountable. 

  • This membership is a virtual, online membership for handmade entrepreneurs. When registration is open, only twice a year, simply follow the steps below:

    • Step 1: Purchase an annual or monthly subscription to the HANDMADE to MARKET Membership.

    • Step 2: You will receive an email prompting you to create an account on the HANDMADE to MARKET platform and complete the onboarding questionnaire.

    • Step 3: Access the HANDMADE to MARKET resources, live events, and community! Let your growth begin. 

  • When you join the membership, you will have access to over 30 hours of content, covering topics around product, branding, financial, sales & marketing, and management.

  • The membership includes dozens of workshop replays, handouts, templates, homework, and event replays, covering topics ranging from product to branding, marketing & sales, financial, and management. 

  • When you join the HANDMADE to MARKET Membership, we want to make sure you have access to the most up to date information, and your membership includes one live educational workshop on Zoom every month.

    Each live event also becomes a video replay, accessible as a resource within the HANDMADE to MARKET Membership platform.  

  • At the moment, all resources are available in English only. However, we are working towards providing closed captioning in other languages soon. 

  • Yes, we host monthly, live webinars for HANDMADE to MARKET Members only. To access these monthly live events, you must have a HANDMADE to MARKET Membership account. We open registration twice a year, so to make sure you stay up to date by joining our waitlist.

  • To access the membership platform, you need to register as a member when we open the membership twice a year to the public. To get notified when registration is open, be sure to join our waitlist.

  • Yes, you can access the membership using your mobile phone! The platform is compatible on phones, laptops, and tablets. You can also access audio transcripts if you prefer to read content rather than watch videos. 

  • If you have any questions about the HANDMADE to MARKET Membership, please contact membership@creativelearning.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

  • The HANDMADE to MARKET Membership costs $9.99 per month or $99 annually. By choosing the annual subscription, you will receive 2 months for free compared to paying monthly.

  • We accept all major credit and debit cards. When registering, please make sure the billing address you provide matches the address associated with your card.