Craft Alliance ~ Alliance Métiers d’art is a Pan-Atlantic Trade Association Representing the Craft Sector in Atlantic Canada. The Alliance is made up of craft councils and guilds, craft media organizations and other craft related industry, educational or government organizations, who express interest in supporting the objectives of the Alliance.
BENEFITS
For Producers
- Expose your products to a network of retailers from Canada and beyond.
- Build your brand by growing your online presence.
- Access exclusive opportunities in the craft sector.
- Develop your business and marketing acumen with Craft Alliance professional development opportunities.
- Explore Exporting Opportunities & Resources
BENEFITS
For Retailers
- An easy way to browse through hundreds of Atlantic Canadian craft products for your store.
- Learn about new products and wholesale producers as they are added.
- Connect directly with producers to request pricing, manufacturing lead time, and more.
FACEBOOK FEED
Coming up next week: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design with Cape Breton Partnership are hosting the Growing a Creative Economy Conference.
Growing a Creative Economy Conference 2019 | Craft Alliance Atlantic Association
Growing a Creative Economy Conference 2019 March 14, 2019 Date: March 14, 2019industry-events Register now for the 2019 Growing a Creative Economy Conference! Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is excited to partner with the Cape Breton Partnership to host the fourth annual Growing a Creative ...
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The PEI Crafts Council is presenting "The Business of Craft" training course starting in April. Through ten weekly sessions, the course will cover a variety of topics relating to running a craft business. If you are working in the craft sector in PEI as an emerging artisan, established artisan, small business owner, or as a craft shop owner, this course is for you!
The Business of Craft Course
We are excited to announce that Jody Racicot will be the facilitator for the course! Jody Racicot is a lifelong artist, craftsman and teacher. His furniture has been featured in National publications and has been exhibited from BC to PEI. Jody teaches the business of performing for Hol
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Throwing mini pottery is just like throwing life-size pots, but you have to be a little more creative when you’re making tiny shapes. Troy Schmidt of Red Dragon Pottery is a pro. Get an inside look at his small, but mighty process, here.
Craft East Buyers' Expo
Today is International Women's Day - we invite you to celebrate and remember the incredibly influential women of Craft in Atlantic Canada, some of whom were featured in our "Life's Work" docu-series.
Louise Pentz: https://vimeo.com/125539639
Heather Lawson: https://vimeo.com/125501609
Elizabeth Goluch: https://vimeo.com/125539638
Sanna Rahola: https://vimeo.com/125539641
Our office will be closed for the rest of this week, until Wednesday March 6th, as we travel as part of a group mission to the Collect International Art Fair in London, England.
We are joined by Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d'art with support from Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage and the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation.
We are joined by Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d'art with support from Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage and the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation.
TWITTER FEED
2 weeks ago
Never underestimate the power of just showing up. Thanks @culligandave, ThreeSixFive Media, and @SaltWireNetwork for telling our story of going to NYC so beautifully. Check out the full video using the link below. https://t.co/p9HOWc9NR7
Never underestimate the power of just showing up. Thanks @culligandave, ThreeSixFive Media, and @SaltWireNetwork for telling our story of going to NYC so beautifully. Check out the full video using the link below. https://t.co/p9HOWc9NR7
1 month ago
Congrats to Sharon Leriche, winner of the Industry Leader/Supporter award at the 2019 @CraftEastExpo - as well as Molly Made Fibre Art Studio in Woody Point, & the @CraftCouncilNL Gift Shop in St. John’s, for being named a top 5 craft retailer in Atlantic Canada #NLarts https://t.co/INanUU39B9
Congrats to Sharon Leriche, winner of the Industry Leader/Supporter award at the 2019 @CraftEastExpo - as well as Molly Made Fibre Art Studio in Woody Point, & the @CraftCouncilNL Gift Shop in St. John’s, for being named a top 5 craft retailer in Atlantic Canada #NLarts https://t.co/INanUU39B9
1 month ago
Transforming furniture, tame your taxes with @VisualArtsNS's workshops, exciting events with @craft_alliance, @Studio21FineArt, opportunities with @artsnovascotia and more in this week's Newsflash! https://t.co/O7HtzOCyTL] https://t.co/ZjCp54nGKF
Transforming furniture, tame your taxes with @VisualArtsNS's workshops, exciting events with @craft_alliance, @Studio21FineArt, opportunities with @artsnovascotia and more in this week's Newsflash! https://t.co/O7HtzOCyTL] https://t.co/ZjCp54nGKF
2 months ago
And here we are in Atlanta, all set up. Come see us in building 2, floor 2, Booth 605. The city is great and the show is huge, so excited to be here. #AtlMkt #lovemylarchwood https://t.co/DtCneZPGR0
And here we are in Atlanta, all set up. Come see us in building 2, floor 2, Booth 605. The city is great and the show is huge, so excited to be here. #AtlMkt #lovemylarchwood https://t.co/DtCneZPGR0
3 months ago
Testing out the lights for Friday evening’s Hydrostone Tree Lighting! The official light up takes place around 7:30pm. Santa will join our wonderful co-hosts @LisaRobertsHfx and @LindellSmithHFX to help us all countdown! https://t.co/zrpx3d9GCy
Testing out the lights for Friday evening’s Hydrostone Tree Lighting! The official light up takes place around 7:30pm. Santa will join our wonderful co-hosts @LisaRobertsHfx and @LindellSmithHFX to help us all countdown! https://t.co/zrpx3d9GCy
3 months ago
What are you doing Friday night?! It’s the Annual Hydrostone Tree Lighting! Come celebrate this special community event with free drinks, cookies, music and Santa! @VeithHouse will be accepting donations to help sponsor families for the upcoming holiday season. https://t.co/T6lypPDP73
What are you doing Friday night?! It’s the Annual Hydrostone Tree Lighting! Come celebrate this special community event with free drinks, cookies, music and Santa! @VeithHouse will be accepting donations to help sponsor families for the upcoming holiday season. https://t.co/T6lypPDP73