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HANDMADE to MARKET, formerly Aid to Artisans (ATA), empowers artisan businesses with support, resources, and community to thrive.

09/17/2026

Last month at NY NOW (NY NOW) we reconnected with eMRP alumna Lindsay Fisher. Lindsay was exhibiting her brand Bili Beadwear () for the first time in the United States!

The HANDMADE to MARKET team was so excited to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with her and see how much her business has grown in the past five years. Bili Beadwear started by producing intricately beaded bra straps, and now their offerings include everything from clutches and laptop cases to bookmarks and belts. We are so proud of Lindsay and her team, and we hope to see them again next year!

09/15/2026

For everybody in the DMV area: this is your last chance to sign up for an immersive Siekopaai Pottery Workshop with Yadira Ocoguaje, artist and Siekopai Nation Leader from Ecuador. On September 17th and 19th, Hinckley Pottery will be hosting workshops where you can join Yadira to make one-of-a-kind Siekopaai clay pieces using natural pigments and handmade tools.

Click the link to sign up today: https://www.guardianadearcilla.org/

🗓️Thursday, September 17th and Saturday, September 19th

⏰5:30pm on 9/17, 10:00am on 9/19

📍Hinckley Pottery

09/10/2026

Are you:

- Wondering how to ensure that your business can be successful long-term?

- Unsure how new technology can increase your productivity?

- Interested in elevating your marketing to take your brand to the next level?

Then reach out to us about our One-on-One Coaching opportunities! Sabrina Iken, Sara Berks, and Marilisa Barbieri have a wide range of experience in creating sustainable businesses that continue to be successful. Click the link to learn more about them and what a One-on-One Coaching session can offer you: https://www.handmadetomarket.org/one-on-one-coaching

09/08/2026

Are you confident in your products but not sure how to improve your business skills?

Check out our FREE "10 Real Questions from Handmade Entrepreneurs" guide! This guide answers questions asked by members of our HANDMADE to MARKET Membership on topics like managing production delays, increasing cash flow, and much more! Click the link to download it today: https://www.handmadetomarket.org/artisan-business-lab-resources

09/03/2026

Are you:

- Looking to expand your product line?

- Interested in refreshing your branding?

- Wanting to better align your photography with your storytelling?

Then reach out to book a One-on-One Coaching session! Aviva Maya Shulem, Lorraine Johnson, and Nicole Bedard are experts in design for all parts of your business, from branding and storytelling to product design. Learn more about them and one-on-one coaching by clicking the link: https://www.handmadetomarket.org/one-on-one-coaching

09/02/2026

Washington DC: Time is running out to book your spot for an immersive pottery workshop with Siekopaai artisan and leader Yadira Ocoguaje at Hinckley Pottery.

On September 17 & 19, Yadira will guide participants through a living ancestral ceramic practice, working with natural pigments and handmade tools to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Your attendance helps support the economic autonomy of Indigenous women and the preservation of Siekopaai culture, land, and traditions in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Limited spots available, click the link to register: https://www.guardianadearcilla.org/

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08/26/2026

🍃Join us for an immersive Siekopaai Pottery Workshop with Yadira Ocoguaje! 🍃

Yadira, artist and Siekopai Nation leader, will guide us through this living ancestral practice. You'll connect with the territory and culture by working with natural pigments and handmade tools, all while creating a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects the Siekopai worldview. 🌎

✊The Siekopai people are fighting to protect their forest and culture from threats like oil and palm oil expansion. By attending this workshop, you are not just learning an ancient art—you are supporting the economic autonomy of indigenous women and the preservation of their land and traditions. ✊

🗓️ Limited spots available!

Bernardsville, NC (Sept 13)

Asheville, NC (Sept 15)

Washington, D.C. (Sept 17 / 19 Sept )

New York, NY (Sept 26)

📩 Click here to register: guardianadearcilla.org

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08/25/2026

Are you:

- Unsure of how to update your costing & pricing strategy

- Wondering how to increase capacity while still preserving traditional methods

- Wanting to start exporting to a new market?

If you answered yes to any of the above, this is your sign to join a One-on-One Coaching session with either Lauren Barkume (Lauren Barkume Photography), Alina Serban (co/rizom), and Nathalie Tancrede! Take the opportunity to learn from experts in the handmade industry. Learn more about them and the program by clicking the link: https://www.handmadetomarket.org/one-on-one-coaching

08/20/2026

How do I decide which products are worth developing and selling?

Check out our "10 Real Questions from Handmade Entrepreneurs" guide to get answers to REAL questions asked by our HANDMADE to MARKET members during our monthly workshops! The guide answers questions on everything from managing your finances to expanding your sales channels, and best of all it's FREE!

Click the link to download it today: https://www.handmadetomarket.org/artisan-business-lab-resources?utm_source=waitlist&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_campaign=membership_waitlist_2026

08/18/2026

Introducing Morgan Kret, founder of clothing brand Geometric and one of our newest members! Based in Kingston, Jamaica, Geometric was founded in 2020 and offers a variety of small-batch clothing and accessories, many of which are dyed using a uniquely Jamaican batik technique.

Reflecting on her experience within the membership, Morgan shared:

"One of the things I love most about the HANDMADE to MARKET Membership is how easily it connects me with artisan businesses from around the world. It's incredibly encouraging to know there are so many of us committed to creating beautiful, handcrafted work and building thoughtful businesses."

Click the link to learn more about our HANDMADE to MARKET Membership community and how you can join: https://www.handmadetomarket.org/handmade-to-market-membership

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