Blogs

How to sell craft online: tips and suggestions

by Candice Land | May 7, 2021 | General

Do you need help to sell craft online? Craft markets and art fairs have been popular pastimes for many. However, the development of technology has dramatically increased the number of creative business owners that choose to sell their art and craft online. With the...

How to Optimise your Pinterest Business Account in 8 Easy Steps

by Lisa van V | Apr 28, 2021 | General

Did you know that more than 70 million people are on Pinterest? As a fast growing visual social media platform, it’s one that all artists and makers should be using. Pinterest is an image sharing and social media service where users can save and discover information...

The challenge of independent makers against big corporations

by Candice Land | Apr 23, 2021 | Business coaching and mentoring, Makers, Marketing Tips

Have you ever walked into a friend’s home and discovered that they have the exact same dinner set at you? Or serve you coffee in the same mug that you serve guests? Big corporations that produce items on mass tend to dominate the market, leaving little room for small,...

Part 4: Economic Health and Sustainability

by Candice Land | Apr 8, 2021 | Social Impact, Sustainability

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been discussing the various pillars of sustainability and how they impact the creative community, and how Artisanry Co. strives to uphold each of these pillars. This week, we’re exploring the fourth and final pillar of...

Part 3: The connection between cultural vitality and sustainability

by Candice Land | Mar 26, 2021 | Mental Health, Social Impact, Sustainability

“In its simplest form, the concept of sustainability embodies a desire that future generations inherit a world at least as bountiful as the one we inhabit. However, how to get there, as is demonstrated above, will always be the subject of constant debate. This debate...

Part 2: Social Equity and Sustainability in the creative community

by Candice Land | Mar 12, 2021 | Social Impact, Sustainability

Social equity strives for reduced inequalities by focusing on justice and fairness of social policy. You may be wondering, what has this got to do with sustainability? When people first consider sustainability, they normally consider recycling, reducing the use of...