York Makers - Etsy York Region Made in Canada Market 2017 Look Book

etsy york region

MADE IN CANADA 2017 lookbook SEPTEMBER 23 2017 LOCATION: AURORA CULTURAL CENTRE 22 CHURCH STREET - AURORA 10:00AM TO 4:00PM

in partnership with yorkmakers.cA

York Region Handcrafted Makers is a volunteer run Association with a mandate to support makers and grow the creative maker movement in York Region. Through online and offline organizing, events, and education we are creating opportunities for creative growth in all nine municipalities across the region.

After forming Etsy York Region in 2016 and attending the Etsy Team Captain Summit two years running, a team of six makers were inspired to create a new model for regional cooperation with the aim to bring together creative makers, organizations, and industry leaders.

Ariane has been the lead organizer and director since the launch of EYR in 2016.

In the time that the team has grown, we’ve created an online portal to connect makers with shoppers and local resources; helped support and host events across our region including successful Etsy: Made in Canada markets; and are now looking for more partners to help bring further opportunities to the regional makers.

Visit our website www.yorkmakers.ca to learn more!

Etsy York Region is a subsidiary of The York Region Handcrafted Makers Association.

This continually growing Etsy-centric team is committed to the Etsy community of York Region. We offer support, exposure, and opportunity to Etsy specific sellers through on and offline forums.

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER CREATION! WOW! What a year this has been! So much to tell you about with so little space First of all, THANK YOU so much for all of your support over the last year, the fact that we are able to put on our SECOND Made in Canada Market with everyone’s support is just amazing! Over the course of the year, there have been quite a few changes and growth to our team. We’ve lost some team members, we’ve gained some team members and we’ve even formed a new Maker’s Association!

You may notice the name York Region Handcrafted Maker’s Association (or York Makers) being thrown around, this is our biggest and most exciting change within the last year! I felt it was important to be more inclusive to artists who are NOT on the Etsy platform and approached the team with my feelings. Wouldn’t you know it, they felt the same way!

We talked it out and put some things into place and voila! York Makers was born - On Canada 150 no less!!

We will NOT be getting rid of the Etsy York Region team, rather we will be morphing into a stronger team with more support systems in place for both the Creative Maker AND You! Our supporters! We will still be creating wonderfully curated markets for you to enjoy but will also have more opportunities for you to shop local and find beautifully handcrafted goods - for that matter - check out our new website - www.yorkmakers.ca a full e-commerce website where you can get LOCALLY handcrafted goods delivered right to your door!

I would be remiss if I didn’t take some time and thank the backbone of this team..

Nadia - Our Social Media GENIUS! You have been a daily god-send in making sure all of our members are featured in the spotlight taking over the social channels at the last minute and seriously KICKING it! You’re a natural and I’m so thankful you’re on our team!

Karen - Our Graphic Designer EXTRAORDINAIRE - Thank you for putting up with my endless stream of “image requests” I’d like to say it’s over an you can take a break, BUT we’re just getting started! You’ve been amazing to work with, I know we couldn’t find anyone else take care of the brand the way you do! Thank you so much!

Tazra - Our Volunteer VISIONARY - Thank you for making connections with people in such a way that they’re willing to give up MANY hours to help us out! You’ll have to share YOUR SECRETS with us all!

Winter - We missed you this year but realise how busy you were planning an EPIC Canada 150 Festival so we’ll let you off the hook for now! Looking forward to the rest of the year and making some great plans to spread the Maker word!

Leslie - Thank you for taking over the Pinterest board and making it amazing! I love popping on there and getting some inspiration!

As we promised last year, this year’s market is bigger and better - Take a look through this lookbook and you’ll find more vendors and even some DIY workshop opportunities to take part in. As always, please keep your eyes on our Facebook & Instagram pages for all of our upcoming events, artisan features and so much more!!

Take care and happy making!

Ariane Griffiths Director - York Makers Association

admission **new this YEAR** part of our mandate as a regional organisation is to give back to the community at large. admission to our markets will always be affordable, but will aLlow us to give back to community groups that help to foster and grow THE CREATIVE arts INDUSTRY. admission to the MIC market is $2 with 50% going to the aurora cultural centre’s art programs.

SWAG BAGS The Etsy York Regin team is proud to announce that we will be once again handing out a limited quantity of swag bags filled with some fantastic items from our vendors.

Arrive early in the morning or later at 1pm for a chance to get your hands on one of them. we would also love for you to share your experience on social media with the hashtags #EYRMIC #YOrkMAKERS #ETSYMADEINCANADA

AURORA CULTURAL CENTER VICTORIA ST

WELLINGTON ST W

MOSLEY ST

CHURCH ST

BAYVIEW AVE

YONGE ST

BATHURST ST

AURORA CULTURAL CENTRE

22 CHURCH STREET - AURORA

thank you to our partners! our team wouldn’t be where it is today without the help of these partners!

the tangled merchant

millstreet makes

become a york makers member!

If you’re a creative maker, you really should become a member!

Membership to the York Handcrafted Maker’s Association has it’s perks!

• Discounted market Fees • Reduced Commissions on items listed in our online marketplace • Featured “Meet the Maker” interview • Cooperative local Advertising campaigns • so much more!

become a member today - signup at www.yorkmarkers.ca

Vendors

mill street makes

Grey Jay Wearables

kaiter clothing

wildgrove apothecary

my little moccs

rustic hustle

ink and dirt designs

naturally natalie

mellow bath + body

luuee

oh my inspired

krista kay designs

timothy laurin Studio potter

threadxlove

9 senses

MADE IN CANADA - DIY WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 23 2017 AT 12PM

Yolanda fernandes ly Birch Tree Painting BIO: Yolanda creates mixed media art, art prints, illustrations, foil cards, enamel pins, buttons and more! Yolanda likes mixing traditional forms of art such as watercolors with modern digital elements. Most of her work is nature-themed, since that is where she finds most inspiration.

But since she is also a mom of three, she has a kids line of illustrations and flair.

Instagram @yfl.art | www.yolandafernandesly.com | Twitter @yfl_art

Cost $25/person | All supplies are included | spaces are limited

northern elm & co.

sew shenanigans

la petite stitcherie

jambeAry

stelly handmade

aiki skin

mini tassel designs

yfl.art

winter’s woOlies

BK Inspired

amanda brittIn

grizzlie

gwen PArk Designs

the evergreen collective

beeDoo to

blue lake & rocky shore

sparrow avenue

MADE IN CANADA - DIY WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 23 2017 AT 2PM

NV CRAFT CO. PAPER FLOWER FRAME BIO: Natalie ViecilI offers a series of art, design and craft projects to inspire the creative genius in everyone. HER mission is to deliver creative happiness right to your doorstep. Providing you with the tools of the trade, easy to follow instructions and all the materials you need for some Do-It-Yourself fun! www.thewithloveshop.com | Instagram @thewithloveshop

Cost $25/person | All supplies are included | spaces are limited

wunderbelles

easy peasy patches

Karen hoepting Art

nv craft co.

paper plus cloth

the tangled merchant

nancy newman textiles

LILIPUT KINGDOM

the teepee Store

via hand

spice of life

a Cut Above woodcrafts

mp design company

lovely element

gaming geek shop

VIP ATTENDEES LAST YEAR, WE TRIED SOMETHING NEW - A VIP EXPERIENCE. IT WENT OVER LIKE WILDFIRE AND WAS REQUESTED TIME AND TIME AGAIN, SO WE DECIDED TO MAKE IT BIGGER AND BETTER (JUST LIKE EVERYTHING WE DO!)

LIMITED EDITION SWAG BAG! ADDITIONAL VIP SWAG! EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS! ONE-ON-ONE SHOPPING! ..MORE! TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT WWW.YORKMAKERS.CA *** EXTREMELY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

photo: creative bag co.

OUR VIP ATTENDEES WILL EXPERIENCE A LONGER ONE-ONE-ON SHOPPING TIME WITH OUR VENDORS, AN EXCLUSIVE SWAG BAG FEATURING A LIMITED DESIGN, SWAG THAT IS DIFFERENT THAN THE REGULAR BAGS AND EXCLUSIVE VIP ONLY VENDOR DISCOUNTS! AS IT WAS LAST YEAR, TICKETS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED - ONCE THEY’RE GONE, THEY’RE GONE. GET YOURS TODAY AT WWW.YORKMAKERS.CA/tickets

exclusive VIP discounts want a sneak peek at what some of our vendors are offering our vip attendees?

grizzlie - 15% off your purchase oh my inspired - Buy one print get one free bk inspired - free bookmark with every purchase nancy newman textiles - 20% off your purchase evergreen collective - Beeswax candles 2 for $30 amanda brittin - free stirling silver stud earrings with purchase ink & dirt designs - free greeting card with every purchase la petite stitcherie - buy a blanket & get 50% off a taggie sew shenanigans - buy one stuffie, get one 50% off luuee - 10% off your purchase these are just a few of the amazing deals that are exclusive to our vip attendees plus exclusive swag!

AS IT WAS LAST YEAR, TICKETS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED - ONCE THEY’RE GONE, THEY’RE GONE. GET YOURS TODAY AT WWW.YORKMAKERS.CA/tickets

etsy york region

MADE IN CANADA SEPTEMBER 23 2017 LOCATION: AURORA CULTURAL CENTRE 22 CHURCH STREET - AURORA 10:00AM TO 4:00PM

in partnership with yorkmakers.cA