Center for Craft

In this in-person, interactive workshop, we’ll explore your mission, vision, and values—then apply them to real-world business structures using the Business Model Canvas.

Come meet and mingle with members of the Craft Your Commerce and Women in Trades communities - we know we have so much crossover!

This is marketing for people who hate schmoozing. This workshop will be focused on empowering you to choose marketing strategies that are authentic, effective, and sustainable for you.

Traditional goal-setting rarely fits the creative entrepreneur’s reality. This workshop introduces mindset shifts and practical tools tailored to makers and craft-based business owners. You’ll leave with a menu of small experiments you can put into practice immediately—so you can build momentum in a way that supports both your creativity and your business growth. What You’ll

The close of the calendar year is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset. In this workshop, we’ll take a deep dive into the past year, examining your finances (both business and personal), sales trends, customer data, and time management practices. Together, we’ll assess your progress toward annual goals and identify areas for growth

Free to attend, lunch is on us! Please only sign up if you can definitely make it, and if your plans change, email leah@mountainbizworks.org to cancel your registration. Join us for a casual and fun lunch get-together to celebrate the holiday season and the 2025 Power Pass initiative! Mingle with other makers and creatives, and

Workshop Description: What can I deduct? Do I bring receipts to my accountant? Is my creative work a business or a hobby? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio?  Why do freelancers have to pay taxes quarterly, and how do I do that? Hannah will discuss the basic tax equation,

Workshop Description: Feeling a little all over the place with your brand visuals? Have you gathered all your logos, colors, fonts, and photos in one spot—or are they still scattered across old folders and emails? If creating a style guide sounds overwhelming or you've felt frustrated by a brand that doesn't quite feel cohesive, this

Workshop Description: “EYE-II-EYE: iPhonetography for Artists” is an introductory workshop for artists who would like to explore and realize a suitable documentation of their artwork using a phone-based camera. This is an ideal class for those who are new to making intentional images with their phones, all the way to those who have a system

RESCHEDULED | This workshop has been moved to Friday, October 3rd, 11:00am-1:00pm Workshop Description: Now is the time to plan your holiday season for success. Join marketing expert Catherine Campbell for a workshop where you'll learn the same strategies Catherine has used to help plan, organize and execute marketing campaigns that have generated over $3.5M

Workshop Description: This professional development workshop offers a strategic approach to sales for makers and artists. Participants will examine key areas often overlooked in the development of effective sales practices, with a focus on aligning creative integrity with market presence. The session will provide practical tools for refining communication, enhancing customer engagement, and articulating the

Workshop Description: This course outlines essential tools and strategies for preparing to sell your work at a craft show or market. From booth setup and pricing to branding and customer engagement, we'll cover key logistics that often get overlooked while artists are focused on producing the work itself. Whether you’re planning your first show or

Do you have a messy digital “filing cabinet”? Would you like to streamline your creative business in the cloud? In this workshop, learn how to organize your digital workspace using Google Suite and get a crash course on how to: Organize files and folders in your Drive Collaborate and safely share files Utilize Google Docs

Do you need help running your business but aren’t sure what tasks to hire out? In this interactive workshop, tools are provided to help you identify what facets of your business you are most highly skilled in and what pieces make the most sense (time, budget, and skills wise) to outsource to others.  We will

Do you want more ideal clients? This workshop will teach you how to get clear on your Dream clients, where to find them, and how to better connect with them. Key Takeaways: Clarity around your Dream Client (hint: it might not be your existing one) Where to find your people online and offline Connection and