Funding and Business Counselling
Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development Programs for the Craft Sector - Want to know what types of programs and services are available to the craft industry through the provincial government? Visit the Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development website Craft Pages to learn more.
Training
Anna Templeton Centre for Craft, Art and Design - Located in St. John's, the Anna Templeton Centre offers a variety of craft and art classes for adults in evening and weekend workshops. Most classes are recreational in nature, but can offer aspiring craftspeople exposure to different mediums and techniques. To learn more visit their website.
Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador Clay Studio - Located in Devon House in St. John's the Craft Council Clay Studio offers both recreational classes and professional development workshops. To learn more visit the Craft Council's Clay Studio page.
College of the North Atlantic - Textiles: Craft and Apparel Design Program - This two year program is offered in St. John's and is located at the Anna Templeton Centre. For details see the program description on the College's website.
College of the North Atlantic - Visual Arts Program - This two year program is offered at the Bay St. George Campus in Stephenville. The first year focuses on a core program of basic skills and foundation knowledge for all students. In the second year students can choose from a variety of specialized studio options. For more information see the program description on the College's website.
Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland - Visual Art Program - Located in Corner Brook, this degree program focuses on a variety of visual art forms, including painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography. For more information visit their website.
Marketing Venues
List of Retail and Wholesale Shows - We have compiled a list of some of the retail and wholesale shows that may be of interest to craft, gift and apparel producers in the province. Contact the show organizers directly to find out more about the shows and to confirm current show dates. Show List
Atlantic Craft Trade Show - This wholesale show is held every February in Halifax, NS. It features craft producers from across Atlantic Canada and attracts gift and craft shop buyers from the Atlantic region as well as some from other parts of Canada and the US. Learn more about the show on their website.
Sources of Business Information
Canada Business Newfoundland and Labrador - Are you looking for business or economic information that can help you start, grow or operate your business? Check out Canada Business Newfoundland and Labrador. Whether in person, by phone or online, this business resource centre has books, magazines, databases and programs and services to help you get the information you need to succeed.
The Crafts Report - This is a magazine about the business of craft, and while published in the United States there is plenty of useful information for Canadian craft producers too. Subscriptions are available in print or online format and there is also a website which reproduces some of the articles from the magazine. This is a very valuable resource to learn more about the business of craft. Visit their website.