Local Etsy Sellers

Photo by BixPics- Karen Bixby Photographer

Today, "Etsy" has become a word that most people know, but what many don't know is that this province of ours is home to many Etsy sellers who not only sell their handmade products in their own little shops in the online Etsy marketplace, but many of these Etsy sellers also gather together for real life craft sales right here in Manitoba!

This fall, Makers Move - Manitoba was invited by the co-ordinators of Etsy Markets MB, to attend Manitoba's "Etsy - Made in Canada" sale, which took place on Saturday, September 26th at the Neeginan Centre in Winnipeg. “Etsy: Made in Canada is our biggest event of the year, taking our online experience offline, to connect sellers, communities and buyers in person,” said Erin Green, Managing Director, Etsy Canada. “With Winnipeg and 32 other cities participating across the country this year, we couldn’t be prouder of Canada’s commitment to shopping local and supporting its maker communities.”


Visitors to the marketplace had the chance to shop the 70+ local Etsy sellers ready to showcase their handmade wares and vintage goods. Vendors come from all across Manitoba, and also includes a few of our neighbors from North Western Ontario.
Both myself - social media Mandy, and blogger Brandy attended together and we had a wonderful time meeting with many local hand-makers and a few vintage vendors as well. There was a fabulous free booth set up by Michales where children could create Halloween themed crafts as well.
To find out information about Etsy Markets Manitoba, check them out on Facebook.

In addition the Etsy Made in Canada sales, the Winnipeg Etsy Street team also puts on some fabulous events in Winnipeg. This Saturday, you will have the opportunity to shop from 46 local Etsy sellers of handcrafted wares and curated vintage collections at the Winnipeg Etsy Street Team sale.

Buyers can expect to find items found on Etsy like handmade soap, pottery, hand-bound books, jewellery, vintage housewares and collectibles, subversive embroidery, autumn & holiday accessories, children's items and lots more. Perfect for filling your Christmas Shopping list!

"It's a great way for Winnipegers to support local and handmade and meet the makers in person." - Amanda of Silver Moose Arts

The event is this Saturday November 7th at the Holy Cross Gym 290 Dubuc Street, Winnipeg MB from 11am-5pm. Admission is 2.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. Lots of free parking and an elevator for those with mobility issues. Nut free facility.



To win a pair of tickets - check out Makers Move Manitoba on Instagram!

What is Makers Move Manitoba?

Makers Move Manitoba was created by 2 proud Manitobans, Mandy Johnston and Brandy Sylvestre. 

We wanted to create a platform to showcase the MANY incredibly talented makers and shakers, located right here in our amazing Province while fostering a community of like-minded people who know the value and importance in shopping local and supporting small business.

We are passionate about connecting local artisans, hand-makers, crafters, and farmers with each other as well as a new stream of local customers and admirers.

In order to ensure that we do our best to spread the word of this fabulous community, we have developed a presence on both Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; Please be sure to check them out and like and share them to help us continue to grow the community.

Fellow Creative Souls and Founders of Makers Move Manitoba

 




Want to be featured by Makers Move Manitoba?

We love nothing more then spreading the word about awesome local businesses!  If you are a SELLER of some sort, whether it be a maker, a baker, a crafter, a painter, a farmer, an upcycler, a vintage curator, an antique dealer, etc etc etc.....we would love to hear about what you do, and we will tell you what we can do for you!

E-mail us at makersmovemanitoba@gmail.com and include the word BLOG in your subject line!

Photography by Kelly Allison Photography, photo's taken at Blacknot farm,logo by  Pareair Custom Designs, word blocks by Jbirds & Sonshine, frame and chalkboard by Chalk It To Me, Brandy's boots by Northern Heart Designs, Mandy's scarf by Ashley Erika Designs, Mandy's earrings by Universal Abundance, Brandy's scarf by XOXO Knits, Brandy's earrings by Souvenir Handmade 

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Video by Jeremy Morantz