Have you met Melvin and Bob, our little monsters in the store? Sign up to join teacher Brenda Dunn on August 17th, bring the kids down to Maker House for some hands-on fun. Make your own cute little monsters; shape it, create a story, and let it guard your room, or house! Monster-Makers will need a parent-guardian to accompany them for the two hour workshop, and...read more

GROW Studios is the birth-child of many years of hard work, an appreciation for the arts and a deep devotion to mental health advocacy. As an ambitious social enterprise, they have several businesses under their umbrella that serve as training centres for individuals with exceptional needs.

Jon Mains, Nathan Ayer and James Richer run the new facility in the bustling complex at 250 City Centre Ave – a partnership with...read more

This Thursday July 20th from 6pm-8pm join us for a night of learning about plants, and DIY terrarium-building-fun with our guest-star botanist Velta Tomsons of Terra Velta! The local pro herself will take you through basic plant care tips, answer your plant questions, and then guide you through terrarium making. But get ready to get your hands dirty! This is an all-inclusive workshop where materials are supplied,...read more

Hello lovely maker community,

We’re switching up our blog style to establish a better understanding of our maker’s background, motivation and creative inspiration. We hope in doing so you’ll feel more connected to your purchases and, dare we say, inspired to find your own creative outlet.

We also realized that our makers are way too cool to keep just to ourselves and that it would be a slight injustice to not share their stories. All of...read more

Canada’s big 150th anniversary will be here and gone before we know it. So we asked ourselves how we could continue to bask in our Canadian pride long after this momentous celebration. And the answer was simple: bring it all back home! So what in the world is Canadiana style you ask?

Well it’s actually quite simple; the home must consist of (in no particular order):

• Map artwork & rustic furniture
• A roaring fireplace & snowshoes on the wall...read more

You’re not even surprised, you’ve heard them all; yet you’re not sure you would have it any other way. Dads are special like that. Now it’s that time of year again. That time of year where it’s your duty to show your appreciation for all the love, support and “special-ness” they bring to your life - and of course we know they deserve it!

Well lucky for you, we have done all of the hard...read more

We are absolutely thrilled to announce CRAFTFEST on Albert Island this June 11 to 25, with our partner Freewheeling Craft and sponsors Shopify, Zibi, Wallacks, and Ottawa 2017. It's a huge Popup Shop and handmade-in-Canada festival for our 150th birthday, a gift to our local community and tourists alike! We'll showcase 150+ Canadian makers in the shop and Weekend Markets, with 25+...read more

This spring, some stuff "May" be happening at our cozy little shop in Hintonburg, so you're going to want to read this post. 

First and foremost, our website is officially one week old (we're so happy!) and we're still celebrating with special deals online. Check out our On Sale Section to get the inside scoop on over 20 new sale products just added this month.

While...read more

We don't want to freak you out, but Mother's Day is soon - like 'right around the corner' soon - so if you haven't thought about how to give that special lady in your life an appropriately special gift, now is a great time to start. 

While your mother will love any gift you give her, why not make this year special? Skip the classic last minute dash to the florist and curate...read more

Hey Canadians, you've been working hard for the past 150 years building this wonderful nation, so why not take this summer off?

Forget about work for a bit and go have a campfire by the lake in the Kawarthas. Take a road trip to the East Coast. Get lost in woods of British Columbia. Hang out at a friend's cottage in Muskoka. Just do anything that reconnects you with the things, place, and people that you love. 

For...read more