WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Hello World! Today we’re opening the doors to Artisans Cooperative – the ONLY member-owned marketplace for buying handmade!
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The Value of Handmade: Why We Buy
We’ll say it: Handmade items are Art. And whether they’re functional items (“applied arts”) or decorative (“fine art”), art touches us more profoundly and deeply than most other things. In this post, we’ll explore why that is in interviews with artisans and supporters.
The Cost of Handmade: How Artisans Price Their Work
Pricing is one of the hardest decisions artisans have to make. In this post we’ll explain why artisans charge what they do for their handmade products.
How We Set Our Sales Commissions
In this post, we’ll talk about how we came up with our sales commissions, and what they are.
Sales commissions are the Coop’s primary source of income. When setting fees, it was important for Artisans Cooperative to weigh the marketing and financial risks of high and low fees, for both the longevity of the cooperative but also fairness and transparency for the artisan.
How to Add a Co-op “Donation Jar” (or Tips!) On Your Shopify Website
Artisans Cooperative set up a “donation jar” for donations to the co-op, and artisans with their own Shopify store can do the same – for the co-op, for another favored cause, or for their own tips!
5 Handmade Gifts for Virgo Season
Find 6 handmade gifts for Virgo season with this guide of incredible handmade products from our Artisan-Members.
Protected: How to Join the Artisans Cooperative Fundraiser
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Why Membership Matters
When it comes to cooperative ownership, we’re asking everyone to take a bet on a collective vision and make an investment in a shared future. Even with a minimum contribution of $10USD, we recognize this is NOT a small ask. That’s why in this post we’re going to make the business case for Artisans Cooperative.
Where to Get Custom Commissions
Our favorite place to get commissions is the Looking to Commission channel on our Discord server! If you are looking for an artisan to commission that great idea you had, head over to that little spot and you might discover the collaboration of your dreams!