Our Experience with Etsy Alternatives (Guest Post 1/5)
[Guest Post] From maker Walnut Studiolo, the first in a five-part series sharing their experience trying out Etsy alternatives in 14 years of crafting.
You’re Invited! Artisans Cooperative Open House #1
Did you miss the Open House? Watch the recording on YouTube!
Join our first Open House January 26 for information, Q&A and camaraderie
Artisans Cooperative Joins the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Allocated USDA Grant Funds
Artisans Cooperative has recruited the help of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives and, through it, grant funds from the USDA.
Our First Annual Report
Our first annual report is our chance to show potential members how we intend to do business. Although we’ve only been in existence a few months, this is a first glimpse into what it’s like to be a member-owner of a cooperative business.
2023: A Look at the Year Ahead for Artisans Cooperative
January is a powerful time of year for learning from the past and planning for the future. In this post we’re taking a look at the 2023 year ahead – it’s going to be an exciting, make-or-break year for artisans!
6 Handcrafted Gift Ideas for Anniversaries
Our 6 gift ideas for anniversaries, all handcrafted by artists and makers in the Artisans Cooperative, can help you on your way to picking the perfect gift for your soulmate.
2022: The Year that Etsy Crafters Started to Revolt
This article, written for the Medium Year in Review, recaps the major transformation of Etsy crafters in 2022, from the fee increase, Etsy Strike, organization of a union and a co-op, and the plan for building a co-op alternative in 2023.
7 Handmade Gifts for Moms and Dads
7 gift ideas for your Moms and Dads whatever the occasion, all handmade by makers and artists in the Artisans Cooperative.
Starting a Platform Cooperative: An Interview with Professor Nathan Schneider
In our interview with platform cooperatives expert Nathan Schneider, we learn more about online co-ops and get advice for the Artisans Cooperative
Platform Cooperativism: A “Bill of Rights” for Artisans Selling Online
There’s a new name for online cooperatives like ours: platform co-ops. We’re using these platform cooperativism principles to design a fair marketplace for artisans.