Makers Symposium: Create. Connect. Grow.
About this Event
Join us Saturday, September 26 in Mississauga for an intimate, hands-on Makers Symposium bringing together makers, crafters, aspiring entrepreneurs, youth and creative business owners for a day of learning, creating, networking and business building.
Whether you’ve never made your first product or you’re already accepting orders, you’ll learn practical crafting techniques, discover how different production methods work, get hands-on experience and learn how to price, package, market and sell your creativity.
No machine? No problem.
No experience? No problem.
All materials are included.
💜 This Day Was Made For You If…
Then keep your current audience bullets, but add:
✓ You own a Cricut but aren’t confident using it
✓ You’re confused about Cricut vs. sublimation vs. DTF vs. UV DTF
✓ You want to start selling your creations
✓ You’re already selling but need help with pricing and growth
✓ You want to meet other makers instead of figuring everything out alone
🎟️ Your Makers Symposium Experience Includes
✓ Full-day admission
✓ Cricut + Sublimation + DTF + UV DTF education
✓ Hands-on personalized project
✓ Creative business training
✓ Product-costing + pricing education
✓ Party-favour education
✓ Supplier/resource recommendations
✓ Maker networking
✓ Light refreshments + drinks
✓ All activity materials
✓ Take-home crafter’s supply tote
✓ Business worksheets/resources
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Welcome + Maker Check-In
Info: Registration and welcome
• Pick up your Makers Symposium materials
• Grab refreshments and drinks
• Meet fellow makers
• Networking icebreaker
• Overview of the day
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
From Hobby to Business
Info: Before we start creating, we're talking BUSINESS.
Learn:
How to turn a creative hobby into a business
Choosing what products to sell
Finding your ideal customer
Setting yourself apart from other makers
Business names, branding, domains, and professional emails
Creating multiple income streams with your craft skills
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Crafting 101: Cricut + Sublimation + DTF + UV DTF
Info: We'll cover:
A beginner-friendly introduction to four popular crafting methods:
Cricut: Design Space, cutting, weeding, vinyl and essential tools
Sublimation: Printers, paper, ink, blanks, heat settings and pressing
DTF: How DTF transfers work, application and creating apparel
UV DTF: Creating customized cups, glassware, hard surfaces and other products
We'll also compare when to use Cricut vinyl vs. sublimation vs. DTF vs. UV DTF and the basic equipment needed for each.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
lunch
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Hands-On Custom Project
Info: Put what you've learned into practice by creating a personalized item while learning proper placement, application, and finishing techniques.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Price It. Package It. Sell It.
Info: We'll cover:
Calculating your true product cost
Materials + labour + overhead
Setting profitable prices
Avoiding underpricing
Creating bundles
Creating party and event packages
Deposits and payment policies
Upsells and add-ons
Creating repeat customers
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Maker Q&A
Info: Bring your questions!
Ask about:
Cricut • Sublimation • DTF • UV DTF • Vinyl • Pricing • Supplies • Equipment • Marketing • Business • Events • Crafting
This is your opportunity to get practical answers and learn from questions other makers are asking too.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Wrap-Up + Supply Tote
Info: We'll close the Makers Symposium with:
Final takeaways
Group photo
Networking connections
What's next for your maker journey
Supply tote distribution
EVERY ATTENDEE LEAVES WITH A TOTE OF CRAFTING SUPPLIES!
Continue practicing what you learned when you get home.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 54.99 to CAD 108.47
