Community for craft professionals
Strengthen your creative business, get the latest industry news and trends, and build connections through our professional and supportive trade association.
Community for craft professionals
Strengthen your creative business, get the latest industry news and trends, and build connections through our professional and supportive trade association.
Why join Craft Industry Alliance?
News and Trends
In-depth coverage of craft industry news and trend forecasts give you the context you need to make smart business decisions.
Creative Community
Connect with our network of craft professionals ranging from indie makers to world-class manufacturers, from content creators to publishers, from craft teachers to tech editors.
Business Resources
Gain access to our library of resources, courses, and tools to grow your creative business.
Here’s what’s included
Whether you’re just starting a craft business, ready to take it to the next level, or want to share your expertise, there’s a place for you here.
As a member, you will get immediate access to:
Photo provided by Angela Bowman of Quiltfolk
Business Resources
Our library of content, with in-depth coverage of the topics that matter most to craft industry professionals. Sourcing lists, templates, check-lists, content ideas, lists of service providers, and more.
Community
Network with industry professionals in our private, members-only Facebook group. Join us for our monthly Craft Business Roundtable, an online, open-agenda member meeting. Plus, list job openings and find new professional opportunities on our Jobs + Opportunities board.
Expert Training
Join us for interactive monthly webinars with legal, accounting, social media, and other industry experts. Can’t attend live? You can watch the recording later in our webinar library.
In-depth Courses
Each of our online courses consists of a series of short videos with transcripts, a discussion forum, and articles and downloadable resources to supplement the coursework.
Discounts on Business Essentials
Save money with our member discounts on insurance, software, subscriptions, travel, shipping, office supplies, and pro tools to help you run your business.
Mastermind Groups
Sign up for our premium Mastermind program twice a year. Gather online with a group of fellow craft business owners to share goals, check-in on progress, and stay accountable.
Stay up-to-date with the craft industry
Craft Industry Alliance also strives to inform the community through professionally reported news articles and our weekly Journal newsletter. We also interview and spotlight industry leaders on our bi-monthly podcast.
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We’ve been featured by these publications and platforms
Craft Industry alliance has also been featured in a number of podcasts. See a full list on our Press page.
We are Craft Industry Alliance
A trade association for craft industry professionals.
Our community comes together to create connections, learn, and problem-solve to grow our businesses and improve the industry.
We’re a forward-thinking community for a new era of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re just starting a craft business, growing and hiring, or are an established industry leader, we offer resources to fit your needs and welcome your participation.
Member photo credits Header: Karin Fast, Clara Nartey, Helen Hiebert, Felicia Lo photographed by Josh Yong for SweetGeorgia, Jane LaFazio photographed by Tina Larkin. Slider: Anne Butera, Liza Q. Wirtz. Footer: Page+Pixel
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