Makers Together

06/02/2026

Maybe your creative work gets passionate when you’re hangry, but your admin probably gets sloppy. Take care of yourself or you won’t be very good at taking care of business.

06/01/2026

Calling all audience artists:

Tell us where we can see your creativity this month. Will you be at art shows, craft fairs, a gallery or somewhere else? This is your chance to tell people how to see your work in person, and invite them to shop small!

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05/29/2026

Join us for a relaxed, in-person meetup with Makers Together® members and friends! Whether you're here to talk shop as an artisan or maker, share ideas, or just enjoy a good drink and good company, you're welcome at the table.

• Vintage Rose Bakery & Sandwich Shop in De Pere, WI
• Friday, June 26 | 12:00–1:30 PM

Not in Northeast Wisconsin? No problem — take yourself (and maybe a fellow maker) out for a creative break wherever you are. Snap a pic and share it with so we can toast each other from afar!

05/29/2026

We are so excited for this piece! Thank you Volume One and thank you to the author, Patricia Hawkinson of Decadent Gifts & Gallery, for sharing about our organization. We’re excited to be introduced to the Chippewa Valley, and we’re wishing you all a fantastic, creative weekend from the Fox Valley.

Makers Together, a nonprofit creative hub based in Appleton – with ties regionally to the Chippewa Valley – intends to uplift makers and artisans of all mediums and promote accessible education on starting a creative business. Members of the nonprofit host workshops, offer resources and guide one another through recurring virtual meetings.

On a monthly basis, Makers Together offers an in-person meet and greet open to its current members and the general public, co-founder Candi Teachman said. There, attendees have learned how to sign up for art shows, set up a tent and display, connect and talk about their art with the public, deal with unpredictable weather conditions and much more.

🔗 Read the full story: volumeone.org/articles/2026/05/19/389197-column-regional-makers-together-collective-caters-to-every-kind-of-artist

05/28/2026

Finding people who truly get your creative life isn’t always easy.

That’s where our monthly in-person networking comes in. It’s open to the public, casual, fun, and full of makers who are excited to swap stories, share resources, and maybe even become collaborators or friends.

Think of it as coffee with people who actually understand why your studio looks like a tornado of inspiration.

Which do you prefer: casual chats or structured networking?

05/26/2026

If you’re unable to (or just don’t) turn off pop-up notifications on your screen, and they’re getting in the way of your productivity, try turning off the internet access for an hour. As long as the programs you need have a “work offline” option, you should be able to continue with the file you need to finish without a couple dozen emails or messages dinging into your inbox.

Don’t forget to turn the internet access again afterward, though. :)

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Have you seen the latest works from Michelle Jones Larson — artist, maker, owner of M’s Enchanted Glass, and member of Makers Together?

Michelle Jones Larson and her husband, Roger, have been married for 52 years, have raised three children and are blessed with three grandchildren. They currently reside near Oregon, Wisconsin.

While Michelle has enjoyed creating crafts of all kinds throughout her adult life, she didn’t truly embrace art and discover her passion until she was approaching retirement. Her love of antique and vintage glassware and vintage jewelry (really – anything that sparkles!), led her down the path of combining the two. And being environmentally minded, she creates her art by upcycling (enchanting!) thrift store / pre-loved frames, mirrors, antique plates, and old windows with beautiful jewelry (90% vintage) to create beautiful one-of-a-kind art pieces and occasionally custom family heirlooms.

Michelle states, “I’m not a ‘serious’ artist; don’t get me wrong, I’m serious about my art, but much of my art is more whimsical than serious. I love creating things that will make people smile or even laugh. I love coming up with clever and funny titles for my pieces.”

05/21/2026

Creativity thrives when the business behind it is strong. Whether you’re an artist or a supporter who loves the "how-it’s-made" of the creative economy, our newsletter is your bridge to the community.

Catch up on last month’s educational highlights and find out where we’re meeting in-person next! We’re building a smarter creative community, and we’d love for you to be part of the "behind-the-scenes" team.

Go to our website in About, and sign up at the bottom of the page to receive the next newsletter!

05/21/2026

Deciding to scale up a creative business is an exciting next step, but it can definitely feel a bit overwhelming to navigate. Fortunately, Kathleen Laprise of SCORE joined us to break the big picture down into practical, manageable phases.

Their advice: building a business is just like building a house; it takes careful planning and a solid foundation to ensure long-term success.

Thank you so much, Kathleen, for providing us with the clarity and tools we need as we look ahead and decide where to take our work next.