"How do I price my makes?" "How do I price my services?" "As a maker that does not sell...how can I help change perceptions so my community can get paid what they're worth?" "How do you price handmade items?"
Let's talk pricing. Out with the gatekeeping. Patterns, services, finished goods, etc. They name names, spill tea, get really real, and share numbers.
Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/pswl2xRPgZ4
Our guests:
Quayln Stark - https://linktr.ee/QUOE
As an artist and designer, Quayln’s passion for self-expression and inclusivity shine through each of his creations. From sewing and quilting to knitting and crochet, Quayln pairs traditional fiber arts techniques with imaginative designs, colors, and textures. (You can find his free Crochet Lentil patterns–an adorable amigurumi cat designed for Making in your Studio in the Making app.)
Brittany Garber - https://www.knotbadbritt.com
Britt does it all and with a TON of passion. Crochet designer and founder of Makers of Color Collective (https://www.knotbadbritt.com/makers-o..., Britt is committed to not only uplifting and supporting Black, indigenous, people of color makers and designers in the fiber industry but also making sure that the art of crochet is seen on the same level as all other fiber arts.
Terry Streetman - https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeregrineWo...
Always fascinated by woodworking, Terry's work is inspired by the memory of his grandfather, a master woodworker and a literal rocket scientist. Not only is Terry talented and created beautiful pieces will stand the test of time and brings joy into the lives of others...he's super loud about his values and works to weave them into every part of his business.
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Music by Despatches. 💖
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ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.
A Making update + some maker inspiration & musings on fear w/ Ashley Yousling & Jen Joyce, Ep. 161
Love is in the Making w/ Catherine Clark of Brooklyn General Store & Jen Joyce, Ep. 160
Sheep heroes, lamb gangs, and a very, very good book w/ Jane Cooper and Jen Joyce, Ep. 159
Meet & Greets New York City Edition Pt. 3 | Brooklyn General Store & VKL 2024 w/ Jen Joyce, ep. 158
Meet & Greets New York City Edition Pt. 2 | Brooklyn General Store & VKL 2024 w/ Jen Joyce, ep. 157
Meet & Greets New York City Edition Pt. 1 | Brooklyn General Store & VKL 2024 w/ Jen Joyce, ep. 156
How to adapt to an evolving world of fiber art and craft w/ with Jonna Helin, Aimée Gille, Ashley Yousling, Joji Locatelli, and Jen Joyce, Ep. 155
How to enhance your making | Get to know Liza Laird, author of Yoga of Yarn w/ Jen Joyce, ep. 154
Barcelona Knits 2023: Meet the artists and vendors w/ Jen Joyce, ep. 152
Sacred Sheep 2023 - Making Meet and Greets with vendors and artists, ep. 151
Storytelling with Ashley & Jen: starting with community, ep. 150
Tips from a Chef: Gathering w/ loved ones, good food, and how the proper prep can lead to (little to) no stress w/ Chef Andreya Nightingale and Jen Joyce
LIVE at Barcelona Knits 2023 w/ Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée and Jen Joyce
Setup at Sacred Sheep 2023: Behind the Scenes w/ vendors and artists! w/ Jen Joyce
building meaningful community by being authentically you + appreciation vs appropriation w/ Terrance Williams + Jen Joyce
Size Inclusivity in the maker space: a (frustrating) history of sizing, where to find size inclusive patterns, and how designers can be size inclusive in the year of our Beyonce 2023 and beyond w/ Aut
what is happening w/ Making? Time for a BIG update! w/ Ashley Yousling & Jen Joyce
shifting the dialogue of "art" vs "craft" with Hannah Austin and Jen Joyce
the importance of putting yourself first, aggressive optimism, and the audacity of men (especially the man who invented the knitting machine) w/ Tina Tse and Jen Joyce
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