BUILD A CRAFTY BUSINESS
Creative & Business Tools You'll Love
Running workshops is no small feat, but having the right tools can make all the difference. Here, you'll find a curated list of essential resources and software to help workshop hosts streamline planning, fill seats, and run profitable, stress-free events.
Mariana's *Must-Have* Tools
accounting software
Xero
An accounting software for small businesses to manage expenses, invoices, and cash flow, making financial tracking easy.
selling tickets
Squarespace
A website builder and ecommerce platform that lets creators design, launch, and manage your online presence easily — no coding required.
graphic design
Canva
A graphic design tool that’s great for creating social media graphics, marketing materials, and business presentations with ease.
planning & event management
Spreadsheets
You might hate me, or love me, but this is your bff to track registrations, manage budgets, and streamline event planning— the right spreadsheet = life changing!
Did Someone Say *FREE* Resources?!
check out these tools i've created to help you lay the foundation of youy crafty business!
watch on-demand
Masterclass: Turn Your Creative Passion into Profitable, Fully-Booked Workshops
A scheduling tool that makes it easy to book appointments and manage your calendar without the back-and-forth.
download pdf
The *Ultimate* Guide to Hosting Sold Out Crafting Workshops
As well as selling tickets, this platform helps you, manage waitlists, and send engaging email campaigns to keep participants informed and excited.
semi-weekly newsletter
Crafty Chronicles
Every week, or so, I share stories from my own journey, practical strategies to fill your events, behind-the-scenes insights from creative studios around the world & crafty trends!
DOWNLOAD MY FREE GUIDE
The *Ultimate* Guide to Hosting Sold Out Crafting Workshops
POP IN YOUR EARBUDS
Tune in to my *very-crafty* podcast
If you’ve ever thought, ‘Can my crafts actually make money?’—this is the show for you. You can expect honest conversations, tips and tricks about what it really takes to build a creative business. Grab yourself a cup of tea and let's dive in!
FEATURED EPISODES:
🎙️ From Pop-Up to Permanent: How I Opened My Studio Faster Than Planned
How a Burnt-Out Teacher Built a Creative Business: Eva's Story Building Craftiful
Going Full-time, $10k Months & Studio Challenges
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Your go-to hub for crafters looking to turn their skills into thriving workshops. It’s packed with practical advice, inspiration, and business-savvy tips to help creatives succeed.
Mariana Jacinto is a studio owner & mentor who helps crafters set-up their own workshops & build creative businesses.
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