Maker to Market
Calling all young people aged 13-18! If you have a creative idea, small business or side hustle this program is for you.
Learn all about the basics of running a small creative business and put your skills into practice with a pop-up stall at our youth makers market in December.
About
Maker to Market is a FREE program for young creatives aged 13–18 to learn and develop basic small business skills to support their creative side hustle.
Three workshops are offered as part of the program, each focusing on a different aspect of having a creative small business.
Participants will then put the skills they learn into practice to develop their very own pop-up stall at a youth makers market on Saturday 12th December 2026, just in time for the Christmas shopping!
Examples of creative businesses could include: Face-painting, performance (eg. roaming performance or music), sweet treats, handmade or upcycled clothing/accessories, artworks on canvas or paper (including digital art), pottery, textile work, photography, zines or stickers.
Cost: FREE
Strictly ages 13-18 only
10 spots available. Registrations essential
The Full Program
Workshops
Workshop 1: The Pretty Stuff
🗓️ Wednesday 4 November | 3:45–5:45pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace 54-58 Johnston St Wagga Wagga
🗣️Talk about your product: Build confidence explaining what you make and why it matters.
🎯 Elevator pitch: Craft a short, punchy pitch people actually remember.
🎨 Branding & logo design: Intro graphic design skills to create a branding that's yours.
Drop in Makers Meets
Session 1
🗓️ Wednesday 25 November | 3:45–5:45pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace 54-58 Johnston St Wagga Wagga
Drop-in and make | optional but encouraged | snacks provided
Makers Market
🗓️ Saturday 12 December | 10am–12pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace
Workshop 2: The Market Stuff
🗓️ Wednesday 11 November | 3:45–5:45pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace 54-58 Johnston St Wagga Wagga
📱 Marketing & Promotion: Get your business or products seen, online and in person.
🛍️Market Day logistics: Everything you need to know about operating a pop-up stall at a market.
Session 2
🗓️ Wednesday 2 December | 3:45–5:45pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace 54-58 Johnston St Wagga Wagga
Drop-in and make | optional but encouraged | snacks provided
Workshop 3: The Money Stuff
🗓️ Wednesday 18 November | 3:45–5:45pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace 54-58 Johnston St Wagga Wagga
💰 Financial planning: Creating a budget for your market stall, understanding costs, pricing and how to take payments.
Session 3
🗓️ Wednesday 9 December | 3:45–5:45pm
📍 The Station Creative Workspace 54-58 Johnston St Wagga Wagga
Drop-in and make | optional but encouraged | snacks provided
Before you Apply
Before registering, please ensure that you can commit to attending:
All three workshops - 4th, 11th and 18th November
The Makers Market on Saturday 12th December
The drop-in making sessions (25 Nov, 2 & 9 Dec) are optional, but a great chance to make, collaborate, support peers and get ready alongside other young creatives.
What’s supplied: Stationary, afternoon snacks and market stall materials
Participants will need to bring: creative ideas and a laptop/tablet. Please get in touch if you do not have access to a device and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you have any questions about the program please contact Eastern Riverina Arts on 02 6921 6890 or email maryanne@easternriverinaarts.org.au.
Maker to Market is funded through the Wagga Wagga City Council Annual Grants Program.