Becoming a member of the Craft Council of NL opens access to a dedicated community of artists and craftspeople in our province. Members are the first to know about internal opportunities, as well as information from Craft Councils throughout the country. Members are also able to join and create their own profiles on the Citizens of Craft website, a national resource for craftspeople and craft supporters. With more than five decades of experience in supporting the craftspeople of our province, the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is a dynamic organization that continues to evolve as the needs of craftspeople – and the world around them – change. Learn more and/or sign up below.
To become a Marketing Member and have the opportunity to sell your product in the Craft Council Shop & Pantry, participate in our annual Christmas Craft Fair, and other marketing opportunities, your product must first be accepted by our Standards Committee as meeting the standards of quality.
In order to meet the Standards of Quality, a craft product must excel in the elements of technique, design and materials used. Work should show a distinct and personal style of the maker – any or all of these elements illustrate the individuality of the maker, the product and the product line.
Our next Standards Meeting will be held March 19, 2026.. To submit your product to the standards committee, please include several examples of your work along with the completed Product Review Application which is linked here.
Please mail or hand-deliver, during open hours, your product to the Craft Council Shop & Pantry, located at 155 Water St. St. John's, NL, A1C 1B3. No sooner than 11:00 am, March 9, 2026 and no later than 3:00 pm, March 18, 2026, to be considered for this meeting.
Meetings for 2026 are as follows:
January 15, 2026
March 19, 2026
May 21, 2026
July 23, 2026 *Tentative
September 17, 2026
Please note that meetings dates may change; however the committee will attempt to reschedule within one week of the originally scheduled date. If a further delay is expected, applicants will be contacted.
If you have any further questions, please give us a call 709-753-2749 or email via our form.
The Craft Council offers various forms of funding to members for education and professional development. These include our:
Applications for our Loan Fund and Study & Workshop Grants are open year-round. Stay tuned below for current opportunities.
