Introducing…
The Inkubator Collective!
Every One Every Day invites you to join our Collaborative Business Program, the Inkubator Collective. This fall, we're diving into printmaking, from your first sketch to a finished edition, and exploring how it can grow into a thriving, collaborative business.
“I’m great at organizing and promoting, but I’m not very crafty, can I still be part of this?”
Absolutely! Collaborative Business works best when a variety of talents come together. Whether you’re creative with your hands, strategic with planning, skilled in marketing, or simply curious to try something new—there’s a place for you here.
This program is completely free and open to community residents who are ready to learn, make and dream big with their neighbours.
Throughout the program, the collective will:
Learn directly from skilled local artists & entrepreneurs
Use professional tools in a shared workspace
Explore sustainable, creative business models
Test their ideas with no personal or financial risk
Leave with your own prints and a network of collaborators
Our Collaborative Business Program is built on the following principles:
No selection process
Starts where participants are at
Collaborative, part-time schedule
No start-up costs
Based on teamwork
Benefits of joining our Collaborative Business program:
Support from experienced experts
Opportunity to prototype products or services in the local economy
Low personal risk
Access to sufficient spaces, equipment, and materials
Want more information before committing?
Information Session
Thursday Sept. 18 - 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St
Join our Collaborative Business Program Designer and other neighbours for an Information Session to learn what collaborative business is, the goals and expectations of the program, and how we can work together to make it a success!
Inkubator Collective Sessions
Learn, make and dream big with your neighbours.
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Learn, make and dream big with your neighbours. 〰️
Intro to Collaborative Business & Printmaking
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Oct. 2 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meet the group, set expectations, map your skills, and make your first quick print on the press.
Creative Business Models in Print
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Tuesday, Oct. 14 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Explore how printmakers earn through markets, shared shops, and co-selling—and how collaboration expands your reach.
Quality Check & Revisions
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Nov. 13 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Review test prints, fine-tune designs, and finalize blocks for printing.
Drawing for Print (Part 1)
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Tuesday, Oct. 7 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to sketch with bold lines, strong contrast, and balance for printmaking success.
Lino/Woodcut + Safety
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Oct. 16 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Get hands-on with linoleum and woodcut printing, plus safe carving techniques and tool handling.
Textures & Tool Sharpening
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Oct. 23 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Experiment with mark-making, explore texture, and learn to sharpen and care for your tools.
Final Print Run
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Nov. 20 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Print a small, numbered edition of your work — unique, high-quality, and ready to share.
Drawing for Print (Part 2)
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Oct. 9 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Refine your designs, solve layout challenges, and prepare your artwork for carving.
Preparing for Markets
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Tuesday, Oct. 21 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn what to have ready before applying to craft shows and markets. Discover what organizers look for, how to meet deadlines, and tips for getting your work into stores.
Test Printing & Sustainability
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Nov. 6 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Run trial prints, creatively reuse misprints, and explore waste-reduction strategies.
Planning the Future
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St.
Thursday, Nov. 27 ⋅ 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate forming a collective, plan next steps, and explore future business opportunities together.
Interested in joining The Collective?
Deadline to register: Friday, Sept. 26 at 11:59 p.m.