Industry

A network of craft and agri-food businesses in Quebec and Atlantic Canada that open their doors to visitors and invite them to see artisans at work.
http://www.economusees.com/

Stained-glass artists' boutique offers a wide variety glass and teachers are available to help students master the art form.
http://www.artisansduvitrail.com/Client/Home/Default.htm

Back Alley Designs is a Canadian decorative tile company in Barrie, Ontario which can also produce custom tiles and murals.
http://www.backalleydesigns.com/

Recounts the history of Ceramique de Beauce, Inc., and gives information about evaluating the age of Beauceware.
http://www.quebexport.com/beauceware/indexE.html

Article examines Canada's unique Economuseum network, a community of people who present a traditional trade or craft to the public in an educational and entertaining way.
http://www.amospewter.com/pdf/crafts_in_canada.pdf

Overview of the Canadian Crafts Federation study "Profile and Development Strategy for Craft in Canada" includes key findings and discussion of the future of the Canadian craft industry.
http://www.craftsreport.com/june04/feature.html

Advances the vitality of Canadian craft to the benefit of the community, includes info about crafts, gallery slide show, government programs and initiatives, educational opportunities, and craft history.
http://www.canadiancraftsfederation.ca

Introduces an organization that promotes and supports Canadian knitwear design, at both the national and international levels. Offers information about membership and shows. Also features a gallery of designs and products.
http://www.canknit.com/

Practical information for starting up a craft business in British Columbia.
http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/pdf/crafts.pdf

International trade action plan for the Canadian craft sector identifies trade opportunities and recommends initiatives that will assist the sector in increasing export sales.
http://www.patrimoinecanadien.gc.ca/progs/ac-ca/progs/rc-tr/...