Tiny City Makers
Tiny City Makers is an arts-based therapy program designed for the residents of A Better Tent City. We use all proceeds from the sale of products to compensate our residents and the facilitators for their time and materials. Our vision is to enrich the lives of our residents by offering self-sustaining arts programming that inspires hope.
How to Shop & Support
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SHOP ONLINE
Shop our current collection of unique products made by hand. All proceeds support arts programming and community stabilization efforts at A Better Tent City.
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SHOP CANADIAN CLAY & GLASS
Shop our clay & glass jewelry collection sold exclusively at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gift Shop
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EXPERIENCE THE EXHIBIT
View our Tiny House Votive Candle exhibit currently on display at the Canadian Clay & Glass exhibit, Beyond the Threshold
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STAY UPDATED ON OUR AUCTION
In early December we will host an online auction for our Tiny House Votive Candle collection. Sign up for our newsletter for more information!
New: Watercolour Palette
New: Watercolour Palette
Paint a brighter tomorrow with the newest addition to the Tiny City Makers store : The Watercolour Palette
Each palette is a one-of-a-kind piece of art, with every vibrant hue hand-created by a resident of A Better Tent City. No two palettes are the same, guaranteeing you a unique gift or a great addition to your art supplies.
Holiday Card & Ornament Collection
Our much anticipated Holiday Collection will be back with fresh designs for 2025. In the meantime, take advantage of the great deals we have on our 2024 Card and Ornament Collection.
Why we make art:
“We often see how residents channel their artistic and creative skills to contribute to life at A Better Tent City. Now, we can provide residents with supplementary income and build their confidence while sharing our story with the rest of the Region."
-Laura Hamilton, Founding Board Member at ABTC
Developed by and for the residents of ABTC
We engaged A Better Tent City residents throughout the research, branding, and creation of Tiny City Makers to ensure our new project aligned with their personal goals.
"I'm a huge arts person, I love colouring, drawing, and building stuff, working with my hands."
- ABTC Resident
“It would be good if everyone had something to do, if people had a purpose, and give them money for what they need, make them feel like they're a part of something.” - ABTC Resident
"I really want to work, I've always wanted to. I just want to contribute something."
- ABTC Resident
Do you have an idea for how we can improve Tiny City Makers? Are you a maker interested in facilitating a workshop? Are you a business or funder looking to support Tiny City Makers? Contact us if you want to collaborate or share an idea!
tinycitymakers@abettertentcity.org
Our Supporters
We are grateful to our financial supporters and partners who helped to make our Tiny City Makers project a reality.
