A Better Tent City is auctioning our 20 unique tiny house tea light lanterns to raise funding for our art therapy programming and social enterprise, Tiny City Makers.
Each lantern was handmade by one of our residents at A Better Tent City and are currently on display in Beyond The Threshold at The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, an exhibit showcasing 18 artists with lived experience of homelessness.
All proceeds from the silent auction will continue to light hope, foster creativity, and contribute to the wellbeing of A Better Tent City residents through art therapy programming with Tiny City Makers.
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.
Holiday Cards ❆ Now Available ❆
Holiday Cards ❆ Now Available ❆
The 2025 Holiday Cards are here! Designed by A Better Tent City residents through a scrapbooking workshop using recycled and donated materials. Order yours today!
How to Shop & Support
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SHOP ONLINE
Shop our current collection of Holiday Cards. All proceeds support arts programming and community stabilization efforts at A Better Tent City.
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SHOP CANADIAN CLAY & GLASS
Shop our glass ornament 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. Place a bid at our online Silent Auction.
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PLACE A BID AT OUR SILENT AUCTION
December 8 - December 15th: Place a bid at our online auction for our Tiny House Votive Candle collection currently on display at Beyond The Threshold Exhibit. Auction closes 9pm Dec 15th.
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.
