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Learning + Community

Connect to a community of artisans and makers bringing handcraft to the world.

The Nest Guild

The Nest Guild is a global network of over 3,000 handcraft businesses. If you consider yourself a maker or artisan business leader and are involved in the design or production of small-batch craft products, this community is for you. Our members represent a diversity of craft types – from basket weaving to hand dyeing, ceramics, and woodworking.

Join for free today!

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As a Guild member, you’ll receive:

  • Access to Nest Connect, home to a suite of free, on-demand learning resources created by industry experts to grow your craft business.

  • Connection to a network of business leaders across the globe who are committed to ethical handcraft and creative entrepreneurship.

  • Holistic business support including capital access programs and application-based business accelerators.

  • Pro bono mentorship with a member of Nest’s network of industry professionals and corporate partners.

  • Market access support and consideration for sourcing opportunities with our growing network of brand partners.

Join the Guild

Events

Live virtual training workshops, new on-demand educational courses, personalized mentorship, and more is happening throughout the year. Access to these resources as well as the opportunity to apply for programs like our business accelerators, capital access initiatives, and craft prizes are available to any Nest Guild member.

Learning + Development Resources

Live, Virtual and In-person Training

Guild members receive access to Nest Connect, an exclusive digital learning platform that houses a growing library of business development e-courses, toolkits, and templates for small businesses prepared by industry experts. Find open applications here for our artisan business accelerators, capital access programs, capacity building opportunities, and more.

Climate Resilience

Do you own a handcraft business and have you experienced a weather-related disaster? Our Resource Database and Climate Guides can help.

In partnership with

Market Access

Nest provides practical training and resources that enable you to navigate the expectations of a formal retail market. Guidance on product pricing, contracts, production efficiencies, and ethical storytelling are just a few examples of the support we provide.

Capital Access

Our financial readiness and capital access programs, including our Makers Future Fund, are available to all Nest Guild members.

In partnership with

Promote Your Nest Guild Membership

With the new Nest Artisan mark, you can showcase your part in the Nest community and your commitment to ethical production practices.

You can use Nest’s Ally Mark visual and written creative assets to help your business stand out in the marketplace. Apply them across a range of channels and materials, including product labels, your website and social, and in-store or event signage today.

How We Work

Nest’s programs create meaningful economic impact for makers, artisans, and their communities while preserving their unique cultures and traditions through the artistry and heritage of craft.

Nest Artisan Guild

Artisan Voices Blog

A Perspective on Craft

Explore the histories, experiences, perspectives of your fellow Nest Guild members who share how they celebrate craft, community, and culture.

The Nest Guild is a community for makers committed to the responsible production of craft products either yourself or with artisans. If you are directly involved in the design and/or production of craft-based products, this community is for you.