Speed date your way through crafts with local artists—quick, fun, and creative.
Part I
About this event
The Mini Workshop Market is a unique event that brings together creativity and community in a lively setting. Hosted by The Workbench, this annual event lets you explore a variety of crafts in a fun, fast-paced format. Each table offers a different 20-minute workshop, from printmaking to candle pouring, allowing you to try your hand at something new.
Held at Sugar Maple, a venue known for its local brews and craft cocktails, the market is as much about socializing as it is about crafting. With breaks between sessions, there's plenty of time to chat with fellow attendees, show off your creations, and enjoy a drink. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just curious, it's a welcoming space to explore new hobbies.
From the organizer
The Workbench is an organization working to build a community around different types of wellness. Through workshops, events, articles, an memberships we want to bring the concept of wellness to a easy access, low risk of failure level for anyone to enjoy.
Getting in
Tickets available online
Registration required — must sign up
Pricing details
Tickets are $5 each or $120 for an all-access pass.
Who'll Be There
A diverse crowd of local creatives, hobbyists, families looking for fun activities, and individuals interested in wellness and community engagement. Expect a mix of ages, primarily adults and possibly some children, as the workshops are family-friendly.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.
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