2026 Maker Entrepreneurship Program

Are you a maker looking to turn your craft into a sustainable business? Brisbane City Council’s Maker Entrepreneurship Program is a free initiative tailored to local artists, designers, and makers in Brisbane. The 2026 program offers a series of expert-led workshops designed to build practical business skills in planning, finance, marketing, and product storytelling.

Running from 18 February to 28 March 2026, the program includes four business development workshops and a product photography session, with options to attend mid-week or on Saturdays. Participants will learn how to develop a business strategy, engage customers, manage financial systems, and visually communicate their brand through photography.

Key Benefits:

• Business planning and goal setting

• Financial literacy, bookkeeping, and templates

• Professional product styling and photography

• Marketing strategies and customer relationship building

• Identifying growth opportunities and scaling your business

Schedule:

Participants may choose between Wednesday or Saturday sessions:

All sessions run from 9am – 3pm at the Suburban Business Hub, Nundah.

Note: Only participants who complete all four business workshops are eligible to attend the product photography workshop (dates TBC in late March).

Expert Providers:

• artisan – Queensland’s peak body for contemporary craft and design

• Debi Brett Photography – Specialist in storytelling photography for makers and ethical brands

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be an existing maker business selling handmade products

• Have stock on hand and an online presence

• Dedicate approx. 30 hours over the duration of the program

• Have an active ABN/ACN

• Be located within the Brisbane Local Government Area

Apply:

Submit an expression of interest via the online form by Sunday 23 November 2025.
Successful applicants will be notified in December 2025.