Become a Maker
Grow Your Creative Business with The Make It Collective
Welcome to The Make It Collective a carefully curated retail collective dedicated to supporting Australian businesses and showcasing authentic Australian-made products.
Our Home
Located in the heart of Northcote
Our store is home to talented makers from across Australia. We believe every maker deserves the opportunity to shine, which is why we limit our collective to just 45 makers at any one time. This creates a better shopping experience for customers while ensuring every maker receives the visibility their products deserve.
Whether you're an established business or just beginning your creative journey, we offer flexible membership packages designed to help your business grow.
Everything You Need to Grow Your Creative Business
Joining The Make It Collective is about more than securing retail space; it's about becoming part of a supportive community that champions Australian makers.
Carefully Curated Retail Space
Display your products in a professionally presented retail store dedicated exclusively to Australian-made products.
Sell In-Store & Online
Reach customers both locally and across Australia through our online store, with a curated collection of your products listed online as part of your membership.
Meet Your Customers
From time to time, some of our makers work in the store, giving customers the chance to meet the maker and hear the story behind the brand. If this is something you'd be interested in, just let us know.
Supportive Creative Community
Become part of a welcoming community of Australian makers who encourage, inspire and support one another.
Join us
Maker Meetups
As part of our community, you'll be invited to Maker Meetups throughout the year. These events may include networking, business education, guest speakers, product photography sessions, collaborative workshops and other opportunities designed to help you grow your creative business while connecting with like-minded makers.
More Exposure
Market Opportunities
As part of our community, you'll have the opportunity to apply for our curated markets throughout the year, giving you even more exposure and the chance to connect with thousands of customers.
Right Fit
Flexible 3-Month Membership
We believe in supporting makers, not locking them into lengthy contracts. Our memberships are offered on a simple 3-month commitment, giving you the flexibility to see if The Make It Collective is the right fit for your business.
Best Benefits
Marketing & Promotion
Benefit from promotion through our website, social media, email marketing and seasonal campaigns that showcase both our makers and their products.
Choose the Package That's Right for You
Whether you're looking for a dedicated display space or a smaller showcase option, we have a membership package to suit your products and your business goals.
“I love being part of The Make It Collective. The shop has great foot traffic and a really loyal group of customers who come back regularly. It’s such a buzz seeing someone choose something you’ve made from a shop full of beautiful work by other Australian artists and makers.
It’s also a lovely, supportive community. Everyone in the shop is genuinely keen to promote each maker’s work, and Kelli does a great job of promoting the shop and its makers. I frequently recommend The Make It Collective to my creative friends.
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“I first discovered The Make It Collective when I held an exhibition there in 2022. I loved the shop and decided to stay on as a maker and I’ve been there ever since! The great location and foot traffic have helped me reach a much larger audience and establish my label.
I also love being part of a supportive community of local makers. There are different options to suit individual needs, plus opportunities to take part in markets throughout the year. I absolutely recommend The Make It Collective to other Australian makers.
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Ready to Join Our Collective?
If you're passionate about creating authentic Australian-made products and are looking for a supportive community to help grow your business, we'd love to hear from you.
We're always looking for talented makers who align with our values and bring something unique to our collective.