Interested in becoming a vendor? AWESOME!
About Us
Craftyass Markets is a division of Painted Donkey Inc. Painted Donkey started in 2015 with a mission to provide makers with the products and support they need to be successful. In 2024 we started supporting makers in a new way – with Craftyass Markets! We started in Ajax, Ontario, but have since moved to the historic and beautiful downtown Cobourg.
Why Cobourg?
Cobourg boasts a vibrant, walkable downtown with heavy foot traffic year-round, and a very active tourism scene. The historic buildings of the downtown area are home to cozy coffee shops, diners and pubs offering a variety of faire, quaint shops and boutiques, and much more. Learn more about downtown Cobourg!
What You Can Expect From Us
Craftyass Markets works hard for its maker partners, and commits to provide:
- Honest, caring, and helpful staff
- Extremely active marketing and social media
- Special content days
- Special events
- Extended open hours/days
- Participation in town events and street festivals
What Is Expected From Maker Partners
Being successful as a maker means being involved and committed to your products and your customers. As a maker partner with Craftyass Markets you will be expected to:
- Ensure all of your products have a Crafty or Handmade element to them
- Be active on your social media channels
- Be active on Crafty Ass Markets social media (sharing, liking, commenting, tagging us, etc.)
- Maintain and properly label your product inventory
- Add new or refreshed products at least once per month
- A minimum 3 month committment when first joining the market
How it Works
Please explore the sections below to discover how the process works.
CraftyAss Markets provides a variety of shelves and tables for you to choose from to display your products. You may also opt for a “Bring Your Own Display” option to be setup within the market.
If you will be using your display space to advertise a custom product that must be ordered, our team members will be trained to help customers understand your process and how to order your custom products.
Shelf Space Provided by CraftyAss Markets
2′ wide x 2′ deep $50
3′ wide x 2′ deep $75
6′ wide x 2′ deep $125
Fridge or Freezer Space
1 fridge shelf (20″ x 20″) $50
1 freezer basket $62.50 (includes storage below the basket for additional stock)
BYOD (Bring Your Own Display)
*If your display has to be attached to the wall, approval is required prior to the display being setup. Upon removal you will be required to repair any damage caused to the wall by your display, this includes patching any holes caused by screws. All displays must be stable and safe.
2′ wide x 2′ deep x 8′ tall (max) $125
3′ wide x 2′ deep x 8′ tall (max) $187.50
4′ wide x 2′ deep x 8′ tall (max) $250
5′ wide x 2′ deep x 8′ tall (max) $312.50
6′ wide x 2′ deep x 8′ tall (max) $375
5′ clothing rack $125
REMINDER – A minimum commitment of 3 months is required when first joining the market, regardless of which display option is selected. Display options can be changed at any time.
Our pricing structure is based on low rental prices for display space, plus a 12% commission fee on all sales. We do not collect sales tax on your behalf. Your prices must be inclusive of sales tax (HST) for Ontario if you are required to collect it. If you collect sales tax you are responsible for calculating and remitting it to the government. Crafty Ass Markets charges a 13% administration fee to customers on each order. These funds are used to offset operating expenses such as staff, cleaning supplies, bags and tissue paper.
Food vendors will be required to provide a copy of their Dine Safe certification, or a letter from the Dine Safe certified commercial kitchen the products are prepared in. All food items must have an ingredients list, and a best before date on each package.
If you are able to travel to our Cobourg locaition to replenish and/or refresh your display you are welcome to do so during our regular store hours.
If you prefer to have additional inventory stored at Crafty Ass Markets for our staff to restock your display on your behalf there will be an additional monthly fee of $20. All products must be labelled and ready to sell in the system before being placed on the shelves.
Your products can also be shipped to us to be displayed on your behalf.
As a vendor you will be provided access to an online system where you will manage your products, product images, inventory levels, and pricing (regular and sale pricing). This is also where you will see your sales, what commissions have been paid to you or are pending payment to you.
Vendor comissions are paid monthly at the beginning of the month. For example, commissions earned in the month of May will be paid out early in June. Payments are sent via email Interac eTransfer. We recommend setting your email up with your bank for Autodeposit. This eliminates the need for a security question and ensures no delays in receiving your funds.
All vendors are advised to carry insurance for all products on display or in storage at Crafty Ass Markets, while every effort will be made to ensure the security of the premises and products, Crafty Ass Markets is not responsible for any damage or loss of vendor products and displays.
Ready to join us?
Have questions? Email us at makers@craftyassmarkets.ca and we will be happy to help!