Women involved with Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal's Unity Project have learned skills in making artisan goods and developed their business skills.
Brittany Trowbridge is one of the 15 women taking part in the project. She says they have had a lot of different opportunities to meet people that helped improve their business.
“Parkland Job Opportunity Centre, they taught us about employability and how to make a resume, and things like that. We also have been united with local beekeepers around Laurier, and a woodworking shop that’s just out of town here.”
Trowbridge shares some of the products they’ve created with help from local businesses.
“So far we have done glass etching, so we’ve made cups and things like that. We also have done concrete vessel, made beeswax candles, and things like that. We also have been doing some crocheting of hats, mittens, and cowls.
Proceeds from purchases go back to the collective to buy more material so they can make more products.
The Unity Project: Women's Maker Collective is expecting to have another intake of women sometime in the New Year. It’s an opportunity for more women to come in and learn some valuable skills. Contact Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal to find out more.
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