Speed Friending | Craft Fair Edition

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Renegade Craft Fair Speed Friending

Running a creative business or spending hours at your workbench can often feel like a solo journey. When you are at a market, you are usually too busy behind your booth to actually connect with the talented makers around you. The Renegade Craft Fair Market Mixer is here to change that and help you find your people. This evening is designed to unite independent makers, artisans, and DIY enthusiasts to share ideas, swap tips through maker speed-dating, and spark new collaborations or friendships. Our main goal is to help you form a go-to circle for all your future creative endeavors.

What to Expect

We know that typical networking events can feel overwhelming or even a bit daunting, especially when you are used to the quiet of your studio. That is why we have crafted this experience for genuine connection. Instead of a crowded room where you have to fight for attention, our format features rotating, one-on-one conversations. This structure is intentionally designed to reduce social anxiety, letting you relax and simply be yourself. Think of these individual chats as a way of weaving a stronger creative fabric within our community. You will meet a diverse group of makers and discover who shares your specific interests or challenges. In each round, you might find the spark for creative collaborations, discover a new mentor, get valuable supplier referrals, or simply make a new friend who understands the maker life.

Our Goal For You

This gathering is not just about talking about your past projects; it is about building a crew for your future ones. Our primary goal is for you to leave having found your tribe or your squad. This is the starting point for new medium-specific cohorts, local neighborhood maker groups, or even business growth masterminds. During the open mingle, everything truly comes together. This is your time to reconnect with the people you clicked with during the rounds, merge your conversations, and officially form your group. From here, you can start planning collaborative pop-up shops, organizing studio tours, coordinating bulk material ordering, or just setting up regular craft circles. You do not have to navigate the maker world alone when we can do it—together.

Agenda

Welcome! Here's Your Guide to the Event.

Step 1: Get Started (Check-in begins at 12:50PM+)
When you arrive, please Check-In: just follow the link to complete a quick and easy profile setup on your phone.

Step 2: Meet Your Matches (1:00PM ~ 2:00PM)
This is where the fun begins! For the next hour, our app will be your guide. At the start of each new round, it will introduce you to your next one-on-one match. Simply find your partner and enjoy the conversation!

Step 3: Mix & Mingle (2:00PM+)
Once the one-on-one rounds conclude, the rest of the night is yours to chat with everyone. Feel free to continue a great conversation or introduce yourself to someone new.

Want to connect with someone? Use the app! It lets you stay in touch without ever revealing your phone number.

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