Join us at an upcoming event to meet other makers and learn how to grow your business.
Join us Thursday evenings in June from 4PM-9PM to relax and vibe to smooth jazz! Located in the courtyard behind the Krueger-Scott Mansion… bring a chair and join the fun.
Every Sunday from May 18 - October 26, 2025, Makerhoods hosts a Farmers Market in partnership with the Greater Newark Conservancy in our courtyard behind the Krueger-Scott Mansion. Shop the Makers and invited vendors, buy some fruits and vegetables, have an artisan coffee and other yummy treats! Most weeks have music, food, and fun for the whole family!
Learn how to sell your products online!
We'll walk through listing your products for free with a Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. And we'll show you one way to sell on your website, using an E-Commerce store built with Shopify. Plus, learn about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
This virtual event will take place on Google Meet, and you will need a Google account to register and attend. Please log-in to your existing account or sign up for a free Google account (you can use any email address).
Become your own modern mosaic artist!
Join us on Wednesday, April 6 to create your very own masterpiece. Put your artwork together piece-by-piece with our easy-to-follow directions from GlassRoots teaching artist, Richard Paz.
Purchase kits by March 30 to receive your supplies in time for the workshop.
Visit bit.ly/MakeWithMakerhoods to purchase your Mosaic Art Kit, which grants you access this class via Zoom.
See you in class!
Take the mystery out of business tax obligations!
Are you aware of the deductions and credits that your small business qualifies for? Get ready for tax season by ensuring you can minimize your businesses' taxable income.
Open to all entrepreneurs--product and service-based businesses
Explore everything NFT for the local Newark artists community!
What is an NFT?
What makes an NFT valuable?
How do NFTs bridge the gap between up-and-coming artists with buyers who are searching for authentic masterpieces?
What's the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?
Getting a digital wallet
Are NFTs the future of art and collectibles?
What questions remain about NFTs?
Success in any growing business starts with having a vision for the future and a way of measuring if you’re on the right track. In this workshop, hosted by Audible, participants will:
Be introduced to the SMART goal-setting framework
Evaluate how to make different kinds of goals “smarter” and more actionable
Practice drafting their own goals and get feedback
Spots are limited to only 10 attendees for a more personalized experience.
Get lit with purpose!
2022 is right around the corner; the start of a new year brings the opportunity to manifest an incredible 365-days ahead of us.
The most important part of manifesting is setting a clear intention to facilitate feeling grounded, inspired, and connected to yourself and your goals. The excitement, the rejuvenation, and the promise of the hope inspire our focus on creating an amazing year.
What are looking forward to manifesting?
Each kit includes:
step-by-step instructions
1 - microwave safe bowl
2 - 8oz soy wax bags
2 - 1oz bottles of premium fragrances
palo santo
champagne
2 - stirrers
4 - cotton wicks
4 - 4oz candle tins
Free shipping!
Dry, itchy skin and chapped lips are year-round concerns. Looking for simple, green skincare that nourishes? Let’s make it!
Learn how to create all-natural, preservative-free products using rich ingredients and oils to renew and hydrate. Enjoy buttery soft, smooth skin with moisturizing results you can see and feel.
Purchase kits by November 30 to receive your supplies in time for the workshop.
Each kit includes:
Pre-measured natural butters, oils, and waxes
Fragrance and flavor oils
Packaging
Small jar and tin for body butter and/or body butter
Silicone mold for body butter
Tube for lip balm
Pipettes
Spoons
*Microwave or double boiler
*Glass measuring cup (no larger than 8oz)
* customer is required to provide
Spark and cultivate your inner creativity!
We all love the light, warmth, and beauty of a lit candle. Whether a seasoned artisan or a budding enthusiast, this course offers something for everyone interested in learning the craft of making candles.
Join Mama+Flame for a beginner-friendly, low-pressure, soy aromatherapy candle making virtual class. The ingredients are toxin-free, eco-friendly, and all-natural. Suitable for ages 10 (with parental guidance) and up -- no experience necessary.
Each kit contains enough for 2 people to handcraft 2 candles. Purchase kits by November 10 to receive your supplies in time for the workshop.
Each kit includes:
2 microwave safe bowls
2-8oz bags of soy wax
2-1oz bottles of holiday fragrance oils (cranberry & mistletoe)
2 stirrers
4 pre-wicked 4oz candle tins
candle making instructions
Free shipping!
Social media marketing is an essential way to reach your customers, gain valuable insights, and grow your brand.
This FREE webinar is open to the public and will discuss:
Social media platforms
How to get started
How this powerful tool can enhance your business
Instagram Reels is here, and you’re probably feeling the pressure to create something.
So, what is it? How does it work? How can you, as a brand, use it in your marketing strategy? Learn how to promote your brand, reach new people and engage your audience with Instagram Reels!
*This workshop is open to current Makers on Makerhoods Market only.
It’s critical that small-business leaders understand the financial health of their organizations; financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) inform that understanding. Small-business financial metrics shed light on the company’s current financial state and its short- and long-term outlook.
In this workshop, we will discuss which metrics are vital to the success of a small business.
During this webinar, we will discuss how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this webinar will help.
Are you a maker, artisan, or creative who wants to grow their passion into a thriving business? Have you outgrown your living room and are ready for the next step in your business?
Newark Makerhoods is coming in December 2021 in Newark’s Central Ward and is unlike any other project. It includes the revitalization of the historic Krueger-Scott Mansion and new construction all with the purpose of supporting local makers, artisans, creatives, and small businesses.
Makerhoods will be recruiting 16 makers to receive an apartment, a separate commercial space, and business support services starting at $1,800/month.
In this information session, you will learn:
The details of the Live/Work Program
The commercial spaces available
The application process
What we're looking for in the application
Let's talk about YouTube! Are you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business?
Now sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This is the webinar for you. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.
In this workshop we’ll discuss best practices for:
· Why you should have a YouTube channel
· How to set up a YouTube channel
· What's important to fill out when uploading a video
· Making good creative, and how to target and measure the results
Want your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps?
This is the workshop for you.
Join us to learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. We will highlight the importance of verifying and how to use Google My Business effectively.
In this session we’ll show you how to:
· Create or claim your Business Profile on Google
· Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps
· Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
· Tips, tricks and what’s new!
· Hands-on demo of Google My Business
Spring is in the air, and with April showers comes the glorious flowers of May. Let this floriferous season inspire your creativity crafting soaps that are shaped and smell like flowers!
You will create your very own all handmade soap from the comfort of your home. Pair it with a delectable cocktail, or beverage of your choice, for the perfect night inside. Each kit comes with enough soap for two people to make two bars of soap each.
Order by April 30th with free shipping to get your supplies in time!
Gain resources and information for putting together a strong Live/Work application.
In this workshop, we'll:
Review the application process and the selection lens
Provide insight into what the selection committee will be looking for in each question
Go through each question and break-down specific business topics
This workshop is beneficial on its own as a business planning basic, but is designed to help you think through the application and submit a strong application.
There will also be time for Q&A.
Attendees who stay through the whole workshop will have access to a 15-minute application review (limited seats).
There are three dates for this workshop scheduled:
March 24th at 6:30pm
April 14th at 6:30pm
May 5th at 6:30pm
Gain resources and information for putting together a strong Live/Work application.
In this workshop, we'll:
Review the application process and the selection lens
Provide insight into what the selection committee will be looking for in each question
Go through each question and break-down specific business topics
This workshop is beneficial on its own as a business planning basic, but is designed to help you think through the application and submit a strong application.
There will also be time for Q&A.
Attendees who stay through the whole workshop will have access to a 15-minute application review (limited seats).
There are four dates for this workshop scheduled:
March 24th at 6:30pm
April 14th at 6:30pm
April 24th at 11am
May 5th at 6:30pm
Gain resources and information for putting together a strong Live/Work application.
In this workshop, we'll:
Review the application process and the selection lens
Provide insight into what the selection committee will be looking for in each question
Go through each question and break-down specific business topics
This workshop is beneficial on its own as a business planning basic, but is designed to help you think through the application and submit a strong application.
There will also be time for Q&A.
Attendees who stay through the whole workshop will have access to a 15-minute application review (limited seats).
There are three dates for this workshop scheduled:
March 24th at 6:30pm
April 14th at 6:30pm
May 5th at 6:30pm
Gain resources and information for putting together a strong Live/Work application.
In this workshop, we'll:
Review the application process and the selection lens
Provide insight into what the selection committee will be looking for in each question
Go through each question and break-down specific business topics
This workshop is beneficial on its own as a business planning basic, but is designed to help you think through the application and submit a strong application.
There will also be time for Q&A.
Attendees who stay through the whole workshop will have access to a 15-minute application review (limited seats).
There are three dates for this workshop scheduled:
March 24th at 6:30pm
April 14th at 6:30pm
May 5th at 6:30pm
Are you a maker, artisan, or creative who wants to grow their passion into a thriving business? Have you outgrown your living room and are ready for the next step in your business?
Newark Makerhoods is coming in December 2021 in Newark’s Central Ward and is unlike any other project. It includes the revitalization of the historic Krueger-Scott Mansion and new construction all with the purpose of supporting local makers, artisans, creatives, and small businesses.
Makerhoods will be recruiting 16 makers to receive an apartment, a separate commercial space, and business support services starting at $1,800/month.
In this information session, you will:
Understand the mission of Makerhoods
Get an overview of all of the unique features and components of Newark Makerhoods
Learn about the Live/Work application process for business owners and next steps
After the pre-recorded presentation, there will be live Q&A.
Are you a maker, artisan, or creative who wants to grow their passion into a thriving business? Have you outgrown your living room and are ready for the next step in your business?
Newark Makerhoods is coming in December 2021 in Newark’s Central Ward and is unlike any other project. It includes the revitalization of the historic Krueger-Scott Mansion and new construction all with the purpose of supporting local makers, artisans, creatives, and small businesses.
Makerhoods will be recruiting 16 makers to receive an apartment, a separate commercial space, and business support services starting at $1,800/month.
In this information session, you will:
Understand the mission of Makerhoods
Get an overview of all of the unique features and components of Newark Makerhoods
Learn about the Live/Work application process for business owners and next steps
After the pre-recorded presentation, there will be live Q&A.
In this webinar, you'll learn about potential construction job opportunities for the Newark Makerhoods project.
The current pandemic is challenging business owners across the nation to get creative and get out of their comfort zone to keep their businesses generating sales.
Makerhoods is so excited to have teamed up with The Product Boss to give you some tips to market your product-based business during this time followed by an open Q&A.
What is a product-based business? Think anything that's tangible...
Fashion (e.g. clothing, jewelry, accessories, etc)
Beauty (e.g. lip balm, lotion, makeup, etc.)
Home decor (e.g. candles, pillows, vases, etc.)
Handmade crafts
Manufactured goods
Basically anything you make or get manufactured!
Jacqueline - Jacqueline is an apparel and accessories expert with over 11 years of consulting start-ups and a B.F.A in Fashion Design. She owns Designer Consulting Co-Op (DCC) and has helped almost 1,000 fashion-based brands grow their businesses. In addition to the DCC, Jacqueline launched her own product-based, multi-figure business, Cuffs Couture, selling worldwide and dressing countless celebrities. Jacqueline is the proud mama of two little munchkins and has been an entrepreneur at heart since she was 10.
Minna - Minna is an Amazon expert with over 14 years of entrepreneurial experience, a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, minor in Psychology and a Master's degree in Business Administration. She is the owner of Lil' Labels and currently has a revenue of multiple-6-figures, selling on multiple platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, and Jet. Fun fact: Minna made it to the 2nd/video round of Shark Tank with over 42,000 entrepreneurs auditioning in the first round. She is the mom of two little girls and her favorite things are good food, checklists, coffee, business books, warm weather and podcasts.
"Together, we created The Product Boss out of our own struggles. In a sea of service-based advice, we needed more ideas and strategies that were specific to product entrepreneurs - to connect, grow, inspire and lift each other up in our businesses and lives. You are not alone."
PR is still relevant as ever, but trying to breakthrough that world can seem like a daunting task for many makers.
Richardine Bartee, Editor in Chief and Owner of GRUNGECAKE, is sharing her wisdom to break down all that you need to know about press. To lead the conversation, Bymaddz, singer, artist, & performer, will be asking questions more relevant to creative entrepreneurs.Join us for a night of networking and learning how to grow your business. Light refreshments will be served.
What to Expect:
6 - 6:30: Mix & Mingle
6:30 - 7:15: Conversation and Q&A with Richardine Bartee and Bymaddz
7:15 - 7:30: Show & Tell, Ask & Gives, your turn to share with the audience your business and project
7:30 - 8: Closing and Networking
*Huge thanks to our venue host Launch Pad.
Welcome to 2020! Are you ready to take on the new year and hit your business goals?
If you need a little push and some accountability, Focus Lab is for you.
Focus Lab is an in-person, small group accountability work session. It's 3 hours away from distractions you can dedicate to working on your business with the help of a business coach if you get stuck.
What to Expect:
We'll start promptly at 9:30am and take about 15 minutes to share with each other our goals for the session.
If you get stuck, the business coach can work with you in one on one in 15-minute sessions to help you troubleshoot, brainstorm, and advise. These sessions will happen in a separate room to not disturb the group.
Brain friendly snacks to keep you focused.
Around 12:15, we'll wrap up and share what we've accomplished and what our next steps are.
Who is this For:
Goal-driven entrepreneurs and business owners who need distraction-free time to work on their goals.
You should have 1 goal or several smaller goals that you can complete in 3 hours.
Focus Lab is a free-form 3-hour work session for you to work on what you need to do to grow your business. Hope to see you there!
Fee Note: There is a fee for Focus Lab to ensure you make a commitment to yourself and your business. However, we will not turn away anyone for a lack of funds. Please email kmozian@makerhoods.com for assistance.
Chef. Author. Motivator. Faith Leader. These are the words our guest speaker uses to describe himself and how he has built his business beyond the kitchen as a food entrepreneur.
Ameer Natson is a sought-after speaker and influencer with a message to motivate entrepreneurs and dreamers with his "real, raw, and relevant" approach! In this lively discussion, we'll be asking Ameer how he expanded his passion for cooking into developing different avenues.
Come prepared with your questions for Chef Ameer or tweet us your questions ahead of time at Makerhoods.
*Special thanks to Launch Pad Newark for hosting us!
What to Expect:
6 - 6:30: Mix & Mingle
6:30 - 7:15: Discussion and Q&A with Celebrity Chef Ameer Natson
7:15 - 7:30: Show & Tell, Ask & Gives, your turn to share with the audience your business and project
7:30 - 8: Closing and Networking
In this webinar, you’ll learn exactly what you need to do for your business to support you full-time through our Quit Your Day Job Analysis.
This class is perfect if you make dresses/fashion, beauty products, jewelry, or other physical goods and want to work on your business full-time.
By the end of the class you’ll learn:
How much product you need to sell in order to quit your job?
How much product you need to sell if you want to increase your take-home income?
Basic business terminology and fundamental financial information about your side business.
With this information, you can make an informed decision on when it makes the most financial sense to quit your job, and you can start planning to make it happen!
