We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Aisha Dyer . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Aisha below.
Aisha , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?
At Crafters Paradise, our mission is to create a space where people can gather to create and connect while crafting. At our core, we believe in the power of creativity and its ability to bring people together. We are passionate about creating a community where everyone can express themselves through their art and share it with others. We strive to provide an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and connection between our members.
We are committed to providing an inclusive space for all of our members, no matter their background or experience level. Our mission is not just about providing the tools needed for crafting; it’s also about creating a safe place where everyone can feel comfortable sharing their ideas and stories with one another. We want to make sure that everyone has access to the tools they need to create, connect and relax while making art.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive space where everyone can feel empowered to express themselves through crafting.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
We believe that art is a powerful tool for self-expression and creativity and at Crafters Paradise, we strive to make it accessible to all.
Our mobile arts and crafts studio offers seasonal and themed workshops that provide the opportunity to explore ones artistic side. We partner with small businesses to host pop-up art workshops, so that the community can come together and enjoy the creative experience. Our workshops are designed to be fun, educational, and inspiring. At our workshops, attendees learn new techniques, create unique pieces of art, and take home something special,
We also provide custom services for special events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, etc. With our creative services, you can create unique memories that will last a lifetime!
What else should we know about how you took your side hustle and scaled it up into what it is today?
Crafters Paradise originated in Austin, We started offering creative workshops for the community at our local neighborhood café. We offered a wide variety of workshops where people were able to explore and experiment with different mediums. It was rewarding to see all age groups tap into their creative side and enjoy the process of crafting and creating.
The creative enthusiasm and energy at our workshops inspired us to offer these workshops to the wider community. We were fortunate to partner and collaborate with other small business owners and were able to offer creative craft workshops all over Texas,
To date, we have hosted over 300 events including private art workshops, corporate team building events, and pop-up workshops.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
As many small businesses do – we have many experienced obstacles along the way. However, we are grateful for these obstacles as they have served as invaluable learning experiences.
During the pandemic and right before the lockdown, we had to refund over a hundred tickets. To avoid future setbacks and to keep the business afloat, we switched our business model and hosted our workshops virtually. With the help and support of our community, our business continued to grow and flourish.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.craftresparadise.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crafters.paradise/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Craftersparadisee
Image Credits
Framed by Cam