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Edmonton Maker Notes
Workbenches, winters, and selling what you build
Local business / makers | short field guide, about 11,594 words, 8 chapters
Notes from making and selling in Edmonton without pretending the city is a coastal tech brochure. Markets, garage seasons, river valley walks between builds, and the real cost of materials when freight is long. Written for neighbors who ship from a kitchen table or a rented bay.
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You’ve got a craft, a skill, and a desire to make things. Maybe you’re already selling them, or you’re thinking about it. Either way, you need a place to work. This isn’t about building a dream factory overnight. It’s about making the most of what you have, right now, so you can get to work. Your workspace is more than just a spot where you put your tools. It’s where ideas become tangible, where mistakes teach lessons, and where your passion takes shape. Whether it’s a corner of your kitchen, a spare room, or a rented bay, setting it up efficiently and affordably is key to your success and sanity.
Chapters in this draft
- The Workbench: Setting Up Your Creative Hub
- Materials & Freight: Sourcing Smart in the North
- Winter Builds & Garage Seasons: Adapting to Edmonton's Climate
- Pricing Your Passion: Real Costs, Real Value
- Market Ready: Selling at Local Fairs and Pop Ups
- Online Presence: Beyond the Local Market Stall
- Community & Collaboration: Finding Your Maker Tribe
- Sustainable Making: Crafting for the Long Haul
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About the author
David E. Sproule
Writes and builds from Edmonton, Alberta. Sproule Lit workshop drafts and Phyllux Tech, local first: files as masters, honest length, and tools people can use on a hard Tuesday.
