You don’t have to figure this all out on your own.

Looking for Support?

"The Community is a safe space where you can discuss the nuances [of making & business] with a group of peers from all different backgrounds and experience levels."

-Kat A., member since 2022

The Community

by The Maker’s Playbook

A virtual home for makers from all over the world seeking sustainable support, encouragement, and guidance at all stages of business and making.

What's Included?

  • Themed Discussions on anything from pricing to Instagram to eco-friendly packaging and everything in between

  • Live Member Hangouts & Studio Tours

  • Quarterly guided challenges, making sure you take tangible steps forward on advancing your small business or side hustle.

  • Monthly Photo Q&A with Rebecca

  • Work critique opportunities with known pros from the ceramics industry.

  • Masterclasses with outside experts.

  • And more! The Community is member-driven and constantly growing thanks to our members' suggestions.

Think of it like this…

Have you ever experienced that unique sense of relief when you talk to someone who loves the same thing you do? You don’t have to explain why thinking about shipping & packaging is so stressful. They automatically understand how daunting sharing a photo on Instagram can feel. You dive deep into nuanced conversations without explaining yourself because other makers get it...

That is what you'll find inside The Community.

What Members are Saying

  • "There is nothing more powerful than the community. A warm and diverse group of makers, who 'get it' and support each other through it all, really makes a difference for me. I love that I can be honest and vulnerable about challenges and get real advice from others who are on a similar path."

    Bill S, USA

  • "I completely love the community! If I have questions in business or in making or I’m simply curious what others do, the community is always there 🤍 the people in here are so nice and open and we help each other out as best as we can. My favorite part is our live sessions where we talk all things about a specific monthly topic. I’m mean having real people talking all things ceramics, business and life all the time and knowing that they actually understand, it is seriously priceless"

    Yvonne R, Austria

  • "It’s great to have windows into other people’s practice and knowledge…but it’s equally great to feel that sometimes I can also share ideas and experiences with others… I work alone in my home studio, so it makes such a difference to feel connected to others with similar challenges, goals and experiences…"

    Rhianon V, Australia

Connecting while Saving Time

The Community is the place to help quiet those 2:00AM thoughts that pop into your mind and keep you awake all night. You know the ones:

"Should I use Etsy or build my own website? How often do I have to post on Instagram? What if someone asks for a refund? Wait, can someone help me finalize my pricing?!"

The questions are endless, and when you ask them in a Facebook group it seems people only argue over the “right” answer. Answering these questions requires nuance. The Community is the one space online where members welcome a deeper conversation.

  • I love the fact that there are other makers in The Community that know exactly what the maker lifestyle is really about.

    Karen C.

  • I find this community exceptionally helpful and supportive as opposed to any social media platforms. It's a unique global community that still has a small town feel.

    Connie C.

Membership

Monthly membership offers great flexibility to start and stop as it works for you, while annual membership comes with the perk of two months free.

Community Membership Includes:

  • Quarterly challenges focused on taking that next step forward with your small business (or side hustle).

  • Live Member Hangouts & Studio Tours

  • Behind-the-scenes access to our upcoming guest list on the podcast with the opportunity to submit their questions to guests and have them answered on upcoming episodes.

  • Rebecca’s ever-growing archive of Monthly Photo Tips, specifically for taking photos of ceramics, even if you only use your phone.

  • Monthly LIVE Photo Q&A with Rebecca (always recorded!)

  • Critique opportunities with known pros from the ceramics industry.

  • Masterclasses with outside experts.

  • $42/month (or $420/year) USD

If this isn’t quite the right fit, but you are looking for a way flexibly support the Maker’s Playbook podcast, click here!

Together, we can do this.

If you're going to make this crazy thing work - you know, the whole making a living from the things you make, thing - you need a support system that is more than well-meaning loved ones.

They are important, of course, but they don’t always understand what we’re going through, do they?

The last time I tried to ask my friends about their thoughts on an Instagram marketing strategy, they looked at me like I had 3 heads. We makers are a special group. Having a group of friends & colleagues who understand naturally, without explanation, is invaluable.

When I first started my business, I had no idea what I was doing…

Community support is exactly how I’ve been able to grow my own small business(es) over the last 14 years. At every stage - those early months when I knew absolutely nothing or years later when it was time to expand in a big way - I’ve leaned on colleagues and mentors to guide me past mistakes and encourage me when things got hard.

Rather than sit and listen to one person give advice (like an online course), The Community is a place to harness the power of diverse experiences, spurring discussion between many makers and supporting each other when the going gets tough. Because if there’s one other thing I know it is this: Making a living from the things you make is a marathon, not a sprint. While it might be hard, it’s a heck of a lot more enjoyable with friends by your side.