Support The Makers was born from founder Carmen’s love of colour, textiles, and beautifully handmade accessories created by local makers in her native South Africa. After moving to Edinburgh, she wanted to fill her home with meaningful, beautiful pieces, and that sparked a journey of discovering and supporting independent makers here in the UK.What began as a love of handmade has grown into a thriving community of talented makers, with Support The Makers now hosting markets that champion small businesses and celebrate creativity.But support doesn’t stop at market day. Alongside events, Carmen also offers workshops designed to help makers grow in confidence and build sustainable businesses — from Market Ready Masterclasses with expert guest speakers offering practical guidance on everything from branding and stall styling to customer connection, helping makers feel supported before, during and after markets.Because supporting makers means creating opportunities, sharing knowledge, and building a community where small businesses can truly thrive.#SupportTheMakers #ShopSmallUK #MakersMarket #SupportLocalMakers #CreativeCommunity #SmallBusinessSupport