Material Suppliers and Community Resources

1 Million Cups fosters entrepreneurship and helps support an economy that works for everyone.

The NCCC Entrepreneurial Center’s Vision & Goals

The chemistry side of ceramics. Why does clay/glaze behave the way they do. It has an extensive glossary for learning.

CeramicArtsNetwork.org is an online community serving active potters and ceramic artists worldwide, as well as those who are interested in finding out more about this craft.

The organization is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, a U.S. Small Business Administration Microloan lender, as well as an administrator of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Nonprofit Support Program.

The Community Economic Development Fund or CEDF is a mission-driven, nonprofit, Connecticut economic development organization. We provide business loans in disadvantaged communities defined by the state.

The Foundation is a 501c3. Our mission is to provide effective resources for Educators ​and Entrepreneurs.

The Lab at ConnCORP (Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program) is a learning and knowledge center—a laboratory for new ideas—a community hub and place to present, share, and exchange ideas about business ownership and entrepreneurship.

Startup Grind New Haven is dedicated to helping to build a community where local founders, business people, and students can support and teach one another.

The SBRC is the “City’s leading Entrepreneurship Clearinghouse” where new entrepreneurs and current business owners alike can obtain support and services that will support business start-ups and growth.

The BBA’s goal is to act as a business One-Stop organization for Black and minority businesses with an objective
to stimulate economic growth and sustainability through out Connecticut and across the nation.

Spanish American Merchants Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut to serve as a vehicle for the economic growth of businesses.

An accelerator program for small business, non-profit, and for-profit support programs serving Connecticut entrepreneurs. Programs include a 10 week entrepreneur support program and 30 minute business advice sessions.

Club devoted to preserving traditional wooden boat-building knowledge and techniques. They build and maintain a number of small traditional craft. Many members also volunteer at Mystic Seaport, helping to maintain their small boat fleet.

NewHaven.io is a group of talented and passionate individuals living, working, and creating in the New Haven area. We aspire to…

Non-profit art and craft school offering classes for adults and children. Ceramics, fiber, leather, painting, drawing, metalworking, etc.

Guided path in this beginner video course as we design 7 models that will introduce just the essential tools and techniques to quickly get you creating your own models.

Makerspace in Meriden, CT. Offers a collaborative environment for people of all kinds to come together and build things.

Spark Makerspace was founded in 2015 by a group of artists, techies, and entrepreneurs, all of them makers, looking to support creativity by providing urban dwellers and the region with resources they did not have at home.

Large makerspace. Community Workshop & Skills Development Center in Hartford, Connecticut

Series of classes to help small business owners feel confident about unleashing their earning potential.

WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women who want to start, grow, and expand their small business.

Connecticut Small Business Development Center’s trained and experienced full-time advisors work with a variety of small businesses in all industries and stages of development by providing no-cost advisory services. How can we help you today?

Agency of State of CT which works to create more economic development, innovation and foster startups in CT. They have a number of programs to support the growth of small businesses

A variety of resources and coaching services aimed at small businesses.

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.

The Glass Source and refocused the business to concentrating on classes, retail and residential custom designs.

Clay studio with guideded projects

CAW is an educational and cultural center devoted to fostering creativity through participation in and appreciation of the visual arts.

The Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop is an experimental learning workshop for students, teachers, and families.

Classes on making as well as lots of equipment that can be used.