The Maker2Market Business Taster Experience is the starting point for young creatives aged 10–17, ready to explore entrepreneurship and real-world learning.
A fun, hands-on experience where creativity meets real-world business, our taster programs offer hands-on experiences and expert coaching to help young innovators turn their ideas into impactful hobby and micro-businesses.
From business skills to personal growth, we provide the tools and support needed to ignite and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit.
From school holidays and in-school programs, including an arts intensive for years 7-12, we’ll help you find a program that best suits the needs of young creatives.

Turn creativity into real-world experience these school holidays! Our 3-day School Holiday Business Taster Experience takes 10–17 year olds on a business journey learning key business concepts, designing a logo, identifying customers, prototyping, and creating handmade products, which culminates in selling their creations to real customers at Canberra’s Old Bus Depot and/or Capital Food Markets. Let your creative teen discover what they’re capable of!

Bring real-world learning into your classroom for creative students aged 10-17 with a great end-of-term activity! Turn creativity into business skills and across 3 interactive days give your students the confidence and skills to see their ideas come to life and sell their creations to real customers at Old Bus Depot Markets and Capital Food Markets.

Directly supporting Arts, enterprise and work studies curriculum – here’s a chance for students in Years 7–12 to turn creativity into real-world experience. Three double sessions delivered in school time and a market day at Old Bus Depot Markets and Capital Food markets will have your students develop skills, confidence and learn and earn. This is a unique chance for young creatives to see their ideas flourish beyond the classroom.

Unique opportunity to have the Maker2Market Taster experience delivered as part of your After-school offering. A five-week program delivered in your school setting culminating in a real-world market day selling creations to real customers at Canberra’s Old Bus Depot and Capital Food Markets. A unique opportunity for students to build confidence, practical skills, and see their ideas come to life!

Perfect for all learners including neurodivergent and homeschooled young people — it’s a fun, confidence-building way to turn ideas into real-world creations and start earning $ doing what you love.
Enquire now about a tailored program that can suit your group of young creatives.

Whether you have a conference, fundraiser or event where you want to see young creatives shine, let's chat about a tailored program that can suit your timing and needs.
Discover our latest opportunities and experiences in the “Coming Up” section! Stay tuned for upcoming programs, events, and initiatives that spark creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical skills for young minds.

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