Inner Circle membership is your entry into a connected ecosystem for Mindanao makers.

Stop showing up alone.

Start selling with support.

The Inner Circle membership connects Mindanao creatives to markets that value your work and a network of peers and mentors who guide you along the way, so your craft can grow sustainably.

Early Membership: ₱300/month | Dec–Jan 10

Regular Membership: ₱500/month | applications open during quarterly Makers MeetUp

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ABOUT INNER CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP

Build your creative enterprise with people who understand the work behind it.

The Inner Circle changes how you move as a maker. Instead of chasing every opportunity, you gain access to curated markets designed with intention. Instead of figuring things out alone, you grow alongside peers who share knowledge openly. Instead of guessing your next step, you receive guidance rooted in real experience.

Create. Collaborate. And champion change!

Early Inner Circle membership is available at PHP 300/month from December to January 10. After this period, regular membership applies at PHP 500/month, with applications opening during our quarterly Makers MeetUps.

Membership is open to individual makers, crafters, artists, artisans, creators, producers, and innovators who need access to resources and market opportunities.

What do you get?

Inner Circle membership is your entry into a connected ecosystem for Mindanao makers. It unlocks markets, mentorship, and programs that help you grow your craft, build your business, and strengthen your impact.

Priority Market Access

Be considered first for flagship markets, all Creative Circle-led pop-ups and pilot programs. Each participation is a stepping stone toward consistent visibility and sales growth. These are spaces curated to respect handmade work and creative labor.

Belong to a Trusted Maker Ecosystem

Connect in person and exchange experiences during quarterly Makers MeetUp designed for learning and alignment.

Belong to a circle of Mindanao makers who understand your challenges, share insights, and support each other beyond selling days.

And move through a connected ecosystem of learning, selling, and collaboration. The Inner Circle is designed for makers who commit to craft, growth, and impact, building livelihoods alongside peers, mentors, and market opportunities.

Subsidy Support for Business Development

Receive partial or full subsidies for business trainings and booth fees in select markets, helping you grow your skills and reach without compromising cash flow.

Mentorship & Guidance

Mentorship. Access up to 4 hours of free one-on-one mentorship, providing actionable advice for pricing, market readiness, and business direction and strategy grounded in real Mindanao market experience. This support is designed to help you make clearer choices at critical stages of your creative journey.

Makers U: Learning and Incubation. Inner Circle members get priority access and subsidies to Makers U, Creative Circle’s learning and incubation program. Makers U offers short courses and longer incubation tracks that help you navigate creative entrepreneurship, strengthen your marketing strategies, and build confidence in running your creative business.

Subsidies are provided to reduce barriers to learning, ensuring that growth and skill-building remain accessible and aligned with real market application.

Workshop Support and Skill Development

Makers offering workshops receive support from our Creative Workshops Studio.

Those seeking to learn or upskill get partial or full subsidies to participate in selected workshops, ensuring continuous growth.

First Access to For-Impact Initiatives

Participate in programs that drive change for communities, environment, and local industry, with limited subsidized participation:

Swap+Shop Community PopUp: Join this upscale sustainable shopping program to sell or exchange preloved items and engage the community.
Biggest Garage Sale: Reintroduce items collecting dust into circulation, reduce waste, and connect with local audiences.
RnR Resource Repository: Access a centralized hub of reusable materials—textiles, plastics, wood, and more—to support your product development and creative projects.