WHO ARE WE?
JAYU is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to sharing human rights stories through the arts. The iAM Program program offers equity-deserving youth ages 12-29 free arts mentorship.
iAM programs are free and designed for young artists between the ages of 12 – 29 living in Ontario with no previous experience required. Equity-deserving is inclusive of Black and racialized folks, people with disabilities, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (2SLGBTQ+), newcomers to Canada and people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing.
DURATION
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 1pm - 3pm
LOCATION
JAYU Studio at 401 Richmond Street West
Studio 380, Toronto ON, M5V 3A8
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Commerce for Creatives is an introduction to existing tools that make e-commerce more approachable for artists. In the session, we will cover how to use Shopify/Square, Etsy, the shipping process, and discuss how to stay connected IRL while doing this work. We will also go over various marketing methods, and develop our own template for email marketing. The workshop is designed to help you feel empowered to take your art to the next step and excited to put yourself out there.
NEED TO KNOW
Please feel free to bring in a laptop or notebook. Notebooks will also be available at the workshop.
Food and TTC tickets will be provided.
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee placement in this workshop. Confirmation emails will be sent prior to the workshop start.
If you have any inquiries please contact Sam, iAM Level 2 Program Manager at samantha@jayu.ca
MEET YOUR MENTOR: Camille Kasiban
Camille is an illustrator based out of Toronto. She’s been drawing for as long as she’s been able to hold a pencil, with a focus on digital illustration over the last few years.
In 2021, she started designing and hand making stickers - and Cam’s Corner was born. Cam’s Corner welcomes nostalgia, with a focus on designs that bring out your inner child.