Now accepting applications for the first cohort of Resident Makers. JOIN US ⟶

join us

Call for Resident Makers

Joinery is a working craft house and neighborhood third place in North Seattle: a calm, design-forward space where the public can see skilled work being made, take classes, and buy functional objects for the home—made by the resident makers.

We’re building a small cohort of resident studios whose work anchors the retail floor, the teaching program, and the daily rhythm of the space.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking makers with:

  • Craft mastery and design clarity (work that feels permanent, not trendy)
  • Retail readiness (consistent SKUs, strong finishing, reliable packaging/labeling)
  • Production reliability (ability to keep core items stocked)
  • Teaching ability (clear instruction, calm presence, good outcomes for students)
  • Professionalism (communication, deadlines, quality control)

What Belongs at Joinery

Joinery is centered on functional objects for the home—quiet, well-made, and meant to be used daily.

We’re open to a wide range of disciplines, including (but not limited to): ceramics, wood, metal, glass, leather, textiles, paper/book arts, lighting, and small furniture—so long as the work is function-first and design-led.

Coffee supports the space; the work is the anchor.

Apply now
Residency Terms

Term: 12 months, with option to renew

Studio rent: Below-market, based on studio size and needs

Retail revenue share: 65% artist / 35% Joinery on sales through Joinery

Teaching: Each resident teaches 1 seminar/month (Joinery manages marketing, registration, and materials logistics; resident delivers the class)

Residency Structure

Joinery provides:

  • A public-facing retail and gallery environment with staff and POS
  • Merchandising, pricing bands, and curation (with final curatorial authority)
  • Ongoing programming support and a predictable weekly/monthly calendar
  • Visibility: studios designed for “making in view,” without turning the space into a spectacle

Residents provide:

  • A consistent body of work aligned with Joinery’s functional home focus
  • A reliable inventory cadence (core products stay stocked)
  • One well-run seminar each month
  • Clean, safe, professional studio operations
Ideal Resident Profile

You’re a strong fit if:

  • Your work has a coherent line and repeatable forms (not one-offs only)
  • You can restock regularly and plan production in cycles
  • You’re excited by a space where making is visible and the public becomes a steady community
  • You care about objects being used—daily—over “statement pieces”