Interested in the cooperative?
Nearly 100 multi-talented Quebec artisans exhibit and sell their work at the Empreinte boutique. Experienced artists rub shoulders with young Quebec creators and designers. 21 of these 100 artisans are active members of the cooperative ( ). As such, they participate in the management of the cooperative and sales in the boutique. The other artisans offer their products at as guest artisans. Finally, we have an enthusiastic sales team committed to customer service.
Would you like to sell at l'Empreinte?
Become a guest artisan of l'Empreinte
To be a guest artisan at L'Empreinte is to benefit from a our strategic placement with access international clientele, without the responsibilities of a member.
Thanks to the guest artisans, the boutique-gallery offers a vast selection of fine crafts while maintaining its high quality standards. The creativity and talent of the guest artisans greatly enriches the cooperative.
Any Quebec artisan wishing to sell as a guest must send us a request at the following adress: selection@lempreintecoop.com. Be sure to include the link to your website. The selection committee will see your products and prices on your site. You can add a catalogue as an attachment if you wish, but you do not have to send photos of your products.
You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within a few days.
If you don't have a website yet, send us the direct link to your Facebook or Instagram page.
The selection criteria are as follows:
- Originality of the products
- Aesthetic qualities of the parts
- Technical mastery
- Choice of materials
- Quebec artisanal confection
- Variety of the offer in relation to the current inventory of the boutique
You can send your application at any time during the year, it will be kept in our bank of artisans. Our director or manager will contact you if necessary.
L'Empreinte sells the products of guest artisans on consignment and keeps 50% of the retail price. In return, it is committed to careful and diligent management. Proceeds from sales are paid monthly by bank transfer and an inventory is kept.
If you have any questions during the process, please do not hesitate to contact us at .
Do you want to become member ?
Be a member of l'Empreinte
Do you have a cooperative spirit and would like to be part of a family of dedicated artisans?
Here are some of the benefits of being a member of L'empreinte.
- Being part of a community of artisans from all walks of life
- Having a large space in store to display your products
- Getting the opportunity to test new products and see the reaction of customers
- Accessing a large volume of buyers, locals and tourists, especially during the high season
- Being represented on all of our web platforms
- The member keeps 70% of his sales and 30% go to the shop