Welcome to IndieMe Academy!

About IndieMe Academy

If you have been asking yourself, “What is the next right step for my creative business?” you are not alone. Growing as an artist can feel exciting, overwhelming, and a little intimidating all at once. You may be selling at shows, preparing for your first market, building an online presence, or wondering if wholesale could someday be part of your future.

You have landed here because you want to learn more. IndieMe Academy was created to help handcrafted artists move forward with practical education, clear guidance, and support built around the real decisions makers face as they grow.

Now is the time, and you have come to the right place.

Get the tools, knowledge, inspiration, and support you need to build a stronger creative business. Whether you are preparing to sell directly to customers or ready to explore wholesale, IndieMe Academy offers focused learning paths designed specifically for handcrafted artists.

How IndieMe Academy Works

Self-paced and built for real artist schedules. Learn when you have momentum, pause when production gets busy, and pick right back up anytime.

  • No deadlines. There is no required pace and no pressure to rush through your lessons.
  • Assignments are optional but powerful. They help you apply each lesson directly to your own business.
  • Quizzes are optional. They are simple self-checks to build confidence and retention, not tests. It’s for your confidence, not a grade.
  • No grading. You won’t be evaluated or penalized if you skip an assignment or quiz.
  • Want feedback? Feedback and mentorship options depend on the learning path and plan you choose.

Bottom line: this is a supportive resource designed to meet you where you are.

IndieMe Academy is an online learning program with self-paced lessons, downloads, and resources created for artists and makers. The Academy now includes focused learning paths so you can choose the education that fits your current goals.

Retail Foundations is designed for artists preparing to sell directly to customers through markets, shows, pop-ups, retail events, and other in-person or direct-to-customer opportunities.

The Wholesale Path is designed for artists who are ready to understand, prepare for, and grow into wholesale with more confidence.

Our classroom-style platform includes text-based lessons, downloads, resources, and practical guidance rooted in decades of experience in the handcrafted industry. This is not generic business advice. It is education built for makers who want clear next steps and thoughtful support.

Certificate & IndieMe Academy Badge Options

Depending on the path and plan you choose, you may have the option to earn a certificate or IndieMe Academy badge. If available, these can be used to highlight your commitment to learning and applying best practices in your creative business. They are optional and meant to support your credibility, not create pressure.

*Restrictions may apply.

We are excited that you are here, and we look forward to helping you learn, grow, and take the next right step for your business.

IndieMe Academy is a dedicated educational resource designed to help artists and makers thrive in the handmade marketplace. Whether you are preparing for retail shows, improving your customer experience, strengthening your pricing, exploring wholesale, or planning long-term growth, the Academy offers practical guidance created for creative entrepreneurs. Backed by the IndieMe Marketplace, this supportive learning space gives artists tools and confidence to grow their handmade businesses with more clarity.

Work with Jacqueline directly

Hi, I’m Jacqueline Adamany, owner of IndieMe Marketplace and IndieMe Academy, and a maker with more than 20 years of handcrafted industry experience.

From Maker to Market is my limited 1:1 mentorship experience for makers who want personalized support with pricing, wholesale preparation, strategy, presentation, and business growth.

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Academy Paths


Enrollment Options

Retail Foundations
$179 / year
For artists preparing for markets, shows, pop-ups, and direct-to-customer selling.

Wholesale Path
$349 Yearly
$299 Yearly for a limited time

$749 Lifetime Access
$649 Lifetime Access for a limited time

$97 Wholesale Starter Pass

Sampling of Lessons

Retail Foundations

Product readiness, pricing, display, customer experience, selling conversations, follow-up, and planning your next steps.

Wholesale Path

Wholesale readiness, buyer outreach, pricing for wholesale, product presentation, line sheets, marketing, and long-term growth.

Pricing Your Products

Understand your costs, profit margins, and the importance of paying yourself.

Photography & Presentation

Use strong images, clear descriptions, and thoughtful presentation to help your work stand out.

Selling with Confidence

Learn how to prepare, communicate, follow up, and make thoughtful decisions as your business grows.

Preview Wholesale Path Curriculum Preview Retail Foundations

About IndieMe

IndieMe is the premier woman-owned online wholesale marketplace connecting juried American & Canadian artists with retailers — over 250,000 handcrafted products strong.

Free enrollment for buyers. No sales commissions for artists. Private company focused on you — not investors.

For over 25 years we’ve been advocates for independent makers helping grow the “Handmade in the USA” movement.

Learn more at indieme.com
Call 888.427.2381 • Email service@indieme.com